Sears 385. 17928 owner manual Topstitching

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•Topstitching

Set the Machine

Stitch width

control 0

f	1	213	4
f

Top thread tension	Stitch length
control 2 to 6	control red
	zone

I A: Zigzag foot Stretch Stitch

L

_,. H: Straight foot

Here's How

1.Lower the presser foot.

2.Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot.

!3. Guide the fabric evenly along this

1 edge to produce an even row of

topstitching 5/8" from the edge.

The Stitch and Its Uses

Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.

Accent suits or blouses with one or

two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs, lapels or collars.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Page ArmCoverPlate Page Safety Feature Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerSet the Pressure Dial Thread Cutter Adjust the Presser Foot LeverTo remove To AttachEtc Check the PresserFoot Stitcing PresserFoot TypesChange the Presser Foot Sliding Buttonhole Foot Presser Foot TypesCheck the Needle Choose e Needle and ThreadTo Change the Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartOrdinary Spool Additional Spool PinFirmly against the thread spool To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool PinBobbin Winding So that Thread Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadPick Up the Bobbin Thread III Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right For Zigzag StitchGuide messagewindow Rickrack stretch Reverse III Zigzag 3N5 38RedHerring Bone Stretch Refer toButtonhole Twin Needle Stitches Satin Stitch Acceptable resu Its 213 DarningDropping the Feed Dogs Set the MachineTopstitching On the zipper foot Sew in a ZipperOpenthezipper Wtu Chalk Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the MachineMonogramming Stitch Length Control Satin Stitch234 Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Bar TackingSee EmbroideryFeed Sew a Button 0L\Zigzag foot Overcasting StitchFor Blind Hemming Set the MachineControl 2 to 6Stitch length control red LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Zigzag foot Three-Step ZigzagStitch length Box StitchingShell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Control 3 toFagoting Stitch Two-point Shell StitchUseful to join elastic Two-point Box StitchOveredging Stitch Stretch Stitch Decorate with Geometric PatternsSatin stitch FootStraight Stretch Zigzag foot Stitch and Its Uses Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchingElastic Stretch Stitch Stretch Patching Set the Machine Herring Bone StretchLength control Decorative Stretch PatternsTop thread tension Vests, jackets or coats #3tSlider Built-in System213-4 StitchStop sewing at the left stitch Set the stitch selector at USew 4 to 6 stitches Will Using Buttonhole AttachmentTemplate 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 More VariedStitch length control 3 to Optional Item Pins aOptional Item Optional ItemLeave 3 to 4 inches of thread Coarse stitches Illustration a Set the Machine For any of these stitch Stitch widthSatin stitch foot Upper Problem Probable CauseProblem Page Page Parts List Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single Needles 647814020 No Single Needles647814031 No. !4 Single Needles 647814042 SingleBase plate Basic zigzag Storage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tackingZipper Foot 13, 26,3435,6667 3648Zigzag Overcasting Zipper 3435SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty385 SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A