Reverse Stitching; Setting Stitch Length; Basting - Kenmore 15 Instructions Manual

The stitch length lever controls the stitch length. Set lever to any
desired stitch length position between 0 and 4 by turning knob
SETTING
until the knob indicator is aligned with stitch length number
STITCH
desired.
The red mark indicates the setting for a satin stitch. This will vary
LENGTH
slightly depending upon the type of material to be sewn. At No. 4
the longest stitch is obtained. The size of stitch you select will
depend on fabric you are sewing. To lengthen stitch, turn the knob
counter clockwise until the lever can be lowered to the position
desired. To straight stitch, stitch width control should be set on 0
setting, or by removal of decorative cam.
REVERSE
Raise lever for reverse stitching. Lower lever for forward stitching. It
is best to begin and end most steams with reverse stitching often
STITCHING
called back tacking.
For accomplishing quicker, more even and firmer basting, we
suggest you regulate the machine in the following manner: Set

BASTING

stitch length at No. 4 for the longest possible stitch. Basting is
easily removed by pulling bottom thread. When basting very sheer
fabrics use a paper backing.
Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser
foot. Lower needle into fabric about ½ inch from beginning
of seam. Push stitch length control lever up for reverse
FASTENING
stitching. Stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of
A seam.
Move stitch length control lever down for forward stitching
SEAM
and complete seam. When you reach the end, raise the
stitch length control lever and sew back over ½ inch of
completed seam.
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