Dropping The Feed Dogs; Darning - Kenmore 385. 17526 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
o Dropping the Feed Dogs
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The drop teed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back
side of the machine.
C) To raise the teed dogs, push the
lever in the direction ol the
arrow as illustrated.
Then turn the handwheel.
* Feed dogs must always be up
for normal sewing.
(_ For dropping the teed dogs,
push the lever in the direction
of the arrow as illustrated.
= Darning
Set the Machine
Top thread
tension
control
2to6
F: Satin stitch
toot
Pressure
dial; 0
Stitch widlh
control 0
Stitch length
control any number
(not necessary to
adjust}
Stretch Stitch
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Drop leed fever
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3.
4.
5.
NOTE:
Drop the teed dogs.
Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center
between embroidery hoops, as show.
Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow
speed.
Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you
have covered the darning area.
Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another layer
of stitching over the first layer.
If your fabric is thin or badty damaged,
use a separate piece of fabric under the
hote to reinforce it.
6. When you finish darning, return the pressure
dial to 3.
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