Sears 385. 12708, 385. 12714 Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate, Presser foot Stretch, With

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches (Continued)

Usethe DarningPlate

Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric youself.

The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric.

To Put on the Darning Plate:

NOTE: The rectangular holes in the

Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate. In

the darning plate, these holes are slightly to the left of center.

1.Position the darning plate with the 3 pins on the bottom.

2.Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes. The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes.

Use the darning plate in the following

ways: Darning (P. 22) Button Sewing (P. 26)

22

•Darning

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread tension

Stitch length

control 1 to 4

control any number

 

adjust)

Here's How

1.Put the darning plate on the needle plate

No presser

(see p. 2.2).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

foot

2, Remove

presser foot

and

stretch

fabric

 

 

Darning plate

embroidery

hoops

with

hole

 

between

centered.

3.Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning.

4.Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed,

5.Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area.

6.Turn the fabric a half turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer.

NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.

7.When you finish darning, remove the darning plate.

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Contents SFA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada INCTable Ofcontents Where Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts Full line of sewing cabinets is available at yourIdentify the Accessories Sure slightry Machine, be sure the power switch isLight/power switch is turned on. If you are Foot Control UseAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the Needle Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableAccessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Extension TableOrange 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 Stitches Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Length Control I12--3Stardng To Sew Stitch selector Straight StitchesRaise the presser foot and remove the fabric Straight Stitch Set the MachineHeresHow Pierces Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationPut the right sides of the fabric to SideLearnthe 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 Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful for Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceZigzag Stitches Seam FinishingBlind Hemming Weight Fabric1/4Zigzag foot Shell Stitching Models 12712Position Stretch StitchesStraight Stretch Rick-Rack StretchRaveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches Stretch StitchesElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinStop sewing at the left stitch ButtonholesFor more density, turn the dial For less density, turn the dial towardOpener Bl--r-lAt r m Cut the holeFabric very sheer or very soft Incorrect ThreadSizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needlePerformance Problems Chart Needle plate Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUse a lint brush to clean the feed UnplugOver-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 List9I0 Problems chartStorage box Arm cover plate90-DAY This warranty gives youFor 25 years from Date Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8

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