Kenmore 385.160201 - Manual (Page 46)

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH
SEWING
Straight Stitch
@ Stitch selector:
) Stitch width:
) Stitch iength:
) Needle thread tension:
) Presser foot A:
) Presser foot H:
6 to 8
6.5
Red zone
2 to 6
Zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
NOTE:
There are three straight stitch needle position settings,
left, center and right. When using the straight stitch foot,
make sure to use center needle position. Otherwise the
neediemay strike the sewing foot and possibly break.
• Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a
seam guide line on the needle plate {5/8” {1.6 cm) is most
common). Lower the needle to the point where you want
to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads
toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide
the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed
naturally.
• Finishing sewing
To fasten the ends of a seam, press the reverse stitch
control and sew several reverse stitches. Raise the
presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the
back and cut them with the thread cutter. The threads are
now the proper length to begin sewing the next seam.
Use the Seam Guides
(T) Center needle position
(2) Edge of fabric
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Needle plate guide lines
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate
help you measure seam width.
The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance
between the center needle position and the edge of the
fabric. The lines are 1/8" (0.3 cm) apart, and are engraved
at 3/8", 4/8", 5/8", and 6/8". The lines in millimeters are 5
mm apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
Turn a Square Corner
(T) Cornering guide
When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8" seam guide, to turn a
square so that sewing continues at same distance from edge.
1. Stop stitching when front edge of fabric reaches the
cornering guide lines.
2. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel
counterclockwise.
3. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric
counterclockwise 90°.
4. Lower the presser foot, and begin stitching in the new
direction.
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