Kenmore 385. 17622 User Manual
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Stitch Length Control
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitch
sotting.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch.
"0" means no feed.
To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at ▼ position.
NOTE: When you select decorative stitches (green) or built-in buttonhole (blue),
make sure that you do not set the stitch length control at
t
position.
Study the red, green, brown and blue section around this control. These
are recommended zones of stitch length and are colorcoded to the
stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel.
position.
In stretch stitch sewing. Stitch Length Control should
be in the detent position between Sand L (▼position)
for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric
used, you may need to adjust this control to match
forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches.
To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly
toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "L".
L •
f
• S
Rick rack stretch
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