Topstitching, Zipper sewing, Fabric preparation – Kenmore 385.15512 User Manual

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Topstitching

0 Stitch selector:

1 or

0 Stitch length:

Red zone

0 Needle thread tension: 2 to 6

0 Presser foot:

Straight stitch foot

® Presser foot;

Zigzag foot

NOTE:

When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set

the stitch selector at 1 (Center needle position).

Otherwise the needle may strike the sewing foot
possibly break.

Topstitching emphasizes lines of garments and keeps seams

and edges flat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses with one or

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..

Zipper Sewing

Stitch selector:

Stitch length:

Needle thread tension: 3 to 6

Presser foot:

Zipper foot

Fabric preparation

0 Right side of fabric
0 End of opening

Place right sides (top side) of fabric together and sew to the
end of the zipper opening.
Reverse stitch to lock the stitches. Increase stitch length to 4
and set needle thread tension at 0. Sew the zipper opening

with the basting stitch.