Sears 385. 1884180 owner manual Turn a Square Corner

Straight Stitch

Set the Machine

Stitch width control 0 or(_D

135

Use the Seam Guides

Cornering guide

lop thread tension control 2 to t3

Stitch length control orange

zone

4.

Stretch Stitch

H:Straight foot

NOTE: Best sewing results are

obtained with the straight stitch foot, but the zigzag

foot will also provide

acceptable results, and can

be used for all needle positions.

Before

sewing

with

the

straight

stitch

7.

At

the

beginning

and

end

of

foot,

always

set

the

stitch

width

seam,

you

may want

to

reverse

to

control

to

0

or (_

to

avoid breaking

lock

the stitch.

the

needle.

8,

Raise

the

presser foot

and remove

1.

Raise

the

presser

foot.

the

fabric.

2.Raise the needle to its highest 9. Cut the threads, position.

3.Place the edge of the fabric next

to a stitching guide line on the

needle plate (5/8" is most common),

4.Draw the threads toward the back and lower the presser foot.

5.Press the footcontroI.

6.Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line, so that it feeds naturally,

Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight_

The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam

width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.

•Turn a Square Corner

guide

To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabnc edge:

1. Stop stitching and lower the

needle by turning hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge

facing you lines up with the cornering guide, as shown,

2.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5/8" seam guide.

3.Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction,

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