Narrow hem

A technique used to finish the outside edges of light to medium weight fabrics. Avoid using fabrics that unravel easily.

f

Machine

setting

 

 

 

Number

of threads:

 

 

3

Number

of needles:

 

 

1

(Remove the needle on the left.)

 

Differential feed ratio:

 

1.0

Stitch length:

 

 

 

R

Right needle thread tension (Blue):

4

Upper looper

thread

tension

(Red):

3

Lower looper

thread

tension

(Green):

2 to 4

Lower looper

pre-tension setting slider:

STD

Needle plate setting knob:

R

 

Thread:

 

 

Needle:

Synthetic thread

 

No.80-100

 

Upper looper:

Woolly nylon thread

 

or synthetic

thread

 

No.80-100

 

Lowerlooper:

Woolly nylon thread

 

or synthetic

thread

 

No.80-100

 

Method

(_ Wrong side of fabric Lower looper thread Right side of fabric Needle thread

(_ Upper looper thread

Serge edge of fabric (one layer).

Pull the fabric lightly to the back while serging. This edging is effective for soft knits.

Experiment with various threads, yarns and ribbons to® create a decorative effect.

For lettuce leaf edging, stretch the fabric in front of the needle while serging or use the differential feed (set the ratio between 0.5 and 1.0).

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Kenmore 385.166551 owner manual Narrow hem, Machine Setting, Method

385.166551 specifications

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