Sears 385. 12710, 385. 12714, 385. 12712, 385. 12708 owner manual Learnthe Stitches

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SECTION3. LEARNTHE STITCHES

8.

Open

the

zipper.

10. Close

the

zipper

and turn

the

9.

Lower

the

presser foot and stitch

fabric

right

side up.

 

 

 

the rest of the seam.

 

 

 

 

 

INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDrNG

INVISIBLE ZIPPER

Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hore of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper as

shown. Follow the zipper manufacturer's inst- ructions. After zipper has been inserted, finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch,

CORDrNG

Foot can also be used to make cording for slip- covers etc. Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown.

NOTE:

Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT'"

(6757) for "invis}ble zipper" and "cording", which can be obtained at any Sears retail store.

11.To sew the right side of the zip- per, set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle.

12.Stitch across and below the bot- tom of the zipper.

13.Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along the zipper teeth, as shown.

Stitch through the fabric and zipper tape.

Right side "'-,

f

/

14.Stop about 2" from the top of the zipper.

15.Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot.

16.Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper.

17.Lower the foot and stitch the rest of the seam. Make sure the fold is even.

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Contents
SFA/RS Sears Canada INC Kenmore Sewing MachineTable Ofcontents Full line of sewing cabinets is available at your Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts WhereIdentify the Accessories Foot Control Use Machine, be sure the power switch isLight/power switch is turned on. If you are Sure slightryAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Extension Table Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableAccessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the NeedleStretch fabrics OrangePrepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine Wind the Bobbin ILuLf Prepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedleTop thread Back Presser foot, leaving To 6 inches of thread clearAdjust the Top Thread Tension Best tension will depend onReverse Stitch Control Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightModel Stitch SelectorStitchSelector I12--3 Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Length Control StitchesStardng To Sew Straight Stitch Set the Machine Straight StitchesRaise the presser foot and remove the fabric Stitch selectorHeresHow Side Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationPut the right sides of the fabric to PiercesLearnthe Stitches Presser foot Stretch Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlateWith Zigzag Stitches Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tensionApplique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension StitchLearn the STI,TCHES Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorOvercasting Stitch Seam Finishing Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceZigzag Stitches Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful forWeight Fabric1/4 Blind HemmingShell Stitching Models 12712 Zigzag footRick-Rack Stretch Stretch StitchesStraight Stretch PositionStretch Stitches Raveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitchesSerglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 onlyFor less density, turn the dial toward ButtonholesFor more density, turn the dial Stop sewing at the left stitchCut the hole Bl--r-lAt r m OpenerBent or blunt needle Incorrect ThreadSizes or kinds of thread Fabric very sheer or very softPerformance Problems Chart Unplug Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUse a lint brush to clean the feed Needle plateShuttle and shuttle race. Do not AssemblyOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head back Oiling the MachineRemove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration Parts List 131415Arm cover plate Problems chartStorage box 9I0For 25 years from Date This warranty gives you90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8