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

Models: 385. 1274180 385. 1264180 385. 1254180

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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