Dropping The Feed Dogs; Darning - Kenmore 385. 17928 Owner's Manual

• Dropping the Feed Dogs
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The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the
back side of the machine.
To raise the feed
dogs, push
the lever in the direction of
the arrow as illustrated.
Then turn the handwheel.
* Feed dogs must always be up
for normal sewing.
(_) For dropping the feed dogs,
push the lever in the direction
of the arrow as illustrated.
Darning
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0
1 213 4
Top thread
tension
control
2 to6
F: Satin stitch
foot
GF ressure
dial: 0
Stitch length
control any number
(not necessary to
adjust)
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Stretch Stitch
Drop feed lever
1 Drop the feed dogs.
2. Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center
between embroidery hoops, as shown.
3. Lower the presser bar and sew a_ a siow
speed.
4. Move the fabric bzick and forth slowly until
you have covered the darning area.
5. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another
layer of stitching over the first layer.
NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badly damaged
use a separate piece of fabric under the
hole to reinforce it.
6. When you finish darning, return the pressure
dial to 3.
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