Sears 385 owner manual Three-Step Zigzag, Fop thread tension, Control 0 5 to, Mending

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SECTION3. LEARN THE S:FITCHES

Three-Step Zigzag

Set the Machine

Stitch width control5

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Fop thread tension

control 2 to 6

Stitch length

control 0 5 to 1

Seam Finishing (Overcasting)

Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot.

Guide the work so the right hand

Stretch Stitch

stitches fall at the edge of the fabric•

A Zigzag foot

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The Stitchand Its Uses

The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use

the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic z,gzag stitch. It

has more strength, elasticity, and is flatter than a regular zigzag.

The three-step z_gzag stitch is especial- ly useful for

mending

sewing patches smoothly and securely

repairing straight tears. finishing seams

Mending

Position the tear under the needle so

that the stitching will catch both sides.

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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 setLight/power switch is turned on. If you are Your machine will not operate unlessChildren 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 Attach Know What the Presser Feet Will Do Check Your Presser FootTo Remove To Attach Change the 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 Prepare the Bobbin Section !2 Prepare Your Machine for SewingTo Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Wind the BobbinThreading chart is located behind the face cover plate Prepare Your MACHIN6.!P-OfNG Prepare the BobbinInsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder You Through Tension TowardPrepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Machine Forsewing Prepare Your Top Thread Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadAdjust the Top Thread Tension Type of stitchTension is too loose Thread willFabric when selecting a stitch Prepare Your Machinefor SewingStitch Selector Top Tension Too Tight Loose Just RightAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Width Control Stitch Length ContrOlPrepare Your Machine for Sewing WidlhReverse Stitch Control Starting To Sew Stitch on ScrapPlan to SuitableIII lu Practical Stitch ChartRefer to 49Orange35 6Yellow35Check38 Chort On p Learn the Stitches On pSection Learn Stitches StitchStraight Stitches HeresHow Use the Darning PlateTopstitching Set the Machine 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 Machine Set the same as satin stitch Stitch several times Sew a ButtonStitch width control Top thread tension control 2 toZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Control 3 toControl Io tt Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 toThree-Step Zigzag Fop thread tensionControl 0 5 to 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 Reset stitch length at 2 and top Thread tension at 2 toFold back the left seam allowance 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 Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the Machine Bobbin holder so the knob fitsNext 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