Using The Seam Guides; Turning Square Corners; Sewing From The Edge Of Thick Fabric - Kenmore 19110 - Computerized Sewing Machine Owner's Manual

Using the Seam Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to
help you measure seam allowance. The numbers on
the needle plate indicate the distance between the
center needle position and the edge of the fabric. The
lines are 1/8" (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved at 3/8",
4/8", 5/8" and 6/8". The lines in millimeters are 5 mm
apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
_i_ Seam guides
_2_ Needle drop position
_3_ Seam allowance
Turning Square Corners
To maintain a 5/8" seam allowance after
square corner, use the cornering guide
needle plate.
[iq Stop stitching when the front edge
reaches the cornerin(
_i_ Cornering
[21Press the U position
the needle into
_2_Up/Down
[31Raise the
counterclock-wise
_3_Presser foot
[3 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
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Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric
The black button locks the zigzag foot to avoid
slipping when sewing from the extreme edge or
sewing across the hem.
[i_ Lower the needle into the fabric at the point to start
sewing.
[21 Lower the foot while pushing the black button in.
The foot is locked in the horizontal position,
[31The foot will be unlocked automatically after
sewing several stitches,
_i_ Black button
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