Sears 385. 17526 - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
o Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
A r
Top thread lension
control 2 to 6
tK. Zigzag loot
Stretch Stitch
H: Straight toot
NOTE. Best sewing results are
obtained with the straight
stitch foot, but the zigzag toot
will also provide acceptable
results.
Before sewing with the straight stitch
loot, always set the stitch width control
to 0 to avoid breaking the needle.
1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Raise the needle to its highest
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 towards the back
and lower the presser loot.
5. Press the toot control.
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.
lock the stitch.
Raise the presser toot and remove
the fabric.
9. Cut the threads.
Use the Seam Guides
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” tines marked.
• Turn a Square Corner
To turn a square corner 5/8” from the
fabric 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 toot and turn the
fabric to line the edge with the 5/8”
seam guide.
3. Lower the presser loot and begin
stitching in the new direction.
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