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• Decorate with Geometric Patterns

The Stitches and Their _ses

These stitches are purely decorative.

You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects.

Experiment on a scrap of labric to see what special effects are possible.

D_corer avec te mofifg_omdreique Les points et leur usages

Ces points sont purement d_ratif_.

Vous pouvez appliquer ces points stir une ligne olt plusieurs lignes, ou vqrier la largeur et lq longueur de point pour obtenir des effets spirqux.

Essayer tout d'abord slit" un petit morcequ de tissu pour votr queis effets spiratLr_ poltrraietlt #.ire obtemts avec ces points.

Decore con Patronse Geom6tricos La punta_a y sus usos

Estas puntadas son puramente decoratWas.

Vd. puede coser una o vanas hileras, o vanar e] ancho y ]argo de a pun taaa para efectos especmles.

Haga una prueda con un trozo de tela para ver c6mo se logran efectos especiales.

Here's How

1.Adiust the stitch width and length as you desire.

2.Practice the stitch on a scrap ot labrlc.

3.Mark the line for decoration on the

fabric, using a washable fabric marker.

4.Lower the needle at the starting point.

5.Lower the presser toot.

6.Gently guide the fabric afong the marked line.

Conmwnt f_

1.R_gler la largeur et ta tonrueur de point cottlme volts voudrez..

2.Apptiquer ie point sur utl utorceau de tissu potir 1'essot.

3.Marquer la Hgue de d_coratton sur te ttssu, it l' aide du marqueur lavabte.

4.Abaisser l' aigiIle au point de ddpart de ces points d_cortifs.

5.Abaisser ie presseur.

6.Guider doucement le tissu sutvant ta ligne de marquage.

C6mo hacer

1.A3uste el ancho y largo de la puntada como Vd. qmera.

2.PractNue la puntada en un trozo de tela.

3.Marque la finea de decoraci6n en ta tela, usando un marcador de tela lavableo

4.Baje la aguja al punto de patida.

5.Baje el prensa dor de pie.

6.Introduzca suavemente la tela a to largo de la linea marcaOa.

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Sears 385.11608, 385.12814 Decore con Patronse Geom6tricos La puntaa y sus usos, Decorate with Geometric Patterns

385.12814, 385.11608 specifications

Sears 385.11608 and 385.12814 are iconic sewing machine models that represent an era when home sewing was a prevalent hobby. These machines, produced by the renowned Sears brand, are often celebrated by sewing enthusiasts for their reliability and ease of use, making them a favorite choice for both beginners and experienced seamstresses alike.

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