Decorate With Geometric Patterns - Kenmore 385. 17526 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
o Decorate with Geometric Patterns
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Set the Machine
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch length
control green
zone
Stretch Stitch
The Stitches and Their Uses
These stitches are purely decorative,
You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length tor specia]
effects.
Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what special effects are possible.
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Here's How
1. Adiust the stitch width and length as you
desire.
2. Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric.
3. Mark the lines tor decoration on the tabric,
using a washable fabric marker.
4. Lower the needle at the starting point.
5. Lower the presser foot.
6. Gently guide the tabric along the maked
line.
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