Kenmore 385.162213 owner manual Stitch Width Control How to adjust the stitch width

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Stitch Width Control

(how to adjust the stitch width)

Slide the stitch width control to the desired stitch width number

The higher the number, the greeter the stitch width The mark shows the adjustment range when using the twin

needle, The blue zone is the appropriate adjustment range for buttonhole sewing.

*Before sliding the stitch width control, be sure to raise the needle above the fabric

Q Stitch width control

WIDTH

Stitch Length Control

(how to adjust the stitch length)

Slide the stitch length control to the desired stitch length number

Set the stitch length control at SS when using a stretch stitch The higher the number, the greater the stitch length The r-m mark shows the adjustment range when sewing the buttonhole

*Raise the presser foot before sliding the stitch length control,

(_ Stitch length control

	STRETCH	LENGTH
	STRETCH	0--.-._--1 2__3__4
	¥-	0--.-._--1 2__3__4
	!(	\ 2,

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Straight Stitch Sewing StraightUso de las gufas de costura Puntada rectaPara empezar a coser Ddbut dune coutureTopstitching QuiltingSurpiqCire MatelassageCm\ = To snap on the zipper foot Groove22cm Glissire Zipper Sewing Page Stitch Selector Width Length Any Needle thread tension DarningTo Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs Piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce itComment monter et descendre les griffes DentrainementC6mo subidbajar los dientes del transporte ReprisageSection IV. Zigzag Stitch Sewing Basic ZigzagPuntada Puntada de zig-zagTensiondu fil de Iaiguille Pied presseur a Point lanc6Monogramming AppliqueAplicaciones MonogramasMonogrammes AppliquesEmbroidery Bar TackingPresser foot Bordado Brides RenfortDe la puntada Overcasting SewingButton Surfilage Puntada de sobrehiladoRemate Costura De botonesBlind Hem Stitch To sewOurlet invisible SECCiON V. 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385.162213 specifications

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