Sears 385. 12712 Stitch Length Control, Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance, I12--3, Stitches

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Stitch Length Control

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Stitch Length Control

The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitche setting.

The higher the number, the longer the stitch. "0'" means no feed.

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.

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

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Stitch Length Control

To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at • position.

In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should be in the detent position between Sand 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 with reverse motion

stitches.

To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "'L".

L • • • S

Smocking stretch

16	Rick rack stretch

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Contents

SFA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada INCTable Ofcontents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFull line of sewing cabinets is available at your WhereIdentify the Accessories Light/power switch is turned on. If you are Machine, be sure the power switch isFoot Control Use Sure slightryAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Accessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableExtension Table Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the NeedleOrange Stretch fabricsPrepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine Wind the Bobbin Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle ILuLfTo 6 inches of thread clear Top thread Back Presser foot, leavingBest tension will depend on Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Reverse Stitch ControlStitchSelector Stitch SelectorModel Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceI12--3 StitchesStardng To Sew Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Straight StitchesStraight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selectorHeresHow Put the right sides of the fabric to Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationSide PiercesLearnthe Stitches With Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlatePresser foot Stretch Zigzag Stitches Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Satin StitchTop thread tension Stitch Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorSewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Learn the STI,TCHESOvercasting Stitch Zigzag Stitches Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceSeam Finishing Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful forBlind Hemming Weight Fabric1/4Zigzag foot Shell Stitching Models 12712Straight Stretch Stretch StitchesRick-Rack Stretch PositionRaveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches Stretch StitchesElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinFor more density, turn the dial ButtonholesFor less density, turn the dial toward Stop sewing at the left stitchAt r m Bl--r-lCut the hole OpenerSizes or kinds of thread Incorrect ThreadBent or blunt needle Fabric very sheer or very softPerformance Problems Chart Use a lint brush to clean the feed Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUnplug Needle plateOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position AssemblyShuttle and shuttle race. Do not Remove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineLeft side of the cover. Tilt the machine head back 131415 Parts ListStorage box Problems chartArm cover plate 9I090-DAY This warranty gives youFor 25 years from Date Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8