Kenmore 15718, 15218 Straight Stitch, Or2 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot 2to6 C3 0 or, Ell clip

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch

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'_3)Needle thread tension:

_4) Stitch length control: ,,5) Stitch width control

1or2 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot 2to6

1.5 to 4

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When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set the needle positions selector at GD (Center needle position) and stitch width at "5". Otherwise the needle may strike the sewing foot and could possibly break.

•Starting to sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8" [1.6 cm] is most common). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally.

•Finishing sewing

To fasten the ends of a seam, press the reverse stitch control and sew several reverse stitches. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the back and cut them with the thread cutter. The threads are now the proper length to begin sewing the next seam.

CAUTION: Do not place fingers near the presser foot when guiding fabric, or the needle clamp screw may strike and injure your fingers.

Use the Seam Guides

_i_ Cornering guide

_ Guide lines in inches

_3_Guide lines in millimeters

The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric.The lines are 1/8" (0.3 cm) apart, and are engraved at 3/8", 4/8", 5/8" and 6/8". The lines in millimeters are 5 mm apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.

Turn a Square Corner

_1)Cornering guide

When sewing with fabric edge at 5/8" seam guide, to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at the same distance from edge:

1.Stop stitching when the front edge of the fabric reaches the cornering guide lines.

2.Lower the needle by turning the handwheel counterclockwise.

3.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric counterclockwise 90°.

4.Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.

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