Sears 385.128418 owner manual Sheii Stitching

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_Sheii Stitching

Set the Machine	Set the Machine
Stitch selector	Stitch selector

1 cm (3/8")

Stitch lenglh

Top thread tension 12 to 24 contro{ 3 to 9

Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a

blind hem over folded fabric. Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks.

Shell stitching can be used to finish hems, sleeve and neck openings,

Shell tucking can be used to create

scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie.

Here'sHow

1.For best effect-

-set	the stitch length as you
	desire,

---you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly,

--allow	the	needle	to just
clear the folded edge of the
fabric	when	it zigzags.

2.If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows 1/2" apart.

You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens m any direction.

Top thread tension Stitch length control t to 4

Zigzag toot

With the stitch length at "6", sew

straight stitching lines 3/8" (1 cm) apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull

the bobbin threads and distribute the

gathers evenly, Secure the threads at

the other end. Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches. Pull out the gathering stitches.

NOTE: Loosen the top thread tension to make gathering easier.

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Contents

SEA/RS SEARS, Roebuck and CO Table of Contents Cabinets LineGeneral WhereAf# Foot Control Use Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Setting Spool Pins= Free*Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To removeTacking Free-Arm SewingPockets SleevesZigzag fooI Straight Stitch loot Presser Foot Types Purple16 Leather = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine = Wind the BobbinWind the Bobbin Pareith¸gobniliCo.ti.ediCase Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin CaseTension OpenThread Your Needle Toward Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadChoose the Correct Tension Loose Tdo TightRickrack stretch =Adj us¼ing Stretch Stitch Reverse Stitcl €otrotPage Check 14 Chart Smocking BOX Straight toot = Straight Stitch Set the MachineTopstitching Use the Darning PlateClothes DarningSettheMachine Basic ZigzagSatin Stitch Very short AppliqueSew a Button This zigzag variation is very useful Zigzag Stitches TOp thread tens=on OL = Overcast Stretch Stitching Sat the MachineBlind Hemming Stitch selector Stitch length TE3 Tto. Co.ti.. d Sewina ZiPper Stop about 2 from the top of the zipper Sheii Stitching Top thread tension control i o Incorrect CorrectIncorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension ProblemIscaught = Clean the Shuttle Race Oil behind the Face Cover Plate =iiioiii ii GiMiiiiiiiii¸¸Oil the Underside II¸¸¸ii i i iiiii, !,iiiilPartslist Index Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO,, Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A Sewing Machine