Mending, Seam Finishing | Sears 385. 1264180, 385. 1254180 specification

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Mending

Set the Machine

Stitch selector

Stitch length

Blue ZoneC::tto 24

Top thread tension

control 1 to 4

Seam Finishing

Mending

Place the fabric under the presser foot Position the tear under the needle so

so that the edge wilt be slightly inside that the stitching wil[ catch both sides.

the right hand side of the presser foot,

Zigzag foot

Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.

The Stitch and Its Uses

The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use

the three-step z_gzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It

has more strength, elastimty, and is flatter than a regular zigzag.

The three-step z_gzag stitch Is especial- ly useful for:

--mending

--sewing patches smoothly and securely.

--repairing straight tears,

--finishing seams,

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Sears 385. 1264180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1274180 owner manual Mending, Seam Finishing

Contents

385 Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS. Roebuck and CO Tableofcontents LoCate and identify the Parts APortable Case OtCabinet is Avaiiasie ClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the Machine Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Set Upthe MacinePage = Free-Arm Sewing Setl Up the MaChineStitching Toops Waistline Zigzag toot Presser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet WillDo Heavy Choose Your Needle and Thread You Choose Your Needle and Thread Toward you Prepare the Bobbin Through = Wind the Bobbin = insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case € Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top Thread Leaving EFo1R SE Adjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight IVlode 12741l Model Stitch Selector SooVooL Starting To Sew On p Check Chart On p Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Length Practical Stitch Chart Use the Seam Guides Straight StitchesTurn a Square Corner Set the Machine Use the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Seep £01 Zigzag StitchesBasic Zigzag Section Stitc = Applique Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= Bar Tacking Set the Machine Interfacing Monogramming St chselector Sewa Button Set the Machine = Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Seam Finishing Mending Setthe Machine Iiiil iii! !i i i i ! ii Set Machine Blind Hemming LaceWork Ection TiE Buttonholes Selector To Sew Sew in a Zipper Stop about 2 from the top Sew in a Zipper Lingere Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741For best effect Set What to Do When Problem Problem Probable Cause Correction Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineTight bulb Your = Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine Oil the Underside I ii!i,ii Part Parts List Extension Index Warranty On Sewing Machine Head Warranty Sewing Machine