Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance; Reverse Stitch Control - Kenmore 3851278191 Owner's Manual

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
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Stitch Length ,_° "'_" \
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Stitch Length Control -'-_
To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at •
position.
In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should
be in the detent position between Sand L (vposition)
for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric
used, you may need to adjust this control to match
forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion
stitches.
To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly
toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "L".
L
• • • S
Smocking stretch
Rickrack stretch
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Reverse Stitch Control
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Release to sew forward again.
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