Kenmore 385.101118 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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Straight Stitch
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Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
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Stitch length
control 6 to 12
Zigzag foot
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1. Raise the presser foot. - 7. At the end of the seam; you may
2. Raise the needle to its highest want to reverse to lock the stitch.
position. 8. Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabric.
3. Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the 9. Cut the threads.
needle plate (5/8" is most
common).
4. Draw the threads towards the
back and lower the presser foot.
5. Press the foot control.
6. 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.
Use the Seam Guides
Cornering Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are there to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
Turn a Square Corner
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To turn a square corner 5/8" form the
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 begin
stitching in the new direction.