Sears KENMORE 385. 12708 User Manual
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Topstitching
Left Needle Position
Set the Machine
Stitch
t
I
I
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch selector
_L
m
s
Stitch
length
control red
zone
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-3-
Straight foot
Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
Topstitching
emphasizes
the
lines
of
your
garment
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.
Here's How
1.
Lower the presser foot.
2.
Keep the edge of the fabric next
to
the
right
edge
of
the presser
foot.
3.
Evenly guide the fabric along this
edge to produce an even row of
topstitching 3/8" from the edge.
Use
Left
Needle
Position
for
more
control
while
topstitching
or
edge
stitching difficult fabrics.
NOTE:
Use only zigzag presser
foot for
Left
Needle
Sewing.
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