SECTION 3.

LEARN THE

STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

(Continued)

 

Applique

 

Bar Tacking

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Stitch

 

Stitch

HI •

Stitch selector

Stitch

length

control

0.5 to 1

Top thread tension Satin stitch foot control 1 to 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

selector

Stitch

length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

control

0.5 to

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baste

(or

fuse

with

iron-on

fabric

 

 

 

 

This

stitch

is similar

to

a

very short

joiner)

applique

pieces

on the

fabric.

 

 

 

 

satin

stitch

and

is used

to

reinforce

Stitch

around

the applique

making

 

 

 

 

points

of

strain

such

as corners or

sure the

needle

falls

along the outer

Top thread tension

Zigzag foot

pockets and

straps

on lingerie,

edge of the applique.

 

 

control

1 to 4

 

 

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left.

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Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual Section Learn Stitches, Sure, Falls, Edge of the applique

385. 17622 specifications

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