TABLE OF CONTENTS
[ Knowing Your Sewing Machine
identifying Parts ............................. 1,2
Installing Machine .............................. 3
Winding the Bobbin ........................... 4
Threading the Bobbin Case .................. 5
"[hreading of Top Thread ..................... 6
Using the Controls
Top Tension Control .................... 7.8
Adjusting Bobbin Tension .................. 9
Checking Tensions ....................... 10
Stitch Length Control ,,: ............... 1t 12
Stitch Width Control .................. l t, 12
Reverse Stitch Control .................. 11. t2
Special Stitch Variegator .................. ', t
Metal Cam .................................. |3
Special Stitch Dial ................... 14.15, 16
Pressure Regulator ........................ | 7
Feed Dog Control ...... •.................... t8
Sewing Light................................. 18
Multi Purpose Needle Plate ............... 19
Accessories
Needles ................................ 20 21
Presser Feet ................................ 22
Buttonhole Attachment .................... 23
]_ Starting to Sew ............................ 24
Garment Construction Stitches
Straight Stitching .......................... 25
Zigzag Stitching ........................... 26
Chain Stitching ............................. 27. 28
Stretch Stitching ............. 29 30.3t 32
Special Finishing Stitches
Satin Stitching ............................. 33
Buttonhole Making ....................... 34
Appliqueing °;. .............................. 35
Blind. Hemming ....................... 35.36
_[ Checking Performance Problems .... 37, 38
Hints on Sewing on Different Fabrics 39.40
p/" Caring for the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs end Shuttle ........ 42
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate ........... 43
Oiling Underside ........................... 44
Oiling in Face Cover Plate ................. 44
Parts List ................................. 45.46
1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE-
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1. Hand Hole Cover Plate
2. Seam Guide Lines
3. PresserFoot
4. Needle Clamp Screw
5. Thread Cutter
6. Thread Guide
7. Top Thread Tension Control
8. Thread Guide
9. Face Cover Plate
10, Take-up Lever
11. Upper Thread Guides
12. Special Stitch Variegator
13, Stitch Length Control
14. Reverse Stitch Control
15, Stitch Width Control
16. Special Stitch Dial
17. Light and Power Switch
18. Feed Dog Control
19. Nomenclature Plate
20. Clutch Knob
21. Hand Wheel
22. Bobbin Winder
23. Thread Spool Pins
24. Design Cam Cover
25. Bobbin Winder Tension Disc
26. Pressure Regulator
27. Presser Foot Lever
28. Presser Foot Thumb Screw
29. Multi Purpose Needle Plate
30, Feed Dogs
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INSTALLINGMACHINE
WINDINGTHEBOBBIN
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Loosenthe two hinge screws under
holes in the rear edge of the ma-
chine bed.
2. Raise hinge pins in the cabinet
cutout. Slip machine head onto
pins.
3. Tighten hinge screws securely.
4. Push the speed control plug onto
three-prong connector under the
bed plate. Lower machine head to
front cabinet flap.
Lower machine head to front
cabinet flap.
5. Plug machine cord into any 110-
120 volt wall outlet. Turn on power
by pushing light and power switch.
6. Spool pins are packed in accessory
box; after screwing thread spool
pins in place, wipe machine care-
fully of excess oil used in shipping.
1. Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as
shown in Fig. 1.
2. Wind threadaroundanempty bob-
bin severaltimesas in Fig.2.
3. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder
shaft with thread wound on bobbin
clockwise. Push bobbin winder
latch against bobbin until it clicks.
4. Release clutch by turning clutch
knob toward you. Start machine.
5. When bobbin is full, winding
mechanism stops.
6. Tighten clutch knob and remove
bobbin.
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THREADINGTHEBOBBINCASE THREADINGOFTOPTHREAD
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1. To remove bobbin from the shuttle,
raise needle to its highest position.
Remove hand hole cover plate.
2. Pull open latch of bobbin case.
3. Pull bobbin case straight out of
shuttle.
4. Insert bobbin into bobbin case
making sure thread is coming
from bobbin as shown.
5. Pull thread through slot of case
as shown.
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6. Pull thread under tension spring.
7. Holding latch open, position case
into shuttle, and release latch. Case
should lock into place when latch
is released.
8. Hold needle thread loosely in left
hand and rotate hand wheel toward
you one complete turn. Bring bob-
bin thread up by pulling upper
thread.
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
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can be slipped into the hook (See Fig.
1). When the thread is released, the
spring wire loop will return to position
(See Fig. 2) with thread in proper
place. Release spool of thread and
continue to thread machine exactly as
shown. Needle mustalways be thread-
ed in direction as shown in Fig. 3.
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CONTROLS
TOP TENSION CONTROL
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 on the front of
the control. The higher the number, 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 being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.
ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS
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A perfect straight stitch will have
threads locked between the two
layers of fabric with no loops on
top or bottom.
Decrease Tension
It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before
starting to make a garment. To adjust for the correct stitch, see next page.
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Increase Tension
ADJUSTING BOBBIN TENSION,
CHECKING TENSIONS
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.
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When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with
•a screwdriver.
DECREASE TENSION
Turn Counter Clockwise.
INCREASE TENSION
To check the thread tension balance, be sure to use mercerized thread of the
same size on the top and on the bobbin; and a sharp, correctly sized needle
for the fabric you are sewing. Begin with a full bobbin. Set the stitch length
for about 12 stitches per inch.
Fold a 6" square of fabric in half diagonally, forming a triangle. Make a line of
stitching 1/2" in from the fold.
a. If seam is puckered - both tensions are too tight.
b. If the bottom thread lays on the fabric - tighten upper thread
tension, and repeat test. See Fig. 3, Page 8.
c. If the top thread lays on the fabric - loosen upperthread tension,
and repeat test. See Fig. 2, Page 8.
Grasp the stitching and pull with a snap to make the threads break.
a. If both threads break - tensions are balanced.
b. If neither thread breaks - both tensions are too loose.
c. If upper thread breaks - loosen top tension.
d. If lower thread breaks - tighten top tension.
Both threads do not have to break at the same place, but they should break
on the same snap.
It is necessary to reduce the upper thread tension somewhat when zigzag
stitching. The wider the stitch, the less tension that is needed. This is par-
ticularly important when making designs. It is not desirable to have any of
bottom thread visible on the right side of the fabric when making designs.
Turn Clockwise.
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STITCH LENGTH CONTROL
The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select. THE
HIGHER THE NUMBER - THE SHORTER THE STITCH. Turn only the outer
rim of this control to set the stitch length.
The number on stitch length control indicates stitch number 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 ismade by using the longest possible stitch setting - 6 stitches
per inch.
The red marking m on the control is the setting used for the shortest
stitches such as in Satin Stitching.
STITCH WIDTH CONTROL
This control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE
NUMBER - THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width
by adjusting this control to the setting you desire.
This control must be on Red Dot in order to do straight stitching,
Turn only the outer rim of this control to set the stitch width.
The center of the control dials the special stitches the machine is capable
of sewing.
STITCH LENGTH CONTROL
STITCH WIDTH CONTROL
REVERSE STITCH CONTROL
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 reversestitching isneeded, simply lower the lever and hold there during
sewing, The fabric will immediately start feeding backwards and the seam
will be fastened.
REVERSE STITCH CONTROL
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SPECIAL STITCH VARIEGATOR SPECIAL STITCH DIAL
There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home
sewing. This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the
task at hand.
All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch
Variegator set at the Red Dot.
This control determines the feed of the feed dogs. All _imple forward stitcl_es
require that this control be set at the red dot. These stitches are the
straight stitch, zigzag, mending, blind hem, and basic decorative desig,n_
Stretch stitches and reverse stitch designs are made by setting the Special
Stitch Variegator to point to the white and green dots or adjusted slightly
toward the white arrow head mark above the dots. See next section for
specific settings for individual stitches.
METAL CAM
Cam
White
Indicator Pin.
When you open the Design Cam Cover you will find a metal cam in the
machine as illustrated. This cam must remain in the machine at all times,
unless you are using one of the plastic design cams.
Position
To make the stitches printed in white and green on this dial,the Special Stitch
Variegator must be set at the white and green dots.
THE RED DOT SETTING
The setting illustrated above is the one used for most of your stitching.
At this setting you may straight stitch, stretch stitch and make a simple
zig zag stitch. As each stitch is dependent upon the settings of your other
controls, carefully read the directions in thi_ next section of the book for the
various stitches.
It is best to have the cam so placed that the white zone is aligned with the
indicator pin. This will allow you to sew the stitches printed in white on
your Special Stitch Dial. To make the green stitches, reposition the metal
cam so that the green zone is adjacent to the indicator pin.
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BLIND STITCH SETTING CAM SETTING
Blind hems are made by using the setting shown above with the Stitch
Variegator set onthe red dot.
SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH
The CAM setting on the dial is used whenever you wish to use any of the
14 insert cams to make decorative embroidery patterns. Very detailed in-
structions in the use of the cams and designs are given in the next section
of the book.
SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH
You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this
reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is
accomplished with the above illustrated setting and the Variegator set at
the red dot. When the Variegator is turned to the white and green dots, a
Smocking stretch or Feather stretch results. For directions see the next
section of the book.
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This is a stitch that has been used in the garment industry for many years.
It forms a good looking seam as well as overcasts the edges. It is imperative
that this stitch is used for seaming of swimwear, stretch ski pants and other
types of knit sportswear. Variegator must be set on the white and green
dots.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING
FEED DOG CONTROL
In additionto the obviouscontrolsof your machine,there are other small
regulatorsand controlsto aid you in usingyour sewing machine.
PRESSURE REGULATOR
Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. This will release the
pressure on the presserfoot. (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.
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Fig. 2
The feed dog control is located on the
right front of the machine bedplate.
There are a few times when you want
to control the feeding of the fabric
yourself. When the control is turned
to the left, the feed dogs drop and do
not move the fabric.
For most of your sewing, turn knob to
the right, "'U" (Feed dog up).
SEWING LIGHT
The light and power switch shown
above in Fig. 1 provides the electric
current for the motor as well as the
light. In order to operate the machine,
this switch must beon.
To turn on the light, depress the
switch.
If you are interrupted while sewing
and must leave the machine unattend-
ed, just turn off the switch and the ma-
chine cannot be started accidentally.
The sewing light is located inside the
face cover plate as shown. To replace
the bulb, turn light off, and swing the
face cover plate open. Push up on the
bulb slightly and turn bulb clockwise.
Remove bulb from socket. Push in
new bulb and turn counter-clockwise.
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ACCESSORIES
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
MULTI PURPOSE NEEDLE
PLATE (Flat-bedtype)
This multi purpose needle plate pro-
vides a small round hole for straight
stitching and a wide oval hole for zig
zag and decorative stitching.
CHANGING MULTI PURPOSE
NEEDLE PLATE
1. Raise needle to its highest position
and raise presser foot.
2. Open hand hole cover plate.
3. Remove multi purpose needle plate
by placing thumb under edge of
plate and lifting it up and out.
4. Reverse and reposition the needle
plate as shown.
5. Lock it into place by fixing hand
hole cover plate in position.
CAUTION
DO NOT BEND multi purpose needle
plate when you reverse the plate.
SEAM GUIDES
Seam guides are printed on either side
ofthe needle plate to aid you in guiding
your fabric.
The cornering guides are convenient
when turning a square corner 5/8"
from the fabric edge. See next
section of this book for directions.
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NEEDLES
Use KENMORE needles. The size of
the needle should conform with the
size of the thread and be_ 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 neve¢ use
one in your machine that is not this
exact length.
You will find among your accessories
"Q NEEDLES,." with blue shanks.
These are special needles to be used
when sewing certain knits and certain
.difficult synthetic fabrics. If you ex-
perience skipped stitches in any of
your sewing, use "O NEEDLE,." .
PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE
Raise needle barto its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
Loosenthe needle clamp screw. Hold-
ing 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.
If you have a double needle for decora-
tive stitching, it is inserted in the same
manner as the single needle.
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NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
THREAD SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton Whip
Fine Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized Heavy Duty
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
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14 or 16
Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys,
Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe,
Taffetta, Voile, Organdy
Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton
Blends, Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,
Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,
Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy,
Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool
Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets,
Leather
FABRIC
PRESSER FEET
To change the various presser feet,
raise the presser bar to its highest
position by lifting the presser foot
lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb
screw, choose the proper foot, insert
from the front.
Tighten the screw using the large
screw driver to make certain the foot
is secure.
To aid you in the placement of heavy
fabrics under the presserfoot, the lever
can raise the foot beyond the normal
"'up" position. This is also an aid in
changing your presser feet.
Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Synthetic
Silk A
Silk Buttonhole Twist
Polyester Synthetic
50 Mercerized Cotton
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16, 18 or
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"Q SET",.
"Q NEEDLE",.
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Heavy Weight: Coatings,
Upholstery, Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Decorative Top-stitching on all
Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics:
Polyester Double Knits, Nylon
Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,
Spandex, Cire Tricot
A B C D
You have been given a variety of presser feet:
A. Metal Zigzag Foot
B. Metal Satin Stitch Foot for decorative stitching
C. Straight Stitch Foot
D. Zipper Foot
E. "O FOOT,="
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, Starting to Sew
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT
You will find the following parts in
your Attachment Box:
1. Cover Plate with pinion gear in the
center.
2. Guide Plate with Guide Pin that
fits in guide pin hole on machine
bed just behind the needle plate,
and with Template Holder.
3. A set of 2 templates is furnished
with each attachment. Each
template is marked showing the
type and length of each button-
hole.
Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the
accessories 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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Run the machine at slow even speed. The more pressure you put on the
foot control, the faster the machine will sew.
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Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
4. Desired size of buttonhole is select-
' ed by sliding template.
Length of buttonhole appears in
window on top side of guide plate.
Details in using this attachment are
given in the next section. Follow
those directions carefully for perfectly
formed buttonholes.
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Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point.
7.
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.
8. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.
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GARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES
STRAIGHT STITCHING
Set your machine just as shown in the
illustration in order to straight stitch.
It is important each dial have the
following settings.
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial --ww_---
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 6
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Special Stitch Variegator - Red Dot
Use straight stitch foot and straight stitch
hole on multi purpose needle plate.
You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of
sewing - temporary 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 stitching - This is the actual stitching that holds the garment
together. 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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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Cornering Guide
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TURNING 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. New 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
Special Stitch Dial - _]-'------
Stitch Length Control - Any number
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot
Use zig zag presser foot and zig zag hole on
multi purpose needle plate.
This type of stitching greatly expands
the use of your machine. This is the
feature that enables you to overcast
seams, blind hem, applique, button-
hole, monogram, and make all the
pretty embroidery designs by machine.
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 construc-
tion. You may want to overcast
along the raw edge of each seam
allowance or fold the raw edge towa[d
the garment and stitch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch-
ed.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge. Raw or
worn edges of older garments can be
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CHAIN STITCHING
Your machine will make a special
temporary type stitch-a chain stitch.
The chain stitch is made by the upper
thread only. The appearance of the
stitch from the top of fabric is almost
the same asregular straight stitch. Just
pull on the thread end, you can remove
thread easily.
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _--_=_-
Stitch Length Control -around 10
Stitch Width Control - Red Dot
Special Stitch Variegator - Red Dot
Use straight stitch foot, chain stitch adapter
and chain st=tch needle plate.
ADJUSTING MACHINE FOR
CHAIN STITCHING
1.
Be sure the needle is at its highest
position by turning handwheel.
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Remove hand hole cover plate.
3.
Remove multi purpose needle plate,
bobbin and bobbin case from
shuttle.
4.
Insert chain stitch adapter onto the
shuttle center pin. Be sure the
adapter clicks into place when you
fit it onto shuttle.
Place the black chain stitch plate
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onto the needle plate and replace
hand hole cover plate.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Rg. 3
Fig. 4
START TO SEW
Before you sew with chain stitch on
your fabric, test on a scrap of fabric
you plan to use. Upper thread tension
should be slightly tighter than for
regular straight stitching. Follow next
procedure for starting to sew.
1. Needle bar is at its highest position.
2. Place your fabric under presser foot.
3. Hold the end of the thread by left
hand. Turn hand wheel forward
until the needle just pierces the
fabric. (Fig. 1)
4. Lower the presser foot.
5. Continue to turn hand wheel by
right hand until a few stitches have
been made.
6. Start the machine and stitch to end
of seam, and stop the machine. Do
not sew beyond the end of fabric.
REMOVING THE FABRIC
FROM MACHINE
1. Hold end of stitch with left hand,
and turn hand wheel away from you
until the take up lever is at its
highest position. At this point the
last stitch isreleased by the adapter.
2. Remove your fabric gently with
fingers holding end of stitching.
(Fig. 2)
3. Holding the last stitch and material
between your thumb and finger,
cut the thread and pull thread to
the Underside. This will lock the
last stitch. See illustration (Fig. 3).
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REMOVING THE THREAD
1. To remove the stitching quickly,
the thread from last stitch must be
on top. Simply pull the thread and
all the stitching unravels. (Fig. 4,
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STRETCH STITCHING
The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. These
are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection.
1. Straight Stretch
2. Rick- Rack Stretch
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3. Smocking Stretch
4. Overedge stretch
5. Feather stretch
6. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
For optimum sewing of stretch fabrics, use "'OFOOT,." with gold shank
and "'QNi-;I-'I)L__;,,"with blue shank.
STRAIGHT STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - w_;_----_
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control -Red Dot
Special Stitch Variegator
Metal Cam - White Zone
Use straight stitch presser foot and Straight
stitch hole on multi purpose needle plate.
White and Green Dots
RICK-RACK STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _l_l=.---
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4
Special Stitch Variegator -
White and Green Dots
Metal Cam - White Zone
Use "Q FOOT.,." and zig zag hole on multi
purpose needle plate.
SMOCKING STRETCH
SETTINGS
Step 1. Make a straight line of gathers across
the fabric that you wish to smock.
Step 2. Special Stitch Dial - _,_-L'-_...
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control - 4
Special Stitch Variegator -
White and Green Dots
Metal Cam - White Zone
Use "Q FOOT-.i" and zig zag hole on multi
purpose needle plate.
This stitch enables you to press open
your seams as with any straight stitch-
ed seam. The seam will stretch with
fabric without breaking the thread.
With a narrow strip of fabric directly
under the line of gathering, stitch over
the gathers. The design will be a series
of small diamonds. Make the design
more interesting by using two different
colors of thread and the double needle.
This is also a good stitch to use on
curved seams that will receive a great
deal of strain when .worn, such as in
children's shorts and slacks as well as
When smocking a garment, the stitch-
ing should be done before the piece is
sewn into the garment.
adult sport clothes.
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SERGING OR PINE LEAF
STRETCH STITCHING
OVEREDGE STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _////
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control - 4
Special Stitch Variegator -
White end Green Dots
Metal Cam - Green Zone
Use "Q FOOT,." end zig zag hole on multi
purpose needle plate.
The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch is
equally useful with woven and knitted
fabrics. This stitch can be used in
making elastic swimwear, as well
as overcasting a neat edge on the
seams.
FEATHER STRETCH
STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _,"."¢,_':'_':
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control - 4
Special Stitch Variegator -
White and Green Dots
Metal Cam - Green Zone
Use "Q FOOT,." and zig zag hole on multi
purpose needle plate.
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - ,,,=zuz
Metal Cam - White Zone
Other settings are exactly same as Pine
Leaf Stitching.
This is the same type of stitch used by
the garment industry in making sports-
wear. It is used for seams nf 3/8"' to
1/4". The seam is formed and finished
inone operation, it must be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require stretch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
just short of the outside edge.
Raw or worn edges of older garments
can be overedge stitched to prevent
further raveling.
Fig. 1
This is a good stitch to use to attach
stretch laces or to appligue on girdles.
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SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES l
After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many
finishing touches to be done. 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.
SATIN STITCHING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - _-'-_'--
Stitch Length Control - Red Zone
Stitch Width Control - Any Number t to 4
Special Stitch Variegator - Red Dot
Use satin stitch foot and zig zag hole on
multi purpose needle plate.
Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive
stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole making. It is also
the stitch that is used with the many decorative pattern cams for embroidery
d_ign work.
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 material will
be eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the right 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.
Guide pin
hole
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Pinion gear
Window
older
Template Advance Knob
BUTTONHOLE MAKING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial - ww_----_-
Stitch Width Control - 1 to 11/_
Feed Dogs- Down
Use satin stitch foot and zig zag hole on
multi purpose needle plate.
1. Raise needle to its highest point
and raise presser foot. Remove
regular cover plate and replace with
buttonhole cover plate.
2. Screw guide pin into the guide pin
hole on the machine bed directly
behind the needle plate.
3. Insert a template into the slot of
template holder by lifting the
bottom portion of the Template
Holder. Select the proper size
buttonhole by tu[ning the Template
Advance Knob.
4. Pull guide plate all the way forward
so that guide pin is at S. This will
enable you to start at one end of
the buttonhole. Drop guide plate
into place over gear on cover plate.
5. Pick up bobbin thread through
guide plate by turning hand wheel
and drawing thread to back. Place
fabric between presser foot and
guide plate. Lower presser foot
and start sewing.
Always make a practice buttonhole
on a scrap of fabric you plan to use.
Try the buttonhole with the button you
will use.
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Use an interfacing between the layers
of fabric - tissue paper can be used
and torn away after the stitching.
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your
top tension slightly and use a wider
stitch width setting.
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APPLIQUEING
SETTINGS
Same as with Satin Stitching.
Select anapplique 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 contrasting color of thread or self
color. By using one of the decorative
cams, you may sew around the appli-
que giving it an interesting appearance.
BLIND HEMMING
SETTINGS
Special Stitch Dial -
Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10
Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3
Special Stitch Variegator - Red Dot
Use zig zag foot or edgestitcher and zig zag
hole on multi purpose needle plate.
Fig. 2 Hem folded back
Fig. 3 Stitching along fold with blind
stitch.
Fig. 4 Finished hem on right side of
garment.
Fold hem back against right side of
garment with basted raw edge extend-
ing about 1/8" to right of garment
fold.
Place garment under presser foot so
that straight stitches will follow basting
or raw edge, and the blind (zigzag)
stitch just catches the fold of the hem.
(Fig. 3)
Or
If you have an edgestitcher, place the
fold of the hem in the two left slots of
the attachment for ease in guiding your
sewing.
Remove basting and press hem. Right
side of garment will show only the
blind stitches as in Fig. 4.
Fig. 1 Raw edge fold
After you have turned up the hem
width desired, turn raw edge over
1/2" and stitch this fold with a basting
stitch. (Fig. 1), Press.
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4. CARING FOR THE MACHINE
CLEANING 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
Fig. 1
evereve
Shuttle Assembly
times. Using a small brush, remove
the lint 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.
.
Push levers of shuttle race aside
and lift shuttle race cover and shut-
tle out.
3. Clean the shuttle race with small
brush.
4.
Put a drop of oil on the center pin
Shuttle Race Cover
Shuttle
Shuttle Race
41 42
Fig. 2
of the shuttle and shuttle race.
(see arrows)
To Replace Shuttle Assembly:
1. Position shuttle race as illustrated
so that race is forming half moon
on the left side of the machine.
.
Hold shuttle by center pin and po-
sition shuttle so as to form a half
moon on the right side. Pointed
hook will be on the bottom.
.
Place shuttle race cover into place
over shuttle assembly.
OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE
OILING UNDERSIDE
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head.
To remove cover plate lift cover.
Tilt machineheadbackto oilpointsindicatedon undersideof machine.
OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE
Swing hinged face cover plate
open and oil pointsindicated in
illustration,
43 44
PARTS LIST PARTS LIST
All parts listed here may beordered through your nearest Searsor Simpsons -
3 4 5 6
Sears retail store, catalog sales office or mail order house.
When ordering these parts, please be sureto mention the following references:
1. Model & serial numbers of machine shown on the nomenclature
plate. See page 2.
2. Parts number(s) and description(s) here.
When ordering by mail, prices will be furnished on request, or parts will be
shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly.
8
14 15
20
21 22
I
27 28 29
9 10 13
12
11
16
17 18
REF. PART DESCRIPTIONS
No. No.
1
28775
2
28776
3
31982
36211
4
19
26
31
1222
5
6510
6
6797
7
*6745
8
*6740
"6741
*6742
*6743
*6744
*6746
9
3015
lO
3016
11
2273
12
8286
13
26844
26845
26847
26848
26849
2685O
26851
26852
26858
26859
26862
26863
26864
28772
14
26929
15
1939
16
289O8
17
3OO83
18
9363
19
35231
20
6873
21
6767
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Shuffle
Chainstitch adapter
Chainstitch needle plate
(Model 17570)
Chainstitch needle plate
(Model 17571, 17572)
Bobbinwinder tension disc
Bobbin case
Light bulb
Double needles
No. 9 single needles
No. 11single nsedles
No. 14 single needles
No. 16 single needles
No. 18 single needles
"O NEEDLES*,.
Largescrewdriver
Sm_l screw d,k,er
Nylooolsc
Thread spoolpin
Pattern disc No. 4
Pattem discNo. 5
Pattern disc No. 7
Pattern disc No. 8
Pattern disc No. 9
Pattern disc No. 10
Pattern disc No. 11
Pattern disc No. 12
Pattern discNo. 18
Pattern disc No. 19
Pattern disc No. 22
Pattern disc No. 23
Pattern disc No. 24
Pattern disc No. 30
Needle clamp
Bobbinwinder rubber ring
Large motor belt
Smallmotor belt
Standardzigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Straight stitch foot
Zipperfoot
REF PART
No. ' No. DESCRIPTIONS
22 6782 "Q FOOT",.
23 6882 "O SET",.
24 6864 Needle threader
25 6861 Buttonhole opener
26 35(]_4 Buttonhole cover p_te
27 35286 Buttonhole guide plate
28 35346 Buttonhole template (No. 1)
28 35347 Buttonhole template (No. 2)
29 *6862 ; Bobbin box with 10 bobbins
30 *6889 I Oil and lint brush
31 36267 Metal cam
*Tbese iterns are oot fumishod with the
machine, but may be orden_l per
instructions above,
(Model 17570)
36214 Buttonhole cover plate
(Model 17571, 175"72)
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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. or
Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent
facts when you call or visit°
The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plate on the front side of bedptate of your
Sewing Machine. See Section 1, Page 2 for location.
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,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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