Kenmore 385.12614, 385.11607 owner manual Invisible Zipper and Cording

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

8.

Open

the zipper.

 

10. Close

the

zipper

and turn

the

9.

Lower

the presser foot

and stitch

fabric

right

side up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the rest of the seam.

INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING

INVISIBLE ZIPPER

Adjust the foot so the needle ,s sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper as

shown. Follow the zipper manufacturer's inst-

ructions. After zipper has been inserted, finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch.

CORDING

Foot can also be used to make cording for slip-

covers etc, Cover a cord with a striD of bias

fabric an0 sew as shown.

NOTE:

Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT"

(6757) for "invisible zipper" and "cording", which can De obtained at any Sears retail store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

11.

To sew

the

right

side

of

the

zip-

14.

Stop

about

2"

from

the top

of

the

 

per,

set the zlp_)er foot

on

the

 

zipper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

right side of the needle.

 

 

 

15. Lower the needle into the fabric

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Stitch

 

across and below

the

bot-

 

and raise

the presser

foot.

 

 

 

tom

of

the

zipper.

 

 

 

 

16. Remove

the basting stitches

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Turn

 

the

corner

and

continue

to

 

open

the

ziDper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

guide

the

foot

along

the

zipper

17.

Lower

the

foot

and

stitch

the

rest

 

teeth,

 

as shown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the seam. Make sure the fold is

 

Stitch

 

through

the

fabric

and

 

 

 

 

even.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zipper

 

tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sewing Machine This Model Isacenter NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COKenmore Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Table Ofcontents Know the Machine Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts Identify AccessoriesSection Knowthe Machine = Foot Control Use Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Prepare the Machine for SewingAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Section Prepare Machine for Sewing Set Up Machine Choose Needle and ThreadFabric, Needle, Thread and titch Length Chart To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Prepare the BobbinWinding = Wind the BobbinThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadPick Up the Bobbin Thread Adjust the Top Thread Tension Too Loose Reverse Stitch ControlTop tension Section Prepare the Machine For Sewing Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Model 12614 onlyStarting To Sew = Straight Stitch Use the Seam Guides Section Learn the StitchesStraight Topstitching To Sew Cording Invisible Zipper and CordingDarning = Use the Darning PlateModel Zigzag StitchesBasic Zigzag HeresHow Zigzag Stitches Sew a Button = Overcasting Stitch Control 1 to Set the MachineBlind Hemming Vlodel Shell StitchingBox Stitching Set the Machine Rick-Rack Stretch Model 12614 only Stretch Stitches Model 12614 onlyOvercast Stretch Stitching Model 12614 only Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Blue zone === Sliding buttonhole foot ButtonholesLearn the Stitches Correction Performance Problems ChartWhat to Do When Problem Probable Cause Replacing CleaningClean the Feed Dogs Section Care for MachineCare for the Machine Oiling the Machine 3 45 131415 222324 Parts ListIndex Needle clamp Screw Plate Needle, thread Fabric chartFull TWO Year Warranty Electrical Equipment Sewing Machine WarrantyFull 25-YEAR Warranty On Sewing Machine Head Sewing Machine

385.11607, 385.12614 specifications

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