Learn The Stitches; Straight Stitches; Straight Stitch; Use The Seam Guides - Kenmore 3851278191 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
• Straight Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
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1
Top thread tension Stitch length
control 2 to 6 control orange
Straight foot Zigzag foot
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2.
3.
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5.
6.
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Raise the presser foot. 7.
Raise the needle to its highest
position. 8.
Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the 9.
needle plate (5/8" is most
common).
Draw the threads towards the
back and lower the presser foot.
Press the foot control;
At the end of the seam, you may
want to reverse to lock the stitch.
Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabric.
Cut the threads.
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.
• Use the Seam Guides
Cornering Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are there to help you measure seam
width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines 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 foot and turn
the fabric to line the edge with
the 5/8" seam guide.
3. Lower the presser foot and begin
stitching in the new direction.
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