Topstitching; Zipper Sewing; Fabric Preparation - Kenmore 385.12618 Owner's Manual

Topstitching
0 Stitch selector: A or B
® Stitch length: Red zone
(_) Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
@ Presser foot: Straight stitch foot
(_) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set
the stitch selector at A (Center needle position)°
Otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot and
possibly break
Topstitching emphasizes lines of garments and keeps seams
and edges flat and crisp,, Accent suits or blouses with one or
two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs,
lapels or collars, Lower the presser foot and keep the edge
of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser foot, Evenly
guide the fabric along the edge to produce an even row of
topstitching 0.9 cm (3/8") from the edge.,
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Zipper Sewing
L'_ Stitch selector: A
® Stitch length: 2
(_ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
® Presser foot: Zipper foot
• Fabric preparation
(_ Right side of fabric
® End of opening
Place right sides (top side) of fabric together and sew to the
end of the zipper opening,,
Reverse stitch to lock the stitches. Increase stitch length to 4
and set needle thread tension at O. Sew the zipper opening
with the basting stitch
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