Kenmore 385.166551 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Braiding
When you want to make coordinating trim or belts, serge
over a tape using ornamental threads, such as yarn, ribbon
or buttonhole twist, in the upper looper.
Choose matching or contrasting colors depending on the
effect desired.
Machine setting
Number of threads: 3
Number of needles: 1
(Remove the needle on the right.)
Differential feed ratio: 1.0
Stitch length: 1 to 3
Left needle thread tension (Gold): 3
Upper looper thread tension (Red): 1 to 3
Lower looper thread tension (Green): 3
Lower looper pre-tension setting slider:STD
Needle plate setting knob: S
Thread:
Needle: Long fiber
polyesterthread
Upper looper:
Buttonhole twist
Lower looper: Long fiber
polyesterthread
Method
Disengage upper knife.
Serge over tape.
Make sure the needle drops just off the left end of the tape.
NOTE
You can use cord, yarn or ribbon instead of tape.
To thread yarn, ribbon or buttonhole twist, use the same
method applied for threading woolly nylon/polyester
thread.
Return upper knife to engaged position.
Engage upper knife.
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