Cross Stitch - Kenmore 385.1915 Owner's Manual

Cross Stitch []
Set the Machine
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Foot l
Thread tension
2to6
F Satin stitch toot
The Stitch and its Uses
You can make beautiful designs with th_s
embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time
it would take if embroidered bV hand. You
can also combine cross stitches with the
other decorative patterns and letters or
numbers for attractive sampters and other
sewing projects.
Here's How
1, Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or
wool flannel for the background fabric,
2. if you choose light weight fabric, use a tear away
fabric backing for support.
3, Ad!ust the stitch width and |ength as you desire to
match the pattern you have or plan.
4. Find the center of the design, or if the design ts a
border, choose a starting point.
5, Count the cross stitches from the center up and
program the number,
(See p, 90, Pattern Single Units.)
Use Auto-Lock to begin and end,
For example: For 2 cross stitches.
Center
For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:
1. Start in the center ofthe design and sew the
first row, letting the fabric feed naturally.
2. Then count the next row of stitches to the
left or right.
3, Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear
button and reprogramming.
4, Begin each row by lowering the needle at the
corner of a previous stitch,
B. Use the placement arrow '" L_ " on Foot F to
insure straight, even rows.
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