Sears KENMORE 385.128418 - Manual (Page 9)

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do
The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively.
............................... ■_ ■ SECTION 2. ■ PREPARE,YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
» Change the Presser Foot
Use the correct presser toot for the stitch
you Wish to sew. Consult the practieai
Stitch Chart on pages 20 ~ 22 and the
detailed directions for sewing with the
various presser feet.
To change the various presser feet, raise the
presser bar to its highest position by lifting
the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser
foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot,
insert from the bottom. Tighten the screw
using the large screw driver to make certain
the foot is secure.
• Presser Foot Types
Zigzag Foot Straight Foot
Use this foot for both straight and zigzag
stitching.
Uses: Straight stitching (see p.23j,
Topstitching (see p.24).
Straight stretch {see p.25j.
Zigzag stitching (see p.^),
Applique (see p.^).
Bar tacking (see p.2B),
Button sewing (see p.29j,
Rick-rack stretch (see p,30).
Three-step zigzag (see p.^),
Overcast stretch (see p.32),
Sergtng (see p.32j,
Blind hemming (see p.33}.
Lace work (see p.34).
Shell stitching (see p.39J,
Smocking (see p.39).
Elastic stretch (see p.40).
Box stitching (see p.40).
Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching
using center needle position only.
Uses: Straight stitching (see p.23),
Topstitching (see p.24).
Straight stretch (see p.25)