Sears 385. 12714 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION2. PREPARETHEMACHINEFORSEWING
Stitch LengthControl AdjustingStretchStitch Balance (Model 12714 only)
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The stitch length control regulates the length of stich.
The higher the number, the longer the sttch,
"0" means no feed,
(Model 11607)
Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the
buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length control.
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To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at T
position.
In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should
be in the detent position between S and L (vposition)
for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric
used, you may need to adjust this control to match
forward stitches of stretch sewing wsth reverse motion
stitches,
To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightiy
toward "S" To lengthen, turn toward "L"
L - T - S
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