Presser Foot Types (continued)

,Satin stitch foot (Foot F)

Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique.,

For: Darning

 

(page

50)

Satin stitch

 

(page

52)

Monograming

(page 54)

Applique

 

(page

54)

Shell stitch

 

(page

64)

Decorative

stitch patterns

(page

68)

Twin needle

stitches

(page

70)

Smocking

 

(page 74)

Foot F:

Prensatelas F: Pied F:

-Overedge foot (Foot C)

This foot is specially constructed for stitching and/or overcasting seams. The small brush and wire guides help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and keep it

from puckering, especially when sewing on knit fabrics°

For: Overcasting

(Page 58)

Overedge stitch

(Page 68)

Serging

 

(Page 76)

Herring

bone stretch

(Page 78)

=Buttonhole

foot (B) (Option)

 

Use this foot for manual buttonholing,,

It is marked to help you measure your buttonholes

accurately

 

For: Manual buttonhole

(page 88)

=Quilter

The quilter helps keep the stitching lines straight,.

For: Quilting

(page 42)

• 1/4"Seam

foot

(Option)

 

 

This foot is useful for patchwork quill

The guide on the

foot maintains

an exact 1/4"" (0.7 cm)

seam allowance,

For: Using

1/4" seam foot

(page

44)

oWalking foot (Option)

This is special

attachment for hard-toffeed materials. This

foot effectively

prevents

fabrics from

shifting and

puckering, It is great for quilting and

matching plaids.

For: Using walking foot

(page 44)

Foot C:

 

%

Prensatetas

C:

Pied C

 

IFoot B:

Prensatelas B:

Pied B

Quitter:

Acolchador:

Guide & matelasser:

f

1/4" seam foot:

Prensatelas de puntada recta con !14" guia:

Piqueuse 1/4 Po:

Walking foot:

Prensatetas de dobte arrastre:

Pied & niveleur:

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1

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Kenmore 385.16231 owner manual Presser Foot Types, Satin stitch foot Foot F, =Quilter

385.16231 specifications

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