Kenmore 385.151082 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Bar Tacking
(_) Stitch selector: 3
(_ Stitch length: 0.5 to 'I
(_) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This is similar to a very short satin stitch, and is used to
reinforce points of strain, such as corners, pockets and
straps of lingerie
Sew four (4) to six (6) stitches.
0 Bartacking
Button Sewing
(i) Stitch selector: 2 to 3
(_ Stitch length: Any
(_ Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
@ Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(_) Feed dogs: Dropped
1 Drop the feed dogs. Place the button below the zigzag
foot, making sure to align the holes with the horizontal
slot in the foot Lower the presser foot to hold the button
in place
2. There are a number of zigzag width settings between "2"
and "3". Determine which zigzag width setting matches
the distance between the button holes° The needle must
go safely through each hole when sewing.
Unthread the needle to help you determine the zigzag
width.
3. Thread the needle. Turn the handwheet, so that the
needle is in its leftmost position, and then drop the
needle through the left buttonhole.
4_ Press the foot control and sew about t0 stitches.
5. Sew the other row of holes (if applicable) using the step
above. Trim excess threads from both sides of the fabric.
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