Kenmore Comprehensive Guide for Sewing Machine Techniques

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To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

To drop the feed dogs, press the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated.

To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn handwheel towards you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.

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(_ Stitch		pattern		selector:	A- E
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(_	Needle		thread	tension :	1 to 4	.....
(_	Feed	dogs		......

Drop the feed dogsthe presser foot. Center the hole in the fabric on an embroidery hoop, as shown. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until the darning area is covered. Turn the fabric a 1/4 turn (90°), and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer.

NOTE:

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

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