Basic Zigzag; Monogramming - Kenmore 385. 17928 Owner's Manual

• Basic Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 1 to 5
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Top tnread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
control red
zone
2
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Stretch Stitch
A: Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
The zigzag stitch is one of the most
common and most versatile stitches on
your machine. It can be a utility stitch
for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem-
ming, overcasting, mending and darn-
ing. It can also be used to decorate
with trims, appliques and cut-out work
or as a decorative stitch.
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Here's How
There are many ways to sew a zigzag
stitch.
Consult the specific variations for
detailed directions.
Satin Stitch page 3_7,
Applique Work page 3_88,
Bar Tacking page 3__88,
Monogramming page 3__66,
Embroidery page 3__99,
Button Sewing page 4___00,
Overcasting page 41.
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Monogramming
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Stitch width
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Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
Stretch Stitch
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F: Satin stitch
foot
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Here's How
1. Set the same as satin stitch.
2. Back the fabric with paper or
interfacing.
3. Draw the letters on the fabric
wtu, t_,=u, _ chalk.
4. Satin stitch, adjusting the stitch
width as necessary to form each
pattern.
5. If using paper, carefully remove it
when you have finished sewing.