Sears 385. 19601 - Manual (Page 88)

SECTIOM 5. LEARN THE STITCHES
Cross Stitch ¡341
You can make beautiful designs with this
embfoldery stitch pattern^ in half the time
it would take if embroidered by hand. You
can also combine cross stitches with the
other decoroiivE patterns and letters or
niifnbers tor attractive samplers and other
sewing projects.
Choose a plain close weave tabnc such as linen
or wool flannel for the background fabric.
If you choose light weight fabric, use a tear­
away fabric backing tor support.
Ad|ust the stitch width and length as you
desire to match the pattern you have or plan.
Find the center ot the design, or if the design
IS a border, choose a starting point.
Count the cross stitches from the center up
and program the number.
(See p. 9^. Pattern Single Units.)
Use AutO'Lock to begin and end.
For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:
1. Start m the center of the design and sew the
first row, letting the fabric teed naturally.
2. Then count the next row ot stitches to the
left or right.
2. Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear
button and reprogramming.
4, Bagm each row by lowering the needle at the
corner ot a previous stitch.
5. Use the placement arrow " ^ " on Foot F to
insure straight, even rows.