Narrow Hem - Kenmore Sears 385.16644 Owner's Manual

Narrow hem
A technique used to finish the outside edges of light to
medium weight fabrics. Avoid using fabrics that unravel
easily.
Machine setting
Number of threads: 3
Number of needles: 1
(Remove the needle on the left.)
Differential feed ratio: 1.0
Stitch length: R
Right needle thread tension (BFue): 3 to 5
Upper looper thread tension (Red): 5 to 7
Lower looper thread tension (Green): 3 to 5
Lower looper pre-tension setting slider: STD
Needle plate setting knob: R
Thread:
Needle:
Upper looper:
Lower looper:
Long fiber
polyester
thread
Woolly nylon
thread
Long fiber
polyester
thread or
woolly nylon
thread
Method
Serge edge of fabric (one layer) while lightly pulling the
ends of the threads to the back.
This edging is effective for soft knits.
Experiment with various threads, yarns and ribbons to
create a decorative effect.
For lettuce leaf edging, stretch the fabric in front of the
needle while serging or use the differential feed (set the
ratio between 0.7 and 1.0).
_1_Wrong side of fabric
_) Lower looper thread
_3_Right side of fabric
_ Needle thread
_ Upper looper thread
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