Kenmore 385.1 521 2, 15218, 15616, 15718 Stitch Pattern Selector, Reverse Stitch Control, 2345

Stitch Pattern Selector

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{2} Stitch pattern selector

The stitch pattern selector determines the stitch you select.

NOTE:

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

Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommended setting

zone on the stitch length control.

ZONES:

Red:	Straight, zigzag and			utility stitches
Green:	Decorative stitches
Gold:	Stretch		stitches
Blue:	Built-in		buttonhole
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Stitch Length Control

Slide the stitch length control until the setting mark reaches the desired stitch length.

The higher the number, the longer the stitch length. \lj Setting mark

•"E:=:_ " is the recommended setting for buttonhole stitching.

•Adjust the stitch length control in the 0.5-4 range when you sew the zigzag stitch.

•Set the stitch length control at "STRETCH" to sew the stretch stitch pattern sewing.

•If the stretch stitch pattern is uneven, slide the stitch length control in the direction of "S" to compress

it, or "L" to expand it.

Stitch Width Control

Slide the stitch width control until the setting mark reaches the desired stitch width.

The higher the number, the wider the stitch width. '_}Setting mark

When the stitch width is narrow, the right side of the pattern will be cut off.

Example:Pattern 5 Width [5] _ _ 4 Width [3]

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NOTE:

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

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Reverse Stitch Control

Press the reverse stitch control to sew in reverse.

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