Decorative flatlock (topstitching) – Kenmore 385.166551 User Manual
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Decorative flatlock (Topstitching)
With the Kenmore Serger, a whoie new world of decorative
sewing opens up.
Try using the following method to create a braid effect
across the front of a blouse or around the bottom of a skirt.
Use ornamental threads, yarns or ribbons in the upper
looper. Regular overlook thread, a fine sewing thread or
transparent thread can be used in the needle and lower
looper.
Machine Setting
Number of threads:
3
Number of needles:
1
(Remove the needle on the right.)
Differential feed ratio:
1.0
Stitch length:
3
Left needle thread tension (Gold):
0 to 2
Upper looper thread tension (Red):
2 to 3
Lower iooper thread tension (Green);
5 to 7
Lower iooper pre-tension setting slider:
R.H.
Needle plate setting knob:
S
Method
CD
Disengage upper knife.
Fold your fabric with wrong side together.
(T) Right side
[U Serge the folded edge while guiding it along the left side
edge of lower knife (without trimming).
Return upper knife to engage position.
Engage upper knife.
I
Gently open the fabric and press.
(T) Right side
(
2
) Needle thread
(3) Upper looper thread
® Lower looper thread
® Open
® Wrong side
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