Kenmore 385. 19000 - Manual (Page 48)

• Finishing Sewing
To fasten the ends of seams, press the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
* When pattern is selected, reverse stitches are sewn
automatically at the beginning of the seam, and at
the end.
Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the
threads to the back and cut using the thread cutter.
The threads are cut the proper length for starting
the next seam.
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Reve rse button
(D
Thread cutter
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Fabric
• Seam Allowance 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 middle needle position ( q ) and the
seam allowance line.
Millimeters Inches ^
Marks on
^needle plate
15 20 4/8" 5/8" 6 / 8 "
J
(D Middle needle position ® Edge of fabric
(D Needle plate guide lines
• Sewing on Heavy Fabrics
Pressing the black button on Foot A (before lowering)
locks it in a horizontal position. This ensures even
feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when
sewing many layers of fabric. When you reach a point
of increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the
foot. Press in the black button, then lower the foot and
continue sewing. It releases automatically after a few
stitches.
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Fabric
(D A: Zigzag foot