Kenmore 3851950180 Owner’s Manual

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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.

Th_s manual will 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 will 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. Get to know your 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 serwce expense for conditions beyond our control, Advice on the operation and care of your machine ts 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

SECTION 2.

1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabunet is Available .......... _ 4

Locate and Identify the Parts ................ 5_6

Locate and Identify the Accessories ........... 6

PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine, , .................. 7_! i

• Plug _n the Machine and Switch on the Power ..... 7

o Set the Foot Control .............. 8

• Check Your Feed Balance Dial ............. 8

• Set the Pressure Dial ............. 8

o Adiust the Presser Foot Lever ........... 9

• Thread Cutter ........... , ........... 9

o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable

Extension Table .................... 10_11

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do .......... 12_15

o Foot Storage Compartment ............. 12

o Presser Foot Types ................... 13_15

A, Zigzag Foot ....................... 13

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot .............. 13

C, Overedge Foot ................... 13

D, Quitter ............. !4

E. Zipper Foot ................... 14

F. Satin Stitch Foot ............. 14

G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot ........ 15

H. Stra{ght Foot ................. 15

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot ............ 15

Choose Your Needle and Thread .......... 16_17

o Check Your Needie ............... 16

. Fabrnc, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .... 17

e To Change Your Needte ................... 17

Prepare the Bobbin ........ ......... 18"_2t

m Put Thread on the Spool .............. 18

• Additional Spool Pin ................ 18

SECTION

SECTION 4.

• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine ......... 19

Wind the Bobbin ...................... 19_20

o Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ........ 21

Prepare Your Top Thread .................. 22_27

o Check Your Presser Foot ................. 22

o Change the Presser Foot ............. 23

. Thread Your Needle ................... 24

e Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ............ 25

. Adjust the Top Thread Tenston .......... 26"27

For Straight Stitch .................... 26

For Zigzag Stitch ................... 27

3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS

Up/Down Needle Position Button ................ 29

Control Panel ............................ 29

Pattern Indicator Screen ......... , ........... 30

Pattern Selection Buttons ..................... 30

Memory Button ......................... 31

Clear Button ............................ . 31

Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons ............. 31

StretchWidth and Length Buttons ............... 32_33

• Stitch Width Button .................... 32

o Stitch Length Button ................... 33

Reverse Stttch and Auto-Lock Buttons ............ 34

o Reverse St{tch Button ................... -,o_ 34

• Auto-Lock Button .................. 34

PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS

Use the Seam Gutdes ..................... 35

Turn a Square Corner .................. 35

Sew on Heavy Fabrics ................. 36

Use the Darning Plate _ _ .............. 36

Basting [] ...................... 37

Darning [] ................ 38

SECTION 5.

Sew a Button ........ 39

Put m a Zipper ............... 40_42

LEARN THE STITCHES

Chart of Sewing Functrons ...................... 44

Stitch Pattern Chart ....................... 45_49

Straight Stitches [] _ [] ............... 50_55

o Straight Stitch .................... 50

o TopstJtching ........................ 51

= Position Your Needle for Topstitching .......... 52

• Pintucking ......... 53

= Quilting ........................ 54

=, Gathering ................. 55

Outline Stretch [] .............. 56

Straight Stretch [] ....................... 57

Saddle Stitch [] ........................ 58

Zigzag Stitches [] _ [] ................. 59_64

o Bastc Zigzag [] ............ 59

• Satin Stitch [] , . . 60

- Overcasting Stitch [] .................. 61

o Multiple Zigzag [] ................. 62

= Overedge Seam [] .................... 63

o Knit Stitch [] ............ 64

Buttonholes [] -- [] ,, . 65_68

o Adjust the Stitch Density ............ 68

Corded Buttonholes [] _ [] ............. 69

Hemming and EdgmgStitches [] _ [] . . . 70_74

, Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) [] ........... 71

, Blind Hem Stitch (woven) _ ........ 71

o Shell Stitch [] ..... 72

o Scallop Stitch [] ........ 73

o Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique [] ........ 74

Reinforcing Stitches [] and [] ......... 75_77

• Feather Stitch [] ..................... 75

o FagotlngStitch [] ............ 76

SECTION 6.

SECTION 7.

PARTS LIST

INDEX

• Elastic Casing Stitch [] ................... 77

Decorate with Geometric Patterns [] _ [_ .... 78

Cross Stitch [] ............ 79

Smocking [], [], [], _-_ ............. 80

Sand Stitch [] ..................... 81

Program Decorative Stitch

Patterns [] _ [] etc .................. 82_84

= One Cycle Stitching ................... 82

= Two Cycle Stitching ........................ 82

• Pattern Single Umts .................... 83

• To Adiust a Distorted Pattern ................. 84

Mooogra ,ng[] [] - [] ..... 85--Be

• Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters ..... 86

PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

What to Do When ........ 87*"88

CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replace the Light Bulb ................ 89

Clean the Bobbin Holder ................ 90

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .......... 91

Oil the Underside ......... 92

Oil the Face Cover Plate .................... 92

...................... 93_94

......... 95_96

A Portable Case or Cabinet isAvailabie

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

p] ace. Another option _ . buy a Carrying Case , _ then your Kenmore goes

anywhere, can be stored anywhere.

Fig, 1

Fig. 2

Locate and Identify the Parts

Stitch Pattern Chert

(P 45 _ 49}

Pressure

Contro! Dial

(P 8}

Thread Tension Dial {P 26}

ThreadingChart (P. 24}

Face Cover Plate (P, 24)

Sewing Light (P 7)

Needfe Plate {P_ 35}

Up & Down Needle Position

Button (P. 29)

Large Spool

Holder (P 18)

Top Cover

Foot StoTage

Compartment (P t2)

Bobbin Winder {P 19, 20)

Hand Wheel

Pa_tern Setect_on Buttons

(P. 29 ~ 3t}

Manual Buttons (P 32,33)

(Stitch Width & Length Control}

"Auto-Lock" Button {P. 34}

Reverse Stitch Button (P- 34}

Bobbin Cover Plate (P. 90}

Base

Extens_onTaMe (P 10)

Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Locate and Identify the Accessories

Accessory Storage Box

Accessory Box

Foot Control {P. 8)

\ Presser Foot IP. 12 _ 15)

Push-Pull Clutch (P. 19}

Feed Balance

Dial (P, 8.68)

bght end

Power Switch

{P 7}

PIug Connector (P 7}

Presser Fool Le_er (P 9)

Arm (P 10 11)

J "_N omenclature P,ate

Bobbin

But[onhole Opener

Small Screw Driver

Large Screw Driver

Additional Spool Pin

Sliding

Buttonhole Foot (J)

Pin @ SpooJ

Holder

Set Up the Machine

• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power

- 1 /Machine

/socket

I / .Machine

./plug

Power

S_JppIv

5ensorSeua ?0

Sewing light

Power

NOTE: Before inserting the plug rnto your

machine, be sure the power sw_tch _s

OFR

1, Check your outlet to be sure _t is a !10to 120

Volt AC outlet.

2. Insert the machine piug 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 _ight.

NOTE: The Pattern Indicator light will

show []

SAFETY FEATU RE: Your machine will not operate unless the

_ightipower switch _sturned on. if you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the light/power sw_tch to prevent injury to

children.

• o

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

• Set the Foot Control

_0o_ conirol

The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew.

Posit_on the foot controI as shown, w_th your heel on the floor.

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

To decrease speed, retease your foot

pressure slightly.

NOTE : The foot control is sens}twe and

wilf increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to reguiate your sewing speed to your taste and needs,

o Check Your Feed Balance Diat

• Set the Pressure Dial

Pressure_. _l_ control _ _

Settmg---_ mark

For most sewing, the groove m the Feed Balance Dial should point to the arrow ('" _ ").

You may rarely need to adjust the dial. But, if necessary, use th_s dial to regulate the feed balance for:

* Buttonholes (See P 68 for details) * Any "'stretch" stitch such as patterns [] , [] ,

The Pressure Dia! is tocated under the top

cover,

[] - @ ~ @ andmonogromm, 0

when sewing on very partDcutar fabrics.

Set as foltows:

. most sewing

2 . . apP!ique and Cut-Out Work 1 ... basting, sewing chiffon, lace,

organdy and other lightweight fabrics

Also for velours and kmts

{with more stretch)

= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot.

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

tabncs under the presser foot.

Thread Cutter

cutter

You don't need a scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing. Just use the handy thread cutter on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot holder.

1. Puli thread through the groove untiI it is taut.

2, Then pull the thread sharply down and back to cut it.

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

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

To Remove the Extension Table

(for free-arm sewing} t. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown.

2. Pull gentry 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:

bar tacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines on ready-made or

homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle.

To Attach the Extension Table

(For fiat-bed sewing)

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

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

n table

"_ Tab

* Stitchingsleeves,watstbands,pantlegs,

oranycirculargarmentarea.

darmngsocksormendingknees,elbows, orareasofwearinchildren'sclothes.

e sewingbuttonsonsleeves,waistabands,

etc.

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do

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

Most of the presser feet are stored m the Foot Storage Compartment under the top cover,

m Foot Storage Compartment

F; Satin stitch

toot

NOTE: The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns

where you use the foot,

o Presser Foot Types

A, Zigzag Foot

B. Transparent Buttonhole Foot

C. Overedge Foot

A: Zigzag toot

Use this foot for both straight and zigzag

stitching. The black button on the right side of the

foot sets the foot to rema=n rigid so that you can sew on heavy fabrics. (See p. 36

for detailed instructions.)

Stitch Patterns:

~ [] , [] , [] , [] , []

buttonhole

B: Transparent

toot

Use this foot to sew buttonholes when you want to control the fabric feed and buttom

hole size beyond the limits of the sliding buttonhole foot.

Because the foot is transparent, you can

see what you are sewing.

Stitch Patterns:

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 puckermg, especially when sewing on knit fabrics_

You may use this foot for the regular

zigzag stitch [] or with the overedge

stitch [] . See po 61, 63 for details,

Stitch Patterns:

C; Overedge toot

.............. J

, PresserFoot Types (Continued)

D, Quilter

E, Zipper Foot

F. Satin St=tch Foot

D: Quilter

This attachment turns your zlgzag foot

into a quilting foot.

See p. 54 for detailed instructions.

Stitch Pattern : []

E: Zipper toot

This foot can be set to sew on each s=de of your zipper. The edges of the foot guide

the z_pper and keep the seam straight.

For details on sewing zippers, see p. 40 _ 42.

Stttch Pattern; []

toot

F: Satin stitch

...... J

Use this transparent foot for outlining applique and Cut-Out Work, as well as for all your Decorative Stitching and mono-

gramming.

Stitch Patterns:

[]~@,

G. BlindStitchHemFoot

H. Straight Foot

J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot f

hem foot

G: Blind stitch

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

hem.

For detailed instructions, see p. 71_.

Stitch Patterns: [] , []

H: Straight _oot

Use thts foot exclusively for straight

stitching.

Stitch Patterns: [] , [], []

(Center needle position)

buttonhole

J- Sliding

oot

Use this foot for most buttonholes. It is

marked to help you measure your button- holes accurately. The maxlmum length of buttonhole that can be made by this foot is 1" For larger buttonholes, use the transparent buttonhole foot.

Stitch Patterns: [] _ []

Choose Your Needle and Thread

.... j

Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sew=rig.

In your needle case, you wilt find the following color-coded needles:

Blue (1 1) ......... for stretch fabrics

Orange (11) .......... for HghtweJght 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 topstitchmg thread.)

Green (18) .........

for heavy weight fabrics and decorative

topstitchmg on these fabrics

Spemalty needles are also available.

Denim Needle .......

for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or canvas.

Topstitching Needle ....

Leather Needle .....

_ts larger eye will hold heavier thread. punches troy holes in leather and suede.

When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the ]ength and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will

skJp stitches or break.

Check Your Needle

t. Look for barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs _n kmts, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Always buy a good quality thread, tt should resisttangling and be strong,

smooth and consistent m thickness.

= Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

FABRIC

Lightweight:

Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, SUlks° Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy

Medium Weight:

Cotton_ Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suitlngs, Unen, Wool Crepe, Leather

Medium Heavy Weight:

Corduroy, Denim, Woot_ Sailcloth, Wool Flannel,

Gabardine, Velvets,

Leather

Heavy Weight:

Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy

Twitfs, Canvas

Decorative top-stitching on nil types of fabric

Stretch Fabric:

Polyester Doubie Kmts, Nylon Tricot, Jersey,

Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cite Tricot

NEEDLE

SIZE AND

COLOR

11*ORANGE

14-RE D Polyester Core!Cotton

14-R E D Mercerized Heavy-Duty

O£

!6-PURPLE

18*GREEN

16-PURPLE

18-GREEN

! 1-STR ETC H

FABRIC NEEDLE-

BLUE

THREAD SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton

Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Wrap Silk A

50 Mercerized Cotton

Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap Sil k A

Heavy Duty Mercerized

Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

Buttonhofe Twist {Use as top thread only)

Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap

50 Mercerized Cotton

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

2.0 (12 stitches per

mch)

2.0 _ 2.5 (10 _ 12 stitches

per inch)

2.5 _ 3.0 {8 ~ 10 stitches

per inch)

3°0

(8 stitches per

mch)

4.0 _ 4.5 {4 _ 6 stitches per

inch)

2.0 _ 2.5 (10 _ 12 stitches

per inch)

To Change Your Needle

Needle

, _ clamp

J L

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to its highest

position by pressing the UplDown

Needle Position Button:

t, Loosen the needle clamp screw by

turning it toward you.

2. Remove the needle by pulling tt 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.

Prepare the Bobbin

o Put Thread on the Spool

Ordinary spool

Large _ _ .

_pooI __ spoo_ holder //////_._ pi_

Small spool

Small "_,_> .,.i---_ Spool

NOTE: Your spool pm tilts upward for

ease m pulling thread on the spool.

• Additional Spool Pin

......J

NOTE: For winding the bobbin white your machine Is threaded, you have an extra

spool pin in your accessory box. _t fits into the square ho}e on top of your machine near the bobbin winder.

You have two spool holders: large (under the top cover)

(in your accessory box).

Choose the appropriate spool holder.

2. Place your thread on the spool pin and then fit the spoot 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.

and small

To Use This Extra Spool Pin:

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

2. Fit the spool pin felt on the base of the spoof pin.

3. Put your spool of thread on top of the felt, with the thread winding m the direct{on shown. See directions for winding the bobbin, p. 19 _ 20.

To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

Gently push down on the pfastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you,

2°

Set aside,

Lift out the bobbin, as shown.

• Wind the Bobbin

Pull the Clutch away from the machane to stop the needle from moving while you

wind the bobbin.

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

Pul! the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.

Place the thread through one of the bobbin holes, from inside to outslde, as shown, 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.

Clutch _'

Prepare the Bobbin (Continued)

_iens=tSeu= ?g

Bobbin

winder

stopper

! "-..

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 ts slightly filled, stop and cfip the thread coming

from the top of the bobbin.

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

9. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the teft and clip the thread,

10, Remove the bobbin,

11. Push _n 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 foot control.

= Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds

counter-clockwise (left).

2. Pult about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension

slot @,

3. Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine

through the slot (_

,. j

4. Slide the bobbm cover plate over the bobbin. Allow about 4 inches of thread to show above the needte plate.

Prepare Your Top Thread

= Check Your Presser Foot Your presser foot ts held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely

snaps on the foot holder, which _sseldom removed.

If you need to remove or attach the foot holder, here is what you do:

To Remove:

To Attach:

Presser bar _f-_')_'l

To Remove: Turn the screw toward the back of the

machine. Use the large screw driver.

To Attach:

1. Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the

presser bar.

2. Fit the foot 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.

To snap off

Needle posit$on

bu_ton

To Snap Off the Presser Foot:

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 foot holder. The presser foot will drop off.

To snap on

L .......... j

To Snap On the Presser Foot:

1. Set the Pressure Dial at "3"

2. Place the presser foot so the hori- zontal pm on the foot lies rust

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the presser foot holder to

lock the presser foot in place.

NOTE:

If you do not hear the presser foot snap m place, press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap.

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

, Thread Your Needle

NOTE: The numbered steps below toilow the numbers on the illustrations.

NOTE: Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then ts pulled tight. Each piace has a spring.

. ® .

1. Ho[d the thread, as shown, 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 down into the tension area.

Pull the thread up from teft to right around the check spring wire.

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

Press the thread 5,

Draw the thread down and slip it through the

right side of the right-hand thread guide, as shown.

Pull the thread to the left and slip it through the left thread guide,

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

8. Thread the needle from front to back.

NOTE: You may want to cut the end of the

thread with sharp scissors for easier

needle threading.

Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

Hold the top thread lightly with your 2_ Press the Up/Down Needle Postt_on left hand. Button twice.

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

4. Pull both threads under and back of the presser foot.

Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread clear.

Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)

= Adjust the Top Thread Tension

r r"

Right sicleof _abrlc

Loos_%_

Tight

Setting mark

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension will depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

The top thread _stoo loose.

Right s=de of fabric

The top thread }Stoo tight.

Right side k_--__,,,,,

For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot

fabnc, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

if you look at the stitch, front and back, you wilt notice that there are no

gaps, that each stitch _ssmooth and even.

The top thread appears on the

underside of the tabrlc.

Tension IS too loose: The top thread shows through the

bottom of the fabric. The bottom side of the stitch will feel bumpy.

Ot fob_

The bobbin thread

appears on the upper surface ot the

tabric.

.....J

Tenston is too tight: The bobbin thread will come through

the top of the fabric. The top side ot

the stitch will feel bumpy.

For Zigzag Stitch

Check the tension of your zigzag stitch by sewing a zigzag stitch [] on fabric you ptan to usa. Also use the type of thread you will be using, but put

different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool.

In the ideaf 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.

R_ght Side ot Fabric

Too Tight:

The points ot the zigzag w_t pult

together on top of the st{tch.

Too Loose

( -

Wrong S_deof Fabric Too Loose:

-- The top thread will loop through

The points on the bottom of the

stitch_

Just Right

Right Side ot Fabric

The Illustration shows the Up/Down Needle Posttion 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 _t is doing at att times.

In thins section, you will learn what these buttons are and how to use them. Each t_me 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, begmmng w_th the Up/Down Needle Poslt_on Button and continuing down the Control Panel,

Up!Down Needle

PosR_on Button

Pattern

IndicatOr

Memory Button _.

Memory Light

Memory Clear- Button

Stitch Width

L_ght

Stitch Width Control Button

Stitch LengthiWidthJ

Indicator

Reverse Stitch _-'*-_" Button

Stitch Length/Width_ Decrease Button

5ensarSew ?n ._

--Stitch LengthtWidth increase Button

._ Pattern

Selection

Buttons (from "'0 '° to '°9"'}

/----Zigzag Stitch

Button

Straight Stitch

Button

Stitch Length L_ght

Stitch Length ControI Button

Auto- Lock Button

Up/Down Needle Position Button Control Panel

5ensurSem 71)

C3CZ3CD

Stitch

Pattern

Sectnon

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

if the needle _s up and you press this button, the needle will go down to its

lowest posit_on.

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

htghest posJt_on.

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

needle pos_tLon 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 fowermg the needle.

O O

Stitch Width and Length Section

D D

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

where you set stitch patterns, with memory convement straight and z_gzag stitch buttons.

The Stitch Width and Length Section, where you set the length of strmght stitches and the length and width of z_gzag stitches,

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

manually or automatically.

and clear buttons, and

Pattern indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons

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(0 ~ 9}

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

using.

NOTE:

To Select a Stitch Pattern:

t. Press two numbers to indicate

2. The numbers will show on the

When you turn on your machine, the indicator will

automatically show the straight stitch _..

which pattern you want to use.

pattern indicator screen.

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You use these buttons to select a stitch pattern. They run from 0 to 9.

Example:

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

You want to use decorative stitch [] .

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

2. Press _-_ You have selected stitch pattern []

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

Memory Button Clear Button Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons

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The Memory Button, with its memory

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

remember up to 31 stitch patterns,

including the Auto-Lock, which auto-

matlcalfy reinforces or locks the stitch you have chosen. This button ts most typ,calty 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 series of different stitch patterns, you must press the memory

button after each selection. The Sensor Sew 70 will remember them in order.

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The Clear Button will erase the st,tch pattern you have selected and auto-

matically return your machine to

[] : 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 ciears one stitch pattern at a ttme, beginning with the

last selected and ending with the first

selected until tt comes to "10"

Th,s allows you to correct any mistakes you may make while pro m gramm_ng a series 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 [] right away.

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

[] (Zigzag).

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

have sefected.

o Stitch Width Button

This button controls the width of zigzag stitches.

NOTE: tf you press the stitch wldth 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" tf you press the "+" button, the indicator will show "R '° (Right). If you press the

"--" button, the indicator wilt show "L" (Left).

When you press this button for zigzag stltches, the stitch width light witl go on and the indicator screen wilt show the preset

stitch width of "5.0"-

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

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To Decrease the Stitch Width:

Press the "-°' button. The width wilt decrease Press the "+" button, The zlgzag width wilt by 0.5 mm to "0.0" each t=me 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 "--" or "+" button until you reach the stitch w_dth you desire.

To Return to the Preset Stitch Width (or clear the stitch wtdth):

Press the Stitch Width button again (or press the Clear button).

The stitch width light and the indicator screen will go off.

To Increase the Stitch Width:

o Stitch Length Button

This button sets the stitch length for both straight and zigzag stitches. When you press the stitch Jength 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" for zIgzag stitching

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

To Decrease the Stitch Length:

Pressthe "-" button, The stitch length witl decrease

by 0.1 mm from "1,0"" down to "0,0", by 0.5 mm from "4.5" down to "1,0"

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To IncFease 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 Qu_ckly:

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

To Return to the Prese_ Stitch Length:

(or clear the stitch length setting)

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

ReverseStitch and Auto-Lock Buttons

Both of these buttons will secure seams.

= Reverse Stitch Button {manual -- no memory)

Auto-Lock Button {automatic with memory)

Use this button to;

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 wilt show "'AL".

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

Use this button to;

secure seams reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets

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

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To Use the Auto-Lock Memory: I. 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, 82for more details.

4. Press the Auto-Lock Button.

5. Press the Memory Button.

The Stitching skills covered in this section require some special skill from you. For all other stitches, your machine does most of the work. Even if you are skilled at these stitches, you wil]

want to learn the features of this machine that may be new to you.

Use the Seam Guides

Needle plate

Turn a Square Corner

To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge:

1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle Position button when the fabric edge facing you lines up w_th the cornering guide, as shown,

Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge wtth the 5/8" seam guide.

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

Cornering guide

The seam guides on the needle plate are there to hetp you measure seam width, The lines are 1/8" apart, with the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked,

Sew on Heavy Fabrics Use the Darning Plate

Darn{rig ptate

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

welt seams when hemming ieans.

1. Use Foot A (Zigzag foot) w lth the black spring button.

NOTE: This black button ]ocks 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. Re{ease the black button and continue sewing.

Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric yourself.

The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning PIate match the holes m the

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

I. 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 3.Z) Darning (P, 3_.8.8) Button Sewing (P. 3_99)

Basting []

Set the Machine

Thread tension

0 to 2.5

A: Zigzag

toot

Pressure

dial: 1

Blue needle No. t 1

Use the darmng 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 wilt be tess likely to leave permanent marks.

Darm ng plate

t. Press the foot control,

The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically.

2. Release the foot control.

3. Hold the fabrfc taut and slide it

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to the place where you want the next stitch,

4. Press the foot control. 5, Take out the darning plate when

fimshed.

NOTE: Reset the tension and

pressure dial for straight sewing.

Darning []

Set the Machine

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Thread

tension

\Press

3_o6

F Satin stitch

tOOt

Pressure dial: "1

Darmng plate

1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 36).

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.

NOTE: If your fabric Is thln or badly damaged, use a separate

piece of fabric under the hote to reinforce it.

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

How to darn correctly

Make the turning points of each row blunt or the stitching wilt 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.

Therefore:

-- Hotd the hoop correctly,

-- Always work from left to right (as when writing).

-- Move work lengthways (not sideways)

for selvedge and weftway.

SewaButton

Set the Machine

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Press

Stitch width controf button

B: Transparen_

buttonhole fooI

Darning piate

Thread tenston

3to 7

Left hoie

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Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 36). 5.

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 itust above the button.

4, Press the stitch wtdth button (+ or -) so the

needle will enter the left hole of the button,

Right hole

Draw thread to reverse side of

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

Stitch several times.

After you finish sewing, cut the thread but

leave 3 to 4 inches of thread at the button.

Draw the thread to the reverse side of the

fabric and knot the threads.

fabric

Put in a Zipper

It's as easyasA -- B -- C

Set the Machine

Thread

tension

\Press

3to6

___ he pIn on the

left hand s_de

Right s_de

of fabric

of opening

Top edge of fabric

E. Zipper

foot

ISmimili_

Attach the zipper foot, as shown.

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,

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B. Prepare your fabric. 1, Put the right sides of the fabric together

and sew to the end of the zipper

opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches.

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

Zipper teeth

Sew in the zfpper,

Fold back the Jeft seam allowance as

shown,

Turn under the right seam allowance to

form a 1/8"' foid.

Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8"

fold and pin in place.

NOTE: Be sure the top of the zipper

(the stider) is at the top of the

garment.

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

5. Lower the zipper foot on the right side

8. Open the zipper.

9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam.

at the bottom of the zipper so that the

needle pierces the fold and the z_pper

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.

Put in a Zipper (Continued)

Right side of fabric

Right s_de

of fabric

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10, Close the zipper and turn the fabric

right side up. Spread flat.

1t. Remove the zipper foot and attach the

presser bar to the left pLns on the zipper foot.

12. Stitch across and below the bottom of the ztpper.

13. Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along the zipper teeth, as

shown.

Stitch through the fabric and the ztpper

tape.

14. Stop about 2" from the top of the zipper.

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

I6. Remove the basting stitches and open

the z=pper.

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

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 m numencat order,

However, you may know 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 of Stitch Patterns and the discussion of stltches, 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 (P, 45 to 49) will be labeled with an "S" in the name box,

Chart of Sewing Functions

Now that you are familiar with your machine and ready to sew, what are you

going to sew? The following chart tells you (in alphabetical order) what

sewing functions th_s machine performs and directs you to the proper page

for detailed instructions, in many cases, you also have your choice of

stitches,

FUNCTION STITCH PATTERN(S) Ref, Page

APPLIQUE

BARTACK BASTE BATHING SUIT, SEW BLIND HEM BUTTON, SEW BUTTONHOLE

B A RTAC K 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

3t 15/16 10/14 18 28, 29 15

47.74 46, 65, 67

37, 45

46, 64

47, 71 39, 46

19_21 22_24

25_27 41 31

10/t6 17/18/29/

30/31 71. 29/32133/ 47.

34_39, 42_47 78.

33/40

10/15/41/44

33/40

! 5/16/17 18/28129

46, 65~67

48, 47, 38 46,

48, 45,

48,

79 74

47, 63.64 72, 73, 74

48.49, 72. 75

80. 81.82--84

75. 77

48. 60.79, 81 76

47, 61,62

46, 63,

64, 71

FUNCTION STITCH PATTERN(S) Refo Page

GATHER HEMS

KNITS, STRETCH FABRICS

MEND PINTUCKS

QUILT REINFORCE SEAMS SHELL TUCKS SMOCK STRAIGHT SEAM STRETCH STITCH

TOPSTITCH

SADDLE STITCH OUTLINE STITCH

TRIMS, SEW Z_PPER

10 17118t28129

See att Stitches marked "S "°

10/15/t6 10

10/32

1t/16/33 29 32t42/43/48

12 and all stitches

_marked "S"

1o/15!16

45,55

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

45_49,56,67_58o

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

Stitch

Pattern

STRAIGHT

OUTLINE STR ETCH

STRAIGHT STRETCH

SADDLE STITCH

I No.

I to

Foot

Straight (H)

Zigzag IA)

Other

Attach.

Quilting

guide

Darning

plate

Zipper foot

Needle

Check Chart

Btue (11 )

Thread

Tension

2_6

3_6

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Regutar seams, pmtucking, quilting, zippers,

topstitching, darmng, mending, basting, gathermg, etc,

Use m place of straight stitch on knits, bias seams, tricot, chiffon for a flat, non-puckering

seam.

Refer to Page

50 _ 55

Strmght (H)

Zigzag {A)

Zigzag (A}

Blind Stitch Hem Foot (G)

Check

Chart

14, I6, t8

Check Chart

2-6

2~6

Use on knits and other stretch fabrics, good

for topstitching.

Topstttching suits, blazers, jumpers, denim outfits.

BASTING

Zigzag (A)

Darmng

plate

Blue {tl)

0 ~ 2.5

Basting, tailor tacks, tack quilt layers,

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

Stitch

Pattern

ZIGZAG

_regu|ar}

ZIGZAG

(multiple}

OVEREDGE

SEAM

KNIT

STITCH

No.

Foot

Zigzag (A}

Other

Attach.

Needle

Check

Chart

Thread

Tension

2~5

Pressu re

Dial

Uses

Mend, darn_ fin=sh edges, apply trims, embroider, gather, buttons, satin stitch, monogram, decorative stitches

Refer to Page

59 ~ 61

Zigzag (A)

Overedge |C)

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Zigzag (A}

Blue (tl)

3_6

3_7

3~6

Use for sewmg patches, repafrlng straight or corner tears, fimshing seams on terry- cloth, sewing bar tacks for be_t loops and

drapery p{eats (strong than z_gzag).

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

Use for sw_mwear and stretch velour.

I- BUTTONHOLE

eartaek

Rounded

Keyhole

20/ 21,

24,

26/

27,

19/

22/ 23/

25/

SIid_ng

Buttonhole

(J)

Transparent

Buttonhole

{B)

Check 1_5

Chart

Buttonholes m three shapes; also corded

buttonholes,

£11g

Bartack Rounded Keyhote

65 _ 67

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

Stitch

Pattern

BLIND HEM STITCH

2--L__ s

BLIND HEM STITCH

2-3-i

SHELL STITCH

i_ s

SCALLOP STITCH

No. Foot

29 Transparent

30 Zigzag (A)

Blind Stitch Hem Foot (G)

Buttonhole

Satin (F!

Other

Attach,

Needle

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

I Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Thread

Tension

1~4

t_4

4_9

3_6

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Use for stretch fabrics, more elastic

Use for woven fabrics: blind hem and overcasting

Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings Use on nylon tricot and other tinger=e to

overcast and seam,

Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.

Use for scalloped edges on cottars, pockets or ptacemats, Create a delicate edge on thin

fabrics, Decorate edges on hemlines or sleeves,

Refer to Page

CUT*OUT WORK

APPLIQU E

Satin (F)

j _-tt

Check

Chart

Use on cut-out work and applique for edging

the des_gnso also on placemats_ blankets_

coI{ars, cuffs and pockets.

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

Stitch

Pattern

SMOCKING STITCH

FEATHER

STITCH

DECORATIVE GEOMETRtCS

ELASTIC CAS! NG

FAGOTING

No.I

32 !

34/ 35/ 36/ 37/ 38/

39,

Foot

Zigzag (A)

Satin (F)

Zigzag (At

Satin (F)

"' .............. 1

Satin (F)

Satin (F}

Other Thread Refer to Page

Attach. Tens*on

Use paper

behind

Needle

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Check Chart

t_4

'i N 4

3_7

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Use in smocking or as a decorative stitch.

Hand*quitting stitch, used to rmnforce stretch

and woven fabrics, use on spandex under-

garments and to decoratively hem elastic fabric. Use for patchwork quilting,

Decorate garments with one row or several, one stitch or a combination.

Elastic Casing: replace bias tape casings

Fagoting: Join two folded edges for

inwrists and waists; tack

down elastic.

decorat=ve open-work appearance.

76, 77

CROSS STITCHING

Satin (F)

Check

Chart

2_5

Use in embroidery, combine with letters and numbers for samplers.

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)

Stitch

Pattern

SMOCKING STITCHES

SAND STITCHING

STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE

MONOGRAM

Numbers, Letters,

Period,

Space

No,

42/

43/

48 (32)

45/

46/

47.

Foot

Satin {F)

Satin {F}

Other

Attach,

Needle

Check

Chart

Check

Chart

Check Chart

00 ~ 09 49_

76.

Satin (F)

Check Chart

Thread

Tension

1_4

!_4

2~5

2-5

Pressure

Dial

Uses

Smocking on chifdren's clothes0 biouses, curtains, etc.

Filt in des=gns afready outlined with satin or other embroidery stitch.

Decorate with flower or teat designs Use =n combination (programmabfe)

or smgiy_

Numbers and letters or sentences may be programmed in sequence for monogramming.

Refer to Page

82 _ 84

85 _ 86

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Straight Stitches 1_ _ []

When you turn on your machine, +t is auto-

mat_catfy set to sew a straight s_itch (pattern

Stratght Stitch

Set the Machine

lIo++++tt

Press

Thread tension

2to6

H: Stra+ght

toot

A: Zigzag toot

The Stitch and Its Uses You can use your bas+c strmght st+tch +n

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

st+tch are:

Pintucking Quilting Topstitch mg

All are discussed in th_s sect+on.

To sew a straight stitch:

1. Raise the presser foot.

2+ Raise the needle to its highest posit+on.

3. Place the edge of the fabric next to a st+tching 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 looseiy and gently guide +t along the guide line, so that _t feeds

naturally+ Do not force the fabr+c or try to pull it

tight.

7. At the end of the seam, you may want to reverse to lock the stitch.

8. When you stop sew+ng, the needle will

automatically rlse to its highest position.

9. Raise the presser foot and remove the

fabr+c+

10. Cut the threads,

Topstitching

Set the Machine

Press

Thread tension

2to6

A: Zigzag toot

G. Blind stitch hem toot

The Stitch and its Uses

Topstttchlng emphasizes the lines of your

garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp.

Accent suits or bJouses with one or two rows

of topstttchmg around the outer edges of

cuffs, lapels or collars,

Use the Auto-Lock button to secure your topstttching and eliminate unsightly back_ tacking,

Here's How

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.

NOTE:

You can easily adjust your needles

from left to rIght for topstitching

without moving your fabric from under the presser foot.

Straight Stitches [] _ [] (Continued)

Position Your Needle for Topstitching

The needle has three positions:

left, center and right,

C2O

To posttion the needle to the left:

1. Press the stitch width control button,

2. Press the stttch length/wLdth decrease button. 3, The stttch length/width indicator will show

"L" or left needle positron.

To position the needle at the center:

1, Press the stitch width control button.

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

NOTE:

Left or right needle position is recommended for stitching edge of the fabnc. Besides the normal straight stitch method of topstitching, this machine does other types of

topst]tching that are better for knits or produce a more elaborate decoratwe effect.

To pos_tlon the needle to the right:

1. Press the stitch width control button,

2. Press the stitch length!width increase button,

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

Pintucking

(

Set the Machine

Thread

tensfon

Press

3to6

G+ Blind stitch

hem _.oot

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The Stitch and Its Uses

Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close

together to add design interest on such +terns as blouses and pillowcases. One pintuck can

form a permanent front crease on knit pants.

Sliding guide

Guide screw

Right side

of fabric

Here's How

Attach the blind stitch hem foot.

Place the folded fabric under the presser foot.

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

foot.

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

Feed the folded edge smoothly against the sliding guide.

NOTE: If the fabric tends to pucker, hold the materlal slightly taut while

sewing. Also, try decreasing the upper tension slightly.

Straight Stitches []

• Quilting

Set the Mach{ne

D: Quilter

Thread tenstion

[] (Continued)

Press

3to6

A: Zigzag toot

The Stttch and its Uses

Quiftmg 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 ut 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 decoratrve stitches or stitch pattern combinations.

H: Straight toot

Quilter holding

screw

Here's How

To do quilting successfully, follow these simple steps:

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

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

Tighten the screw.

Sew the first row of stitching.

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 stttch, Then quilt from the center out.

Another quilting variation:

Instead of quilting wLth rows of straight stitches, you can barrack 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.

Gathering

Set the Machine

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

your fabric accordingly,

5_rS_u,t 7Q t

!I[] QG[] I

GCB I

Press

Thread tension

1 t04

A: Zigzag foo_

The Stitch and Its Uses

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.

Here*s How (for medium wetght fabrics and tight, firm gathers) t. Set the stitch length to "4.0"

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

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 fo|towing the first row of stitches.

5. Using both hands, putt 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

Set your stitch length at "4.5"

Secure your gathering rows at the beginning.

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

Do not Iock the threads at the end of your stitching rows.

Pull the bobbin threads to produce the fullness you desire.

Knot the threads and even out the gathers.

!for light wmght fabrics, ruffles and flounces)

Outline Stretch []

Set the Machine

f[] GQit

Thread tension

3to6

A: Zigzag toot

Blue needle No. 11

The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch pattern, a variation of the straight

stitch, is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabncs and bias

seams. On tricot and fiimy chiffons, it can be used

to seam and overcast at the same time to produce a narrow, almost invisible seam or

seam finish.

I l

Here's How:

PEace your fabric edge on the 6/8" seam line in order to produce a 5/8" seam.

Sew as you would a straight stitch.

Helpful Hints (for lightweight fabrtcs)

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 failing off the fabric edge,

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Straight Stretch _]

Set the Machine

QQ ®/I

Thread

tension

A: Zigzag toot

H: Straight toot

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

straight stitch, especially developed for knJts and stretch fabrics.

This stttch can atso be used for topstitching.

A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING

Stretch stttching was developed to be used on stretch fabrtcs and knits. It can be used on other fabrics as well. It works welt 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 Jt is being sewn, but is stitched in a

forward and back motion (somettmes called a "reverse-action" stitch), so that it will give when the fabric stretches instead of breaking.

Saddle Stitch [_

Set the Machine

t cB@ N

eD®ll

Thread tension

2_o6

A: Zigzag toot

G, Blind stitch hem too_

The Stitch and Its Uses

The saddle stitch is formed wtth one stitch

forward, two stitches backward, and a

fourth stitch forward.

You can achieve a lovely hand-worked look

when topstttchmg suits, blazers, iumpers,

and denim outfits with the saddle stitch.

NOTE: Adjust the needle position for the

effect you want.

Here's How

Sew as you would for topstltching,

To turn corners: a, Lower the needle into the fabric on the fourth stitch.

b, Raise the presser foot and turn the fabNc. c. Lower the presser foot and continue to sew.

Helpful Hin__[t

The Biind stitch hem toot Js good to use when topstitching near the edge of the garment. Just set the edge guide w_th the guide screw.

Zigzag Stitches [] : _ :_8]

Basic Zigzag []

Set the Machine

/! oOmpH

ticmooD J!

Thread tension

Press

2to5

A: Zigzag toot

The Stitch and Its Uses 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.

Here's How

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 []

Overcasting Stitch [] Multiple Zigzag [] Overedge Seam []

Kmt Stitch []

Zigzag Stitches [] _ [] (Continued)

• Satin Stitch []

Set the Machine

o]oG{ ]O0

0000

St_[ch w_dth:/_ as desired

Thread tension Sz_tch Length: 0,2 to 1.0

t to 4 tor as desired}

Press / Press

Pressure diaI:'i or 2

A: Z_gzag toot F Sa_m stitch foot

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

decorative stitch, but tt can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for example, blankets, linens, tablecloths and napkins),

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

stitches [] .to [] on this machine,

Zigzag width:

Stitch length:

Close to 0

1 .5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Here's How

Once your machine ts set up to stitch, you may want to exper}ment 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 []

Set the Machine

Press

Thread tension

2to5

C. Overedge toot

_ J

The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in

garment construction and in finishlng 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 light weight

fabric from rolling into a ridge and hold medium weight fabric flat.

The machine will stitch over these wires, The black ridge and brush wilt

keep the loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them.

3, As you sew, be sure your fabric

edge pushes against the black ridge and brush guide.

4. When you stop sewing, remove the fabric by drawing Jt to the back and out. The fabric will

catch on the wire guides if you

pull it toward you.

Helpful Hints

Start overcasting about t/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.

ridge and

brush guide

For overcasting folded fabric:

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

I. Start the fold by sliding it under

the needle and lowering the needle.

NOTE: Be sure your needle is in the

left position.

2. Lower the presser foot so that both guide wires are on the fabric,

3, Fold the fabric to the left 1/8"

as you feed it into the machine

and stitch.

Zigzag Stitches[] -_ _ (Continued)

= MultipLeZigzag []

Set the Machine

S_rt_rS_u

Thread tension

3to6

The Stitch and Its Uses The multlpfe zigzag Is a combination ztgzag

and straight stitch, You may use the muittple zigzag everywhere you would use

the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength,

elasttcity, and is flatter than a regular z_gzag.

The multiple zigzag stitch is especially useful for:

sewing patches smoothly and securely. repairing straight tears. finishing seams on terryctoth. sewing bar tacks for belt Coops and

drapery pleats.

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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 tabric under

the tear to reinforce your mending.

= 0veredge Seam []

Set the Machine

[ 5_3euz TM

Thread tension

3[o7

C. Overedge too[

The Stitch and Its Uses 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 prowde

elasticity for kmts and extra strength for woven fabrtcs,

Use this stitch when you want a narrow

seam that you do not need to press open flat. It fs ideal for 1/4" seams on knits

(when attaching ribbing) or on medium to

heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam.

ridge and brush

guide

Here's How

Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the

black rtdge and brush guide.

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,) ratse 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 fabrtc or stitching wilt catch

on the wire guides if you pull it toward you,

Zigzag Stitches []i _ _]

= Knit Stitch []

Set the Machine

EZ][Z]E ]

Thread _enslon

(Continued)

¢-

3to6

A: Zigzag toot

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

The Stitch and Its Uses This kn=t stitch is ideal for sewing sw,mwear

and stretch velour, because tt provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

Here's How

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

2. Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

NOTE: Be carefui not to cut the stItches.

Buttonholes [] _ 2_

Set the Machine

_Se._r_r_em 71_

I9_M_- M

Barrack

Press

Thread tension

"t to 5

J: SIiding buttonhole

toot

B: Transparent buttonhole

foot

22 23 2L/

Rounded

25 2_ 2q

Keyhole

The Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can make three

types of buttonholes:

the Bartack ( 1_ _ [] ) the Rounded ( [] _ [] ) the Keyhole ( [] _ [] )

Use either the Transparent Buttonhole

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

J: Sliding

buttonhole

toot

Foot (J) has marks you can use to decide on the length of your buttonhole,

Foot {B) has a r_dge down the bottom center of the foot to keep the

B: Transparent

buttonhole toot

Here are some helpful tips.

t. Make sure you have a fiat sewing surface.

2. Use the B Foot for sewing next to a thick seam.

3. Make sure the fabric around the needle and foot is slack.

4. Sew several practice buttonholes, duplicating exactly:

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.

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.)

* Use the extension table. *Put cabinet-mounted machines in the flat-bed posltion_

* For table-top machines, support the fabric by hand.

* Do Not push or pull the fabric. * Do bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle and foot to create

slack,

*the fabric

*the seam conditions

* the buttonhole position on the garment

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Buttonholes _ _ _ (Continued)

tf,o°o°.,o.,°

Here's How NOTE: Before you sew buttonholes on the actual garment, make several

practice buttonholes. Be sure to duplicate exactly:

the fabric

-- the seam conditions (folds, interfacing, topstitchmg, etm) the buttonhole position on the garment

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

edge of the garment.

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

the fabric feed.

NOTE :

Fabric pulled tight by tts own weight (falling over the edges of the sewing surface) witl 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 tn 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.

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 fol!owing adjustments in order: a. Change to the B Foot.

b. Start your buttonhole so that you sew towards the edge of

the fabric, mstead 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 functlon.

5ensmrSetu 70

OD OOE O

oC 2.C

_ _'_ Press

3, Press the first pattern selection button ( [] for bartack.

rounded or [] for keyhole).

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 Barrack 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: [] -- Barrack

[] _ Rounded, Go to Step 8,

7_ Do not sew down to the bottom of the buttonhole but stop about t/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 of Stitch Patterns for the stitching areas of [] and _--_.

Go to Step 8.

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

[] for

9. Press the Memory Button []. The pattern indicator will show:

[] -- Barrack [] _ Rounded

[] -- Keyhole

The machine wilt 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:

Sfze

-- appearance stitch density (see P, 68)

10. Remove the fabric and place a pin in front of the barrack 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, plercethe 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 wilt sew a complete buttonhole identical to the first one each time you press the foot control,

Buttonholes [] _ [] iContinued)

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

buttonhole or of only one sLde.

The stitch length button controts the stitch dens=ty. It is pre-set at "0.4"

Set the Machine

Fine Coarse

stitches stitches

Stitch Density on One Side:

The stitches on each side of the buttonhole should

be the same stltch density. To adjust, use the feed

balance dial below the Hand Wheel.

Feed

belance

Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole:

Press "+" or "-" to adjust the stitch density ot the entire buttonhole.

For Condition A:

Left Side Stitches too Far Apart

(see above)

Turn the feed balance dial slightly

toward "--" Use the large screw driver in your accessory box.

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

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

( P, ) when you have completed your buttonholes.

For Condition B: Right Side Stitches too

isee above)

Turn the feed balance dial toward "+"

Far Apart

slightly

Corded Buttonholes _] _ [_]

Set the Machine

I UII ++++,

J: Sliding buttonhole ,__-_/

foot

B: Transparent buttonhole

foot

k,_. Use this procedure when you want to

achieve a tailored, more attractive ratsed button hole,

Use filler cord tat least 15 inches of heavy thread),

Try a pract,ce buttonhole first. NOTE: For this buttonhole use stitch

patterns [] to [_ _ The sliding buttonhole foot is prefer-

able, but B Foot can also be used.

Don't repeat corded buttonholes by memory. Make them indivldu+ ally.

GQ I

Stitch Width 4 to 5

Thread tension

i to 5

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 foot until they clear the front end.

3. Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the J foot to hold them tight. NOTE: For the B Foot, hotd 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 wil! be sewn over the cord.

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

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

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,

Hemming and Edging Stitches [] _- []

Hemming and Edging garments, table-

cloths, napkins and craft items have

often reqmred careful hand sewing

to produce a professional, fimshed

look_

Now your Sensor Sew 70 can do these precision stitches much faster and

more precisely than you ever dreamed possible.

G G ......F"

The Stitches covered in thussection are:

Blind Hem Stitch [] (stretch) [] Shell Stich [] Scallop Stitch [] Cut-Out Work Edging [] Applique []

o Blind Hem Stitch {stretch) [] = Blind Hem Stitch lwoven) []

Set the Machine

Thread tension

1 to4

G. Blind stitch

hem toot

The St=tches and Their Uses The

stretch Btind Hem Stitch [] is to be

used for stretch fabrics because it is the stronger and more elasttc of the blind hem

stitches.

A ^ A A _ i

JVV W\j _ _ _

YES

is strongThe regular blind hem stitch []

enough for woven fabrics,

When the needle comes to the left

Light Welght Fabric l

i_When th4 : needle

.8-to=/8'"tI G2,'Je

Heavy Weight Fabric L

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Here's How

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.

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

showing.

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

Place the fold 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, stitches.

Helpful Hint Hemming Thin Fabrics:

Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line.

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The right side of the garment will show only the blind

comes

to the right

Hemming and Edging Stitches [_] (Continued)

Shell Stitch []

Set the Machine

_5_uJ 70

Thread tension

6to9

buttonhole toot

B: Transparent _Y

S.,J

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Here's How

!. 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

z_gzags.

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

Bias

F- Satin sti_ch foot

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

hem over folded fabrJc, Severa] rows of shef! stttchmg are called shetl tucks,

Shelf stitching can be used to finish hems,

sfeeve and neck openings. Shelt tuckmg can be used to create scafloped

tucks on blouses and lingerie.

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

Scallop Stitch []

Set the Machine

_SeJ'dW_e._.u "PO

Thread tension

3to6

A: Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses Use this attractive scallop stitch to create

scallop edges or decorate your sewing projects, such as collars, pockets or

P]acemats, 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,

f II I I | Rightside _ _ Right _

Here's How

1. Sew your sca]tops at least 3/8" from the folded edge.

2. After stitching, trim fabric close to the stitching. Be carefu! 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.

Hemming and Edging Stitches []

Cut*Out Work Edging and Applique []

Set the Machine

Thread tension

I to4

F' Satin stitch \_j_"

toot

Pressure dial: 2

The Stitch and its Uses Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major

uses for this stitch, but Jt can also be used to provtde edgtng on many sewing projects, including placemats, blankets, collars, cuffs

and pockets.

(Continued)

Here's How -- For Applique

l, Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing

behind each p_ece 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 []

NOTE: You may also use a sattn stitch.

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

turn the fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and stitch.

Here's How-- For Cut-Out Work

1. Choose a simple design and trace the outline on the r_ght s_de 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, st_tchmg just

outside the outline. Romove the pins,

4, Stitch around the design, using stitch pattern

[].

NOTE: You may also use a narrow satin stitch

(see p. 60).

5, Remove basting and cut the fabrtc inside the

design close to the stitching, using an embroidery scissors.

Reinforcing Stitches []

= Feather Stitch []

Set the Machine

_e_,5_rSew 70

it GDD

IIo

rqrq

and

[]

o o

0000OI

: o o 0 _ :o o e o;

ro eo e'e'°'o

'0 0 0 i

D O #

o it O

.-.:.-

Thread tension

I to4

A: Zigzag toot

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The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is strong, useful and decorative.

tt 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.

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; 0 o 0

_ 0 it

it •

it i!0,0 It

O00it •

4* g_ o

o • •

• •

Here's How t. Sew this pattern on a seam

already joined and pressed flat.

that 2, Butt two folded edges together and use

this stitch to loin them.

Reinforcing Stitches I_ and

= Fagoting Stitch []

Set the Machine

[]

GC E3

Thread tension

3_o7

Satin stitch

foot

The Stitch and fts Uses

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 [] (p. 75).

(Continued)

Right side

bnc

Paper

Here's How

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 slowty, guiding the fabr;c 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.

Elastic Casing Stitch []

Set the Machine

I_ G_ ! []_

lopQ@_

LC_C_®

Thread tension

3to 7

F Satin stitch

foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

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.

Here's How

1. Slide a piece of 1/8" elastic under the foot, then up through the slot in Foot F

(satin stitch).

2. Sew the elastic on the wrong side of the fabric, pulling it gently to avoid sewing through the elastic.

3. Pull on the elastic to gather the fabric and bartack at both ends.

Decorate with Geometric Patterns [] _ _-_

Set the Machine

3_ 95 95 gq 3B

il DO®tf

Thread tension

t to4

Satin stttch

toot

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 specia! effects are possible.

Here's How

1. Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire.

2. Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric,

3. Mark the lines for decoration on the fabric, using a washable fabric marker.

4. Lower the needle at the starting point.

5. Lower the presser foot.

6, Lock the stitch at the beginning (press

auto-lock),

7. Gently guide the fabric along the marked line,

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

Helpful Hint You may want to combine these geometric

decorative stitches with other decorative stitches. See "Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns" (p. 8_22)for detailed instruc-

tions.

Cross Stitch: []

Set the Machine

il [] 5050cD!1

535050

oE0E3@OG !

[D 50Q l

Thread tension

2to5

F Satin stitch

foot

The Stitch and Its Uses You can make beautiful designs with this

embroidery stitch pattern, an 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 attractlve samplers and other

sewing projects.

Here's How

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. 8__3,Pattern Single Units.)

Use Auto-Lock to begin and end.

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 teft or right.

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

4. Begtn each row by lowering the needle at the corner of a previous stttch.

5. Use the placement arrow '" _A,, on Foot F to insure stra}ght, even rows.

Smocking [3-_ , [] , _] , [] (or anydecorativestitch)

Set the Machine

Thread tension

1 to4

F Satin stitch

foot

92 _2 q3 L/B

The Stitches and Their Uses

Smocking isa delicate decorative treatment

for children's clothes or women's blouses.

Step! !1to6)

Stepll (7 to 8)

Here's How

1. Choose a soft, !ightwelght 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 strmght 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.

Heipfut Hint

These stitches can be used m combination with others for any decoratwe effect you desire.

Sand Stitch []

Set the Machine

F- SalJn stitch

toot

Pressure diai: I or 2

Thread tension

1 to4

The Stitch and Its Uses

The sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery designs.

Here's How t. Outline the pattern with a Satin Stitch

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

2. Fill in the design with the sand stitch.

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

4, Sew in rows, starting at the edge, until

the pattern _sfilled in,

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

Set the Machine

I to4

= Two Cycle Stitching

To sew two of 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

[_ 1. Press the Auto-Lock.

F SatlnstitchfOOt

= One Cycle Stitching

_ 1. Press the Auto-Lock,

[_ 2, Press Memory.

_-_ 3, Press the stitch pattern.

4, Press Memory,

[_ 5. Press the Auto-Lock,

[_ 6, Press Memory.

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

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.

[_ 2. Press Memory,

[_ 3, Press the stitch pattern.

[_ 4. Press Memory,

5, Press the next stitch pattern.

[_ 6. Press Memory.

_-_ 7. Press the stitch pattern.

[_ 8, Press Memory.

_] 9. Press the stitch pattern,

[_ 10. Press Memory.

11. Press the Auto+Lock.

[_ 12. Press Memory.

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

= Pattern Single Units

(Aid to Programming)

OECORATIVE r STITCHES

The patterns shown in the upper cotumn are the umts of each pattern sewn when the memory button Jstouched once.

Each buttonhole is automatically tocked at the end. "Auto-Lock" stitch is already programmed on the buttonhole stitching but on no other stitch patterns shown here.

Program Decorative stitch Pa_erns []/

• To Adjust a Distorted Pattern

_ etc.

(Continued)

Feed balance

dia!

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 feed

toward the "+" Use the driver in your accessory box,

balance diat

targe screw

Drawn Out Pattern: Correct by turning the

toward the "'-"

feed balance dial

Monogramming []--- FO_, []--- []

Your machine witf 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.

Step

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Each number and letter is automatically locked at the beginning and end so you can clip 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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08 09

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= Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters

7 mm

L::

4 mm

Here's How

t. Program the stttch pattern comb+nat+ons. 2+ Press the foot control.

3. When

4, Adjust the stitch width and fength as desired.

NOTE: Good proportions are:

5, Press the foot control again.

6. Your remain+ng letters will be smailer+

Decrease the s+ze of the numbers +n the same way.

the needle comes to point(_(see illustration) and the indicator

screen shows pattern _ , release the foot control at once.

Stitch Width -- "'4" to "'7" Stttch Length _ "t.5'" to "2.5"

Wl_at,to Do Wilen;

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

The machine does not work. A single digit number was programmed. Two digit number must be programmed.

The machine does not work and the The area of feed dogs is filled with dust Clean the area of the feed dogs. Pattern Indicator reads "'Er". and lint.

Irregular Stitches

Breaking Needle

Bunching of Thread

Puckering

Monograms and buttonholes are not identical during memory sewing.

A number w_thout pattern was selected. A number in the stttch package chart must be selected.

Incorrect size needle. Improper threading.

Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Light pressure on presser foot.

Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle. Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam.

Incorrect thread tension(s). Lfght pressure on presser foot. Using two different sizes or kinds of thread.

Bent or blunt needle. Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too soft,

Fabric feed }s restricted }n some way,

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tenston.

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

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Choose correct size needle for 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 st_tchs are

formed.

Reset thread tension (s).

Increase pressure on presser foot. Upper thread and bobbin thread shoutd 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 t0 DO when(c0ntinued)

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Monograms and buttonholes not Machine was not allowed to complete the Hold down the foot control until the machine has identical, last few stitches, stopped.

Incorrect size needte. Bent or blunt needle.

Skipping Stitches

incorrect setting of needle.

Tight upper thread tension.

Light pressure on presserfoot.

Starting to stLtch too fast.

Improper threading.

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread i Improper bobbin case threading. Check bobbin case threading,

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamm=ng Knocking Noise Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Buttonholes are not identical in length and shape.

Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle.

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

Lint In-bobbin case or shuttle. Clean bobbin case and shuttle,

Darning plate in place. Light pressure on presser foot.

Thread knotted under fabric.

Push-putt 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.

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.

Remove darning plate.

increase pressure on presser foot, Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch.

Push in the clutch.

Disassemble and clean 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.

2. Start the buttonhole so that you 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 wilt 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 clock- wise and pushing up.

Clean the Bobbin Holder

To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essentral parts clean at atl t_mes.

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

Follow these directions: t. Turn off the power or unplug the

machine.

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

3. Remove the bobbin,

4. Brush or vacuum the dust and lint out of the bobbin holder.

5, Replace the bobbin.

6. Slide on the bobbin cover plate by pushing it into the grooves,

Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

1. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle.

2. Remove the bobbin face cover plate.

3. Remove the screw on the left s_de of the needle with the large screw

drwer from your accessory box.

4. Remove the needle plate.

5, Take out the bobbin. Lift up the

bobbm holder and remove it.

Use the lint brush m the accessory box to clean the feed dogs, hook

race and bobbin holder. Also use a soft, dry cloth.

Line up the red marks and place

the bobbin holder so the knob fits

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

Oil the Underside

Oil the Face Cover Plate

Fig. 1

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

Fig. 2

Tilt the machine head back.

Remove the bottom covers by loosening the two screws, A and B, under

the free arm. !Fig, 1)

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

NOTE :

No other oiiing ts required,

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

required in these areas.

PARTS LIST

17 18 19

21 22

PARTS LIST (Continued)

All 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:

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

Ref. No, Part No. Description

1 2 3 4

6 7

8 9

12 13 t4

15 16

17 18

19 20 2t 22

23 24

*These items are not furnished with

*20-6868

625031005 802422002

102403202 813404013

6551

6552

6553

6554 823502002 820822013 8238O1O04 822508005

822804004 820817015

823803006

822801001

820801005 822019004

822020008

*6864

6797

6830

41670 41669

*6889

802424004

823805008

Bobbin box wJth 10 bobbins Thread spool pin

Quilter Spool pin felt

No. t! Stretch fabric needles (BLU) No, 11 Single needles (ORG) No. 14 Single needles (RED) No. 16 Single needles (PUR) No. t8 Single needles (GRN) Needle clamp wlth screw Stiding buttonhofe foot Stratght foot Zigzag foot

Satin stitch foot Blind stitch hem foot

Zipper foot 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

L_nt brush Darning plate

the machine, but may be ordered per

instructions above.

INDEX

Accessories ......... 6

Alphabet & numbers ........ 85, 86

Appliqueing ....................... 74

"Auto-Lock" button ............. 5, 34

Base ............................ 5

Basting ......... 37, 44, 45

Blind hemming ........... 44, 47, 71

Blind stitch hem foot .... 12, 15, 45, 47

Bobbin ............ 6, 18_21

Bobbin cover plate .............. 5, 90

Bobbin thread ................ 25

Bobbin winding ............... 19, 20

Buttonhole ............ 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 ....................... 31

Cross stitchfng ............... 44, 48, 79

Cut-out work ................ 44, 47, 74

Darmng ................. 38, 44

Darning plate ........... 6, 37, 38, 39

Decorative stitching ....... 44, 48, 78

Distorted pattern ........... 84

Etastic casings ........... 44, 48, 77

Extensron table ........ 10

Fabric, needte, thread and

stitch length chart ............ 17

Face cover plate o . 5

Fagoting .................. 44, 48, 76

Feather stitching ..... 48, 75

Feed balance dial . . . 6, 8, 68

Foot control .................. 6, 8

Foot holder ........ 22

Foot storage compartment .... 12

Free arm sewing . . . !0, tt

Gathering .............. 55

Hand wheel ................ 5

Knit stitching ................... 64

Light and power switch ........... 7

Light bulb ....................... 89

Memory button ................. 31

Monogramming .................... 86

Multtpte zigzag stitching .... 46, 62

Needle ............. 16, 17

Needle clamp ......... 17

Needle plate ................ 5, 35

Needle posmon ............... 32

Needle, thread and fabric chart ....... 17

Oiling .................... 92

Outline stretch stitching ............. 45, 56

Overedge foot ................... 13

Overedge seam .................. 46, 63

Parts list .................... 93, 94

Pattern indicator screen .......... 30

Pattern memory ................ 3t

Pattern reduction ............... 86

Pattern selection ................. 29_31

Pattern seiectton button ............. 5, 28

Performance problems ......... 87, 88

Pintucking .............. 45, 53

Plug connector ................ 7

Portable case .................. 4

Power switch ................... 7

Presser foot .............. 12_15

Presser foot lever .............. 6, 9

Pressure control dial .............. 5, 8

Program sewing .............. 82, 83

INDEX (Continued)

Quilter ........................ . . - t4

Quilting .................... 54

Replacing bobbin holder ....... , , 91

Reverse stitch button ............. 5, 34

Saddle stitching ............. 45, 58

Sand stitching ................... 81

Satin stitch foot ................. 14

Satin stitching ................. 60

Scaltop stitching ............... 73

Seam guides .................... 35

Sewing functions chart .............. 44

Sewing light ................... 5, 7

Sewing on heavy fabrics ....... 36

Shell stttchmg .............. - - 47, 72

Smocking stretchstttching - _ , .., - . . 48, 80

Spool holder ............... 5, 18

Spool pins .................... 6, 18

Stitch length adjustment ....... 32, 33

Stitch length/width indicator .... 28, 32, 33

Stftch length/width control

buttons ............. 28, 32, 33

Stttch pattern chart ............... 45"49

Stitch width adjustment ........... 32

Straight stitching ........... 45, 50_55

Straight stitch button ......... 28, 31

Stratght stretch stitching ....... 45, 57

Stretch stitching ........ 44, 56"58.63, 64

72_77, 80, 81

Thread guide .................. 6, 24

Thread tensions .............. 26, 27

Thread tension dial ................ 5, 26

Top cover ...................... 5

Topst_tching ................. 51,52

Top thread ................. 24"-26

Turning a square corner ...... , ....... 35

Up & down needle posltion button ..... 5, 29

Zigzag foot ................... 13

Zigzag stitch button ............ 28, 31

Zigzag stitching ............. 46, 59_64

Zigzag overcasting ................. 6!

Zipper application ........ . . . 40442

WARRANTY

FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD

For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wi{l, free of charge, repair defects _n material or workmanship which

appear Jn the sewing machine head.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE

For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in materia_ or workmanship which

appear in the electrical and electromc equIpment of the sewing machine, including motor, wiring, switch and speed contro_

_) 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 SE RV ICE CENTER iN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only wh_ie this product is in use in the United States,

# #

_1 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. {i

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