Kenmore 385.16677 owner manual Securing, Ends

Securing	Ends
To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a
thread chain		about	5 cm (2")		long at the		beginning
and at the	end of a		seam.	To	secure	the	beginning
and end of a		seam	choose	one of the		following
methods.							A

At the beginning

A. Separate the end of the threads and knot them. B. Thread the chain through a large eyed needle,

and weave the chain through the overlock stitches on the fabric.

C. Cut the chain at the edge of the fabric. Then apply a small amount of seam sealant on the end of the threads.

D. 1. Before putting your fabric in the machine. a thread chain about 5 cm (2"') long needle.

2.Put your fabric on the machine. Then serge

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few stitches and stop.

3.Raise the presser foot an( chain from the left,

	presser	foot.		....................
4.	Place	the thread	#bain		the presse
	footand
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5.	After se:i_about2.5		cm	(1	........
	chain		and UB:d	the	uppe_ knife,
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At the end		of a	.........

*You can use the same methods as "At the beginning" to secure the end of a seam except "D" or you can use the methods shown below.

1.Serge one stitch off the end of a seam.

2.Raise the needle and presser foot, and gently putt the threads off the chaining finger.

3.Turn the fabric over so that the under side is up.

4.Serge about 2.5 cm (1") over stitching and angle off the fabric.

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