Kenmore 385.1 521 2 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Variable Needle Position
When the straight stitch (pattern 1) is selected, you
can move the needle between center and left needle
position by sliding the stitch width control.
Topstitching
_!_Stitch pattern selector:
.,j Presser foot:
'_3/Needle thread tension:
_4_Stitch length control:
,.,_5b.Stitch width control:
1 or2
Zigzag foot
Straight stitch foot
2to6
1.5 to 4
(0) or a:)(5)
NOTE"
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set the
needle positions selector at a:) (Center needle position)
and stitch width at "5". Otherwise the needle may strike
the sewing foot and could 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" (1.0 cm) from the edge.
Zipper Sewing
_1_Stitch selector: 1
'_2_Presser foot: Zipper foot
'_3_Needle thread tension: 3 to 6
_4_Stitch length control: 1.5 to 4
_5_,Stitch width control: 5
Fabric preparation
_1_Right side (Top side) of fabric
(2_Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
_3_Bottom seam
_4_Zipper stop position
_5;Basting stitch
Place the right sides (Top sides) of the fabric 0_together.
Sew a bottom seam 5/8" (2.2 cm) from right edge _3_tothe
estimated zipper bottom stop position _4_.Sew in reverse a
few stitches to lock.
Increase the stitch length to 4, set needle thread tension
to 0, and sew a basting stitch _5;the entire length of the
zipper opening.
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