Kenmore 19501 User Manual

SEWING MACHINE 19502

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear Homemaker, CONGRATULATIONS!

You have just purchased a Kenmore Sensor Sew 70, a sewing machine that can, with some easy setting by you, do both decorative and utility sewing more quickly and accurately than you ever dreamed possible. This machine can take the guesswork, the frustrating trial and error out of sewing, virtually eliminating hand-sewing. By just pressing a button or two, you can sew a seam or smock a dress, reinforce a sleeve or darn socks, create a border or embroider a sampler.

This manual wilt show you how to perform these wonders, making your sewing creations and crafts the "talk of the town", and make you the "star of the bazaar"

You can also program this machine to automatically sew your borders and monogram your clothing, and it wilt remember the entire sequence and repeat it when you press the foot control again.

Practice makes an expert i Follow these directions and suggestions carefully, machine intimately and it will turn your sewing tasks into an adventure i

These instructions will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control. Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, if you have questions about your machine, always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Write them here, for easy reference: Model No. 385.

Serial No.

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Get to know your

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available . . , . , . . , . - . 4

Locate and Identify the Parts 5~6

Locate and Identify the Accessories 6

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine 7~11 « Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power . _ . . 7 » Set the Foot Control

0 Check Your Feed Balance Dial

• Set the Pressure Dial ... » Adjust the Presser Foot Lever , . . . - .

• Thread Cutter » Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable

Extension Table .......

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do

• Foot Storage Compartment

• Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot ... -

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot C. Overedge Foot

D. Quiiter . ... . . . . .

E. Zipper Foot.........

F. Satin Stitch Foot

G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot ... ...

H. Straight Foot ..... . 15

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J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot . IS

Choose Your Needle and Thread - . . - ...........

« Check Your Needle , . 16

» Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .... 17

o To Change Your Needle . . . . 17

Prepare the Bobbin .......................................................... 18~21

• Put Thread on the Spool 18

• Additional Spool Pin . . ... 18

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10" 12"

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15 12 15 13 13 13 14 14 14 15

« To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine . » Wind the Bobbin 19'

• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ... . .

Prepare Your Top Thread . . . . ,

• Check Your Presser Foot . . .

• Change the Presser Foot....

o Thread Your Needle

• Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread e Adjust the Top Thread Tension

For Straight Stitch For Zigzag Stitch

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Up/Down Needle Position Button . Control Panel . Pattern Indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons Memory Button . . . , Clear Button Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons , .

Stitch Width and Length Buttons.

• Stitch Width Button .......

• Stitch Length Button . . , . . . Reverse Stitch and Auto-Lock Buttons

o Reverse Stitch Button

• Auto-Lock Button . , .....

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS

Use the Seam Guides . Turn a Square Corner Sew on Heavy Fabrics Use the Darning Plate

Basting |4] . . . . .

Darning ...

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26'

32'

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22 23 24 25

•27 26 27

30 30 31 31

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33 34

35 35 36 36 37 38

Sew a Button Put in a Zipper

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Chart of Sewing Functions

Stitch Pattern Chart .......................- 45"“49

Straight Stitches lioj ~ |l3| . . . , , - - 50—55 9 Straight Stitch . _ , _ . , , - - . - 50 9 Topstitching ... 9 Position Your Needle for Topstitching

9 Pintucking... , 9 Quilting . 9 Gathering . . ,

Outline Stretch [fl] ................................. .

Straight Stretch ¡T2| Saddle Stitch 53 Zigzag Stitches [ll] ~ Bs] -

9 Basic Zigzag U]

9 Satin Stitch 53 . . . . .

9 Overcasting Stitch |l5] 9 Multiple Zigzag @6] .

9 Overedge Seam Ut] .

9 Knit Stitch ¡H] . ,

Buttonholes 511 ~ S -

9 Adjust the Stitch Density ... . .

Corded Buttonholes 1Í9I — -

Hemming and Edging Stitches HM —

9 Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) .

9 Blind Hem Stitch (woven) J29| , .

9 Shell Stitch -

9 Scallop Stitch 1^ ...

9 Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique

Reinforcing Stitches Hsj arid @0j

9 Feather Stitch ||3

9 Fagoting Stitch , . . .

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53 54 55 56 57

-64 59 60 61 62 63 64

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-74 71 71 72 73 74

-77 75 76

Elastic Casing Stitch .

Decorate with Geometric Patterns Cross Stitch [43] ---------

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Smocking , §3 • BH • Sand Stitch

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Program Decorative Stitch

Patterns [43 ~ etc. . .

One Cycle Stitching , .

Two Cycle Stitching

Pattern Single Units ... .

To Adjust a Distorted Pattern ,

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Monogrammtng Q ~ ~ []

Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters

SECTION 6. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ... . .

SECTION 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replace the Light Bulb , . . Clean the Bobbin Holder Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oil the Underside Oil the Face Cover Plate . . . , ,

PARTS LIST

INDEX

77 78 79 80 81

82-84

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85-86

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89 90 91 92 92

93-94

95-96

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available

A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing place. Another option . . , buy a Carrying Case , . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.

Locate and Identify the Parts

Up & Down Needle Position

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Larae Spool

SECTION 1..' KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Locate and Identify the Parts {Continued}

Locate and Identify the Accessories

Accessory Storage Box

Presser Foot Lev/sr iP 9)

Set Up the Machine

• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your

machine, be sure the power switch is OFF,

1. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine plug into the five-prong

outlet, as shown. It will only fit one way.

3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

4. Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light.

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SAFETY FEATURE: Your machine will not operate unless the

light/power switch is turned on. If you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the light/power switch to prevent injury to children.

' ■ -SECTION 2. ■'PREPARE YGUR MACHINE FOR.SEW1NJ3-'■

SECT!01\i 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHiNE FOR SEWiNG

Set Up tile Machine (Continued)

Set the Pressure Dial

which you sew.

Positron the foot control as shown, with your heel on the floor.

To increase speed, gently press down with the bail of your foot.

To decrease speed, release your foot

pressure slightly.

NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and

will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs.

point to the arrow (" ^ ")• You may rarely need to adjust the dial. But, if necessary, use

this dial to regulate the feed balance for; » Buttonholes {See P 68 for details)

* Any "stretch" stitch such as patterns |l3 < Bll .

[30I ~ ^ ~ ]48| and monogramming

when sewing on very particular fabrics.

cover.

Set as follows:

fn , most sewing

2 . applique and Cut-Out Work

1 basting, sewing chiffon, lace,

organdy and other lightweight fabrics

Also tor velours and knits

{with more stretch)

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot.

You can raise it about 1/4" higher for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot.

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

» Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To remove:

(for tree-arm sewing)

1. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gently toward you. The extension table will snap out.

To Attach;

Your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can do tree arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy

for:

homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle.

(For fiat-bed sewing)

1. Fit the tabs into the slot, as shown.

2. With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

etc.

SECTION. 2. PREPARE YOUR MAGI^iNE FOR S.^iNG"

Know What tile Presser Feet Will Do

The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively.

Most of the presser feet are stored in the Foot Storage Compartment under the top cover.

Foot Storage Compartment

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NOTE; The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns

where you use the foot.

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o Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag

stitching. The black button on the right side of the

foot sets the foot to remain rigid so that

you can sew on heavy fabrics. {See p. 36

for detailed instructions.)

Stitch Patterns:

51 ~ 51

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot

Use this foot to sew buttonholes when you want to control the fabric feed and button hole size beyond the limits of the sliding buttonhole foot.

Because the foot is transparent, you can see what you are sewing.

Stitch Patterns:

51 ~ |27l

C. Overedge Foot

This foot is especially constructed for stitching and/or overcasting seams. The small brush and wire guides help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in place and

keep It from puckering, especially when

sewing on knit fabrics. You may use this foot for the regular

zigzag stitch |T1 or with the overedge stitch 53 See p. 61,63 for details.

Stitch Patterns:

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• Presser Foot Types (Continued)

D. Quilter

E. Zipper Foot

F, Satin Stitch Foot

This attachment turns your zigzag foot into a quilting foot.

See p, 54 for detailed instructions.

Stitch Pattern :

This toot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper. The edges of the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam straight.

For details on sewing zippers, see

p. 40 ~ 42.

Stitch Pattern;

Use tnis transparent toot тог ouximing applique and Cut-Out Work, as well as for all your Decorative Stitching and mono-

gramming.

Stitch Patterns:

G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot

H. Straight Foot

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot

Use this foot for perfect blind hemming. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a guide screvM on top to guide the folded edge of your hem.

For detailed instructions, see p. 71.

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stitching.

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(Center needle position)

Use this foot tor most buttonholes. It is marked to help you measure your button

holes accurately. The maximum length of buttonhole that can be made by this foot is 1" For larger buttonholes, use the transparent buttonhole foot.

Stitch Patterns:

SECTION 2.;- PREPARE YOUR MACMiNE FÜR SEWING :

Choose Your Needle and Thread

Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.

In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles.

Blue 111) .... . , - tor stretch fabrics

Orange ill) . for lightweight fabrics

Red ¡14) . , . - . . for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics Purple (16) for medium-heavy weight and decorative

topstitching on these fabrics

(This needle has a larger thread hole for

thicker topstitching thread,)

Green (18) .... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative

topstitching on these fabrics

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Specialty needles are also available.

Denim Needle .... for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or

canvas.

Topstitching Needle

Leather Needle. .

When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the

length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will

skip stitches or break.

• Check Your Needle

1. Look for barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needie can cause permanent snags or runs m knits, fine siiks and silk-like fabrics.

- . its larger eye will hold heavier thread. . punches tiny holes in leather and suede.

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Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

SECTION 2:.- PREPARE YOUR MACHINÈFÒRSÈWING-

» Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Batiste. Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace. Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, 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

Heavy Weight:

Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck. Heavy Twills, Canvas

Decorative top-stitching on aii types of fabric

Stretch Fabric;

Polyester Double Knits. Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Ciré Tricot

NEEDLE

SIZE AND

COLOR

11-ORANGE

14-RED

16-PURPLE

ia-GREEN

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

11-STRETCH

FABRIC NEEDLE-

BLUE

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotlon

Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton

Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Mercerized Heavy-Duty

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

Heavy Duty Mercerized

Cotton

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

Buttonhole Twist

(Use as top thread only)

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap

50 Mercerized Cotton

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

2.0 (12 stitches per

inch)

2.0 ~ 2.5 no ~ 12 stitches

per inch)

2,5 3.0 18 — 10 stitches

per inch!

3.0

(8 stitches per

mchl

4.0 ~ 4.5 (4 ~ 6 stitches per

inch!

2.0 ~ 2.5

no ~ 12 stitches

per inch)

To Change Your Needle

Needle Position Button:

1. Loosen the needle clamp screw by

turning It toward you.

2. Remove the needle by pulling it down ward.

3. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you.

4. Push the needle up as far as it will go.

5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from your accessory box.

' SECTiON 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR'SEWiNG

Prepare the Bobbin

• Put Thread on the Spool

spool.

You have two spool holders; large (under the top cover) and small

(in your accessory box).

1. Choose the appropriate spool holder.

2. Place your thread on the spool pin and then fit the spool holder down over it, so that the thread winds toward the

back of the machine, as shown.

3. Press the spool holder against the spool.

4. Lower the spool into the well.

To Use This Extra Spool Pin;

Fit the square end of the spool pin into the square hole, as shown.

Fit the spool pm felt on the base of the spool pm.

Put your spool of thread on top of the felt, with the thread winding in the

direction shown. See directions for winding the bobbin, p. 19 20.

SECTION 2, PREPARE-YOUR MACHINE FOR-SEWING

o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

1. Gently push down on the plastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you.

2. Set aside.

3. Lift out the bobbin, as shown.

• Wind the Bobbin

Pass the thread through the top cover thread guide and under the hook, as shown.

Puli the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.

3. Place the thread through one of the bobbirr holes, from Inside to outside, as shown.

4. Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, as shown, so that the thread

5. comes out on top.

Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right until it clicks.

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NOTE: The Pattern Indicator will read "SP" to show the machine is

winding the bobbin.

7. Press the foot control gently to start the machine.

NOTE; After the bobbin ¡s slightly filled, stop and clip the thread coming

from the top of the bobbin.

8. Slowly start the machine again and wind the thread until the bobbin

stops.

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10. Remove the bobbin.

11. Push in the clutch to put power back into the needle.

NOTE: If you do not push in the clutch, the machine will not run when

you press the toot control.

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o Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

1. Put the bobbin into the bobbin 2. Pull about 4 inches ot thread holder so that the thread feeds counter-clockwise (left).

toward you through the tension

slot (a) ,

through the slot of thread to show above the

needle plate.

SECTION 2. PRE'PARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Prepare Your Top Thread

» Check Your Presser Foot

Your presser toot is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed.

If you need to rennove or attach the toot holder, here is what you do:

To Remove:

To Attach;

Turn the screw toward the back of the machine. Use the large screw driver.

1. Match the hole in the toot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar.

2. Fit the toot holder screw into the hole.

3. Tighten the screw by turning it

toward you.

e Change the Presser Foot

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consult the Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet.

SECTiOiSI 1 PREPARE YGUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

To snap off

1. Press the Up/Down Needle Position Button to raise the needle to its highest position,

2. Raise the presser foot.

3. Press the red button on the back of the toot holder. The presser toot will drop off.

To snap on

1. Set the Pressure Dial at "3"

2. Place the presser foot so the hori zontal pm on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder,

3. Lower the presser foot holder to lock the presser toot in place.

NOTE: If you do not hear the

presser toot snap in place, press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap.

SECTION 2: PREPARE YOUR machíne FOR SEWiNG

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

• Thread Your Needle NOTE: The numbered steps below follow the numbers on the illustrations.

NOTE; Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. Each place has a spring.

1. Hold the thread, as shown. Press the thread 5, down until it clicks and comes down under the hook in the top cover thread guide.

2. Draw the thread around the thread guide and 6,

down into the tension area.

3. Pull the thread up from left to right around the 7.

check spring wire.

4. Draw the thread straight up and from left to g. right through the slot and into the eye of the take-up lever. NOTE:

Draw the thread down and slip it through the right side of the right-hand thread guide, as shown.

Puil the thread to the left and slip it through the left thread guide.

Slide the thread through the needle bar guide on the left.

Thread the needle from front to back.

You may want to cut the end of the thread with sharp scissors tor easier

needle threading.

® Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

left hand.

3. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top thread.

the presser foot.

Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread clear.

SECTION 2. -PREPARE YOUR.MACHINE FOR'SEWiNG

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

o Adjust the Top Thread Tension

The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the tw/o layers of

fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no

gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension will depend on;

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the stiffness and thickness of the fabric

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the number of fabric layers

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the type of stitch

The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric. The bottom side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

The bobbin thread will come through

the top ot the fabric. The top side ot the stitch will feel bumpy.

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For Zigzag Stitch

Check the tension of your zigzag stitch by sewing a zigzag stitch [l5| on fabric you plan to use. Also use the type of thread you will be using, but put different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool.

In the ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on top of the

fabric. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top thread tension.

Too Tight Too Loose Just Right

■ SECTION '2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING '.-

Too Tight:

The points ot the zigzag wilt pull together on top ot the stitch.

Too Loose:

The top thread

will loop through the points on the bottom ot the stitch.

The Illustration shows the Up/Down Needle Position Button and the control panel of your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70. The control buttons, indicator lights and indicator screens enable you to control your machine and know what it is doing at all times.

In this section, you will learn what these buttons are and how to use them. Each time you press a control button you will hear a "beep"-

Practice using these controls to see what they will do.

Let's look carefully at each control button, beginning with the Up/Down Needle Position Button and continuing down the Control Panel,

Pattern

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Indicator

Memory Button-

Memory Light —

Memory ClearButton

Stitch Width

Light

Stitch Width Control Sutton

Stitch Length/Width

Indicator

Reverse Strtch Button

Stitch Length/Width-

Decrease Button

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Buttons (from ”0'' to "9"!

Auto-Lock Sutton

Stitch Length/Width

Increase Button

-Zigzag Stitch Button

Straight Stitch

Button

Stitch Length

Light

Stitch Length Control Button

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Up/Down Needle Position Button

When you press this button, the needle will go up or down.

If the needle is up and you press this button, the needle will go down to its lowest position.

If the needle is down and you press this button, the needle will go to its

highest position.

CAUTION: Do not press the foot control while you press the up/down

needle position button.

Use this button to:

— take up the bobbin thread {down and up) as you hold the top thread — turn a corner (down to keep the fabric from slipping)

It eliminates the hand wheel for raising and towering the needle.

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The Control Panel is divided into three sections: The Stitch Pattern Section,

where you set stitch patterns, with memory and clear buttons, and convenient straight and zigzag stitch buttons.

The Stitch Width and Length Section, where you set the length of straight stitches and the length and width of zigzag stitches.

Stitch Pattern Section

Stitch Width

■ and Length Section

Stitch-Lock Section

The Stitch-Lock Section, with the Reverse and Auto-Lock buttons to secure your stitches either manually or automatically.

SECTION 3.. LE'ARN -TO USE THE CONTROLS

Pattern Indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons

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This two digit indicator screen lights up to show what stitch pattern you are using.

NOTE; When you turn on your

machine, the indicator will automatically show the straight stitch [ip] .

10 ~ 9)

Example: You want to use decorative stitch gS] -

1. Press [4] , A number 4 and a flashing line will appear on the

pattern indicator screen,

2. Press tl] You have selected stitch pattern §§] ,

To Select a Stitch Pattern;

1. Press two numbers to indicate which pattern you want to use.

2. The numbers will show on the pattern indicator screen.

NOTE; If you select numbers not on the stitch pattern chart (See inside

machine top cover and p. 45 to 49 ). the machine will blink until you select numbers on the chart.

. SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Memory Button

The Memory Button, with its mernory

indicator light, will "memorize" your pattern selection. Your machine can

remember up to 31 stitch patterns,

including the Auto-Lock, which auto

matically reinforces or locks the stitch you have chosen. This button is most typically used when monogramming or combining patterns.

To Set the Memory;

Press the Memory Button after you

select your stitch pattern. The

memory indicator light will go on to

show that the machine has recorded

your selection.

NOTE; If you are selecting a senes

of different stitch patterns, you must press the memory button after each selection. The Sensor Sew 70 will remember them in order.

Clear Button

The Clear Button will erase the stitch pattern you have selected and auto matically return your machine to

|T51 : the straight stitch pattern.

The Clear Button works in two ways to clear a series of stitch patterns, depending on whether you have pressed the foot control.

Foot Control Not Pressed:

The Clear Button clears one stitch pattern at a time, beginning with the

last selected and ending with the first

selected until it comes to "10"

This allows you to correct any mistakes you may make while pro gramming a senes of patterns.

Foot Control Pressed:

(even if only one stitch)

The Clear Button deletes all stitch patterns in the series at once. You see a 0o] right away.

Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons

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You can set each of these most used stitches by pressing just one button; Straight or Zigzag. The pattern indicator screen will show [l0] (Straight) or

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Stitch Width and Length Buttons

All stitches m your Sensor Sew 70 are pre-set for the best stitch length and width, but if you wish to change the settings here’s how:

You can set stitch width and length with these two buttons.

(Use one at a time. The machine will remember the first one

while you set the other, without your having to press the

memory button.) Use the Plus "+" or minus buttons to increase or decrease

the stitch width or length. The indicator screen will show the stitch width or length you

have selected.

• Stitch Width Button

This button controls the width of zigzag stitches.

NOTE; If you press the stitch width button while doing

straight stitching, the stitch width light will go on and the indicator screen will show "C". Your needle is

m the "Center" If you press the "+" button, the indicator will show "R" (Right). If you press the

" button, the indicator will show "L" (Left).

When you press this button for zigzag stitches, the stitch width

light will go on and the indicator screen will show the preset

stitch width of "5.0".

NOTE. The range of stitch width depends on the stitch pattern you select.

Press the "--"button. The width will decrease Press the button. The zigzag width will

by 0.5 mm to "0,0" each time you press the increase by 0.5 mm up to "7.0" each time you

button. press the button.

To Adjust the Stitch Width Quickly:

Hold Down the To Return to the Preset Stitch Width (or clear the stitch width): Press the Stitch Width button again (or press the Clear button). The stitch width light and the indicator screen will go off.

' or "+" button until you reach the stitch width you desire.

o Stitch Length Button This button sets the stitch length tor both straight and zigzag stitches.

When you press the stitch length button, the stitch length light will go on and the indicator screen will show the pre-set stitch length;

"2.0" for straight stitching "1.5" tor zigzag stitching

NOTE; The range of stitch length depends on the stitch pattern you select.

■ - '.

To Increase the Stitch Length:

Press the "+" button. The stitch length will increase

— by 0.1 mm from "0.0" up to "1.0". — by 0.5 mm from "1.0" up to "4.5",

To Adjust the Stitch Length Quickly:

Hold Down the "+" or " button until you reach the length you desire.

Press the " button.

The stitch length will decrease — by 0.1 mm from "1.0" down to "0.0" — by 0.5 mm from "4.5" down to "1.0"

To Return to the Preset Stitch Length:

(or clear the stitch length setting)

Press the Stitch Length button again (or press the Clear button). The stitch length light and the indicator screen will go off.

SECTION -3.- LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS ■

Reverse Stitch and Auto-Lock Buttons

Both of these buttons will secure seams.

• Reverse Stitch Button (manuai —• no memory)

— secure seams — reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets

Press and hold the reverse stitch button. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the button.

« Auto-Look Button {automatic with memory)

— secure seams with an auto-lock stitch at the first and last stitch you sew.

To Use the Auto-Lock Stitch:

Press the Auto-Lock Button. The pattern indicator screen will show "AL"

The machine will take a few stitches in place and stop automatically.

To Use the Auto-Lock Memory:

1. Press the Auto-Lock Button,

2. Press the Memory Button,

3. Press the Stitch Pattern Buttons you desire. {Be sure to press the Memory Button after each stitch pattern selection.) See p,_82 for more details.

4. Press the Auto-Lock Button.

5. Press the Memory Button.

,_ - - ‘-_ ;

The Stitching skills covered m this sectton require some special skill from you. For al! other stitches, your machine does most of the work. Even if you are skilled at these stitches, you will want to learn the features of this machine that may be new to you.

Use the Seam Guides

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SECTION 4.-' 'PRACTlCEX'OMiVlONSTiTCHfNG^KILLS --

Turn a Square Corner

1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle Position button when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the

cornering guide, as shown.

2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5/8"

seam guide.

3. Lower the presser toot and begin stitching in the new direction.

The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width. The lines are 1/8"

apart, with the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STlTGHINgSKlLLS J

Sew on Heavy Fabrics

Use this skill when sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabric, such as sewing over

welt seams when hemming jeans.

1. Use Foot A (Zigzag foot! with the black spring button.

NOTE: This black button locks the foot so it does not give with the fabric.

2. Sew as usual.

3. When your needle reaches the point where the fabric layers increase, stop.

4. Lower the needle and raise the presser foot.

5. Press and hold the black button as you lower the presser foot.

6. Release the black button and continue sewing.

Use the Darning Plate

To Put on the Darning Plate:

NOTE; The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes m the

needle plate. In the darning plate, these holes are slightly to the right of center.

1. Position the darning plate with the pins on the bottom.

2. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes at the 5/8" mark. The feed dogs will show through the darning plate

holes.

Use the darning plate in the following ways:

Basting (P^) Darning (P, Button Sewing (P. 39)

Basting

SECTION -4. 'PRACTICE COMMON. StÌTCHING SK'l LLS' ' ^ ' j

Set the Machine

1 i

A; Zigzag

toot

Pressure dial : 1

Blue needle No, 11

Use the darning plate for basting.

(See p, 36 for details.) Use this stitch to: — baste seams

— tailor tack — tack quilt layers

CAUTION: Do not use this stitch if the

needle will leave permanent marks in the fabric. A small needle will be less likely to leave permanent marks.

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Thread tension

0 to 2.5

The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically.

Release the foot control.

Hold the fabric taut and slide it

3. to the place where you want the next stitch.

Press the foot control.

4. Take out the darning plate when

5. finished.

NOTE: Reset the tension and

pressure dial for straight sewing.

Darning OJO

F Satin stitch

toot

Set the Machine

Darning plate

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2. Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops, as shown.

3. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.

4. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area.

5. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer,

How to darn correctly Make the turning points of each row blunt

or the stitching will draw little holes at the

ends. Beginners may prefer the L or M

movement.

Take care not to get circles.

The quick mastering ot this work depends on regular guiding.

NOTE; If your fabric is thm or badly damaged, use a separate

piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.

6. When you finish darning, return the pressure dial to 3 and

remove the darning plate.

Therefore: — Hold the hoop correctly.

— Always work from left to right

(as when writing).

— Move work lengthways (not sideways)

for selvedge and wettway.

Sew a Button

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS,

Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 36).

1. Match the button holes to the horizontal slot on the presser foot.

2. Lower the foot to hold the button in place.

3. Turn the hand wheel by hand until the needle point is just above the button.

4. Press the stitch width button (+ or —) so the needle will enter the left hole of the button.

5. Turn the hand wheel so the needle will enter the right hole of the button. Readjust the stitch width if necessary.

6. Stitch several times.

7. After you finish sewing, cut the thread but

leave 3 to 4 inches of thread at the button.

8. Draw the thread to the reverse side of the

fabric and knot the threads.

Section 4.; practice coMMOWSTJTCHiWG skills

Put in a Zipper

It's as easy as A — B

Set the Machine

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toot

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'Press

Thread tension

3 to 6

To sew on the right side of the zipper,

attach the presser bar to the right pins on the zipper foot.

To sew on the left side of the zipper,

attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper foot.

Put the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches.

Set the stitch length at "4.5" and sew the zipper opening.

1. Fold back the left seam allowance as shown.

2. Turn under the right seam allowance to forma 1/8" fold.

3. Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 /8" fold and pin in place.

NOTE: Be sure the top ot the zipper

(the slider) is at the top of the

garment.

SECTION 4. - PRACTICE COMMON STITCHiNGSk'tlLS.

4. Attach the presser bar to the right pins on the zipper foot.

5. Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape.

6. Sew through the fold and the zipper

tape to the point where the slider begins.

7. Lower the needle to hold the fabric and raise the presser foot.

Lower the presser foot and stitch the

rest of the seam.

.SECT10M 4. . PRACTIGE COMMON STiTCHiNG SKILLS

Put in a Zipper (Continued)

right side up. Spread flat.

12. Stitch across and below the bottom

13. Turn the corner and continue to guide

toot.

of the zipper.

the foot along the zipper teeth, as shown. Stitch through the fabric and the zipper tape.

15. Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot.

16. Remove the basting stitches and open

the zipper.

17. Lower the foot and stitch the rest of the seam. Make sure the fold is even.

SECTION-5.' LEARN'THEStfTGHES-

This section, discussing the many stitches available to you on this machine is organized by the stitch numbers on your Chart of Stitch Patterns. There are some variations and overlaps, but generally the stitches are here in numerical order.

However, you may knovu what you want to sew but may not be aware of the stitch to use to complete your sewing task. A Chart of Sewing Functions precedes the Chart ot Stitch Patterns and the discussion of stitches, to aid you in locating quickly the stitch pattern and instructions you need.

NOTE: If a stitch pattern on this machine can be used for stitching stretch fabrics, you will find the word "stretch" in parentheses after the stitch pattern name.

All stitch pattern on the Chart of Stitch Patterns IP. 45 to 49) will be labeled with an "S" in the name box.

'Section 5. -'learn the STiTCHES

Chart of Sewing Functions

Now that you are familiar with your machme and ready to sew, what are you going to sew? The following chart tells you (in alphabetical order) what sewing functions this machine performs and directs you to the proper page for detailed instructions. In many cases, you also have your choice of

stitches.

FUNCTION

APPLIQUE BARTACK BASTE BATHING SUIT, SEW BUND HEM

BUTTON, SEW BUTTONHOLE

BARTACK ROUNDED

KEYHOLE

CROSS STITCH

CUT-OUT WORK

darn

EDGE A GARMENT/PROJECT

decorate (with STITCHES)

elastic, apply

EMBROIDER Fagoting (create open work)

FINISH RAW EDGES

STITCH PATTERN(S)

31 15/16 10/14 18 28, 29 15

19-21 22-24 25-27

41 31 10/16 17/18/29/ 30/31 29/32/33/ 34-39, 42-47 33/40

10/15/41/44 45, 48, 60, 79, 81

33/40

15/16/17 18/28/29

Ref. Page

47.74 46,65,67 37,45 46,64 47, 71

39,46

46, 65-67

48, 79 47, 74

38 46, 47, 63, 64 71,72,73,74

47,48,49, 72, 75

78,80,81, 82-84

48. 75, 77

48, 76 46,47, 61,62 63,64,71

FUNCTION

GATHER HEMS KNITS, STRETCH FABRICS

MEND PINTUCKS QUILT REINFORCE SEAMS SHELL TUCKS SMOCK STRAIGHT SEAM STRETCH STITCH

TOPSTITCH

SADDLE STITCH

OUTLINE STITCH TRIMS, SEW ZIPPER

STITCH PATTEBN(S)

10 17/18/28/29 See all Stitches marked "S"

10/15/16 10 10/32

11/16/33 29 32/42/43/48

12 and all stitches

•marked

10 13 11 10/15/16 10

Ref. Page

45, SS

46, 47, 63. 64, 71

45-49, 56, 57. 58

63,64,71,72, 73,74

75, 76, 77, 80, 81

45. 46, 62 45, 53 45, 48, 54

45, 46, 48, 75-77 47, 72 48, 80 45, 50-55

46-49, 56, 57. 58,

63, 64, 71,72, 73, 74

75, 76. 77, 80, 81 45, 51 45, 58 45,56

45,46, 59, 64 40-42

Stitch Pattern Chart

SECTION 5. LEARN'THE STITCHES

Stitch

Pattern

STRAIGHT

OUTLINE

STRETCH

STRAIGHT STRETCH

SADDLE

STITCH

No.

Foot

Straight (Hi

Zigzag ¡A)

Zigzag (A)

I-

12 Straight ¡Hi

Zigzag (A)

■

Blind Stitch Hem Foot iGi

Other

Attach.

Quiiting

guide

Darning

piate

Zipper foot

Needle

Check Chart

Blue ¡Hi

Check

Chart

14, IS, 18

Check

Chart

Thread

Tension

2 ~6

3-6

2-6

2~ 6 Topstitching suits, blazers, jumpers, denim

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Regular seams, pmtucking, quiiting, zippers, topstitching, darning, mending, basting, gathering, etc.

Use in piace ot straight stitch on knits, bias

seams, tricot, chiffon tor a flat, non-puckering seam.

Use on knits and other stretch fabrics, good tor topstitching.

outfits.

Refer to Page

50-55

BASTING

Zigzag lA)

Darning

plate

Blue (Hi

0 - 2.5

Basting, tailor tacks, tack quilt layers.

'section 5.: LEARN THE STtTCHES

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

.'-it:

Stitch

Pattern

ZIGZAG

(regular!

ZIGZAG

imultiplei

OVEREDGE

SEAM

KNIT STITCH

No.

Foot

Zigzag ÌA)

Zigzag lA!

'•^%r

Overedge iCI

Zigzag IAÌ

Other

Attach.

Needle

Check Chart

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Blue (11)

Thread

Tension

3 ~6

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Mend, darn, finish edges, apply trims,

embroider, gather, buttons, satin stitch, monogram, decorative stitches

Use tor sewing patches, repairing straight or corner tears, finishing seams on terry cloth, sewing bar lacks tor belt loops and drapery pleats (strong than zigzag).

Use tor overcasting, tor knits and woven fabrics needing extra strength, tor narrow seams on knits or heavy weight woven fabrics.

Use tor swimwear and stretch velour.

Refer to Page

59-61

BUTTONHOLE

Bartack

Rounded

Keyhole

Buttonholes in three shapes; also corded buttonholes.

OD D

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Bartack

00 0

Rounded

SS S5 S I

Keyhole

65~67

19/

20/

21.

22/

23/

24. 25/

26/

27.

Sliding

Buttonhole

(JÌ

Transparent

Buttonhole

iB)

Check

Chart

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

SECTION 5. LEARN-TME-StlTCHES

Stitch

Pattern

BLIND HEM STITCH

BUND HEM STITCH

SHELL STITCH

Ì3

SCALLOP STITCH

No.

Foot

Blind Stitch Hem Foot (G)

(&««>■

Blind Stitch Hem Foot IG)

Transparent

Buttonhole

IBt

Satin (F)

Zigzag |A|

Other

Attach.

Needfe

Check Chart

Thread

Tension

4~9

3 ~6

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Use tor stretch fabrics, more elastic

Use tor woven fabrics; blind hem and overcasting

Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam. Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.

Use tor scalloped edges on collars, pockets or placemats. Create a delicate edge on thin fabrics. Decorate edges on hemlines or sleeves.

Refer to Page

CUTOUT WORK

APPLIQUE

Satin (FÌ

Check

Chart

Use on cut-out work artd applique tor edging the designs* also on placemats,. blankets, collars, cuffs and pockets.

.SECTION 5.- LEARN THE-STITCHES

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

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Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

- SECTION ■ 5> ■ LEARN-'THE STITCHES

Stitch

Pattern

SMOCKING STITCHES

SAND STITCHING

STRETCH STITCH

DECORATIVE

MONOGRAM

Numbers,

Letters, Period, Space

No.

42/

43/ 48 Í32)

45/

46/

47.

OO09

49

76.

Foot

Satin ¡F)

Satin (F)

Satin (F!

Satm (F)

Other

Attach.

Needle

Check

Chart

Check Chart

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Thread

Tension

2-5

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Smocking on children's clothes, blouses, curtains, etc.

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Fill in designs already outlined with satin or other embroidery stitch.

Decorate with flower or leaf designs Use m combination (programmable)

or singly.

H5 HS 1 HI

Numbers and letters or sentences may be

programmed in sequence for monogramming.

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82-84

85-86

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LSECTiON 5. LEARW THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches

When you turn on your machine, it is auto

matically set to sew a straight stitch (pattern

• Straight Stitch

You can use your basic straight stitch in

many ways besides just sewing a straight seam. Three common uses for the straight stitch are:

Pintuckmg Quitting Topstitching

Ai! are discussed in this section.

2. Raise the needle to its highest position.

3. Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate

(5/8" is most common).

4. Draw the threads towards the back and

lower the presser foot,

5. Press the foot control.

6. Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide

It along the guide line, so that it feeds

naturally.

Do not force the fabric or try to pull it

tight.

When you stop sewing, the needle will

automatically rise to its highest position.

Raise the presser foot and remove the

9. fabric.

10. Cut the threads.

L.:

- SECTIONLEARN THE-

Topstitching

1. Lower the presser foot.

2. Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of Foot A.

3. Evenly guide the fabric along this edge to produce an even row of topstitching

3/8" from the edge.

Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your

garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.

Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows

of topstitching around the outer edges of

cuffs, lapels or collars. Use the Auto-Lock button to secure your

topstitching and eliminate unsightly backtacking.

NOTE: You can easily adjust your needles

from left to right for topstitching without moving your fabric from

under the presser foot.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches llOl ~ i13| (Continued)

® Position Your Needle for Topstltching The needle has three posttions:

ieft, center and right.

1. Press the stitch width controi button.

2. Press the stitch length/width decrease button.

3. The stitch length/width indicator will show "L" or left needle position.

1. Press the stitch width control button.

2. The stitch length/width indicator shows "C" or center needle position.

NOTE: Left or right needle position is recommended for stitching edge of the fabric.

Besides the normal straight stitch method of topstltching, this machine does other types of

topstltching that are better for knits or produce a more elaborate decorative effect.

1. Press the stitch width control button.

2. Press the stitch length/width increase button.

3. The stitch indicator will show "R" or right needle position.

0 Pintucking

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Set the Machine

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G. Blind stitch

hem toot

The Stitch and Its Uses

Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close together to add design interest on such items as blouses and pillowcases. One pintuck can torm a permanent front crease on knit pants.

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Thread

tension

Press

3 to 6

1. Attach the blind stitch hem foot.

2. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot.

3. Position the needle 1/16" inside from the folded edge and lower the presser foot.

4. Adjust the sliding guide on the blind hem foot to the folded edge by turning the guide screw, as shown.

5. Feed the folded edge smoothly against the sliding guide.

NOTE I If the fabric tends to pucker, hold the material slightly taut while

sewing. Also, try decreasing the upper tension slightly.

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches

iContinued)

• Quilting

Set the Machine

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D; Quiltsr

A: Zigzag root H: Straight toot

The Stitch and Its Uses

Quilting is stitching two layers of fabric together with batting in between to add dimension and warmth. Traditionally, quilting has been used for bed covers, but now it is used everywhere.

You can use quilting on entire garments or parts of garments, such as yokes, pockets, cuffs and collars. It is also popular for table fashions. In addition to straight stitch quilting, you can quilt with decorative stitches or stitch pattern combinations.

comqiffl

Thread tenstion

3to6

Press

To do quilting successfully, follow these simple steps:

1. Loosen the quilter screw on the back of the presser foot as shown.

2. Slide the quilting guide <D) into the opening under the screw to the width between lines of quilting stitches you desire.

3. Tighten the screw.

4. Sew the first row of stitching.

5. Sew other rows, guiding the quilting guide over the previous row of stitching,

NOTE; When you are quilting large areas, tack the layers together with the

basting stitch. Then quilt from the center out.

Another quilting variation;

Instead of quilting with rows of straight stitches, you can bartack your quilt at

regular intervals. Set up the machine as if you were going to sew a button (see p. 39), Position

your fabric and bartack.

o Gathering

Use this stitch to gather trims, skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any time you want more fullness. You will need two rows of stitches.

SECTION.' 5. •' LEARN THE-STITCHES

NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are for 5/8" seam allowances. For other widths, adjust

your fabric accordingly.

3. Sew the first row of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of the fabric.

4. Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A following the first row of stitches.

5. Using both hands, pull the bobbin threads from each end of the fabric until you have the gathers you want.

6. Knot the threads at each end and even out the gathers.

Here's How (for light weight fabrics, ruffles and flounces)

1. Set your stitch length at "4.5",

2. Secure your gathering rows at the beginning.

3. Stitch two rows, as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics.

4. Do not lock the threads at the end of your stitching rows.

5. Pull the bobbin threads to produce the fullness you desire.

6. Knot the threads and even out the gathers.

Here's How (for medium weight fabrics and tight, firm gathers)

1. Set the stitch length to "4.0"

2. Loosen the needle thread tension to "2" or as desired.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Outline Stretch

This stitch pattern, a variation of the straight stitch, IS a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams.

On tricot and filmy chiffons, it can be used to seam and overcast at the same time to

produce a narrow, almost invisible seam or seam finish.

Here's How:

1. Place your fabric edge on the 6/8" seam line In order to produce a 5/8

seam.

2. Sew as you would a straight stitch.

Helpful Hints (for lightweight fabrics)

1. Set the pressure dial at "1" or "2".

2. To seam and overcast tricot: a. Set the stitch width at "3"-

b. Sew with the right hand stitch falling off the fabric edge.

Straight Stretch

Set the Machine

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. :SECTróN-5. LEARN THE'STITCHES

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X-

A: Zigzag toot

H: Straight toot

The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the

straight stitch, especially developed for knits and stretch fabrics.

This stitch can also be used for topstitchtng.

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Thread tension

2 to 6

Stretch stitching was developed to be used on stretch fabrics and knits. It can be used on other fabrics as well. It works well on curved seams and on any garments that will receive a great deal of strain {ie, children’s clothes).

The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as it is being sewn, but is stitched in a forward and back motion (sometimes called a "reverse-action" stitch), so that it will give when the fabric stretches instead of breaking.

SECTJON 5. LEARW THESTITCHES-

Saddle Stitch IÌ3

Set the Machine

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A; Zigzag ioot

G. Blind stitch hem toot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The saddle stitch is formed with one stitch

forward, two stitches backward, and a fourth stitch forward.

You can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when topstitching suits, blazers, jumpers, and denim outfits with the saddle stitch.

CDCDQS

Thread tension

2 to 6

1. Sew as you would for topstitching.

2, To turn corners:

a. Lower the needle into the fabric on the fourth stitch.

b. Raise the pressar foot and turn the fabric. c. Lower the presser toot and continue to sew.

Helpful Hint

The Blind stitch hem toot is good to use when topstitching near the edge of the garment. Just set the edge guide with the guide screw.

NOTE; Adjust the needle position for the

effect you want.

Zigzag Stitches |

a Basic Zigzag |l|

The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine.

It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons,

buttonholes, hemming, overcasting, mending and darning. It can also be used to decorate With trims, appliques and cut-out work or as a decorative stitch.

SECTION 5-' ■ LEARN THB STITCHES

The many ways to sew a zigzag stitch are as varied as the stitch patterns on this machine or as the width and length settings allow. Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

The zigzag stitch as a utility stitch has several variations, discussed in this section:

Satin Stitch 05] Overcasting Stitch ¡1^ Multiple Zigzag HD Overedge Seam [l^

Kmt Stitch Bs]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES-

Zigzag Stitches ¡Üj

> Satin Stitch im

Set the Machine

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Stitch width:' as desired

Stitch Length: 0.2 to 1.0

feo

A; Zigzag toot

The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used

decorative stitch, but it can also be used to

overcast a raw edge ¡for example, blankets, linens, tablecloths and napkins).

The Satin stitch is especially attractive. in applique and is the basis tor the geometric

stitches ¡^,to on this machine.

□ m

Press

lor as desired!

Pressure dial:! or 2

F Satin stitch toot

Press

Zigzag width;

Stitch 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

length: <

1 '

Close to 0

Here's How Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a

fragment of the fabric you are planning to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light weight fabrics.

Otherwise, stitch as usual.

o Overcasting Stitch

SECTION 5. ' LEABNTHBSTITCH.es

This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project.

Here's How

1. The black ridge and brush and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.

2. Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge.

NOTE: These wires keep lightweight

fabric from rolling into a

ridge and hold medium weight fabric flat.

The machine will stitch over these wires. The black ridge and brush will keep the loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them.

As you sew, be sure your fabric

edge pushes against the black ridge and brush guide.

When you stop sewing, remove the fabric by drawing it to the back and out. The fabric will catch on the wire guides if you

pull it toward you.

Helpful Hints

Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the raw corner of your seam. If you start right at the edge, the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled.

For overcasting folded fabric:

You can also fold the raw edge of the seam and overcast.

1. Start the fold by sliding it under the needle and lowering the needle.

NOTE; Be sure your needle is in the

left position.

Lower the presser foot so that

both guide wires are on the fabric.

Fold the fabric to the left 1/8"

3. as you feed it into the machine

and stitch.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches Fill

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The Stitch and Its Uses The multiple zigzag is a combination zigzag

and straight stitch. You may use the

multiple zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength, elasticity, and is flatter than a regular zigzag.

The multiple zigzag stitch is especially useful for:

-— sewing patches smoothly and securely.

•— repairing straight tears. — finishing seams on terrycloth, ^— sewing bar tacks for belt loops and

drapery pleats.

Here's How to Repair a Tear: Straight — position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch

both sides.

Cornered— stitch from each end to the center. Use a piece of fabric under

the tear to reinforce your mending.

Overedge Seam

This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step,

it also has a reverse cycle to provide elasticity for knits and extra strength for woven fabrics.

Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat. It IS ideal for 1/4" seams on knits

iwhen attaching ribbing) or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam.

■SECTION 5.- LEARN THE STITCHES

1. Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge and brush guide.

2. Gently guide the fabric so that the raw edges always touch the black ridge and brush guide.

NOTE: When sewing over several thick

nesses (under arms, in crotch, etc.) raise the presser foot slightly to ease the presser foot over the

hump and keep stitches from

bunching.

3. When you stop sewing, remove the fabric by drawing it to the back and out. The fabric or stitching will catch

on the wire guides if you pull it toward

you.

• SECTION-5, LEARN-THE STITCHES .

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Set the Pressure Dial to "1", so that the knit will retain its shape as you are sewing.

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This knit stitch IS ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour, because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

Here's How

1. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8" seam.

2. Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

NOTE; Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Buttonholes

SECTION 5; • LEARN THE STITCHES

Use either the Transparent Buttonhole Foot (B) or the Sliding Buttonhole Foot (J) to sew buttonholes.

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The Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can make three types of buttonholes:

— the Bartack I [H ~ H3 ) — the Rounded i [|^ ) — the Keyhole f j2S[ ~ |27j }

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Keyhole

Foot (J)

Foot {B|

Here are some helpful tips.

has marks you can use to decide on the length of your buttonhole. It also helps you know when the two sides are even. It has rubber

grippers on the bottom to hold the fabric in place under the foot.

It is the preferred buttonhole foot.

has a ndge down the bottom center of the foot to keep the stitched buttonhole sides evenly spaced. Use this buttonhole foot

for tight spaces or buttonholes too large for the J foot.

IMPORTANT

For Perfect Matching Buttonholes

(For details, follow the steps and notes on pages 66 and 67, carefully.) Make sure you have a flat sewing surface. * Use the extension table. *Put cabinet-mounted machines in the flat-bed position. *For table-top machines, support the fabric by hand. Use the В Foot tor sewing next to a thick seam. Make sure the fabric around the needle and foot is slack, * Do Not push or pull the fabric. *Do bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle and foot to create

slack.

Sew several practice buttonholes, duplicating exactly: *the fabric

*the seam conditions *the buttonhole position on the garment

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES ■, T .

Buttonholes n

NOTE; Before you sew buttonholes on the actual garmerst, make several

practice buttonholes. Be sure to duplicate exactly: — the fabric — the seam conditions (folds, interfacing, topstitching, etc.) — the buttonhole position on the garment

For Keyhole Buttonholes: Be sure the hole portion of the keyhole faces the

1. Be sure your sewing surface is flat to prevent the fabric pulling against the fabric teed.

NOTE: Fabric pulled tight by its own weight {falling over the edges of the

sewing surface) will be too tight and distort the automatic fabric feed. The buttonhole length and shape may change slightly from one buttonhole to another.

a. Attach the extension table. b. If your machine is mounted in a cabinet, be sure the machine

IS in the flat-bed position,

c. If your machine is on a table, be sure to support the fabric

around the edges of the sewing machine surface.

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edge of the garment.

2. Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom to determine the buttonhole length.

NOTE; If the fabric is thick near the seam and your buttonholes, the

length and shape of your buttonholes may vary. Try one or more of the following adjustments in order:

a. Change to the B Foot. b. Start your buttonhole so that you sew towards the edge of

the fabric, instead of away from it.

c. Put standard writing paper (see illustration) (not tissue paper)

under the buttonhole area next to the feed dogs, as you sew the buttonhole (for woven and stretch fabrics).

d. Sew each buttonhole individually.

Do not use the Memory function.

4. Lower the needle to the top mark. NOTE: To assure more uniform length and shape of your buttonholes,

keep the fabric bunched slightly all around the needle and foot

(see illustration) as you sew the buttonhole, so that the fabric does

not pull tight in any direction.

For Bartack or Rounded Buttonholes, continue with Steps 5 and 6- For Keyhole Buttonholes, go to Step 7.

5. Sew down the left side and stop at the bottom mark at the end of the

buttonhole.

6. Press the Memory Button . The pattern indicator screen will show:

f20) — Bartack [23] — Rounded, Go to Step 8.

7. Do not sew down to the bottom of the buttonhole but stop about 1/8"

from the mark (NOTE: The red marks on the sliding buttonhole foot are helpful here) and press .

The pattern indicator will show See the Chart ot Stitch Patterns for the stitching areas of |2§ and .

Go to Step 8.

8. Sew up the right side until you come to the top mark. Stop.

- ■ ■ SECTIOM 5..- ■ LEARNTHE STITCHES

The pattern indicator will show:

Q — Bartack

— Rounded

[2^ — Keyhole

The machine will bartack or auto-lock the end of the buttonhole and stop.

IMPORTANT: The machine stitches the last stitches slowly. Hold down

the foot control until the machine has completed its stitches and has stopped.

Practice until you achieve the results you desire:

— size — appearance — stitch density (see P. 68)

10. Remove the fabric and place a pin in front of the bartack at the end of the buttonhole to prevent accidental cutting of the bartacks.

11. Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener m your accessory box.

NOTE: For keyhole buttonholes, pierce the hole first with the long point

on the buttonhole opener. Then cut the rest of the buttonhole. Carefully remove the fabric from the keyhole with embroidery scissors.

Memory Function

The machine has now memorized this buttonhole. It will sew a complete buttonhole identical to the first one each time you press the foot control.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

Buttonholes H ~ @ (Continued)

• Adjust the Stitch Density You can adjust the stitch density of the entire

buttonhole or of only one side.

The stitch length button controls the stitch density. It IS pre-set at "0.4"-

Set the Machine

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Stitch Density m Entire Buttonhole: Press or to adjust the stitch density ot

the entire buttonhole.

For Condition A; Lett Side Stitches too Far Apart

(see above)

Turn the feed balance dial slightly toward " Use the large screw driver in your accessory box.

For Condition B: Right Side Stitches too Far Apart

(see above) Turn the feed balance dial slightly

toward "+"

After adjusting the feed balance dial, sew another test buttonhole to be sure your adjustment is correct.

NOTE; Remember to turn the feed balance dial to the standard mark

{ ► ) when you have completed your buttonholes.

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Corded Buttonholes

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Transparent buttonhole toot

Use this procedure when you want to

achieve a tailored, more attractive raised

buttonhole. Use filler cord iat least 15 inches of heavy

thread). Try a practice buttonhole first. NOTE: For this buttonhole use stitch

patterns |l^ to ^ _ The sliding buttonhole foot is prefer able, but В Foot can also be used. Don’t repeat corded buttonholes by memory. Make them individu ally.

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1. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole toot.

2. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole toot until they clear the front end.

3. Hook the filter cord into the forks on the front of the J foot to hold them tight. NOTE; For the B Foot, hold the cords tight in front of the foot as you sew.

4. Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot.

5. Sew the buttonhole according to the buttonhole sewing instructions on p. 65 to 67. Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord.

6. Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads.

7. Pull the right end of the filler cord to tighten it,

8. Thread the end through a darning needle, draw to the wrong side of the fabric and cut.

NOTE: To adjust stitch density, see p. 68,

SECTION 5:-' LEARN THE STITCHES

Hemming and Edging Stitches H

Hemming and Edging garments, table cloths, napkins and craft items have often required careful hand sewing to produce a professional, finished look.

Now your Sensor Sew 70 can do these precision stitches much faster and more precisely than you ever dreamed possible.

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The Stitches covered in this section are: Blind Hem Stitch @ (stretch)

Shell Stich Scallop Stitch §3 Cut-Out Work Edging Hi] Applique ¡U

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SECTION 5. LEARlsr THE STITCHES

The stretch Blind Hem Stitch ¡28| is to be used tor stretch fabrics because it is the stronger and more elastic of the blind hem stitches.

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enough for woven fabrics.

1. Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire. (See Overcasting, p. 61 )

2. Measure, turn up your hem and pin. NOTE: For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold,

3. Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/8" of the finished hem edge showing.

4. Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close (1/16") to the left side of the blind hem foot.

5. Place the told of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1/8" extending edge shows on the right. The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric, but still sew on the 1/8" extended edge. See at left for proper stitch appearance.

6. After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The right side of the garment wilt show only the blind

stitches.

Helpful Hint Hemming Thin Fabrics; Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.

-SECTION 5. ' LEARN THE STITCHES -

Hemming and Edging Stitches @

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The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind

hem over folded fabric. Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks.

Shell stitching can be used to finish hems,

sleeve and neck openings. Shell tucking can be used to create scalloped

tucks on blouses and lingerie.

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1. For best effect — — set the stitch width and length as you desire.

— you may need to tighten the top thread slightly. — allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it

zigzags.

2. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows 1 /2" apart.

You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction.

Scallop Stitch

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The Stitch and Its Uses

Use this attractive scallop stitch to create scallop edges or decorate your sewing projects, such as collars, pockets or placemats. You can create a delicate appearance on thin fabrics, such as chiffon, using a single layer of fabric with a tear-away backing for support while stitching.

You can also use this scallop stitch to sew decorative edgings on the hemlines of dresses or sleeves.

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1. Sew your scallops at least 3/8" from the folded edge.

2. After stitching, trim fabric close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the thread.

Helpful Hints For thin fabrics;

Use a single layer of fabric with a tear-away backing for support while stitching. For hemlines and sleeves:

Use a tear-away backing, if necessary. For collars, pockets or craft projects:

Place interfacing between the layers of fabric to provide stiffness.

SECTION 5, liEAHN THE STITCHES

Hemming and Edging Stitches H

• Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique

Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major uses for this stitch, but it can also be used to provide edging on many sewing projects, including piacemats, blankets, collars, cuffs and pockets.

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1. Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing behind each piece of your applique.

2. Cut the interfacing slightly smaller than the design pieces.

3. Tape or baste the applique in place and sew around each piece with stitch

pattern [sij

NOTE; You may also use a satin stitch.

4. When sewing curves, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot and

turn the fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and stitch.

1. Choose a simple design and trace the outline on the right side of the fabric.

2. Place a piece of tulle or organdy under the design and pin in place.

NOTE; You may want to use a contrasting

insert fabric to accent your work.

3. Baste the layers together, stitching just

outside the outline. Remove the pins.

4. Stitch around the design, using stitch pattern

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NOTE; You may also use a narrow satin stitch

I see p. 60).

5. Remove basting and cot the fabric inside the design dose to the stitching, using an embroidery scissors.

Reinforcing Stitches ¡33| and (A

• Feather Stitch ¡33]

SECTION 5; 'LEARNi'THE.STITCHES

This stitch is strong, useful and decorative. It can reinforce stretch and woven fabrics. You can use it to sew spandex under garments or decoratively hem elastic fabric. You may also use this stitch in patchwork quilting.

Sew this pattern on a seam that is already joined and pressed flat.

Butt two folded edges together and use

this stitch to join them.

SECT1QN~5'.-; -;LEAT!N.THE STITCHES

Reinforcing Stitches

Faioting Stitch Bol

Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.

For other stitches that may be used in

fagoting, see stitch patterns ISSj (p. 75).

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1. Fold under each fabric edge 1/2" and

press.

2. Pin the two edges to paper or tear-away

backing 1 /8" apart.

3. Sew stowiy, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each

side.

Helpful Hint

You may want to set the stitch on "7.0" for maximum effect.

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Slide a piece of 1/8" elastic under the

foot, then up through the slot in Foot F

isatin stitch).

Sew the elastic on the wrong side of the

fabric, pulling it gently to avoid sewing

through the elastic. Pull on the elastic to gather the fabric

and bartack at both ends.

Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings

in such areas as wrists and waists. In children's clothing, this stitch is especially helpful, because it reduces bulk.

SECTION, 5., UEARN THE STITCHES

Decorate with Geometric Patterns

Set the Machine

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The Stitches and Their Uses

These stitches are purely decorative. You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects.

Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what special effects are possible.

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Here's How

Adjust the stitch vvidth and length as you desire.

Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric.

Mark the lines for decoration on the

fabric, using a washable fabric marker.

Lower the needle at the starting point.

Lower the presser foot. Lock the stitch at the beginning (press

auto-lock). Gently guide the fabric along the

marked line.

Use the auto-lock to secure the row of stitches at the end.

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You may want to combine these geometric

decorative stitches with other decorative stitches. See "Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns" (p. 82) for detailed instruc

tions.

Cross Stitch И

You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern, ш half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive samplers and other sewing projects.

1. Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or wool flannel for the background fabric.

2. If you choose light weight fabric, use a tear away fabric backing for support.

3. Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire to match the pattern you have or plan.

4. Find the center of the design, or if the design is a border, choose a starting point.

5. Count the cross stitches from the center up and program the number.

(See p. Pattern Single Units.}

Use Auto-Lock to begin and end.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES

For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern:

1. Start in the center of the design and sew the first row, letting the fabric feed naturally.

2. Then count the next row of stitches to the left or right.

3. Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear button and reprogramming.

4. Begin each row by lovvenng the needle at the corner of a previous stitch.

5. Use the placement arrow *' -i“ " on Foot F to insure straight, even rows.

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES ' . -

Smocking

Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment for children's clothes or women's blouses.

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(or any decorative stitch)

1. Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.

2. Cut the fabric three times the finished width.

3. Set the stitch length control button at "4.5" and sew rows of straight gathering stitches 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.

NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier.

4. Knot the threads along the edge.

5. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.

6. Secure the threads at the other end.

7. Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches.

8. Pull out the gathering stitches.

Helpful Hint These stitches can be used in combination with others for any decorative effect you desire.

Sand Stitch

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The Stitch and its Uses

The sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery designs.

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1. Outline the pattern with a Satin Stitch

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Set stitch width at '"1.5". Setstitch length at "0.3" or as you desire.

2. Fill in the design with the sand stitch.

3. Decrease the stitch width to fill in small spaces.

4. Sew in rows, starting at the edge, until the pattern is filled in.

SECTION 5 LEARN THEST.TCHES

Program Decorative Stitch Patterns |H

To program stitch pattern combinations, press the pattern selection buttons in the order shown.

1. Press the Auto-Lock.

2. Press Memory.

3. Press the stitch pattern.

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4. Press Memory.

5. Press the Auto-Lock,

6. Press Memory.

See the Pattern Single Unit Chart. You will sew one flower.

o Two Cycle Stitching

To sew two ot any stitch pattern, press the memory button twice after selecting the stitch pattern numbers.

NOTE: Continue to press the foot control until the machine stops

automatically.

Combine Stitch Patterns

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Press Memory,

NOTE: The Auto-Lock stitch is already programmed into the buttonhole

stitches and monograms, but not on any other stitches. You must

press Auto-Lock to lock the decorative or any other stitches.

12. Press Memory,

To repeat the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control again after stitching the first combination.

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The patterns shown m the upper coiumn are the units of each pattern sewn when the memory button IS touched once.

Each buttonhole is automatically locked at the end. "Auto-Lock" stitch is already programmed

on the buttonhole stitching but on no other stitch patterns shown here.

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SECTION’ S. LEARN THE STITCHES,

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If decorative stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial.

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Compressed Patterns:

Correct by turning the teed balance dial toward the Use the driver in your accessory box.

Drawn Out Pattern:

Correct by turning the feed balance dial

large screw toward the

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Your machine wilt sew the 26 letters of the alphabet,

the period and leave a space, plus the numbers from

0 to 9. You can program entire words and sentences.

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Each number and letter is automatically locked at the

beginning and end so you can dip connecting threads.

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The chart above shows where to clip the connecting threads and where each pattern starts, marked by "o"

You can program words and sentences in the same way as you program other stitch patterns. Press the memory button after each stitch pattern selection up to 31 selections. See example.

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i Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters

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Here's How

1. Program the stitch pattern combinations.

2. Press the foot control.

3. When the needle comes to point(A)(see illustration) and the indicator screen shows pattern dH , release the foot control at once.

4. Adjust the stitch width and length as desired. NOTE: Good proportions are;

Stitch Width — "4" to "7" Stitch Length — "1.5" to "2.5"

5. Press the foot control again.

6. Your remaining letters will be smaller.

Decrease the size of the numbers in the same way.

What to Do When

PROBLEM

The machine does not work.

The machine does not work and the Pattern indicator reads "Er".

Irregular Stitches

Breaking Needle

Bunching of Thread

Puckering

Monograms and buttonholes are not identical during memory sewing.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A single digit number was programmed. A number without pattern was selected.

The area of feed dogs is filled with dust and lint.

Incorrect size needle.

Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Light pressure on presser toot. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser toot. Upper and lower threads not drawn back

under presser foot before starting seam.

Incorrect thread tension(sJ.

Light pressure on presser foot. Using two different sizes or kinds ot thread.

Bent or blunt needle.

Loose presser foot. Fabric too sheer or too soft.

Fabric feed is restricted in some way.

CORRECTION

Two digit number must be programmed, A number in the stitch package chart must be selected.

Clean the area ot the feed dogs.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Increase pressure on presser toot. Reset presser foot. Rewind bobbin.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric.

Reset needle. Reset presser foot.

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

Reset thread tension (s).

increase pressure on presser foot. Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind. Insert new needle.

Reset presser foot. Use underlay of tissue paper.

Check threads for tangles.

Check feed dogs and clean, if necessary.

Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot. See pages 65 ~ 69 for buttonholing instructions.

What to Do When (Continued)

PROBLEM

Monograms and buttonholes not identical.

Skipping Stitches

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking Noise

Buttonholes are not identical in length and shape.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Machine was not allowed to complete the last few stitches.

Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle.

Tight upper thread tension.

Light pressure on presser toot. Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading. Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle. Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Improper bobbin case threading.

Lint in-bobbin case or shuttle. Darning plate in place.

Light pressure on presser foot.

Thread knotted under fabric.

Push-pull clutch IS disengaged. Thread caught in shuttle.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

Fabric is pulling and distorting the automatic fabric feed.

Fabric IS too thick near the seam and the

buttonholes.

CORRECTION

Hold down the toot control until the machine has stopped.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Insert new needle. Reset needle. Loosen upper thread tension. Increase pressure on presser foot.

Start to stitch at a medium speed.

Rethread machine. Loosen upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Insert new needle. Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Check bobbin case threading. Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Remove darning plate. Increase pressure on presser toot.

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

Push in the clutch.

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

1. Keep the fabric from falling off the edges of the sewing

surface.

2. Bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle (see illustration on page 67).

1. Use the B Foot in these instances,

o Start -The hiittnnhole so that vou sew toward the edge of

the fabric. ...

3, Put standard writing paper (not tissue paper) under the

garment to aid fabric feed (for woven and stretch fabrics).

4. Do not use the Memory function. Sew each button individually.

Replace the Light Bulb

1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover.

CAUTION! The light bulb will be HOT.

Protect your fingers when you handle it.

2. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove it.

3. Put the new bulb in by turning dockwise and pushing up.

SECTION i: CARE'FOR YOUR MACHINE

SECTJON 7.= :VCARE'FOR YOUR MACHINE, •.

Clean the Bobbin Holder

To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essentia! parts clean at ail times.

The bobbin area can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught.

1. Turn off the power or unplug the machine.

2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by firmly pulling it toward you.

3. Remove the bobbin.

pushing it into the grooves.

5. Replace the bobbin.

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Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

^ ^ ^ ____________________

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SECTfÓN- 7. ;* CARE FOR YÓUR MACHINE '.

2. Remove the bobbin face cover

plate.

3. Remove the screw on the left side

of the needle with the large screw driver from your accessory box.

4. Remove the needle plate.

race and bobbin holder. Also use

a soft, dry cloth.

next to the stopper in the hook race, as shown above.

SECTION 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Oil the Underside

Oil the Face Cover Plate

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1. Oil at those points indicated by short arrows in the illustration above.

No other oiling is required. DO NOT REMOVE the top cover or base cover. No customer service is

required in these areas.

1. Tilt the machine head back.

2. Remove the bottom covers by loosening the two screws, A and B, under the free arm. (Fig. 1)

3. Oil at the arrows shown in the illustration. (Fig. 2)

NOTE: No other oiling is required.

PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST (Continued)

AM parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PART NUMBER

2. PART DESCRIPTION

3. MODEL NUMBER

4. NAME OF ITEM

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

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

Ret. No.

1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9

12 13 14 15

18 19 20

22 23 24

*These Items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per

instructions above.

Part No.

*20-6868 625031005 802422002

102403202 813404013

6551

6552 6553 6554

823502002

820822013 823801004 822508005 822804004 820817015 823803006

822801001

820801005 822019004

822020008

*6864

6797

6830 41670 41669

*6889 802424004 823805008

Bobbin box with 10 bobbins

Thread spool pin

Qu liter

Spool pin felt

No. 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU) No. 11 Single needles (ORG)

No. 14 Single needles (RED) No. 16 Single needles (PUR) No. 18 Single needles (GRN) Needle clamp with screw Sliding buttonhole foot Straight foot Zigzag foot Satin stitch foot

Blind stitch hem foot Zipper toot Overedge toot Transparent buttonhole foot Small spool holder

Large spool holder

Needle threader

Light bulb Buttonhole opener Large screw driver

Small screw driver

Oil and lint brush Lint brush Darning plate

Description

INDEX

A Accessories , . . . ,

Alphabet & numbers , Appliqueing.

"Auto-Lock" button .........

............

- , . 6

. , 85,86

- 74

- . 5,34

B Base . , . . - -

Basting

............

Blind hemming , ,

, . - , - .

Blind stitch hem foot Bobbin - - - - . . - - . Bobbin cover plate . . . Bobbin thread

........

.........................

Bobbin winding ... . ......

Buttonhole .

. 37,44,45

. , 44^7’71

12,15, 45,47

6 18-21

5, 30

, 25

..... 19,20

44, 46, 65-69

Buttonhole foot, sliding . . , - - - , 46, 65 Buttonhole foot, transparent . - - 46,65 Button sewing . - 39,44

Cleaning bobbin holder, hook race . . .90,91 Clear button Cross stitching Cut-out work - , . . ,

...................

............

.................

................. .

. . 44,48, 79

44, 47, 74

D Darning ,

Darning plate , , . , Decorative stitching

Distorted pattern .....

...

....................... , . .

- ... 38,44

. 6, 37, 38, 39

. . 44, 48, 78

...........

Elastic casings Extension table

44, 48, 77

Memory button

............................... , . , , 31

Monogramming . , . , ^ . . . . . 85, 86

Multiple zigzag stitching .

. . , , 46, 62

Fabric, needle, thread and

Face cover plate . ,

Fagoting ..........................

stitch length chart.

Feather stitching Feed balance dial

..............

.............

Foot control - . . Foot holder . . Foot storage compartment Free arm sewing , . .

G Gathering

, . .17

. 5

44, 48, 76

. 48, 75

. 6, 8, 68

............

6, 8

. 22 , 12

10, 11

Needle ... .

Needle clamp .....................................................

Needle plate Needle position

...

...........................

......

............................................ 32

.............

, . 5,35

16,17

Needle, thread and fabric chart 17

Oiling

.............................................

Outline stretch stitching Overedge foot Overedge seam

.................................................. 13

..................... 46, 63

....

........................ . 45, 56

..................92

H Hand wheel .

K Knit stitching

Light and power switch

Light bulb ..................

Parts list ...................................................

Pattern indicator screen Pattern memory Pattern reduction Pattern selection

................ 30

...

...............................................31

.............................................

.............

Pattern selection button

Performance problems Pintucking

..................

.. Plug connector . . . Portable case . , . . Power switch

Presser foot . . , . Presser foot lever ,

................

Pressure control dial Program sewing . . .

, 93, 94

29-31

. 5,28

87, 88

45,53 . . 7 . . 4

- 7

12-15 , 6,9

. - 5,8 82, 83

INDEX {Continued)

Qui Iter . Quilting

Replacing bobbin holder Reverse stitch button . -

Saddle stitching ......

Sand stitching Satin stitch foot Satin stitching Scallop stitching . . . - - Seam guides Sewing functions chart , . , ,

Sewing light Sewing on heavy fabrics - . Shell stitching . . - . ■ Smocking stretch stitching

Spool holder

Spool pins Stitch length adjustment . . . Stitch length/width indicator Stitch length/width control

Stitch pattern chart Stitch width adjustment. - . . Straight stitching . , ■ . - . : Straight stitch button . _ . Straight stretch stitching : Stretch stitching , . . -

buttons

................

..............

- . . . .

44, 72'

56-'

•'77,

. 32, 33

28 28

45,

14 54

,34

45, 58

. - 14

- . 60

- _ 73

- , 35 . . 44 .-5,7 , 36

47. 72 48, 80

- 5, 18

- 6,18 32,33 32, 33

45~49

. 32

50-55

28,31

45. 57

, 63, 64 ,81

Thread guide Thread tensions . - . Thread tension dial . Top cover 5 Topstitching Top thread , . Turning a square corner 35

....

........................................

............................26, 27

....

........................... - , 5,26

................ 6, 24

..........

, . 51,52

24—26

Up & down needle position button

Zigzag foot Zigzag stitch button Zigzag stitching , Zigzag overcasting . . Zipper application -

5,29

, . - 13

. 28, 31

46, 59-64

. ---------

- - - 40-42

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WARRANTY

FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase. Sears wil!, free of charge, repair defects lo material or workmanship which

appear in the sewing machine head.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMEiSIT OF SEWING MACHINE

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m material or workmanship which appear in the electrical and electronic equipment of the sewing machine, including motor, wiring, switch and speed control and printed circuit boards.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance.

To obtain warranty service described above, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO,, Dept. 698/731 A, Sears Tower, Chicago. IL 60684

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

SECTION. 2. PREPARE YOUR MAGI^iNE FOR S.^iNG"

Know What tile Presser Feet Will Do

Foot Storage Compartment

‘ ‘ ■ SEGTÎOW'2;-' PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING'\.^

Choose Your Needle and Thread

; .SECTION -2: PfiEPABE >

Prepare the Bobbin (Continued)

ScnsorSeui 70

-- ' ■' ' SECTION 2.- P

Prepare Your Top Thread

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

SensDrSeiii ‘i'Q

’ ■ ■ SECTiON.'S.-; LEARWTO-USETHE.0NTR'6i:^‘

Up/Down Needle Position Button

Pattern Indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons

SensorSeui 7Q {

Memory Button

Clear Button

Stitch Width and Length Buttons

Reverse Stitch and Auto-Lock Buttons

Use the Seam Guides

Turn a Square Corner

Sew on Heavy Fabrics

Basting

Darning OJO

Sew a Button

Put in a Zipper

Chart of Sewing Functions

Stitch Pattern Chart

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

- SECTION ■ 5> ■ LEARN-'THE STITCHES

Straight Stitches

- SECTIONLEARN THE-

Straight Stitches llOl ~ i13| (Continued)

Straight Stitches

iContinued)

Straight Stretch

Saddle Stitch IÌ3

Zigzag Stitches ¡Üj

(Continued)

Zigzag Stitches Fill

• SECTION-5, LEARN-THE STITCHES .

Zigzag Stitches SH ~ ilH (Continued)

Buttonholes

Buttonholes n

12 (Continued)

- ■ ■ SECTIOM 5..- ■ LEARNTHE STITCHES

Buttonholes H ~ @ (Continued)

Corded Buttonholes

Hemming and Edging Stitches H

Hemming and Edging Stitches @

{Continued)

Reinforcing Stitches ¡33| and (A

SECT1QN~5'.-; -;LEAT!N.THE STITCHES

Reinforcing Stitches

Decorate with Geometric Patterns

Cross Stitch И

Smocking

(or any decorative stitch)

Sand Stitch

-- SECTION; 5^ - LEARI^

Program Decorative Stitch Patterns i45r

etc. (Continued)

SECTION'5/ LEARN THE'STITCHES

Monogramming lOOl ~ 1091

Replace the Light Bulb

Clean the Bobbin Holder

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Oil the Face Cover Plate

INDEX

INDEX {Continued)