Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180 - Manual (Page 28)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
e Straight Stitch
Sat the Machine
Stitch seiector
(~5~)
Top thread tension
control 2 10 6
Slitch length
control 6 to 12
Straight foot Zigcag foot
NOTE. Best sewing results are
obtained with the straight
stitch foot, but the zigzag
toot will also provide
acceptable results.
Before sewing with the straight stitch
foot, be sure the stitch selector dial ts
set to the center needle position.
1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Raise the needle to its highest
position.
3. Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the
needle plats (5/8" is the most
common).
4. Draw the threads towards the
back and lower the presser foot.
5. Press the foot control.
Hold the fabric loosely and gently
guide it along the guide line, so
that It feeds naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to
pull it tight.
8 .
At the end of the searrr, you may
want to press the reverse lever to
lock the stitch.
Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabnc.
9. Cut the threads.
Use the Seam Guides
are there to help you measure seam
Width, The lines зге 1/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
« Turn a Square Comer
fabric edge:
1.
Stop stitching and lower the
needle by turning hand wheel
toward you when the fabric edge
facing you lines up with the
cornering guide, as shown,
2. Raise the presser foot and turn
the fabric to line the edge with
the 5/8" seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begm
stitching Ш the new direction.
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