Kenmor'e SEWING OWNER'S MACHINE 12493 MA P/N 648800071
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker: You have just invested in a very finezigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.
TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Machine identification .................... Accessories ........................... Setting spool pins ....................... Installing extension table .................. Pressure regulator, Presser foot lever ........... Presser feet, Speed control plug .............. Light and power switch, Sewing light .......... Foot control, Seam guides, Darning plate ....... Needle, thread and fabric chart .............. Needles, Placement of needle ...............
_KNOWING bIACIdlNE YOUR SEWING MACHINE L_: IDENTIFICATION Prbssure Regulator Take-up Lever Upper Thread Bobbin Guides Winder \ Face Cover Extension Plate Arm Cover Plate Light and Power Switch Table Buttonhole Shuttle Support Stitch Adjustor Cover Thread Guide Needle Screw Clamp Leg Needle Thread Thread Spool Pins Presser Foot Guide Thumb Screw Presser Hand Wheel Clutch Knob "_. Presser -__Free Electric Cord Receptacle _/ Foot Arm \ \ Nomenclature Pla
2, Stitch Selector 3. 4, 1.
ACCESSORI ES Accessory box Buttonhole Small screw driver Large screw driver opener Bobbin Needle set \ Darning plate Thread spool pin \ / Satin Buttonhole guide Nylon stitch / / Foot control Owner's \ / Zipper foot foot \ disc manual foot
SETTING SPOOL PINS Spool Pins are packed in accessory box. Screw thread Position spool pins in place securely with a screw driver. nylon discs as shown in illustration. NSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE For all flat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To install the extension table, simply slide the table along the free arm until the two Pins (A) and (B) enter fitting holes in the machine. Lower the support leg.
PRESSURE REGULATOR Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. presser foot. (See above). This will release the pressure on the To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obtained. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure. When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, when sewing lighter weight fabrics.
PRESSER FEET To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom. Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure. SPEED CONTROL PLUG Push the speed control prong connector. plug onto Plug machine cord volt wall outlet.
LIGHT AND POWER SWITCH Turn on power power switch. by pushing light and Important safety feature Your machine will not operate unless the light/power switch is turned on. Turning on the power automatically illuminates the whole stitching area. If you're interrupted or stop sewing, turn off light/ power switch. SL_#tklG LiGH The sewing light is located in the face cover as shown.
FOOTCONTROL Step on this control to start to sew. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine will sew. Slow down by reducing foot pressure on the control. You may want to practice your speed at different levels when you first use the machine. SEAM _d[DES _" Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE.
NEEDLE_THREADAND FABRIC CHART 12 stitches per inch 10 to 12 stitches per inch 8 to 10 stitches per inch 8 stitches oer inch 6 stitches per inch 10 for Regular or 6 for Stretch Stitches 10
NEEDLES Use KENMORE needles, The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should suit the fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded by size for your convenience (See chart on facing page). Never use a bent dull point. needle or one with a The exact length of your needle is shown at left. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length. You will find among your accessories a Q NEEDLEr"with blue shank.
WINDING THE 1. Release clutch toward you. 2. Draw thread bobbin winder BOBBIN by turning clutch knob from spool through tension disc as shown. 3. Pull end of thread bobbin as shown. through hole in 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin 12 winder shaft to the right until it clicks. Holding onto end of thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of thread. 5, Wind thread until winder Remove bobbitl.
1. Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. 2. Raise needle to its highest position rotating hand wheel toward you. by 3. To remove bobbin case from shuttle, pull open latch of bobbin case. Pull bobbin case straight 4. Insert bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown. 5. Pull thread shown. through slot of case as Pull thread under tension spring.
THREADING TOP THREAD 'I Place spool on spool thread coming from spool. pin as shown, with the back of the Draw thread through top thread guides. Holding spool stationary with right hand, pull the end of the thread between the tension discs as shown above (_. Pull the end of the thread taut with left hand. This will pull the spring wire up and past the end of the hook. The thread will then slip into the hook when the spring is released as in (_ .
-,ING bi :_ BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin upper thread. 3. Pull both thread threads up by under back of the presser foot, 4 inches of thread clear. pulling and to the leaving 3 to If you cannot pick up bottom thread by following steps given above, then check: 1. Is needle threaded from front to back? 2. Is thread tangled around needle? 3.
ADJUSTING TENSIONS TOP THREAD Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being se,wn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.
.... ART N( TO SEW Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1. Test the needle it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently.
SIMPLE SEWING STRAIGHT ........... STITCHI IC Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch selector _' Stitch length control 12 to6 Presser foot v You will find in garment and permanent. construction that you are doing two types of sewing-temporary 1. Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are: Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking 2. Permanent stitching.
FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn under the presser foot. Lower into fabric about 1/2 inch from ning of seam. Turn thereverse control clockwise and stitch in back needle beginstitch reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam.
ZIGZAG Top STITCHING thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch selector / Stitch length control 24 to 6 Presser foot This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, applique and sew on buttons. Using the range of widths as indicated on the central dial, you can sew any width you desire. Since this is a range, you may set the dial between the illustrated widths. The following potential.
CHECKING TENSIONS The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zigzag stitch on the fabric you will be using. UNDESIRABLE •.... ::::;::';_::,.-;_ DESIRABLE ;i::::::;:;,':t:;::;.. Use the ...."..... ..... ........ "" ".... i i: !iii needle. different colors of thread on the bobbinUseand upper spool. "'_::;:"":'°.......... "'"'"'" ........ " " ........... "'°i .............. Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches. The bobbin thread should not show on the top of the fabric.
STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING STRETCH ....... STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and.knit stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. fabrics. These are special 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rickrack Stretch 3. Overcast Stretch /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ 4. Smocking Stretch 5. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ ./\/ @ @ ®@ ® ADJUSTING STRETCH STITCH BALANCE In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should be in the detent position between
STRAIGHT STITCHING STRETCI4 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Presser foot Stitch selector Stitch length control Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch. Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming. The seam may be pressed open as with any regular seam, but will stretch if necessary. This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type of fabric.
OVERCAST STRETCH 5 rSTCHING Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Presser foot Stitch Stitch selector length control This is the same type of stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge.
8ERGING OR PINE STRETCiI STtt LEAF / 6i-_tt,_ Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch selector / Presser foot Stitch length control The ser_ling or pine leaf stretch stitch is equally useful with woven and knitted fabrics. This stitch can be used in making elastic swimwear, as well as overcasting a neat edge on the seams.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING 7Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch / selector / Presser foot Stitch . length control Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Place the fabric with the buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. Pull the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the index mark (B) is aligned with the graduation (C), with thread to rear.
. Set stitch selector at J_ forward until you approach Stitch "the bot- tom marking of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the right stitch and raise the needle to its highest position by turning hand-wheel toward you manually. , Set stitch selector at _ and bartack 5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch. Raise needle to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you. 4.
ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE STITCH BALANCE If the stitching on both sides of the buttonhole does not have the same density, adjust-by turning the adjuster. Using a screw driver, make a slight adjustment to left (+) increase the density of the left side; turn to the right (-) to increase the density of the right side. Both sides should be similar in appearance. After sewing buttonholes, return adjuster to original position as shown in illus" tration at left.
B INDHE!ViMING Top thread control _/--7\i-_/- tension 0 to 4 Presser Stitch Stitch Green foot Edgestitcher_ if available selector length control Zone to 8 / nside of Dress ed Edge Fig. 1 1. Finish desire. width. edge of hem anyway you Turn up hem appropriate (Fig. 1) Foot Fig. 3 3. Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment. (Fig.
SATIN STITCHING Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch Presser foot Stitch Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches, appliqueing, bar tacking or sewing on buttons. selector length This is an attractive control stitch used for Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension thread slightly. The wider the stitch sewn the looser the tension.
7fPPER APP{, fCi:,i i()i'_, SETTINGS t m Stitch Selector ........ Stitch Length Control Zipper Foot. ,,, . . . 12 REGU! )er foot _R ZIPPER mg screw Thumb Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper. See Fig. 2. Follow the zipper manufacturer's instructions. _ screw Needle (right) After zipper has been inserted, finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch.
MENDING ". A,^, A V V V V A V / SETTINGS Stitch Selector ........ Stitch Length Control Zigzag Presser Foot ........ .... _i . . . Green Zone to 24 iii!iiii!iii!iiii!ii!i !¸¸ , i!!i!i! i!iiii!i!i!iill i iiiiii!iii To repair a straight or three-cornered tear, position the tear under the needle in such a way that the stitching catches both sides of the tear. When mending a three-cornered tear, stitch from each end to the center.
BU IQ_ Xi::W[':" SETTINGS Stitch Selector ........ Must be adjusted Use Darning plate (See page 9) Zigzag Presser Foot 1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. 2. Turn hand wheel manually needle point is just above button. until 3. Adjust stitch selector so needle enters right hole of button. 4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters second hole. The stitch selector may need to be adjusted again. Stitch a number of times.
FREE-ARM SEWING This sewing machine can be used like flat bed machine, but easily converts free arm machine by removing the tension table. The free arm enables you to sew tubu types of pieces more easily. Just slip t sleeve or pants leg on the free arm shown above. You will find many uses for this free ar feature such as: 1. Mend elbows more easily. and knees of garmer 2. Sew in sleeves more especially true when garments, easily. sewing This small 3.
e it gently, )resser foot. needle )r po sh_off burrs completely. plate, or polish off burrs completely. Do:'riot pull fabric; guide itgently. Choose',correct size needle for thread Reset needle. and fabric, a seam be sure to draw both:-threads about 4 "_and holduntil a few under and stitches ;'! rmed. is(s). }resser foot. ead shou e size and kind.
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'\RING FOR THE MA,CHINE : !:t_R!_R!_ FEED DOGS AND SEiUTTLE Fig. 1 Cleaning brush. the feed dogs with a To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around the feed dogs. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle To Clean the Shuttle . Assembly Area: This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread.
OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated, in top of machine head. To remove cover plate, loosen uptwo top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.
OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on underside of machine. To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B), (C), and (D) as shown below.
OILING _N FACE COVER Open face cover 42 PLATE plate and oil points in illustration.
PARTS LIST 7 2 3 8 9 13 19 14 4 10 15 16 5 6 11 12 18 17 2O 21 22
PARTS LIST All parts listed herein WHEN ORDERING MATION: may be ordered REPAIR from PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER any Sears store or service ALWAYS GIVE center. THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. Ref. No. INFOR- Part No.
USING PORTABLE CASE OR CABaN.ET A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing place. Another option.., buy a Carrying Case. . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
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SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See page 2 for location.
WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE .... HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, charge, repair defects in material or workmanship appear in the sewing machine head. free of which FULL EQUIP- ! i !!2 i!!i;ili]iii!i!iiiii'i!ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i_ ¸ c_?!:,i.,_.
Kenmor'e SEWING OWNER'S MACHINE 12493 MA P/N 648800071
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dear Homemaker: You have just invested in a very finezigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.
TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Machine identification .................... Accessories ........................... Setting spool pins ....................... Installing extension table .................. Pressure regulator, Presser foot lever ........... Presser feet, Speed control plug .............. Light and power switch, Sewing light .......... Foot control, Seam guides, Darning plate ....... Needle, thread and fabric chart .............. Needles, Placement of needle ...............
_KNOWING bIACIdlNE YOUR SEWING MACHINE L_: IDENTIFICATION Prbssure Regulator Take-up Lever Upper Thread Bobbin Guides Winder \ Face Cover Extension Plate Arm Cover Plate Light and Power Switch Table Buttonhole Shuttle Support Stitch Adjustor Cover Thread Guide Needle Screw Clamp Leg Needle Thread Thread Spool Pins Presser Foot Guide Thumb Screw Presser Hand Wheel Clutch Knob "_. Presser -__Free Electric Cord Receptacle _/ Foot Arm \ \ Nomenclature Pla
2, Stitch Selector 3. 4, 1.
ACCESSORI ES Accessory box Buttonhole Small screw driver Large screw driver opener Bobbin Needle set \ Darning plate Thread spool pin \ / Satin Buttonhole guide Nylon stitch / / Foot control Owner's \ / Zipper foot foot \ disc manual foot
SETTING SPOOL PINS Spool Pins are packed in accessory box. Screw thread Position spool pins in place securely with a screw driver. nylon discs as shown in illustration. NSTALLING EXTENSION TABLE For all flat-bed sewing use the extension table provided with the machine. To install the extension table, simply slide the table along the free arm until the two Pins (A) and (B) enter fitting holes in the machine. Lower the support leg.
PRESSURE REGULATOR Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator. presser foot. (See above). This will release the pressure on the To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obtained. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure. When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, when sewing lighter weight fabrics.
PRESSER FEET To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the bottom. Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure. SPEED CONTROL PLUG Push the speed control prong connector. plug onto Plug machine cord volt wall outlet.
LIGHT AND POWER SWITCH Turn on power power switch. by pushing light and Important safety feature Your machine will not operate unless the light/power switch is turned on. Turning on the power automatically illuminates the whole stitching area. If you're interrupted or stop sewing, turn off light/ power switch. SL_#tklG LiGH The sewing light is located in the face cover as shown.
FOOTCONTROL Step on this control to start to sew. The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine will sew. Slow down by reducing foot pressure on the control. You may want to practice your speed at different levels when you first use the machine. SEAM _d[DES _" Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE "ALL IMPORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE.
NEEDLE_THREADAND FABRIC CHART 12 stitches per inch 10 to 12 stitches per inch 8 to 10 stitches per inch 8 stitches oer inch 6 stitches per inch 10 for Regular or 6 for Stretch Stitches 10
NEEDLES Use KENMORE needles, The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should suit the fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded by size for your convenience (See chart on facing page). Never use a bent dull point. needle or one with a The exact length of your needle is shown at left. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length. You will find among your accessories a Q NEEDLEr"with blue shank.
WINDING THE 1. Release clutch toward you. 2. Draw thread bobbin winder BOBBIN by turning clutch knob from spool through tension disc as shown. 3. Pull end of thread bobbin as shown. through hole in 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin 12 winder shaft to the right until it clicks. Holding onto end of thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of thread. 5, Wind thread until winder Remove bobbitl.
1. Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover. 2. Raise needle to its highest position rotating hand wheel toward you. by 3. To remove bobbin case from shuttle, pull open latch of bobbin case. Pull bobbin case straight 4. Insert bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown. 5. Pull thread shown. through slot of case as Pull thread under tension spring.
THREADING TOP THREAD 'I Place spool on spool thread coming from spool. pin as shown, with the back of the Draw thread through top thread guides. Holding spool stationary with right hand, pull the end of the thread between the tension discs as shown above (_. Pull the end of the thread taut with left hand. This will pull the spring wire up and past the end of the hook. The thread will then slip into the hook when the spring is released as in (_ .
-,ING bi :_ BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. 2. Bring bobbin upper thread. 3. Pull both thread threads up by under back of the presser foot, 4 inches of thread clear. pulling and to the leaving 3 to If you cannot pick up bottom thread by following steps given above, then check: 1. Is needle threaded from front to back? 2. Is thread tangled around needle? 3.
ADJUSTING TENSIONS TOP THREAD Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. There are many reasons for having to reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being se,wn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.
.... ART N( TO SEW Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1. Test the needle it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently.
SIMPLE SEWING STRAIGHT ........... STITCHI IC Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch selector _' Stitch length control 12 to6 Presser foot v You will find in garment and permanent. construction that you are doing two types of sewing-temporary 1. Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are: Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking 2. Permanent stitching.
FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn under the presser foot. Lower into fabric about 1/2 inch from ning of seam. Turn thereverse control clockwise and stitch in back needle beginstitch reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam.
ZIGZAG Top STITCHING thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch selector / Stitch length control 24 to 6 Presser foot This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, applique and sew on buttons. Using the range of widths as indicated on the central dial, you can sew any width you desire. Since this is a range, you may set the dial between the illustrated widths. The following potential.
CHECKING TENSIONS The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zigzag stitch on the fabric you will be using. UNDESIRABLE •.... ::::;::';_::,.-;_ DESIRABLE ;i::::::;:;,':t:;::;.. Use the ...."..... ..... ........ "" ".... i i: !iii needle. different colors of thread on the bobbinUseand upper spool. "'_::;:"":'°.......... "'"'"'" ........ " " ........... "'°i .............. Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches. The bobbin thread should not show on the top of the fabric.
STRETCH AND UTILITY STITCH SEWING STRETCH ....... STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and.knit stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. fabrics. These are special 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rickrack Stretch 3. Overcast Stretch /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ 4. Smocking Stretch 5. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ ./\/ @ @ ®@ ® ADJUSTING STRETCH STITCH BALANCE In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should be in the detent position between
STRAIGHT STITCHING STRETCI4 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Presser foot Stitch selector Stitch length control Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch. Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming. The seam may be pressed open as with any regular seam, but will stretch if necessary. This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type of fabric.
OVERCAST STRETCH 5 rSTCHING Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Presser foot Stitch Stitch selector length control This is the same type of stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge.
8ERGING OR PINE STRETCiI STtt LEAF / 6i-_tt,_ Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch selector / Presser foot Stitch length control The ser_ling or pine leaf stretch stitch is equally useful with woven and knitted fabrics. This stitch can be used in making elastic swimwear, as well as overcasting a neat edge on the seams.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING 7Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch / selector / Presser foot Stitch . length control Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Place the fabric with the buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. Pull the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the index mark (B) is aligned with the graduation (C), with thread to rear.
. Set stitch selector at J_ forward until you approach Stitch "the bot- tom marking of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the right stitch and raise the needle to its highest position by turning hand-wheel toward you manually. , Set stitch selector at _ and bartack 5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch. Raise needle to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you. 4.
ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE STITCH BALANCE If the stitching on both sides of the buttonhole does not have the same density, adjust-by turning the adjuster. Using a screw driver, make a slight adjustment to left (+) increase the density of the left side; turn to the right (-) to increase the density of the right side. Both sides should be similar in appearance. After sewing buttonholes, return adjuster to original position as shown in illus" tration at left.
B INDHE!ViMING Top thread control _/--7\i-_/- tension 0 to 4 Presser Stitch Stitch Green foot Edgestitcher_ if available selector length control Zone to 8 / nside of Dress ed Edge Fig. 1 1. Finish desire. width. edge of hem anyway you Turn up hem appropriate (Fig. 1) Foot Fig. 3 3. Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment. (Fig.
SATIN STITCHING Top thread tension control 0 to 4 Stitch Presser foot Stitch Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches, appliqueing, bar tacking or sewing on buttons. selector length This is an attractive control stitch used for Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension thread slightly. The wider the stitch sewn the looser the tension.
7fPPER APP{, fCi:,i i()i'_, SETTINGS t m Stitch Selector ........ Stitch Length Control Zipper Foot. ,,, . . . 12 REGU! )er foot _R ZIPPER mg screw Thumb Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper. See Fig. 2. Follow the zipper manufacturer's instructions. _ screw Needle (right) After zipper has been inserted, finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch.
MENDING ". A,^, A V V V V A V / SETTINGS Stitch Selector ........ Stitch Length Control Zigzag Presser Foot ........ .... _i . . . Green Zone to 24 iii!iiii!iii!iiii!ii!i !¸¸ , i!!i!i! i!iiii!i!i!iill i iiiiii!iii To repair a straight or three-cornered tear, position the tear under the needle in such a way that the stitching catches both sides of the tear. When mending a three-cornered tear, stitch from each end to the center.
BU IQ_ Xi::W[':" SETTINGS Stitch Selector ........ Must be adjusted Use Darning plate (See page 9) Zigzag Presser Foot 1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. 2. Turn hand wheel manually needle point is just above button. until 3. Adjust stitch selector so needle enters right hole of button. 4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters second hole. The stitch selector may need to be adjusted again. Stitch a number of times.
FREE-ARM SEWING This sewing machine can be used like flat bed machine, but easily converts free arm machine by removing the tension table. The free arm enables you to sew tubu types of pieces more easily. Just slip t sleeve or pants leg on the free arm shown above. You will find many uses for this free ar feature such as: 1. Mend elbows more easily. and knees of garmer 2. Sew in sleeves more especially true when garments, easily. sewing This small 3.
e it gently, )resser foot. needle )r po sh_off burrs completely. plate, or polish off burrs completely. Do:'riot pull fabric; guide itgently. Choose',correct size needle for thread Reset needle. and fabric, a seam be sure to draw both:-threads about 4 "_and holduntil a few under and stitches ;'! rmed. is(s). }resser foot. ead shou e size and kind.
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'\RING FOR THE MA,CHINE : !:t_R!_R!_ FEED DOGS AND SEiUTTLE Fig. 1 Cleaning brush. the feed dogs with a To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around the feed dogs. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle To Clean the Shuttle . Assembly Area: This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread.
OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated, in top of machine head. To remove cover plate, loosen uptwo top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.
OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on underside of machine. To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B), (C), and (D) as shown below.
OILING _N FACE COVER Open face cover 42 PLATE plate and oil points in illustration.
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PARTS LIST All parts listed herein WHEN ORDERING MATION: may be ordered REPAIR from PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER any Sears store or service ALWAYS GIVE center. THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. Ref. No. INFOR- Part No.
USING PORTABLE CASE OR CABaN.ET A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing place. Another option.., buy a Carrying Case. . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
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SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See page 2 for location.
WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE .... HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, charge, repair defects in material or workmanship appear in the sewing machine head. free of which FULL EQUIP- ! i !!2 i!!i;ili]iii!i!iiiii'i!ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i_ ¸ c_?!:,i.,_.
