Sears 385. 12712, 385. 12714 Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation, Side, Pierces

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches (Continued)

•Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation:

 

Set the

Machine

 

Put the right sides of the fabric to-

 

selector

 

Stitch

Stitch

gether and sew to the end of the zip-

 

 

per opening, Use the reverse to lock

 

 

the

stitches.

 

 

Sew the zipper opening with stitch

 

 

length at "4" and top thread tension

 

 

at

"3",

 

 

 

Top thread tension

Stitch

length

 

control 3 to S

control

2

1/S")

Zipper teeth

Zipper tape

of fabric

Zipper foot

<

Top edge of fabric

To Sew:

1.Fold back the left seam allowance as shown,

2.Turn under the right seam allow- ance to form a 1/8" fold.

3.Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8" fold and pin in place.

4.To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle.

5,

Lower

the

zipper

foot

on the

right

 

side

at

the

bottom

of

the

zipper

 

so that

the

needle

pierces

the

fold

 

and

the

zipper tape.

 

 

 

6.Sew through the fold and the zip- per tape to the point where the slider begins.

7.Lower the needle to hold the fab- ric and raise the presser foot.

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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 ControlStitch Selector ModelStitchSelector 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 Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Presser foot StretchWith 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 plateAssembly Shuttle and shuttle race. Do notOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position Oiling the Machine Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head backRemove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration 131415 Parts ListStorage box Problems chartArm cover plate 9I0This warranty gives you For 25 years from Date90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8