Sears 385 owner manual Zigzag Stitches, Stretch Stitch Zigzag foot, Or as a decorative stitch

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Zigzag Stitches

Basic Zigzag

Set the Machine

Stitch width control 1 to 5

Top thread tension	Stitch	length
ontrol :_ to 8	control	orange
	zone

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Stretch Stitch

A:Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The zigzag stitch is one of the most

common and most versatile stitches on your machine. It can be a utility stitch

for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem-

ming, overcasting, mending and darn- ing. It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and cut-out work

or as a decorative stitch.

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

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Here's How

There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch

Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

Satin Stitch page 32,

Applique Work page 33,

Bar Tacking page 33,

Monogramming page 34,

Embroidery page 34,

Button Sewing page 35,

Overcasting page 36.

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Contents SEA/RS SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsSect on 1. Know Your Machine Identify the AccesSories Needle setChildren Light/power switch is turned on. If you areYour machine will not operate unless X represents numbers 00O throughMacpi E Set Up the MachineSet the Pressure Dial Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot Adjust the Presser Foot LeverHigh Pull gently toward you Extension table will snap out Lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward youTo Attach Darning socks or mending knees, elbows Sectjon 2. Prepare Your Machine for SewingOr areas of wear in childrensclothes To Remove To Attach Change the Presser Foot To AttachKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Check Your Presser Foot Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded holePresser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight Foot PinPresser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet Will DoUse This Check Your Needle 10-12stitches RiparTo Change Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Prepare the BobbinSection !2 Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Wind the BobbinInsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Threading chart is located behind the face cover platePrepare Your MACHIN6.!P-OfNG Prepare the Bobbin You Through Tension TowardPrepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Machine Forsewing Prepare Your Top Thread Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadTension is too loose Adjust the Top Thread TensionType of stitch Thread willStitch Selector Fabric when selecting a stitchPrepare Your Machinefor Sewing Top Tension Too Tight Loose Just RightPrepare Your Machine for Sewing Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Width Control Stitch Length ContrOl WidlhPlan to Reverse Stitch Control Starting To SewStitch on Scrap SuitableIII lu Practical Stitch ChartRefer to 49Orange35 6Yellow35Check38 Chort On p Learn the Stitches On pSection Learn Stitches Stitch Straight Stitches Topstitching Set the Machine HeresHowUse the Darning Plate Control orangeDarning Straight StretchStretch Stitch Zigzag foot Zigzag StitchesOr as a decorative stitch Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Control to Top Thread tension Control 2 to Applique Bar Tacking Set the MachineControl To t Baste Fuse With Iron-on Embroidery Set the Machine Monogramming MachineSet the same as satin stitch Stitch width control Stitch several timesSew a Button Top thread tension control 2 toControl Io tt Zigzag Stitches Overcasting StitchControl 3 to Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 toControl 0 5 to Three-Step ZigzagFop thread tension MendingOvercast Stretch Stitching Raveling Needle, which effectivelyBlind Hemming WidthLace Work Trim excess fabric close to stitchingLearning to Sew Buttonholes Buttonhole MakingHave two Garment LowerLearn the Stitches Buttonhole Making Using Buttonhole Attachment Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 13/16Ftook Buttonhole guide plate Fabrics Fine stitches for light Fold back the left seam allowance Reset stitch length at 2 and topThread tension at 2 to As shownLearnthestitches Top side of fabricTwo-Point Shell Stitching He re1.HowSmocking Stretch PatchingFagoting Stitch Herring Bone StretchElasticStretch Stitch Box StitchingTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging Stitch Tile Stitches and T!leir Uses Decorate with Geometric PatternsSpecial effects Performance What to Do WhenThread caught Hook Race Lint in bobbin Holder Or hook race HolderCare for Your Machine Replace the Light Bulb Clean the Bobbin HolderReplace Next Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the MachineBobbin holder so the knob fits Shown aboveParts List 213506007 Index 19-20 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A 385