Kenmore 158.1813 Instruction Manual page 51

DOUBLE NEEDLE STITCHING
You may find that you would like to
use the double needle for straight
stitching as well as for designs . Make
decorative top stitching around the
collars and other edges with your
machine set for straight stitching .
Whenever you use the double needle
even for straight stitching, be sure to
use a zigzag presser foot and needle
plate slot .
TURNING A CORNER WITH
DOUBLE NEEDLE
To turn a square corner with a double
needle, stop stitching with the longer
needle tip just piercing the fabric .
Raise the presser foot, shift fabric half
the turn, lower presser foot and take
one stitch .
Raise the presser foot again, complete
the turn, and begin stitching in the
new direction .
THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DESIGN STITCHING
1 . Always make a practice design on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use .
2 . Start with a full bobbin and plenty of thread on the spool to avoid running out
of thread in the middle of your design .
3 . Reduce the top thread tension slightly.
4 . On a very soft fabric you may want to use a tissue paper backing or organdy that
can be cut away .
5 . Use the clear plastic satin stitch foot in order to see the design you are making .