Kenmore 1357 Instructions Manual page 42

FREE-ARM SEWING
This sewing machine can be used like ....... ......
a flat bed machine, but easily converts
to free arm machine by removing the
base.
The free arm enables you to sew
tubular types of pieces more easily.
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on
the free arm as shown above,
You will find many uses for this free
arm feature such as"
i _Ti _ .__I : .............
1, Mend elbows and knees of gar- . _i_..-_..;.,.;;)!
merits more easily,
2. Sew in sleeves more easily, This _ i-::i:_ "
is especially true when sewing
smaller garments,
3. Applique, embroider or hem around
edges of cuffs or pants legs.
4. Sewing in elastic casings in skirts
or pants at the waistline,
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