Using The Seam Guides; Turning Square Corners - Kenmore 385.19110 Owner's Manual

Using the
Seam Guides
The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to
help you measure seam allowance. The numbers on
the needle plate indicate the distance between the
center needle position and the edge of the fabric. The
lines are 118" (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved at 318",
4/8", 5/8" and 6/8". The lines in millimeters are 5 mm
apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
_ Seam guides
_ Needle drop position
_ Seam allowance
Turning Square Corners
To maintain a 5/8" seam allowance after
square corner, use the cornering guide
needle plate.
[i] Stop stitching when the front edge d
[_l Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric
The black button locks the zigzag foot to avoid
slipping when sewing from the extreme edge or
sewing across the hem.
[i] Lower the needle into the fabric at the point to start
sewing.
[2] Lower the foot while pushing the black button in.
The foot is locked in the horizontal position.
[3] The foot will be unlocked automatically after
sewing several stitches.
_ Black button
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