Kenmore 385.16231 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Topstitching
(_ Stitch selector: 6 to 8
(_ Stitch width: 6.5
t_ Stitch length: Red zone
(_ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
(_ Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
Presser foot H: Straight foot
NOTE:
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the
center needle position, otherwise the needle may strike
the presser foot and possibly break..
Topstitching emphasizes lines of garments 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. Lower the presser foot and keep
the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser
foot.
Evenly guide the fabric along the edge to produce an even
row of topstitching 3/8" (1_0cm) from the edge.
Quilting
1_ Stitch selector: 6 to 8
® Stitch width: 65
(_ Stitch length: Red zone
@ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
(_ Presser foot A: Zigzag foot
(_ Presser foot H: Straight foot
l OTE:
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the
center needle position, otherwise the needle may strike
the presser foot and possibly break.
Use the seam guide Iines on the needle plate, and the free-
arm, to help determine the distance between quilting
stitches The quilter will hefp keep the stitching line straight.
[] Loosen the quilter holding screw
Slide the quilter in the hole to the desired width and
tighten the screw..
[] Sew, guiding the quilter over the previous row of
stitching.
(_ Quilter holding screw
(_ Quilter
® Hole
(_ Distance
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