Sears 385. 12714 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
o Topstitching
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
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_Model 127141
Top thread tension I _i_ t
control 2 to 6
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(Model 11607)
Stitch length
control red
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Straight toot Zigzag foot
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The Stitch and Its Uses
Topstitching emphasizes the lines of
your garment and keeps seams and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent sults or blouses with one or
two rows of topstitching around the
outer edges of cuffs, lapels or collars,
Here's How
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Lower the presser foot.
Keep the edge of the fabric next
to the right edge of the presser
foot.
Evenly guide the fabric along this
edge to produce an even row of
topstitching 3/8'" from the edge.
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Left Needle Position
Stitch selector
(Model 12714)
(Model 11607)
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Use Left Needle Position for more
control while topstitching or edge
stitching difficult fabrics.
NOTE: Use only zigzag presser
foot for Left Needle
Sewing.
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