Cross Stitch [] - Kenmore 385.19153 Owner's Manual

Cross stitch
Set the machine
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Thread tension: 5
F: Satin stitch foot
The stitch and its uses
You can make beautiful designs with this
embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time it
wouJd take if embroidered by hand. You can also
combine cress stitches with the other decorative
patterns and letters or numbers for attractive
samplers and other sewing projects.
Here's how
1. Choose a p]aln close weave fabnc such as linen or
wool flannel for the background fabric.
2. if you choose light weight fabric, use a tear away
backing for support.
3. Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire to
match the pattern you have or plan.
4. Find the center of the design, or if the design is a
border, choose a starting point.
5. Count the cross stitches from the center up and
program the number.
(see p. 172, pattern single units.}
Use auto-lock to begin and end.
For example: For 2 cross stitches.
Center
For cross-stitching without a pattern:
!. Start in the center of the design and sew the first row,
letting the fabric feed naturally.
2. Then count the next row of stitches to the ]eft or right.
3. Add or delete stitches by pressing the clear button and
reprogrammmg.
4. Begin each row by lowenng the needle at the comer of a
previous stitch.
5. Use the placement arrow "z_" on foot F to insure
straight, even rows.
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