Kenmore 385.15512 Stitch Selector, Reverse Stitch Control, Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

Stitch Selector

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The stitch selector not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width of zigzag stitch_

NOTE :To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch..

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Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommended setting zone at the stitch length control+

ZONES:

Red: Straight, zigzag and utility stitches

Green: Geometric decorative stitches

Blue: Built-in buttonhole

Gold: Stretch stitches

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Stitch Length Control

Setting mark

(_) Stitch length control

The higher the number of stitch length control, the longer the stitch+" 0" means "no feed". The stitch length control also has a stretch stitch setting+ To select a stretch stitch, set the control at" _' STRETCH".

NOTE: When you select a stitch (Red or Green) or buttonhole (Blue), make sure that the stitch length control is NOT set at" V STRETCH"+ Study the red, green, gold and blue zones on the stitch length control.. These are recommended zones of stitch length and are color-coded to the stitches..

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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

In stretch stitch sewing, the stitch length control should be in the detent position between "S" and "L" ( 'IV position) for most materials Depending upon the type of fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches.. To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly toward "S"

To lengthen, turn toward" L"

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Reverse Stitch Control

Sewing will be made in reverse while the reverse stitch control is pressed.

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