Braiding, Method – Kenmore 385.166551 User Manual
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Braiding
When you want to make coordinating trim or belts, serge
over a tape using ornamental threads, such as yarn, ribbon
or buttonhole twist, in the upper iooper.
Choose matching or contrasting colors depending on the
effect desired.
Machine setting
Number of threads:
3
Number of needles:
(Remove the needle on the right.)
1
Differential feed ratio:
1.0
Stitch length:
1 to3
Left needle thread tension (Gold):
3
Upper Iooper thread tension (Red):
1 to3
Lower Iooper thread tension (Green): 3
Lower Iooper pre-tension setting slider:STD
Needie plate setting knob:
Thread:
S
Needle:
Long fiber
polyesterthread
Upper Iooper:
Buttonhole twist
Lower iooper:
Long fiber
polyesterthread
Method
Disengage upper knife.
Serge over tape.
Make sure the needle drops just off the left end of the tape.
NOTE
You can use cord, yarn or ribbon instead of tape.
To thread yarn, ribbon or buttonhole twist, use the same
method applied for threading woolly nylon/polyester
thread.
Return upper knife to engaged position.
Engage upper knife.
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