Sears 385 - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
• Monogramming • Embroidery
Here's How
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5.
Set the same as satin stitch.
Back the fabric with paper or
interfacing.
Draw the letters on the fabric
with tailor's chalk.
Satin stitch, adjusting the stitch
width as necessary to form each
pattern.
If using paper, carefully remove it
when you have finished sewing.
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Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 1 (o 5
I 2 3
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
nil
0
Stitch {ength control
Any number inot
necessary to adjust)
-2
No preSMr
foot
Darning plate
Stretch Stitch
Put the darning plate on the needle
plate (see page 2 9 ) .
2. Remove foot holder (see page 10).
3. Adjust the stitch width as desired
(see page 2 A ) .
4. Draw the design on to the fabric
with tailor's chalk.
5. Stretch the fabric between embroi­
dery hoops and place under the
needle.
6. Lower the presser foot lever to
engage the top thread tension.
7. Holding the top thread in your left
hand, rotate the hand wheel toward
you one complete turn.
Pull the top thread to draw the
bobbin thread through to the surface
of the fabric.
8. Using a medium speed, stitch along
the marked outline, Riding the
fabric carefully by hand.
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