Topstitching, Quilting – Kenmore 385.16231 User Manual

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Topstitching

©stitch selector;
(D Stitch width:
©Stitch length:
(t) Needle thread tension:
©PresserfootA;
©Presser footH:

6 to 8
6.5

Red zone

2 to 6
Zigzag foot

Straight foot

NOTE:

When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the
center needle position, otherwise the needle may strike
the presser foot and possibly break. __________________

Topstitching emphasizes lines of garments and keeps
seams and edges fiat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses
with one Of two rows of topstitching around the outer edges

of cuffs, lapels or collars. Lower the presser foot and keep
the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser

foot.

Evenly guide the fabric along the edge to produce an even
row of topstitching 3/8" (1.0 cm) from the edge.

Quilting

0 stitch selector:
0 Stitch width:
©Stitch length:
(?) Needle thread tension:
© Presser foot A;
© Presser foot H:

6 to 8
6.5

Red zone

2 to 6
Zigzag foot
Straight foot

NOTE:
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the
center needle position, otherwise the needle may strike

the presser foot and possibly break.

Use the seam guide lines on the needle plate, and the free
arm, to help determine the distance between quilting
stitches. The quitter will help keep the stitching line straight,

03 Loosen the quitter holding screw.

Slide the quitter in the hole to the desired width and
tighten the screw.

[I]

Sew, guiding the quitter over the previous row of

stitching.