Sears 385. 19601 owner manual Cross Stitch

SECTION5, LEARN THE STITCHES

Cross Stitch [_

Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e

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Tile Stitch and Its Uses

You can make beautiful designs with this

embroidery stitch pattern, in half the t_me

_t would take if embroidered by hand. You

can also combine cross stitches with the

other decorative patterns and letters or

o#mbers or attractive samplers and other sewing pro!ects_

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Here's How

i.Choose a plain close weave fabric such a_ linen

or wool flannel for the background fabric.

2.If yo_ choose ti_jht weight fabric, use a tear- away fabric backing for support.

3.Adjusl the stitch w_dth and length as you desire to malch the pattern you have or plan,

4.Find the center ot the design, or if the desLgn _Sa border, choose a starting point.

5, Count the cross sIitches from the center up and program the number.

ISee p, 92_., Pattern Singte Umts.)

Use Auto, Lock to begin and encL

For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:

IF. Start in the center of the destgn and sew the {irst row, letting the taboo teed naturally.

2.Then count the next row el stitches to the leltor r=ght.

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

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

5.Use the placement, arrow " z_ " on Foot F to insure straight, even rows.