Sears 385.1915 owner manual F34 Foot l, Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch []

Set the Machine

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f34 Foot l

Thread tension 2to6

F Satin stitch toot

The Stitch and its Uses

You can make beautiful designs with th_s

embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time

it would take if embroidered bV hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the

other decorative patterns and letters or

numbers for attractive sampters and other sewing projects.

Here's How

1, Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or wool flannel for the background fabric,

2.if you choose light weight fabric, use a tear away fabric backing for support.

3, Ad!ust the stitch width and ength as you desire to match the pattern you have or plan.

4.Find the center of the design, or if the design ts a border, choose a starting point.

5, Count the cross stitches from the center up and program the number,

(See p, 90, Pattern Single Units.)

Use Auto-Lock to begin and end,

For example: For 2 cross stitches.

Center

For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:

1.Start in the center ofthe design and sew the first row, letting the fabric feed naturally.

2.Then count the next row of stitches to the left or right.

3, Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear button and reprogramming.

4, Begin each row by lowering the needle at the corner of a previous stitch,

B.Use the placement arrow '" L_ " on Foot F to insure straight, even rows.

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