Kenmore 17830, 17651, 17842, 17843, 17871 Owner's Manual

MANUAL

MODEL1 /1 / 7831/

178140/ 1 / 7842/17843

/i7891/17892

DP69537

TAB OF NTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

identlflca_ _art ........ ,..................................... 2 - 3

Setting up your machine ........ ._.. ............................. 4

Foot 0ontrol, Power/light switch,

Needles, Needle, threadand fabric chart,,.,., ............ .. 8

Changingneedle, Pmeserfoot lever,

Pin.ration for threading .... ,.... ,........... '.,................. 9

Wlnd"Ing'the bobbin, .............................................. !0

T_d[ng the_bln _se ........ ,..... ,....... ...... ,......... 11

Threading top thrud,, ............ ,............. ,................. 12

Piddng up bobbin thread ......... ,......... ,......... _.......... 13

Presserfeet, Changingp_r feet, F_ €_er plate..... 14

StlWh _, StJ_h length control.......................... 15

Stitch width/_le positioncontrot, Reveresstitch

lever, Buttonholecontrol ............ ,........................... 16

2. STARTING TO SEW ............................................ ,.19

Machine letting chart ........................................... :.20

Stratgh't stitching ... ......................................... 21 24

Thiee needle _tions, Starting to sew and back

tacking, Turning a _usm corner, Rsmovinglabric,

Top-stitching, Darning, Temporary sewingby

machine, Zipper application-cording

Zigzag lititahing.. ........ ,.................................... 25- 28

Ove_ng, Satin stitching, Bar tackin_i,
AppUqustr_, Embroidery, Monogramming,

Button _ng

Adjustingiitltcl_length, Stmtght stretch stitch,

Rick_-,,;;rit_stretch stitch, Smocking s_toh stitch,

Elastiostm_ stitch, Over©ut stretch stltch_

i_h stitch, Patchings_tch wtitch,

Overio_ stretch stitch, Elasticedge stretchstitch .

Wham t_ usewhich stretch stitch: A check-chart ......... 40

Hints on sewing different fsbdcs, ........................... ,,.4!

Buttonhole roaring.., ....................................... 42: 47

Decorativeembroiderydesigns ........................... 48 50

3, CARING FORTHE MACHINE

4. CHECKING PER_RMANCE PROBLEMS, ............ 54 -

1. KNOWING YOUR _NG MACHINE

IDE_RCATION CHART

Thud cutter

T_ _ temion c_trol

Bobbin winder tenon disc

)lever

channel

Facecover

Thread

A_ box/

extension table

Preset foot thumb screw

lever

Thread cutter

foot

Needle plate

Bobbin cover plate

Needle ) screw

Thread guide

Needle

Bobbin window

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Built-inbutton_ control *

Bobbin wl_ ehaft

Bobbin wl_r latch

* Available _ndtng

uponmodel.

Stitch width control

Stitch selector

Reversestitch lever

Stitch length control

S_ ra_ _tch *

Power/llght switch

Stitch length

indicator

RKr threed guide

Hand wheel/push-pull
clutch

Swing-sway_ _n

Nomenclature plate

Fool control plug
receptacle

Foot control

Foldaway carryinghandle

Rear thread guide

P_r foot lever

Buttonhole attachment

Owner's marlua|

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S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE

1, Install your Kenmoresewing machi_ in s

Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_or set the

Foot control

2_ Your K_e sewing _chine has been

thoroughlycited at the factory. Be sumto

wipeoff the_ie p_W e_ endbed

_ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e garment,

It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric

so any lurplul oil is a_.

FOOT CONTROL

Make wre power/light switch le off. Plug

foot control plug into machine receptacle,
Then oon_t cord into any i10-120 volt

A, C, wall outlet.

Power/light
switch

S_ran_
switch

POWER/LIGHT SWITCH

Your machine will not operate un_ the
power/light switch is turned on, Turning on

the _r sute_tically illuminates the

stitching sru. if you're interrupted or stop

sewing and leave the machine, turn off the
power/light switch.

SPEED RANGE SWITCH

Your machine has two ranges of speed-a
low range for slower, intricate work and a

highone for faster, generalwork, On the low
setting the machine will sew no faster then
approximately one-halfthe speed of the high

one, even when the foot control is fully
depre_d.

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CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM
SEWING

This machine can be used either as e flatbed
or H a freearm model. With the accessory

box in place, the machine is a flatbed model

With e ierge, working liut_ece, which slopes

og_ntlytoward you to help the smooth flow

fabric.

By removing the accessory box, the machine
converts into free-arm machine for sewing
children's clothes, cuffs, trouser legs,

armholes and other awkward places,

1. To remove the accessory box, grip It

firmly between fingers end thumb at the

left end and lift it. To replace, slide the

accessory box back Into place until it

clicks,

2. With the accessory box removed the
machine is readyfor freeerm sewing.

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ACCE_ORY BOX

Open accessory box by lifting) the tid up and
fo_rd as shown end you'll find a vadety of
aecessories inside, Turn next page for

components.

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SNAP.ON FEET

Straight ititch Stllnda_ zlgztlg Satin stitch Built-in buttonh¢_ Zlpt_ Prmmerfoot

foot t_lo, E6483) foot |No, ET_IE) foot (No_ 57998) guidefoot (No. E6484) holder

(No, b_NI4l (No. 56481)

ONE.PIECE FEET

(No. 45W6) (No. 46727) INo. 46729) (No, 43820| {No. 6784) Presser foot

thumb screw
(No. 135)

largeS_-ptn|No._Pl_) (No,__)c°verplate Butt_e guide Buttonhole _es Butl_

tO 1 _ iNo. _) covw_

INO. _) 2 (No, _1) (No. 607"_3)small - (No. _)

3 -- (No, _)

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Buttonhole Buttonhole Screw drivers Lint brush B_n winder Light bulb

foot opener large - (No. _1i) (No. _) rubber ring (No. 6797)

(No. 67979) iNo. 41040) (No. _) roll - tNo. _12) (No. 1_)

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Roller foot INo. 6765)

Blindhem foot (No, _1

- Holds fa_ folded f_

blind _ _ng.

srd _ther mtke behind h.

RKO_ tot i_n

k_ttm or vinyl.

Even-feedingfoot tNo. 6888)

-F_ both fabricleyeNi_lts_dy
tohelp_t bundCtXlOfUltra Su_
fabric,matin,tricotoroth_ sltckfabrics,

S_ g-Brown INo. _1
Size 11-0_ INo. _1)

Size 14:Red iNo. 6662)

SLm1_ (N_.6553)
S_ l_O_ INo._)

Needle threader
iNo, 43780)

10 plastic bobbins (No. _)

OII/O,er
(Com_nm:_cc Oil)
(No, 6890)

10 _s. Ball point color-coded

|No. 6747)

Sire 9-S_tB_ x 4 IX,i.
Size 11-S_/O_ x 4 _.

Size 14-StlvertRed x 2 pcs.

' 2 pcs. Double _ (No. _49)

5 r_. Q,N_- Blue (No. 6746)

Ac_ set(No._), .

- e_r_ your_ct_ne _oum ._

_mpte _lng to deatilecl gathor-
_, quitting, _ntng and more_

I_ludu _mem, guides amJ

O $_. Presserfeet let you attac_

b_td, i_ zl_ and cording.

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.if you do not havea Kenmore needle, please

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Use KENMORE needles. The size of the

needle should conf_ with the size of the

thud and both should be suitable to the
fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.©oded by

size for your €onvenle_ (See chert below).

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

ruing, use "o NEI.:I)Lg"..end _OF'OOT"_.*.
*Available at most Seam retail stores and

catal_.

NEED_, _R_D AND FABRIC CHART

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el ill ]l]]ll ]1 l [I i Ill III I [

_: Batiste,Dimlzy0

ChiffOn.S_lkl, Syrithei_ Jerk,

|llllll. VOill, Ortlii_

SlH AND _ _ STITCH LENGTH

COLOR k'Tnl_

i iiiii iiiiiii]ii • ....................... ....... ,m:,,, i, ....................

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11,ORA_ SJkA Winch

ii i]lllhl iiii ]111iiiiiii nil iI ...................................... : ....................... "' '

lnlunO. Pique, Silrl_kM,

Satin, Knlts,Vinyl SUltlngs,
Linen,Wool Crepe, Lelnher

MED4UMWIWII.ilT:C(_o,_,

r,r ¸ r -Illlr "1, III " , I ,J III III mJi

r-lit r'll YiYrlr¸ i- i Ii i ,11 T'III ....

X'.AV'V',MUOm':_.

Uphomeff, Co,onDiJck,

Heavy Twills, Ciirwls

I 7""[ rl I]I i¸¸

i4-1_D pet inch

SilkA

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or t to 10 istt©hes

i.kww.Outy per inch

lS.PUflPLE Slik A

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Ill-PURPLE

__ _ ill 11_OMEN Butlonhole Twill _

............... .... o._u. ..................... .........

S_thlile _ llnd _: O.BLUE P_ter CoflilCo$1on Wr_ i0 for _tdM

potyntw Dou4b4eKnit., Nylon _ 50M_ Cotton o¢
T_, J_, SZreil_ Terry, "0 _T" '" 1 tO1:) Stretch

_ndex, C_ Tri_ Stitches

.............. i_ i liii .... Ni ,lilill pi,iMili ( lil(Irl]lliT .........................

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CHANGING NEEDLE

Raise _is bar to its highest p_itlon by

turning the hand w_l toward you. Loosen
the _e clamp screw, Holding the _le
with _ _ __ _ _o dip the

needle into the _tebar. When It is in as far
as tt will go, tighten the needle €l_p screw,

PREUER UVER

PruNr foot lever _ a two _itlon lift.
In order to place haaw fabric under the
presser foot or to cha_ the _ foot

raise _ _ foot lever to its maximum
upward _tl_ as shown.

EPARATION R DiNG

Swing away spool pin fully to the back of

machine. Place spool of thread on the e_

pin and cover with cap for smith supply of

thread;_
Extra spool pin , is provided on top of

machine. This is used only when winding
bobbin and sewing with double needle.
Pull it up when using.

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

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I. Pull out retractable spool pin and place

thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin,

draw thread from spool through bobbin
winder tension disc as indicated, and pull

end of thread toward bobbin winder.

2. Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times

in direction of arrow; place bobbin on
bobbirl winder shaft,

3, Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin

until it €lk_kl. Then pull Hand Wheel
away from machine to disengage clutch

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(see diagram below), Start machine by
pressing down on foot control,

4. When bobbin is fuN, winding stops

automatically. Push in Hand Wheel.

Remove bobbin from shaft and trim
thread end.

Treat hand wheel as a "clutch"
It controls the needle drive mechanism so

that when pulled out (disengaged), the
machine will not operate while the bobbin
is being wound.

THR_DING THE BOBBIN CASE

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Pull thread through slot (B) toward the
rear of machine and leave _out 4 inches

of thread,
Replace bobbin cover plats allowing

thread to emerge through slot in needle
plate,

1, Raise needle to its highut position by

rotating hand wheel toward you.

2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up

the front,

3. I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making

sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise,

4. Pull thread through slot (A) and then to

the left,

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THR DiNG TOP READ

1, Rain thread take,up lever to its highest

position by turning hand wheel toward you,

Raise preuer foot lever,
Place thread' Wool on _ pin. Piece

appropriate spool cap over the _. See
Fig. 1.

Holding thread taut with right hand, draw
thread through rear thread guides (A and B)

and Into threading channel (C) toward you,
(Fig, 1)

2, Draw thread down channel (C) end up

channel (O). Thread take-up lever IE) by

guiding thread through the slot and lead
thread down through channel (D) again.

Pass thread through lower thread guide (F)
and needle bar thread guide (G) and thread

n_le from front to back, (Fig. 2 and 3)

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THMADING DOUBLE NEEDLE*

Place second spool of thread on _ond spool
pin, end thread machine as you would for a

single needle except double thread _idee are
provided at (F) and (G) in Fig. 2 end 3. Draw one

thread through each of these and through each
side of _ie from front to beck. Make certain

threeds are not crossed.
*Available at most Sears retail stores and

catalog,

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PICKING UP BOBBIN READ

1. Raise pr_ foot lever. Hold n_ie
threed I_y in left hand and rotate

he,heel toward you _ complete
turn. (Fig. 1)

2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper

thread. (Fig. 2) ®

3. Pull both threads under and to the back

of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches
of thread clear, (Fig, 3)

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If you can no1: pick up bottom thread by

following chore steps, then check:

1, is needle threaded ?
2, Is thread tangled around needle ?

3, Is bobbin case threaded correctly with

thread going through slots A and Ber

shown on page 11, Fig. 4 end 5 ?

4, Is there 4 inches of thread coming from

bobbin case and through slot of needle
plate as shown on _ge 11, Fig. 6?

5. Is thread from bobbin case tangled ?

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PREUER FE_

/'hismachineis fittedwlzha zigzagP_r

1. Straight stitch foot

2, Satin stitch foot
3, Buttonhole foot

4. Built.in buttonhole guide foot

6. Zipper foot

CHANGING _EUER FEn

Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise
presser foot lever.

_.on miser f_

. Raise foot _ leVer 1o remove zne

foot, {Fig, 1)

2, Place desired foot on the needle plate

aligning _te holes, Lower the p_r
foot le_ so that foot holder snaps on the

foot, (Fig. 2)

One.pkN:e presser feet (Fig, 3)

1, L_n IXesser foot thumb scxew and

remove the foQt holder,

2, Insert _red foot from the left, Lower

the presser foot lever and tighten the

screw using the large screw ddver to

make certain the foot is secure.

For m_lnas with prestJey foot lock (Fig, 4).

To change presser feet, simply drop Pr_r

Foot L_k and slip foot away from the
Presser Bar. Raise Pr_r Foot L_r _ond

the normal up position and place _ foot on
presser bar, To lock foot securely, raise

presser foot lock es high as possible,

FEED COVER PLATE

There are a few ti_ when you want to
control the feeding of the fabric yourself.

Raise needle to its highest position and raise
presser foot, Place feed cover plate over
needle plate aligning two pins of feed cover

plate with ho_ of _e plate. Yo_ may
then determine the movement of the fabrk_

STITCH 8ELECTOR

All of the stitches t_t are made by your
Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch

sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch
by imply turning the dial.

Stitch patternsare color-coded to recommnd

setting ranges on stitch length end width
dials,

Orange pattm

Yellow

Hue _4n buttonhole

STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL

NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITCH.
The nu_ on stitch lert_ contro! IndP,,ates

the _xirnate nu_ of stitc_ Per inch,
The Itit_h _ you ues win be de_Ined by
the thickness of the fabrl© youam _,

A _ _h es_ _ld be ulmd for
thicket fe_ or _ layem of fabric,

The middle range of the control is the i2 stitch

per inch range which is the most commonly
u_.

Recom_ed seffing ranges are color-coded
In four colors to stitch patterns on the selector
dkd.

The orange marking m between 0 and 24 is

_e _t_ng u_ for the _est _tchn _¢h as
m satin _tchi_,

Yemow

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buttonhole range

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8TITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE

PosrrloN CONTROL

The width of all the Stitche_ produced on this
machine, with the obvious exception of

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Revere stitch _er

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To decrease or increase the width of s stitch,
turn the stitch width control dial from .!.. 4,

The-higher the number the wider the atltch.

Recommended settingrenges are color.
coded to patterns on the stitch selector dial.

When _ng with a double needle*, control

the stitch Width within white zone on the dial.
NOTE: Doubleneedle will hit needle plate

and break if stitch width la set out of
white zone on the dial,

Some models enable you to straight stitch

with the needle in any of threepoeitiorw -

left, right or center, These positions are
designated as L, R or C on the stitch width
dial. Details for sewing in these positions are

given on page 2!1 and 36.
_Available at most Sears retail stores and

catalog,

R ERSE L ER

It is best to begin and finish seams with

stitches taken tn reve_ about _ Inch. This

is called 'BACK TACKING. Back tacki_

fastens the ends of the seams firmly and

prevents raveling.
When reverse stitching is needed, push down

the lever end hold there dud_ ironing. The

fabric will im_iately start feeding back.
war= and seam will be fastened. See page tg

and 21 for details.

NOTE: When you operate the lever while

ruing straight stretch stitch: the

machine sews only straight stitches

and does not uw straight stitch in

reverse.
Do not use the lever while sewing

zigzag stretch stitches. The machine
sews only zigzag stitches in reverse.

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BUTTONHOLE CONTROL

This control iS used in making bar tacked
buttonholes with two con_ settings.

Detailed instructions are given on page 43,
(This feature is built into the stitch selector

on some models,)

PRESSURE REGU_TOR

Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight

seame, uniform etitch length and even

handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust
pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is

located inside the face cover, To Incremm

p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease

pressure,turn thedlal€ounterclockwise.

8_M GUIDE8

Seam guides ate engraved in needle plate at
both s_ of feed dog holes to help you line

up the febHo and keep it atrsighL The

standard seam width is 5/8", So these li_
are emphasized, easy to follow.

Each dimension on _le plate indicates
seam width from needle al Center position.

If using either Right or Left _le position,

add or subtract 1/8" to the marking.

Alsothe crosslinesere "cornering guides" to
h_ when turning n square €omer 5/8" from

the fabric _e. tFo¢detailson €_erlng, see

page_.)

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CorneringGuide

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STRAIGHT STITCHING

Decrease ktereue

temllotl tensioh

Top stitch

too tight too lOOse

ZIGZAG STITCHING

For molt febdu the top thread tlm_on control

_o,ld beut inthewhitezonebetwwn3endS.

If, when you start to sew. you find that the

ztJtchlngisIrr_ulK, youwillneedto adjustthe
tension_,

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Make any adjustrnlmtl with ptess_ foot 'down.

1, If the lhrsadl ore kx_king on the top iu_face

withthetopthrsadlytngftat,thelop_ is

tOO tioht. Timeton can be _ by
turning the tension centre4 to the teh (lower

n,ml_rs).

2, If the m/area is heppenin9 with the threads

onthe undemideof the fe_o, the tonzlonis

too loeb, This can be oorreCt_ by tumtn9

the tensioncontrolto the right (higl_

numberz),

ZIGZAG STITCHING

In the cm of zigzag stitching, the wider the

zigzag setting, the more chem_e there Is of

puckering, If this occurs decrease the top

tar.don ilightly and/or reduce the zl_ag width.

BOBBIN THREAD TENSION

The bobbin thread tension has been correctly
set at the factory, so you do not need to adjust
it,

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MORE _lS8 ON _R_D _NSlON BALANCE

A perfect stitch is obtained when the tension
is well balanced, but the tension balance may

vary according to the type end size of _le,

thread and fabric, The fabdc determines size of

thread and needle, The presser foot pressure

and the thread tension control should also be
adjusted properly,

FABRICS:
Heavy fabric, stiff . increase top thread

tension, Use larger size needle, heavier thread
and longer stitch length,

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Heaw fabrics, soft - Decrease top thread
tension. Use longer stitch length,

Light, sheer fabdcs - Oecrease top thread
tension and presser foot prate. Use shorter
stitch length, Sew slowly,

THREADS:

Poiyester andsilk, Decrease top thread tension.
Nylon- Increase top thread tension,

2. STARTING TO SEW

Now that you m faunmw with the eontrols on your machine and with the accessories provided
for the machine, you sireready to start to low with your sewing meohine, Below am some good

habits to follow eaK:htime you sit down to low:

1. Check the needkl-lt should be straight, 5.
properly set and sharp on the point.

it should be the correctsize for the fad_tc

andthmzdbeingused. Do not be afraid
_ochangeyourneedlefrequently.Many
of the new fabrics made of synthetic

blends, tend to dull the needles more
easily than fabdcs made of natural fibers.

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Run the machine at • slow even speed.
The more prelate you put on the foot

control, the falter the machine will sew.

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Before placing the rnaterbl on the 6.
machine,see that the ends of the threads

havebeen drawn about 3-4 inches to the
rear of the machine. Hold on to threads

dudng the sewing of the first 3 or 4
stitches of the seam. ,t

Fasten each seam by back tacking tit the
beginning arid end of the seam,

3. Test the _hlne stitch on 8 scrap of
fabric you plan to use, The fsb_ _ld
be double thtcknm. Adjust t_ _hi_

for the length of stitch and tension
sultabte to your fabric.

4. Feb_ should be placed under the presser
foot with the bulk of the mterkd to the

left of the needle end the _ht edge of the

mat_i_d_ on the5/8' seammarking

on the _ plate when making a simple

seem,

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Finish sewing _h seam with tim needle
izt Its highest point exr_lq)t turning a

square€or_. (Seepage_.)

Guide the fabdc gentP,/with your hand.
N_ pull or hold the fa_ in such o way

that the n_i feeding is altered.
W_ turning the hand wheel manually,

always turn it toward you.

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MACHINE S_iNG CHART

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Machine settings ere graphically shown in
this section for your quick reference, Simply

following illustrated charts, select and _ a
variety of stitches shown below,..

Blind slttr,h

Two-point _1 stiWh

Box stt_h

StitGh

Buttonl_e

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Db_

Stitchpaekap isdifferentdepe_i_ u_ the model.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

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THREE NEEDLE POSITIONS

Stmlght etiteh foot gl_ optimum stitching,
but _et be used at center It) setting. You

may stitchin tlleft (L) or rightqR) setting, but
besure to use the zigzagfoot.

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STARTING TO SEW AND BACK

TACKING

Make z_m both threads am drawn back
under the presser foot. Lower needle into
fabric about P_ir_h from beginning of seam.
Depress the,reverse stitch lever and stitch in

reverse until needle reaches the point where
yOU should start forward stitches. Release

the revenm stitch lever ond complete seam,
When you reach the end, depress the reverse

stitch lever and sew beck (backtack) over

½ Inch of completed seem.

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Cornering

Guide

TURNING A SQUARE CORNER

To rum a square corner 518" from the fabdc
edge_ stop stitching with :the_nndle piercing

the fabdc, when reaahlng the comertng gu_
as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabn¢.

(Fig. 1)

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New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam

guide on side of needle plate. Lower the

presser foot and begin atitching in new
direction.' (Fig. 21

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REMOVING FABRIC

Firstturn the handwhecl toward you until the
needleis atits highest_ition, then raiu the
p_r foot, draw fabrt¢to the mar and bring

it around to the left aide of needle bar, and
cut the threadswith the thread cutter located

on the presserbar as shown.

TOP- STITCHING

This is a seam you may want to show off I it's

on the front aide of the garment. _ at
the top of a "kick pleat" or on a _. both

functional and decorative. Usually, it's a
simple, forwnrd stitch-with • i_ stitch
length, or with spec_l thread, _tch_ o€

contrasting.

DARNING

SETTINGS
Pressure Regulator. 0 (DARN)

Zigzag foot or square automatt© buttonholo
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S_tch fabric be_n .embFol_
with _ centered. L_ p_ Mr end

sew at a slow _ moving fabdc back and
f_ with a study rhythm to cover dern_
area. When it is c_md, turn hibfio i/4 a
turn and sew layer of stitching a©_ first

layer,

Iffabric is thinor My damagedin holearea,

you may want to put o seato _ u_

the hole for relnforcament.

TEMPORARY SWING BY
MACHINE

longer doyou need to kite by hmndi

BeslJng by machi_ is easy-slmply use
_t ettt_ with longest available

I_ setting.
Set top thread tensionat 1 to 2 to facilitate

pullingoutbobbin thread.

PIN BASTING
You can _ over pins easily (if done

_) _use your p_ feet are
hinged, Pins must be i_ at fight angles
to seam Itne. Tip of pin should just touch

seam Xne, Sew over tip of pins. Pins must not
come in _tact with feed d_: _ pin on

the _ side of the fabflc, Sew slowly, if in,
d_t about sewing over pins, remove each
pin as you approach it.

STAY. STITCHING
"Stiy-ll]t_" is e fo_ of t_ary

seaming that prevents stretching of curved

of ge_nta. Usually this is on a single

layer of fabric, so reduce top thread ter_on
sightly to prevent puckering, Baste about

'/4' _ey fr_ intended seamllne.

ZIPPER APPLICATION!CORDING

Needle P_tion/Stitch Width. C
Uu zipper foot whioh ali_ you to m to

the right _ left of the zlp_ or €I_ to the

cord.

ZIPPER APPUCATION
To sew down the fight side, attach left ldde ofi

zipper foot toper foot holder so that the

needle pal_ through the opening on the left

side of the foot.

To sew d_ the left side, attach dght side of
foot to foot ho4der.

CORDING
To make cording for slipcovers etc,0 cove_ e

cord with a strip of Uue bias,

Attach right side of zipper foot to foot
so that needle passes through the _ on
the right side of the foot.

ONE-PIECE ZIPPER FOOT
The foot is adjustable for use on the right or

left side of needle when sewing regular type
of zipper, Adjust the foot so the needle cleam

the side notch on the foot. Carefully follow

directions given on the zipper package.

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ZiG_G _iTCHING

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1--4

e012_ m

|1

Simple zigzag stitching nblu you to do
many exciting things with your Kenmore
sewing machine, Beyond basics, you'H use
zigzag stitching to applique, embroider end

monogram. Unlike straight stttc_, zigzag
stitches have a trials-to-side width as well as a

stitch length. You'll find "recipes" for many

ztg_ operations on followi_ paw. . You
can create on exciting variety of zigzag

stit_ by adjusting stitch width end length

controls {see chart below).

Extra wide zigzag for heavy fabrics cr th_
that fray,,v- set width at 4.

z_ for double layers,like hemm-

i_l- mt at3.

z_g for most construction

seems_ set at 2.

Namn_ zigzag for light fabrics, barely
shows-- set at 1.

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OVERCASTING

This is one. of the more frequently used

zigzag stizches on garnmnt construction,

YOU may want to overcast along the raw
edge of uch mm allowance or fold the raw

edge toward the garment end stitch.

SATIN STITCHING

SETTINGS
Stitch Selector -

Stitch Length - | between 0 end 24
Use Satin stitch foot which is _ to

permit der_ stitching to pass under it easily,
Whenever you eta u_ng this stitch, it is well

to rememb_ to lOOSenthe' tension of the top

thread _dightiy, The wider tim stitch you
make, the toosw the tension should be.

If yOUare stitchir_g on a very wft fabric, use e
backing of _ paper or interfacing for a

well formed stiteh, Puckering of the matmisl

will be elkntrmted and the bobbin thread will
not be visible on the dght side of the fa_ic.

As with eli special stitches, it is best to make
a sample design on your fabric before starting

the desert on the garment,

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BAR TACKING

Settings same as Satin Stitching

Choose this stitch to reinforce points of strain

such as corners of pockets and straps on
lingerie,

Sew 4 to 6 stitches using a medium-width

zigzag,

APPLIQUEING

Settings same as Satin Stitching

Select an applique design to be appl_ to

yow garment and baste it in place. Satin
stitch Mou_ the raw _ of the applique

€ p te!v €ovedngthe Youmaywant

tO do this with a contrasting' colOr of thread,

EMBROIDERY

Settings same as Satin Stitching

Satin stitch can be used to produce many

different _s end patterns. To m the
fl_ illustrated, back the fabric with

interfacing or paper end draw on the design
with tailor's chalk+ Turn stitch width control

from 1 to4 to 1, tofo_ each petal and leaf.
Join the flowers and leaves with straight

stretch stitch, If using paper, carefully
re_ it when you have finished sewing.

MONOGRAMMING

Settings same as Satin Stitching
To sew initials, first back the fnbdc with

interfacing or paper, Draw the initials on to
the fabric with tailor's chalk, Satin stitch,

adjusti_ the width from 1 -4 as you begin
and end the. stroke of s latter. Or the same

stitch width can be used throughout. If using
paper carefully remove it when you have
finished sewing.

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SUTTON S ING

_TTINGS

Stitch Selector

Uu feedcoverplate

1. Fix' the bqtton on febdc at desired
posittoCJWith _r tape,

2 Align two holes of button with StOl of

presser foot and lower foo! to hold the
button securely.

3, Turn hand wheel manually until needle

_proachu just above button.

4, A_u_Jt stitch width _ontrol so _le will

enter one hole of t_ button.

5, Turn hand wheel apln by ha_ so

enters _d hole. Resdjust stit©h width
If r_lmary. Stitch e number of tl_,

6, Finish sewing with an extra two inches of

thread remaining. Draw thm threads to
reverse side of _rment and tie

When sewing a flat button, place _le or

pm between holes of button as shown to

provide flexibility for buttoning.

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6UNO HEMMING

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_foot

12-8

Blir_l hemming is a good technique to use on
_ts, and esp_laliy on curtains and

rapery hen sO that stitches need not show

on the front of the fabric. Because your
Kenmore has two types of bli_titches built
in, blind hemming Is easier than you'd

exit, It's just O matter of folding., give it

avyi

PROCEDURE

Stitch Length- 12- 8
Stil_h Width - 1½ - 4

Finish raw edge of fabric approp_lateh/. You

may want to use seam tape on woven fabrics,
With knits use a lace seam tapo or just use

decorative stretch stltch_

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-Regular blind stitch for
normal flbri_

- Elasticblindstitch for soft,

stretchable fabrics

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Working on _,g side _of fabric, foJd hem

up. Prm and pin in place. T_n fold _m

allowan_ under.., lea_ng _'° of hem edge
extending,

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Place _rment under p_r foot tn mucha
manner that straight stitchu wiltbe a_ on
extended edge, The zlgz_ stitch should just
catch the fold of the garment. +

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Now the right side of your garment will show
only the blind stitches i Be sure to press both

sides of the finished hem I

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MENDING AND OVERCA_ _ITCHING (THREE.STEPZIGZAG)

Seemoole_ S- 4

\

MENDING A TEAR

Stitch _th- 24- 12
StitchWldth. 3- 4

To _Iraa straight or _cornered tear,

_tion thetearundershe_ _ sucha
waythatthestkchl.9catc_ both_tdH of

the reef, When mendinga th_cornered

tear, stitch _ each end to the center, it is

wellto _se a p_ offabricu_ the tNr for

reinfor_t,

OVERCASTING WITH MENDING STITCH

Sdtch Length- 12- 8
Stitch W'Ktth- 3,4

Three-step zlg.zag ise strong stitch because,
as its na_ implies, it takes three

stitches where nom_al zlg*zag takes one.
For this r_ it is_hly recommended for

_castin_, !. e. finishi_ a raw edge, on all

ty_ of fabric.

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8HE_ _TCHING

2--4

0

_foot

......... = i ,i ¸

12

m

PROCEDURE

Stitch Leith- 12
Slltch Width- 2- 4

This shell.stitched edge is a _lar finish for

li_ and nightgowns, To achieve t_

mui_ _ affect, a#ow _ to

clear just the rlgh! edge of the fabric when it

z_z_.

Regular shetl stitch

Regular shell stitch pr_uces a tiny shel! hem
on iingeim and other fins garments.

Two-point shell stitch _'

if bigger size of shell pattern is desired, use
two-point shell stitch.

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BOX STITCH

0

2--4

24 -- 12

Stitch Length - 24.12
Stitch Width- 2.4

OVERLAPPED SEAM

Box stitch is ideal for producing flat

overla_ sear _ almost any _ of
fabric and e bolder effect wig ruult from

sewingwithecontrasting thread.

Overlap the raw ediles of two pieces of fabric
1/4 and pin or tack, Place the fabdc right

side up with the middle of the overlap under
the center of the pr_ foot, so that the

stitch sews just over the top end bottom raw
edges,

DECORATIVE EDGING

Turn the rain _ under 1/4" and press, ,,,"

Place the fabric right _e up with the middle

' of the turnover under the center of the

presser foot, so that the stitch _ on to the
fold and just over the mw edge underneath.

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FAGOTING STITCH

0

Seepage IlL

_foot

24-- 12

m

Tissuepa_

PROCEDURE

Sfltoh Length- 24.12
StltchWidth. 4

This is a popular decorative stitch (used In

or fronts of bloum end d_).

To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_

together, leave a little apace between,

To prepare the fabric, fold under the seam
allowances on the cut edges, and press.
Bestsfolded edgesto tissuepaper with about

118" spacebetween,
Stitch over the 1/8" allowance, just catching

the fabric fold on both sides with needle.
Remove basti_ and paper; prm.

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STRETCH STITCHES

1,-4

mmmO _l

I

_/

4

tow zn

The stitches shown at right are all for use
with stretch and knit fabrics,

t, S_ioht Stretch

2, Rick-Rack Stretch
3, ElasUcEdge Stretch

4, _r_st Stretch
5, Ovedock Stretch

6. Elasttc S_toh

7, Sergtng Stretch
8, Patching Stretch

9, Smocking Stretch
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Depending upon your preference in stitch

_tte_, y_ my make stretch stitches.
cl_r together without changing the balance

of stitches by turning stitch length control
wtthin yellow zone,

RECOMMENDATION

1. It is recommended to use the Q set for
sewing knit end woven synthatlc fabrics

to prevent irregular stitches or skipped

stitches,

2, !1 is nece-_o,.aryto use an interfacing or

backing when sewing very soft and thin
knits or woven synthetic fabrlcs to have
better stitch formation,

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NOTE: If the reverse stitch lever is operated

while sewing any of the above stretch

stitches, the _chine sews only

straight or plain zigzag stitch,

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

SETTINGS
Stitch Selector. |

StitCh_ngth- Yellow Zone

Needle Pot_lontStltch Width - c- L- R

You may use any of the three nee(fit

positlont. (See page 21 for directions.
Straight stitch foot Is reoommended fo

optimum stitching.

Use this stretch stitch with knit or synthetlt

fabdQ, Sew as you do with regular straigh

stitch.

This Is also s good stitch to use or, _:urve(
rams regardleu of the type of fabriC. An_

seam that wig receive a great deal of strait

when worn should be sewn with the stretct
stitch. Use in children's sham end slacks a_

well as adult lports clothu.

QI

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tl

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RICK- RACK STRETCH STITCH

Stitch Selector,
Stitch _th • Yellow Zone

Stitch Width* 1- 4
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that yoz

might use a zig zig stitch. This ttitch can b
used as e decorative top $t|tch as well,

It is useful also on lapp_ _ abutted seam_
where you lap one edge of amm ave

another with seamllnes meeting in the center

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SMOCKING STRETCH STITCH

. Stitch Selector,

Stitch Length - Yellow Zone

Stitch Width. 2 - 4

1. Sew rowsof s_Ight stitches 3/8" apart,
Draw Up the bobbin thread to wither the

fid_ricto _ _uired length. If requtr_l,

_k the ptherlng with astdp of fabric ot
bias binding.

2. Sow smockingstitch between ther_ of

gathering, When ¢ompiste, remove the
gatheringstitches.

Note:When smocking a garment, the stitch-

ing should be doM _ the pleoe is
sewn into the gaunt.

ELASTIC STR_CH STITCH

Stitch Selector - I_
Stitch Length. Yellow Zone

Stitch Width- 2- 4
Use this VWlallill stitch to insert elastic in

garments, Simply stitch elastic into _,
making sure it ts evenly _. To do this,

mark the correct length _e into q_,
then match these markings with center front .

and side rams.

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OVERCASTSTR_CH STITCH

Stitch Selector _
Stitch Length. Yellow J'one

Stitch Width - 4

This hi' _ lame _ sWi3h _ by

oldergaits.

Note: To tmw overcast stretch stitch in the

opposite direction, use Nrging or
ovedoek stretch stitch.

SERGING (OR PINE LEAF)

STR_CH STITCH

1t

Stitch Selector - P
Stitch Length- Yellow Zone

StttchWldthh. 2.4

Great in _klng elastic swtmwear-u welt

as for overcasting a neat edge on turns.

It's equally useful with woven end knitted

fabdca. Tension may need to be tighte_ to
echJeve desired look.

PATCHING STRETCH STITCH

Stitch Selector.

Stitch Length * Yellow Zone
Stitch Width • ._

If the Idd= keep "busting out" elbows or
knees.,, if someone burns a hole in expensive

knits,,, thb recipe will save you big moneyl

It can be decorative, too - When you wan1
patches to showl

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_f

OVERLOCK STRETCH STITCH

n

Stitch Selector - 15
Stitch Length- Yellow Zone

Stitch Width- 4

durability,

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ir

el,

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ELASTIC EDGE STR_CH STITCH

Stitch Selector. :_
Stitch Length - Yellow Zone

StltchWidth. 4

Use this stitch in preforence to overcast
Watch for _r_ting ltmtch or knit febd=

where strength and flexibility are required.

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WHERE TO USE WHICH 81rRETCH 8TrrCH: A CHECK-CHART

8oma _relchy _mggeNions,..
Loosely GonstmcttKI knits sometimeo catch

over toeJ of IXU_r foot. To remedy this,
wrap ehort strip of transparent tape around

the foot encasing both tow,

To avoid tangled threads when working with
knJm, start mrrt can)fully, Position fabric

and lower needle before lowering presser
foot.

It is always a good Idea tD test thread tendon

and mtitches on a scrap of the fabric being

used.
KniW contain more yam than woven fabrics.

so you wlH need to take greater cam to keep
your machine (dean speolally tn feed dog Ind

bobbin can area,

i 11 r iiI ........ "L - 111111]I .............

SUITABLEFORSTI_Ts¢_FAINt8

STRAIGHT STRETCH

.... rl iinl iii

Useon stretchandknitf_)d_ ,nd to ropJr ready made

gaits at m points. Ba_ iti_h for ell gnmnent

=earn=mquldng"dvo" 11,e, armholes.¢rotchm. _,1.

Uu robe to NW canter m of mm'e nedk tin randamrnz
cut on the Idal,

A _ multi-purpme etretch stitch with lame umKle N

ttitch, _ for _lhtwldght etmtch febdal,

RICK-RACK STRETCH

.... J J r_r ,I " r- ii r 1 I ....

SMOCKING STR_CH

ELASTIC STR_CH

V W VV-

OVERCAST OR ELASTIC

............. . Ji ,,

• EDQE STR_CH ,.

Ad_x_ttv, ztltch foruu oncMdmn'e clothing,Hwcede,

_N ofbloum, drwebodice.

uu toer_,y_ to _ of#_ orto _ re_J_

U_ on _r where _" m ere _lmd, Makel

end_ turn= mtm tlme,

OVERL_TCK_THRETCH

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,,,,,,,5ERG!NG STR_C H ........,,

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HINTS ON 8_ING DtFFERE_ FABRICS

The ©hmrt below pr_ee _ny details but
you', also want to remmben,.
*Soft fabd_ need backing- especially where

stitches are close together.

*in sewing knits, if you can't match f_dc

and thread exactly, _ the strut fi_
thread available and uzea Q NEEDLE,

*When working on tweed- or other: multi-

colored bulky fabrics - use one color thread
on bobbin, another on top. (Great for

repairs- the "patch" practically dis.
ap_ml)

FAIIRtCS USEFUL STITCImS TO USE

:l ................................................................... ;--'; .......................... iri

s_ng_

Overcast_h

NYLON TRICOT Ovedo_ retch

EIMttc emltoh (for iewino

Blind
Thn_mp "JOzeO

ii ill i, rn r lrll ill i 111 i ,11 irl i

_RRY CLOTH OR

REGULARCORDUROY _ree_eW zigzag

......................................... ]r rl ilrlrl Iirrl 11 irllrlH-,ll _1, i rill TII.Ilrrlil

_RRY CLOTH

STR_

LEATHER

....... F i iii ,J i. ii ii i

SmETCH KNITS FOR

SWIMWEAR AND SKI

_n OROiRD_S

Th_dg_O
Overcastmnt_h

S_.1]lng_tch

Straight or simple_g,

atmtch

EiNt_ _ seretch

Eleet_ sb'otch

Three-step_g

"Q NEEDLE".,

P_, _ or

dao_ _ th_

"O FOOT". *

r-iHi i

Mer,_m_Ki _
Size 14 needle

i-¸1111 _r_rl ¸

Morc_ thj

PCymter._or

d_ron oom thread

"O FOOT" _*

Mercerized or silkth_

Evenfeed foot'

,, i ill ............ 11,,

P_, nylonor

dacron core mined

"O NEEDLE" ,-
"O FOOT" ,. *

i_ce seam tspa

"See the optional ec_orias on page 7.

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Suit.in S_

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S_p-in Aut_ittc System

B_ONHOLE MAKING

Your Ken_ bdngs you two buttonhole

syste_ along with several _iel acc_
s_ that enab_ you to me all your

clothes "€i_lng" proteins.

Your built-in _tsm enables you to sew
button_ with flni_ ends tbar-tncked)

by limply moving the canvas. Only two
€entral Nttlnga am _uired. An I_rtan!

aid Ii the buttonhole guide foot iin your

ac_ box),

Your _ Automatic Buttonhole System
isa Kenmore"Exclusive". It repeats identical
butt_ quicklyand easily with no
to touchcontrol.

You will find following parts in your

acc_ box:

1, BuUonhole guide plate.

2. Three templates which _ you a choice

of butt_hole styles end lengths.

3. Cover r4ats with pinion gear,
4, Butlonhole foot.

TIPS ON BUTTONHOLING

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

buttonhole with the button you will use,
ANvoyI use on interfacing in area of

go.ant whore buttonholes ere pieced,
Tissue paper or regular interf_ing can
be u_, Tear paper away sfter stitch-

Ing.

For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your
top thread tension slightly,

BU_ONHOLE MAKING - BUiLT-iN SY_EM

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SNp_ 11t, m

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PREPARATION

Carefully mark the buttonholo length _ your
gaunt. Place tfle fabric with tho buttonhole

marked under the buttonhole foot. PuB the
guidefoot (A) allthe way forward so that the

irndexmark (B| is eltgnedwlth the grlidual_n
(C), with th_ to rear. (Repreduc_ton of trm

identical size buttonholes is facilitated with
the aid of the graduations on both iddes of

thebuttonhole guide foot, T_ graduations
are 1/8" (left eide) or 2.!5 mm |dght side)

apart. Graduations act as reference mark,)

footl

PROCEDURE

i, Switch the control to left. (If it is elready

at left, ut it at right, sew severel stitches
and switch to left again before you etart

to m buttonh_.} Step on foot control

to form first bartack end left side of
buttonhole,

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2. When you reach end of left _dde0switch
the control to the right end complete the

buttonhole.

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I' T III ...... i[ll¸¸ I I i _ I I

......... sir.......... _ ill I¸

.............. I

M_e _W

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Lm _f

ADJUSTING STITCH DENSITY
Depa_r_ uponthe_abrtcsonwhichyouare

1, For more density, turn l_ dial toward

"12",

2. For tess der_Jity, turn the dial toward

ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH

You _y adjust the width of the a_ end the
space in the center within blue buttonhole

zone on the stitch width control as shown,
depending upon your fabric and buttonhole

length.

CORDED BUTTONHOLES

H_ filler cord (crotchet thread or button.
hole twist) to the tpur (A), pull both ends of

cord forward under foot end tie to the spur

(El), Sew buttonhole In such e wW thal

zt_o stitches cover the cord, (Fig+ 11
When stitching is completed, release cord

from foot, pull ends of cord and snip off extra

length, (Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

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BU_ONHOLE MAKING - USING B_NH_ ATTACHME_

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| OO 12--

1!.

Ii

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m

PROCEDURE

StitohS_tor -_!;

Sttt¢hLength- _ tuber

s,=,w th-"l u

r_l covwplate

Buttonhole foot

Ra_ needleto its h_t _tion end

ralw prouer foot, Re_e ec_ box
end bobbin oover plate,

Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411,_
e_ end snap it down Into place

pmsino _tzSak_stthe _ plate,

2_

Select correct template for type button-
hole you went. insert template into slot of

guide plate.'Tum tempkbte advance knob

until desired size appears in window
the top side of guide plate,

plate

I ....

Window

Template

knob

FIg. 2

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3_

Place guide plate onto machine so it fits i,
place with plnlengeer tn the center of arc

h_de of the tmmp_ete. Make sure guide
blocks are inserted In guide slotsl

,

Carefully mark the buttonhole length on
your garment.

Pick up bobbin thread through guide pla!e
by turning hand wheel. Piece feb_

between presser foot and guide plate,
Align marked buttonhole with ¢entw

marking 0n foot, Line up edge of fabric
with greduatlone on both eddm of the
guide plate, If you wish elt buttonho4es to
be 1/2" from edge of fabric, for example,
line up fabdc with 1/2" markings each

time you start e buttonhole,
Now you are ready to sew the buttonhole

you ulected, Your buttonhoter d_ all
vor you.

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ADJUSTING STITCH DENSIW

0ependtngupon the fabricsonwhich you are
sewing, at your own preference in button-
holes,youmay alter buttonholestitchdensity
byturning stitch density control knob,

I, For more denalty, turn the knob toward

you,

2. For less density, turn the knob away from

you,

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CHOOSING BUTTONHOLE STYLE AND SIZE

Eachbuttonholing situation will be difforent
soyou will want to experiment with your
gait, considering fabric and pta_t of

buttOn,Here are some _ic applications:

Built.in button.s (_ri_ previously)
are ideal for one or two buttons uixKI on

waistbandor cuff, or for "_lt slots."

_t buttonholes are m_t popular for
ever_y _ng-for _ of buttor_ on
dreu, bloum, vest, _mt ot coat.

Kqp/hoio _ ere I variation of the

above, with mnenla_ _ing at one _d

to allow _ r_ for bu_ shank. These

are nor_ U_ in tailored vests, _ets,
coats.

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ROUND END

STRAIGHT

BUTTONH_

_YHO_

B_ONHOLE

DECORATIVE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS

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+pVR_,.__ Scallop

Domino

++_,_ Diamond

....... ,,= ...... ,,, ...... ,d=. Arrowhead

+"_,vvVV| ..... v_ll .... wvv_

._+_i11_.._._-4_+___ Pyramid

YOU may get the look and feel of hen
embr_ Infinitely faster and easier by yo=
machine,

Just ch_ which of the duigna you wsl
to sew alone or in combination with ea¢

other,

TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING

1, Always make 8 practice design on a scrt

of the fabric you plan to use,

2, 8tart with e full bobbin and plenty

thread on the spool to avoid running o

of thread tn the middle of your design.

3. Reduce the top thread tension slightly.
4, On a very soft fabric you may want to u

a tissue paper backing or organdy th
can be cut away,

5, Decoretive designs are very ettracti'

sewn with e double needle end two cole
or shades of a color of thread.

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APPLICATIONS

Createthe loveliestof custom designs-yourown personaltouch. There ismuch you can do by
adjustingstitch width or length. Below you see some applications end vartatin. You*il find

manymore design _s as you _ mote expert,

SCALLOP PA_ERN

A speedy and decorative way of handling a
raw edge is by udng the k_dlop pattern.
Simply sew along the raw _eof t_ _bri¢

and trim close to the outside of the Stitching,
Thispattern isal_ atUactive when decorating

acollar or down the front of e blouse, around

a cuff or finish on the edge of n cockmll

apron,

Scall_ edgefinish

DIAMOND PA_ERN

This is n series of diam_ pettema end is
used to add professional touch to your

sewing, such as blouses and d_,

Scallop pattern oncollar

Ve_tion of width of
dia_ pattem

Diamond on narrow hem

Scallop enddtam_ in
c_ir,ation

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ARROWHEAD PATTERN

A aeries of arrow _htide can ba UUd te_
accent yoursewing, Indtylduel plttemunit IsI

sloe tit good etltOh to retnforoe the point M
atre!jl, OaeIt onthe poQketearner,

DOMINO PATTERN

This pattern Is suitable for decorative edge
and border,

Dominoonbin tai_

PYRAMID PA_ERN

This la an attractive embroidery =tltoh to be

usedalone ot to sew on bias tape or ribbon
trims,

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DOUBLE-NEEDLE DESIGNS

Vary attreotlve designs can be produced
usinga double needle*, Use different colored

threadsIn each needle, or tones of the Hme

color, to make yet further designs.

*Available at most Sears retell stores end

catalog.

3,CARINGFORTHEMACHINE

CLEANING THE FEED DOGII

ITH A BRUOH

To insure the belt poulble operation of your
machine, It il neceaury to keep the essential

parle clean at all tJnlo|,

I, Removebobbin cover plate,

2. Remove needle plata.'

3, Usingthe brush provided, remove the lint

that accumulate In and around the feed
dogs and shuttlearea,

CLEANING AND OILING

SHUTTLE AREA

On occasions, you wil! need to clean the
shuttlearea, Just follow these simple steps,

2,

Turn hand wheel toward you until needle

is above feed dogs,

Remove bobbin case by lifting it out from
front,

3. Clean the shuttle with the brush end put e

drop of oil to the points Indicated by
arrows. Don't over.oil. (Reminder: don't

use household oll..,Kenmora sewing

machine oli,)

NOTE: Kenmore Oil/Oiler No, 6890 is avail-

able at most Seers retail stores and

catalog,

REPLACING BOBBIN CAEE

_d 1,
Jd

10

Make sure needle is above feed dogs,
insert bobbin case into shuttle until its

groOve fits on shuttle raceway as
illustrated, and then snap down into

position,

Replace both needle plate end bobbin
coverplate totheir originalpositions,

doge

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! TOp OOVlit'ptltl

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OILING UNDER TOP COVER
PLATE

Remove top €over,plafe by Iooleelng two _-
screws (A end B)!II ShOwn at left, T_

place one or two drops of Kenmore sewtng

re|chine oil at each point_

OILING UNDERilDE

Tilt back machine end remove two bottom
€over1 by loosening five Icmwe (A_ B, C, D

and E),

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OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE

_wlng face cover plate open end oli points
ndlaated by arrows In illustration,

!©HANGING LIGHT BUL B

I

The eewlng light II located Ineide thin faae

¢0verplate as shown, To replace the bulb,
puth switch to off, unplug machine and
iwtngthe face cover plateopen, Push up on
the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left,

Withdraw bulb from socket, Push in new
bulband turn tq the right,

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4. C

_our KenmOresewing machine ime pr_lelon

mltrurneht, designedto giveyou mall9 years

of troublefreesewing with minimum malnte

nence. If YoUhaveany Performance probe
shack the/lit below and you'll _ ikl,

solvethe'problem_ourielf. - ....

Itltohel Me Irregular

1, Needle size Is notoorrect for thrUd

fabric,. See page 8.

2, Meohine Ii not threaded correotly,

page 11end 12,

3, Top thread tension Je too loose.

4, Fibrtc is beirig pu!ted or pushed age

mechlne feeding action,. Guide It gently,

8, Premier foot preuups te too light.

page 17,

6, Bobbin hue not been wound evenl_

Rewind bobbin (tee page 10),

7. There are nlcki or burrs It needlep
opantng, . fleplece needleplete or sac

burpswith extra fine Emery cloth,

Needle breaks
1, Fabric Is being pu!led or pushed egl

machine feeding action, Guido It gently,

2, Needle size Is not correct for thread

fabric,. See page 8.

3, Needle Is not nil the way up into nt

clamp,. See page 9,

4. Premr foot holder isnot fastened eecul

, See page 14,

Bun©hing of thread

1, TOp end bobbin threads are not drawn t

u_der premr foot before starting N

Draw both threads back under prelMr _

abount 4" and hold until a few stltohu
formed,

Fabrlo pu©kere

1: Top thread tension is too ttght,. Decrl

top thread teneioM,

2. Proses|' foot pressure le too light,
p_ge 17,

3, Two different _=es or types of thread

used,. UH same size end type of threac
top and in the bobbin,

4, Needle t, bent or blunt,. RoptaGenero:lie,
5, Presser foot holder is not futened eecut

, See page 14, .

6, Fabric i too sheer or too soft . Use u_t

of tiSSUepaper,-

_chino skips ititchH

Needle size Is not correct for thread and

fabric,. See page 8,

Fabric is certain knit or synthetic, • Use
"0 NEEI)L£",,end "O FOOT",..

Needle labent or blunt. • Replace needle,
Needle le not |ll the way up into needle

clamp.- See NOLO,

Top thread tenlion Is too tight. • Decrease

top thread tension,

Pellet foot prenure is tOo light, - See

pag117,

4d{e |breed b!lekl

Machine il Itlrtad too flit, • Slam to itttch
it i rrldtum Iplad.
Machine la not threaded correctly, See

_ga 12,

Op thread tension Is too tight. - See

page 18,

Needle size is' not correct for thread and
fabric,, See page 8,

Eye Of neadla him iharp id_. - Replace

needle,

There ere nicks or burrs tt needleplete

opening,. Replace needlaplate or amooth
burrswith eMtrafine Emery cloth,

bbin thread trellis

Bobbin _se kl not threaded correctly,- See
page !1.

Lint accumulates In bobbin case or lhuttle,

• See page 61,

• hln, does rm! finedfabric
Presser foot preHure la too light, - See

page 17.
Thread Iskn_ltd under fabric,

Feedcover plata Isattached on rleodle plate,

• Remove feed cover plate,
chine Jams

Thread Iscaught in !hurtle, Remove bobbin

caseend clean ihUtlla {lee page 51),
Needle Isdamugl!_d.. Replace rvledlo,

Needle plate ti b_flt, Replace needle plate,

_chinewill not operlta

Hand wheel ti t_ot returned to stitching

position,- Push in clutch,

Power cord la not connected,. Check plug,
Power/light switch II turned off, - Turn on

the awitch,

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SLEWING MACHINE

Now that you havrepuraha_ your Kanmore Sewing Meohlne,
ehould a rt_ ever exit for repairpartsorurvloe, almply oontaot
any Sum Service Cent_ and most 8earn, Roebuok and Co,

Stores, Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you .11 or
vlelt,

The model number of your Bewlng Machine wlll be shown on

your nomenoleture plata on the back of your Sewlng Mechlne.

See page 3 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 tranemltted to a Sears Repair Parte Distribution

Center for handling.

BEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Chicago, IL 60684 U,S.A.

S • 158 Part No. 69637