Sears 385. 1264180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1274180 owner manual Mending, Seam Finishing

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Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Mending

Set the Machine

Stitch selector

Stitch length

Blue ZoneC::tto 24

Top thread tension

control 1 to 4

Seam Finishing

Mending

Place the fabric under the presser foot Position the tear under the needle so

so that the edge wilt be slightly inside that the stitching wil[ catch both sides.

the right hand side of the presser foot,

Zigzag foot

Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.

The Stitch and Its Uses

The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use

the three-step z_gzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It

has more strength, elastimty, and is flatter than a regular zigzag.

The three-step z_gzag stitch Is especial- ly useful for:

--mending

--sewing patches smoothly and securely.

--repairing straight tears,

--finishing seams,

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Contents 385 Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS. Roebuck and COTableofcontents LoCate and identify the Parts APortable Case OtCabinet is AvaiiasieClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the MachineAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Set Upthe MacinePage = Free-Arm Sewing Setl Up the MaChineStitching Toops WaistlineZigzag toot Presser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet WillDoHeavy Choose Your Needle and ThreadYou Choose Your Needle and ThreadToward you Prepare the BobbinThrough = Wind the Bobbin= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case € Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top ThreadLeaving EFo1R SEAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight IVlode 12741l Model Stitch SelectorSooVooL Starting To Sew On p Check Chart On p Practical Stitch ChartStitch Length Practical Stitch ChartUse the Seam Guides Straight StitchesTurn a Square Corner Set the MachineUse the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Seep £01 Zigzag StitchesBasic Zigzag Section Stitc = Applique Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= Bar Tacking Set the Machine Interfacing MonogrammingSt chselector Sewa Button Set the Machine= Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Seam Finishing MendingSetthe Machine Iiiil iii! !i i i i ! iiSet Machine Blind HemmingLaceWork EctionTiE ButtonholesSelector To Sew Sew in a ZipperStop about 2 from the top Sew in a ZipperLingere Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741For best effect Set What to Do When ProblemProblem Probable Cause Correction Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineTight bulb Your= Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine Oil the Underside I ii!i,iiPart Parts ListExtension IndexWarranty On Sewing Machine Head WarrantySewing Machine