Basting; Reverse Stitching; Setting Stitch Length - Kenmore 15/I649 Instructions Manual

SETTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length lever control the stitch length Set lever to any desired
stitch length position between 0 and 4 by turning knob until the indicator
is aligned with the stitch length number desired
The red mark indicates the setting for a satin stitch This will vary slightly
depending upon the type of material to be sewn At No 4 the longest stitch
is obtained The size of stitch you select wilt depend on fabric you are
sewing Straight stitching is done with stitch width control on 0 setting
and by removal of pattern disc
REVERSE STITCHING
Raise lever for reverse stitching, Lower lever for forward stitching It is
best to begin and end most seams with reverse stitching often called back
tacking
BASTING
For accomplishing quicker, more even and firmer basting, we suggest you
regulate the machine in the following manner; Set stitch length at No 4
for the longest possible stitch Basting is easily removed by pulling
bottom thread
if you prefer to use pins for basting, your KENMORE will sew over the pins
Be sure to keep the pins at right angles to the seam and the head of the
pin away from the presser foot. Also reduce pressure on presser foot
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