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Synthetics, Sewing on plastic films – Kenmore 15/I649 User Manual

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SYNTHETICS

Vour KENMOHE will ssw pl( the now fabrics of svmhstic fiber, such as nylon.
»Orion, »»Dacron, rayon, ocotaro- Wends of ihaso, and combinalions of
synthetic snd natural titsers When stitching a fabric of blended or cortsbltied
fibers, handle it as you would a maferial of ihe fiber present in the largest
pstcemag® For example, a fabric woven of SOFf! Orton and 40?o silk should
be handled as erne made emirely of Orion

When stitching a fabric that is over 50?i> svnihetti: liber, remember;

a Seiect patterns of the loose fitting type with cap or kimono sleeves,

because most synthetic fiber fabrics cannot be eased with steam press,
log. arid are not absorbent

b Use a symhatic thread

c Use a fine needle as retanimended in chart on page 5

d Wind the bobbin in the usual way. but do not pass thread betweert

tension discs Guide thtaad by hand for

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smoothly wound bobbin

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ChDosE the stitch length that gives the most satisfactory seam

f Check thread tensions by sewing on a double thickness of the fabric to

he used Usually the upper thread tension must be iposenod
Somstimes both bobbin and upper thread tensions must be loosened
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SEWING ON PLASTIC FILMS

Set ihe fnacWoe with normal thraad tensions and a large size stitch Use
a fine needle and mercemed thread Hold plastic pieces together whh
cellophane tape or paper clips rather than pins Sew corners slightly rounded
rather than square

^Trademark for Dupont's Acrylic fiber -'’'‘‘^Trademark for Duponts polyester
fiber

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