Kenmore 1232 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

M OD E L 12 32-ZIG- Z A G SE W IN G M A CH IN E

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dear Homemaker:
You have just invesieti in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be

fore using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and
carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to oper
ate arid care for your machine

Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, clean
ing, oiling, etc This will help you obtain the best sewing lesults and
avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at
your nearest Sears Retaii Store

Please remembei, any correspondence or reference to your machine
must mention the model number and serial number of your machine

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model number
and serial number of this appliance The mode! num
ber and serial number ate located on the nomenclature
plate, as identified on Page 3 of this booklet

Mode! No
Retain these numbers for future reference.

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TABLE OF
COWTEWTS

Section

identifying Ports

Installing Machine ,
Converting to Free-orm Sewing
Winding the Bobbin
Threading the Bobbin Case ,
Threading of Top Thread ,
Using the Controls

Adjusting Top Tension
Adjusting Bobbin Tension
Checking Tensions
Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Control
Reverse Stitch Control ,
Stretch Stitch Control
Pressure Regulator
Sewing Light
Seam Guides
Presser Foot Lever

Accessories

Needles
Needle, Thread and Fabric Chart
Presser Feet

2, 3

4

5

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7
8

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12. 13

12. 13
14
14
15
16

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17

18
19
20

Section

Section

II Starting to Sew
Garment Construction Stitches

Straight Stitching
Zigzag Stitching
Stretch Stitching

Specipf Finishing Stitches

Satin Stitching. Appliqueing
Buttonhole Making ,
Zipper-Application
Button Sewing, Bar Tacking
Darning

Free-arm Sewing

III Checking Performance Problems

IV Caring for the Machine

Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate
Oiling Underside
Oiling in Face Cover Plate
Parts List

1

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3

, 4

5
6
7

, 8

9

10

1

2
3
4

5,6

1, Needle Plate
2, Presset Foot
3, Thread Guide

4, Needle Clamp Screw
5 Thread Guide

6. Top Thread Tension Control
7, Face Cover Thread Guide
8 Face Cover Plate

9. Take-up Lever

10. Upper Thread Guides

11, Stitch Width Control
12, Stretch Stitch Control
13, Stitch Length Control
14 Reverse Stitch Control

15. Light and Power Switch

16. Extension Tabie

17. Support Leg

18. Shuttle Cover

19. Free Arm

20, Electric Cord Receptacle
21, Nomenclature Plate
22, Clutch Knob
23, Hand Wheel
24, Bobbin Winder
25 Thread Spool Pins

26, Bobbin Winder Tension Disc

27. Pressure Regulator
28 Presser Foot Lever
29, Thread Cutter
30, Presser Foot Thumb Screw

31, Feed Dogs

i i\! S TA L LI ly G IVi A C HI l\l E

To install the machine i.n cabinet, posi
tion machine haad on cabinet platform
so that holes on bottom of machine
match those on board Insert washers
and screws and tighten into place, I Fig

1) ¡Follow instructions provided with
Sears Cabinet, Screws and washers are
supplied with cabinet,)
A separate base and cover is available to
carry the machine when needed
To install machine in carrying case, set
machirte into base, with word FRONT in
base facing you (Fig, 21

Place cover on machine with word
"SEARS’" on handle facing you. The
case slopes in the same direction of the
machine, (Fig. 31
Push the speed control plug onto three­prong connector. Plug rnachine cord into
any 110-120 volt wall outlet. Turn on
power by pushing light and power
switch, (Fig. 4)
Spool pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spool pirts in place securely
with a screw driver. Position nylon discs
as shown in illustration.

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Fig- 1

1. Remove the extension table from the 2 To replace the table, simply slide it along
machine by folding the support leg up
and pulling table to the left (Fig 1.2}

the free arm to its oriaitial position and
place supporting leg in down position
(Fig,, 1)

Fig 2

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1, Release clutch by turning clutch

knob toward you,

2, Draw thread from spool through

bobbin winder tension disc as
shown.

3, Pull end of thread through hole in

bobbin as shown.

4, Place bobbin onto bobbin winder

shaft with end of thread coming
from the top of the bobbin. Push

bobbin winder shaft to the right
until it clicks, Holding onto end of
thread, start machine. When bobbin
is slightly filled, snip off end of
thread,

5. Start machine. Wind thread until
bobbin winder shaft releases,

6. Tighten clutch knob and remove
bobbin.

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1, Remove the extension table from

the machine by pulling it to the
left Open the shuttle cover,

2, Raise needle to its highest position

by rotating hand wheel toward you,,

3, To remove bobbin case from shut

tle, pull open latch of bobbin case,

4, Pull bobbin case straight out of

shuttle

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5, Insert bobbin into bobbin case

making sure thread is coming from
bobbin as shown,

6., Pull thread through slot of case as
shown,

7. Pull thread under tension spring.
8, Holding latch open, position case

into shuttle, and release latch. Case
should lock into place when latch is
released-

Fig, 1

Place thread on spool pin as shown
with thread coming from the back of
the spool. Draw thread through the
top thread guides. Holding the spool
stationary with right hand, pull the
end of the thread between the tension
discs as shown,. Pull the spring wire
loop up and past the top hook until
the thread can be slipped into the
hook (See Fig,. 2), When the thread is
released, the spring wire loop will re

turn to position (See Fig. 3) with
thread in proper place. Release spool
of thread and continue to thread
machine exactly as shown. Needle
must always be threaded in direction
as shown in Fig. 4,

Hold needle thread loosely in left hand
and rotate hand wheel toward you one
complete turn. Bring bobbin thread up

by pulling upper thread, (Fig, 5)

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Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates
your top thread tension, it consists of discs between which the thread passes.
The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial. The higher the num
ber, the tighter the tension

There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for
one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon

the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric be
ing sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.

It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before

starting to make a garment

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1 have threads locked between the

A perfect straight stitch will

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toops on top or bottom.

Upper thread too tight

® Upper thread too loose

Decrease Tension

Increase Tension

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Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension.

If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered, it may be necessary to
loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads. Be sure to balance them
as indicated on Page 9,

When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a
screwdriver.

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The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric

you will be using. Use the appropriate type of thread and needle,, Use different
colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool

Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches The bobbin thread should not show on
the top of the fabric

Adjust the top tension if necessary to achieve the stitch formation mentioned
above

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TOP SIDE OF FABRIC

DESIRABLE

This control regulates the width of the stitch you select, THE HIGHER THE­IMUMBER-THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width
by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. , :

This control must be set on i ii| position in order to do straight stitching.

The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE
HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH. ,

The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of
stitches per inch. The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness
of the fabric you are sewing.

A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric.
The middle range of the control is the 10-12 stitch per inch range which is the

most commonly used. ,

A basting stitch is made by using the longest possible stitch setting-6 stitches per
inch. .

The white & gr-een marking on the control is the setting used for the

shortest stitches such as in Satin Stitching.

The marking ^ on the control Is the setting used for darning or embroidering.

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It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in reverse. This is
called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly and
prevents raveling.

When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and hold there dur
ing sewing. The fabric will immediately start feeding backwards and seam will be
fastened.

This control determines the feed of the feed dogs. All simple forward stitches

require that this control be set at horizontal position. These stitches are the

strait^t and zigzag stitches.

Straight stretch and rick-rack stretch stitches require the control to be set at

vertical position.

In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other smai

regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine.

Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the pressure
on the presser foot. (See above)

To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is
obtained..

Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or

difficulty in guiding the fabric. If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the

fabric, reduce the pressure.

When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, reduce the pressure. Increase

pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics

WOSIeMSM

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The light and power switch shown in

Fig, 1 provides the electric current for
the motor as well as the light In order
to operate the machine, this switch
must be on.

To turn on the light, depress the
switch. If you are interrupted while
sewing and must leave the machine un
attended, just turn off the switch and

the machine cannot be started ac
cidentally.

The sewing light is located in the face
cover as shown. To replace the bulb,
turn the light off and open the face

cover. Push the bulb up and turn the

bulb counter-clockwise and remove it

from the socket

Push a new bulb in and turn it

clockwise,

NOTE:

First, unplug the machine prior to re
moving and replacing the bulb. Be
aware that the light bulb may be
warm.

Seam guides are printed on either side
of the needle plate to aid you in guid
ing your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE

EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT
SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS
THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8"
SEAM LINE

The cornering guides are convenient
when turning a square corner 5/8"
from the fabric edge.. See next section
of this book for directions.

To aid you in the placement of heavy
fabrics under the presser foot, the

lever can raise foot beyond the normal

"up" position. This is also an aid in
changing your presser feet

ACCESSORiE:

Flat
side
away
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Use KENMORE needles. The size of
the needle should conform with the
size of the thread and both should be
suitable to the fabric (See next page).

Never use a bent needle or one with a
blunt point.

Fig. 1, shows you the exact length of
your needle. Be sure you never use one
in your machine that is not this exact
length,

"Q Needle" with blue shank is avail
able at any store or service center of
Sears Roebuck and Co, or Simpson

Sears Limited, This special needle is

to be used when sewing certain knits

and difficult synthetic fabrics, If you

experience skipped stitches in any of

your sewing, use "Q Needle",

Raise needle bar to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward

you. Loosen the needle clamp screw.

Holding the needle with the flat side

away from you, slip the needle into

the needle bar. When it is in as far as it

will go, tighten the needle clamp screw
with a screwdriver.

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Lightweight:

Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta. Voile,
Organdy

Wladium Weight;

Cotton, Cotton Blends,
Percale, Gingham,

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Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Vinyi Suitings, Linen,

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iWedium Heavy Weight:

Corduroy, Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,
Gabardine, Velvets,

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Heavy Weight:

Coatings, Upholstery,
Cotton Duck, Heavy

Decorative top-stitching

on all types of fabric

Synthetic Knits and

Stretch:

Polyester Double Knits,

Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Ciro Tricot

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THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton
Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy-Duty

Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap

Silk A

Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

Buttonhole Twist

(Use as top thread only}

Polyester Core Cotton
Wrap

50 Mercerized Cotton

RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

12 stitches

per inch

10 to 12 stitches

per inch

8 to 10 stitches

per inch

8 stitches

per inch

6 stitches

per inch

10 for Regular

or

6 for Stretch

Stitches

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PRESS EFi FEET

To change the various presser feet,
raise the presser bar to its highest posi
tion by lifting the presser foot lever,

Loosen the presser foot thumb screw,
choose the proper foot, insert from
the bottom Tighten the screw using
the large screw driver to make certain
the foot is secure

You have been given a variety of presser feet:

A. Zigzag Foot
B. Satin Stitch Foot
C. Zipper Foot

NOTE:
Additional feet and attachments are available at most large retail stores or
through the catalog. Please select attachments for left needle position with
low bar.

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Starting to Se'

Now tliat you are familiar with the conti'ols on your machine and with the ac

cessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new

Kenmore sewing machine Below are some good habits to follow each time you

sit down to sew:

1. Test the needle it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It
should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used.. Do not be
afraid to change your needle frequently . Many of the new fabrics made of
synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics made of
natural fibers.

2. Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads
have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine. Hold on to
threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.

3. Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. The fabric
should be double thickness. Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and
tension suitable to your fabric.

4. Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material
to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8"
seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam.

5. Run the machine at a slow even speed. The more pressure you put on the

speed control, the faster the machine will sew.

6. Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam,

7 Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point,

8, Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle, Never pull or

hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered

9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you,

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GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES

STRAIGHT STOTCHOWG

Set your machine just as shown in the
illustration in order to straight stitch .
It is important each dial has the fol
lowing settings: •

SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control

Stitch Width Control .
Stitch Length Control
Zigzag Presser Foot

You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing­temporary and permanent,

1, Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a

single layer of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are;

Basting
Stay stitching
Guide line marking

2 Permanent stitohing-This is the actual stitching that holds the garment to

gether. Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and
therefore must be good looking.

The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10-12 stitches per

inch. This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control.

You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of
fabric and thicker seams. Some of these seams are:

Common two layer seams
Curved two layer seams
Top stitched three layer seams
Top stitched four layer seams

When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness, sew

slowly and carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area.

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FASTENING A SEAM

Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into
fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch control

clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release

control and complete seam.. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise
and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam.

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TURNIWG A SQUARE CORNER

To turn a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge, stop stitching with the
needle tip piercing the fabric, when
reaching the cornering guide as shown.

Raise the presser foot, turn fabric.
!Mew stitching line will align with 5/8”
seam guide on side of needle plate.

Lower the presser foot and begin

stitching in new direction.

ZIGZAG STITCHING

SETTINGS

Stretch Stitch Control,
Stitch Width Control .
Stitch Length Control .

Zigzag Presser Foot

Horizontal
1 to 5

Any Number

This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine, This is the

feature that enables you to overcast
seams, applique and buttonhole.
Simply use the settings indicated in
the illustration for the simple zigzag.

Follow directions given in the follow

ing pages for more specific uses.

OVERCASTING

This is one of the more frequently
used zigzag stitches in garment const
ruction, You may want to overcast
along the raw edge of each seam allow
ance or fold the raw edge toward the
garment and stitch,

Fig, 1 shows the raw edge finished,

Fig, 2 illustrates the folded edge

stitched

Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge, Raw or

worn edges of older garments can be

overcast to prevent further raveling

STRAIGHT STRETCH
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SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control

Stitch Width Control., |!ii
Stitch Length Control
Zigzag Presser Foot

Use this stretch stitch with knitted

fabric and other fabrics that stretch.

Sew as you do with regular straight

stitch seaming. The seam may be pres

sed open as with any regular seam, but
will stretch if necessary.

This is also a good stitch to use on
curved seams regardless of the type of
fabric. Any seam that will receive a
great deal of strain when worn should
be sewn with the stretch stitch. Use in
children's shorts and slacks as well as
adult sports clothes.

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ZIGZAG STRETCH

STITCHING

SETTINGS

Stretch Stitch Control
Stitch Width Control

Stitch Length Control............. ,

Zigzag Presser Foot

Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that

you might use a zigzag stitch. This
stitch can be used as a decorative top
stitch as well.

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SPECIAL FIWISHIINJG STITCHES

After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many
finishing touches to be clone To aid your completion of your garment, the Ken­more has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done
by hand

SATIW STITCHING

SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control ,

Stitch Width Control

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Stitch Length Control ,, .
Satin Stitch Foot

Horizontal
2 to 5
Green Zone

Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches This is an attractive stitch
used for appliqueing, buttonhole making.

Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension
of the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch you make, the looser the tension
should be.

If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue
paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch,. Puckering of the materia! will be
eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric.

As with all special stitches, it is best to make a sample design on your fabric
before starting the design on the garment.

APPLIQUEING
SETTINGS

Same as with Satin Stitching

Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place.
Satin stitch around the raw edge of the
applique completely covering the edge
You may want to do this with a con
trasting color of thread or self color .

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BUTTOWHOLE МАКШе

SETTINGS

Stretch Stitch Control,
Stitch Width Control. ,
Stitch Length Control.
Satin Stitch Foot

Always make a practice buttonhole on
a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try
the buttonhole with the button you
will use.

Always use an interfacing in area of
garment where buttonholes are placed,
Tissue paper or regular interfacing can

be used. Tear paper away after

stitching, if it is used.

Mark the buttonhole length at both

ends and also the center line See Fig, 1

Horizontal
.Green Zone
.Green Zone

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Set Stitch Width Control to Green

Zone. Stitch forward on left side of
buttonhole until desired length is ob
tained, Stop with needie in fabric on

right side of stitching. {Point A). See

Fig, 2,

Raise Presser Foot with needie in
fabric and turn fabric around 180
degrees using needle as a pivot. See

Fig 3,

Fig, 4

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Lower Presser Foot and stitch one
stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel
toward you and raise needle. See Fig 4.

Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and
make bartack with a few stitches and
raise needle. See Fig. 5

Set Stitch Width Control to Green
Zone and sew other side of buttonhole
stopping a few stitches before desired
length and raise needle. See Fig 6,

Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and
make bartack a few stitches See Fig 7
Remove fabric from machine.

Depending upon the fabrics on which you are sewing, or your own preference in
buttonholes, you may slightly decrease the width of the sides and the spaces in

the center by varying the stitch width settings.

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ZIPPER APPLICATIOW

SETTINGS

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Stretch Stitch Control,
Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Control
Zipper Foot

REGULAR ZIPPER

Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place
the work in position under the presser
foot. Loosen the zipper foot adjusting
screw to set the foot on the left side of
the needle, and sew the left side zipper
as shown. (Fig, 1i To sew the right'
side zipper, loosen the screw and bring
the foot to the right side of the needle.

INVISIBLE ZIPPER

Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing
through the center hole of the foot
and one groove of the foot is riding on
the teeth of the zipper, See Fig, 2. Fol
low the zipper manufacturer's instruc
tions.

After zipper has been inserted, finish
sewing seam by shifting foot to side
position sewing through side notch,

CORDING

Foot can also be used to make cording
for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with a
strip of bias fabric and sew as shown in
Fig. 3.

NOTE:
Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIP

PER FOOT" (6757) for "invisible
zipper" and "cording", which will be
obtained at any stores of Sears Roe
buck and Co,, and Simpsons-Sears

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BUTTON SEWING

SETTiNGS
Stretch Stitch Control. .

Stitch Width Control

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adjusted

Stitch Length Control ,

Zigzag Presser Foot

1. Align two holes of button with slot
of presser foot and lower foot to
hold the button securely

2. Turn hand wheel manually until
needle point is just above button,

3. Adjust stitch width control so
needle will enter left hole of the
button,

4- Turn hand wheel again by hand so

needle enters second hole. Readjust
stitch width if necessary. Stitch a
number of times .

5. Finish sewing with an extra two
inches of thread remaining. Draw
these threads to reverse side of gar
ment and tie.

BAR TACKING

SETTINGS

Stretch Stitch Control.
Stitch Width Control,,,
Stitch Length Control

Horizontal

. 1 to 5

.Green Zone

Zigzag Presser Foot

This stitch is similar to a very short
satin stitch and is used to reinforce

points of strain such as corners of
pockets and straps on lingerie.

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.

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SETTINGS
Stretch Stitch Control

Stitch Width Control
Stitch Length Control

No Presser Foot

Remove presser foot, stretch fabric be
tween embroidery hoops with hole
centered. Draw the bobbin thread up

through the fabric by holding the top
thread and taking one stitch at the
spot where you wish to start darning.

Lowering the presser bar, start sewing

at a slow to medium speed. Move the
fabric back and forth with a steady
rhythm to cover the darning area.
When it is covered, turn the fabric and
sew another layer of stitching across
the first layer of stitching,.

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FREE-ARM SEWIWG

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This sewing machine can be used like a
flat bed machine, but easily converts
to free arm machine by removing the
extension table .

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:

1 Mend elbows and knees of garments

more easily

2. Sew in sleeves more easily. This 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.

Checking Performance Problems what to do

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PROBLEM

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PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.
Improper threading.
Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Light pressure on presser foot.

Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle
plate.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn

back under presser foot before

starting seam.

Incorrect thread tension(s).
Light pressure on presser foot.

Using two different sizes or kinds
of thread.
Bent or blunt needle.

Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too soft.

CORRECTION

Choose correct srze needle for thread and fabnc.
Rethread machine.
Tighten upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Increase pressure on presser foot.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabnc.

Reset needle.
Beset presser foot.

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches
are formed.

Reset thread tensionls).
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Upper thread and bobbin thread should be.same size and kind.

Insert new needle.
Reset presser foot.
Use underlay of tissue paper.

' PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTiON

Skipping SLitchcs

Breaking Upper
Threed

Breaking Behbin

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F.sh'ie not f/owin;|

M' rhi-ip Janmin:;
Kfocking Noise

Inoor-eoi size needle.
Certain knit: and ayniketios.
Bant or h'unt needle.

Inocrrect setting of naeri e.
Tight upper thread tension.

Light 0!assure on p'esser foot.

Starting to stiten too 'sst.

Improper threading.
Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle.
Sharp eye in needle.
Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle
plate.

improper bobbin case threading. >
Tight bobbin thread tension.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

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Thread caught in shuttle. Disassemble and dean shuttle.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

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Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension. .

: . Increase pressure on presser foot.

Start to stitch at a medium speed.
Rethread machine.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Insert new needle.
Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Check bobbin case threading.

Loosen bobbin thread tension.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Stitch length between 6 to 24.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Place both threads back under presser toot before beginning
to stitch.

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CLEAWING AND OILING

Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a

brush.

To insure the best possible operation
of your machine, it is necessary to

keep the essential parts clean at all

times. Using a small brush, remove the

int that accumulates in the shuttle

area and around the feed dogs.

Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly

To Clean the Shuttle Area:

1, This area must be kept free of dust,

lint and occasional tangled thread.

Raise the needle bar to its highest

point and remove the bobbin case.

2, Push levers of shuttle race aside and

lift shuttle race cover and shuttle
out.

3, Clean the shuttle race with small

brush.

4, Put a drop of oil on the center pin

of the shuttle and shuttle race, (see
arrows)

Shuttle Race Cover

To Replace Shuttle Assembly:

1, Position shuttle race as illustrated

so that race is forming half moon
on the left side of the machine

2, Hold shuttle by center pin and posi

tion shuttle so as to form a half

moon on the right side Pointed
hook will be on the bottom.

3. Place shuttle race cover Into place
over shuttle assembly,

4. Snap the levers into position

Fig. 2

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Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To re

move cover plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated

below.

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Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on
underside of machine. To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), {Bi, <C),
and (D) as shown below,,

D

A

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Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration

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PARTS LÍST

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All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co, or
Simpsons - Sears Limited store or service center,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

L PART NUMBER

3 MODEL NUMBER

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically

transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling.

Ref. No., Part No. Description

2 PART DESCRIPTION

4„ NAME OF ITEM

Sill

1
2
3
4 1939

5
6
7

8
9

10

11

12
13
14
15

16

17

18

19

*6862

6551 No, 11 Single needles <ORG)

*6746
36353
40390 Standard zigzag foot

593401008

*6757

*6864

40164
33379

41670
41669

*6889

47 Shuttle

6510 Bobbin case

Bobbin box with 10 bobbins

Bobbin winder rubber ring
8286
2273
6550

6552
6553
6554

6870

6797

6830

Thread spool pin

Nylon disc

No. 9 Single needles (BRN)

No, 14 Single needles (RED)

No, 16 Single needles (PUR)

No 18 Single needles (GRN)

"Q NEEDLES"«

Needle clamp with screw

Satin stitch foot

Zipper foot

Zipper foot

Needle threader

Light bulb
Motor belt
Motor belt
Buttonhole opener

Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Oil and lint brush

“These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per

instructions above.

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WARRANTY

FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD
For 25 years from the first day of use in your home. Sears will,

free of charge, repair defects in materiai or workmanship which
appear in the sewing machine head

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
OF SEWING MACHINE

For two years from the first day of use in your home. Sears will,
free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine, includ
ing motor, wiring, switch and speed control

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the first day of use in your home. Sears will,

free of charge, replace any parts and provide mechanica! service

necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine, except for

normal maintenance

To obtain warranty service described above, simply contact the nearest

Sears store or Service Center througlrout the United States..

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vgry from stale to stale

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SEWING MACHINE

Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a
need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any
Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co..

Be sure to provide ail pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plat© on the back of your Sewing Machine.
See Section 1, page 3 for location.

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WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION; |

‘MODEL NUMBER ‘NAME OF ITEM ‘PART DESCRIPTION |

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be |
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution |
Center for handling. |

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

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