Kenmore 385. 17622 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch
Selector release
I
Stitch selector
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
The Stitch and Its Uses
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzagand straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch, It
has more strength, elasticity, and is
flatter than a regular zigzag.
mending
sewing patches smoothly and
securely,
repairing straight tears.
finishing seams.
Top thread tension Zigzag foot
control 1 to 4
NOTE: Be sure to slide back the
selector release to the "SEW"
position.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the right hand side of the presserfoot.
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edgeof the fabric.
Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
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