Kenmore INSTRUCTIONS ZIG • ZAG SEWING MACHINE MODEL 1357/1525/1660/1947 60278
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1. 2. 3. Shuttle cover Base front cover Base 12. 13, 14, Face cover plate Take-up lever Upper thread guide 4. 5, 6. Zigzag stitch needle plate Front cover release button Presser foot 15, 16. 17. Special stitch dia! Stitch width control Special stitch modifier 7. 8, Thread Needle 18. buttonhole control Reverse stitch lever 19. 20, 21. 22. Stitch length control Feed dog control Free arm Support leg 9. 10.
@ (Flat-bed type) 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Electric cord receptacle Nomenclature plate Light and power switch Clutch knob Hand wheel 32. 33. 34. Presser foot lever Thread cutter Presser foot thumb 35. 36, Feed dogs Base release 28. 29. 30. Bobbin winder Spool pins Bobbin winder tension 37. 38, Needle plate Guide pin hole 39. Hand hole cover plate 31.
INSTALLING MACHINE (Free-arm type) / :. , ,4 To install the machine in cabinet, position machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board. Insert washers and screws and tighten into place. (Fig. 1) A separate base and cover is available to carry the machine when needed. The base must be removed wl_n machine is used. To install machine in carrying case, set machine into base, with word FRONT in base facing you.
INSTALLING MACHINE (Flat bed type) Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the rear edge of the machine bed. 2. Raise hinge pins in the cabinet or case. Slip machine head onto pins. 3, Tighten 4. Push the speed control plug onto three-prong connector under the bed plate. Lower machine head to front cabinet flap. hinge screws securely. 1 , Plug machine cord into any 110-120 volt wall outlet, Turn on power by pushing light and power switch.
CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING i•.° I. Remove the base from the machine by pushing the release button applicable) and pulling the base the left. (Fig, 1, 2) (if to 2. To replace the base, simply along the free arm to its position. (Fig. 1) Note: Base replaced closed.
WINDING THE BOBBIN ® 1. Release clutch by knob toward you. turning 2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown. 3. Pull end of thread through bobbin as shown. clutch hole in 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin winder latch against until it clicks. Holding onto thread, start machine. When is slightly thread. filled, snip off bobbin end of bobbin end of 5. Start machine.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE , Remove base front cover by pushing the release button on the left side. Open the shuttle cover. , Raise needle by rotating you. to its highest hand wheel position 8 case straight ° toward 3. To remove bobbin case from shuttie, pull open latch of bobbin case. 4. Pull bobbin shuttle, 5. Insert bobbin into bobbin casemaking sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown. out of 7_ Pull thread through shown. Pull thread under slot of case as tension spring. 8.
THREADING OF TOP THREAD Place thread on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool. Draw thread through the top thread guide, Holding the spool stationary with right hand, pull the end of the thread between the tension discs as shown. Pull the spring wire loop up and past the top hook until the thread can be slipped 2). When the spring wire loop into the hook (See Fig. thread is released, the will return (See Fig. 3) with thread in proper place.
ONTROLS STRAIGHT STITCHING ADJUSTING TENSION TOP THREAD ' STRAIGHT STITCHING The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top end bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the middle of layers of fabric you are sewing. If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is irregular, you will need to adjust the tension control. Make any adjustments with presser foot 'down'. 1.
STITCH WIDTH CONTROL This control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. This control must be on Red Dot in order to do straight stitching. Turn only the outer rim of this control to set the stitch width. The center of the control dials the special stitches the machine is - ca pable of sewing ...... STITCH LENGTH CONTROL ......._....
REVERSE STITCH CONTROL It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in rpverse. This is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly and prevents raveling. When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and hold there during sewing. The fabric will immediately start feeding backwards and seam will be fastened. -SPECIAL STITCH MODIFiER AND BUI"rONHOLE CONTROL This control gives you the means of varying the stitches on the Special Stitch Dial.
SPECIAL STITCH DIAL There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home sewing, This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the task at hand. All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch Modifier set at the Red Dot. To make the stitches printed in black on this dial, the Special Stitch Modifier must be set at the White Dot. THE RED DOT SETTING I I The setting illustrated above is the one used for most of your stitching.
SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH :L;8_ You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is _ accomplished with the illustrated setting and the Modifier set at {he Red Dot. When the Modifier is turned to the White Dot a Smocking Stitch results. For directions see the next section of this book.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine. PRESSURE REGULATOR i_ i_ii!!iii
FEED DOG CONTROL There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. Remove the base cover from the base. Pull down the feed dog control or turn to the left as shown in Fig. 1. The fee_l dogs will drop. You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself. Free-arm type) _i_ For most of your stitching, the feed dog control should be in the up position. Whenever you raise or lower the feed dogs, be sure to have the presser foot in the up position.
NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS (Free-arm type) You are provided with plate inserts: two needle A. Needle plate with wide oval hole for all zigzag stitching. B. Needle plate with round hole for regular straight stitching and straight stretch stitch sewing. CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS o , Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot. Swing shuttle cover open. 3. Push a spring under the plate as shown to release the needle plate insert. 4.
'='=' ACCESSORIES NEEDLES Use KENMORE needles, The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See next page). Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point, Fig, 1, shows you the exact length of your needle, Be sure you never use one in your rrkachine that is not this exact length, YOU will find among your accessories a :'Q NEEDLE",.
FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity , Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic!Jerseys, • " Fine Lace, Organza, Cre_e;, _:_-!_!_: ..... Taffetta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits. Vinyl, Suitings, Linen, Wool Ci;epe, Leathi_r :ii Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Woot, Sailcloth;Wool : .
I III I II IIII..................... II I I II1' ......... =......... '.... BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT 7 You will find the following parts in your Buttonhole Attachment Box: 1. Cover Plate with cen.ter. 2. Buttonhole adapter to be used instead of base cover when buttonhole attachment is used. (Model 1660 only) 1 Guide Plate with pinion gear in the Guide Pin that fits in guide pin hole on the machine just behind the needle plate, with Template Holder.
PRESSER FEET To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the front. Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure. To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot, the lever can raise the foot beyond .the normal "'up" position. This is also an aid inchanging your presser feet.
mmm2. STARTING TO SEW : ..... " '' ............................ r ......... 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 _ew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 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.
mmGARMENT CONSTRUCTION STITCHES STRAIGHT STITCHING Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch. It is important each dial have the following settings. SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _e_ Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - 12 to 6 Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Straight Stitch Foot Straight Slitch Needle Plate You will find in garment construction 'that sewing - temporary and permanent. you are doing tWO types Of 1.
Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foo/t. Lower needle into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch ,control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam.
ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _:etlt Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Any Number Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, blind hem, al_plique, buttonhole, monogram, and make all the pretty embroidery designs by machine. Simply use the settings indicated in the illustration for the simple zigzag.
STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit tabrics. These are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Straight Stretch Rick- Rack Stretch Smocking Stretch Elastic Stretch Overcast Stretch : 6. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch (:5(2)@@@@ STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial- _=olll Stitch Width Control.
RICK-RACK STITCHING STRETCH SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _e_i Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - 6 Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can'be used as a decorative top stitch as well. SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Step 1. Make a straight line of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock. Step 2.
OVERCAST STITCHING STRETCH SETTINGS Special _itch Dial. "_ Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control - 6 Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This is the same type of,stitch used by the garment industry in making sports-wear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be osed when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
SERGING STRETCH OR PINE LEAF STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial- J=l_ Stitch Width Control- 4 Stitch Length Control- 6 Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch is equally useful with woven and knitted fabrics. This stitch can be used in making elastic swimwear, as well as overcasting a neat edge on the seams. SHELL STITCHING This stitch used on the edge of nylon tricot makes a lovely Shell finish.
SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES " ....... , - t After the basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many finishing touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the Kenmore has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand.
' . ...... g " _Jln'l'l'I' _!ll ' ' i_' ......... _........ I i Illi Turn the control to "R" stitching back to the beginning of the buttonhole. The speed with which the control is turned determines the number of stitches at the end of the buttonhole. The slower the control is turned while sewing, the more stitches formed. 4. Turn the control back to F to finish buttonhole.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING (Model 1947) SETTINGS Step 1. Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Step 2. Special Stitch Dial- I_ Stitch Width Control- 4 9titch Length ControlZigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate 1 32 Red Zone Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Mount the buttonhole guide onto the presser foot so that rear edge of presser foot is at the rear end of the guide, with upper thread as shown. Place the fabric with buttonhole marked, under the buttonhole guide.
. Set special stitch dial at !:::iand bartack several times at the marked beginning of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch. Raise needle to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you manually. f Step 1 , Set special stitch dial at ,n. Stitch forward until you approach the front marking of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch and raise needle to its highest position as in Step 1. Step 2 , Set special stitch dial at a again and barrack several times.
/ 5, Set special stitch dial at i],and continue sewing until needle reaches beginning of your buttonhole. Step 4 If the forward stitching does not exactly match the reverse stitching, slightly adjust the btitch length control during forward sewing. Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. Try the buttonholewith the button you will use. Always use an Interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed. Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING (Model 1660, 1357) SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _ elll Stitch Width Control - 1 to 1 Stitch Length Control - 0 • Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Feed Dogs- Down Buttonhole Foot Zigzag Needle Plate Guide Pin Hole Gear Fig. 1 . , . . Turn hand wheel so needle is down. Remove base front cover by pushing release button. Open shuttle cover. Insert buttonhole adapter minus cover plate with pinion gear. Insert cover plate at 45 degree angle. Snap into plate.
BLIND HEMMING' SETTINGS i Special Stitch Dial- "_ Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3 Stitch Length Control - 12 to 8 Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zigzag foot or edgestitcher if available Zigzag Needle Plate , Inside of .:. Finish edge of hem anyway you desire, Turn up hem appropriate width. (Fig. 1) :.! Finished Edge 2. Fold garment away from hem leaving 1/8" of hem edge extending. (Fig. 2) . Right Side of Finished Hem Fig. 4 36 .
SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _o=== Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Satin Stitch Foot Zigzag Needle Plate Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole makir_g. Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension of the top thread slightly. The wider the stitch you make, the looser the tension should be.
/ ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS / Special Stitch Dial - CeIiI Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Contro[_2 _u I G Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zipper Foot Straight Stitch Needle Plate REGULAR ZIPPER The foot is adjustable for use on the right or left side of the needle when sewing the regular type of zipper. Adjust the foot so the needle clears the side notch on the foot. See Fig. 1. Carefully follow directions given on the zipper package.
MENDING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - :_i_ Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate 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 fr.om each end to the center. It is well to use a piece of fabric under the tear for reinforcement.
BUTTON SEWING' SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _o:l: Feed Dogs. Down Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate 1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. 2, Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button. 3, Adjust stitch width control so needle will enter left hole of the button. 4, Turn hand wheel again by hand so needle enters second hole. Readjust stitch width if necessary. Stitch a number of times. 5.
FREE-ARM SEWING This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free base. The arm machine free arm by removing enables you to ....... ...... the sew tubular types of pieces more easily. Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above, You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as" i _Ti_.__I : ............. 1, Mend elbows merits 2. Sew and in sleeves 3. Applique, 4. . _i_..-_..;.,.
Check, g Performance Problems WHAT TO DO i :_i; i 'PROBEEM_;::_ PROBABL E:::CAUSE Incormctisize ne_dl_:: :::- +:::: := . Choose correct size needle for thread:and:fabric. improper::thmading_;i-::: ::::::i: ::__::-:: :=::_: ,Rethmad machine. Loose:upper thread.-ten=ion: Tighten:upper thread tension; Do not pull _fabric; guide it gently. |.igh,p,_ure: o_p:_,: foot. Increase:pressure on:presser foot; Reset presserfoot, " Loose pmsser foot. :._::: Unevenly _ ound:bobbin. Rewind bobbin.
,m i i PROBABLE i ":: :; L. i iii CORRECTION I "::__'_ .iIncorrect size needle. _:,Certainknits :and synthetics. Sen, o, ; Stitch_:i;i_;:; :!.:!ii;:i!ii::!i!!i;; "_::._Incorrect setting :of ;_le) ;):.:::Tightupperilhread.tenslon.. ...... llt CAUSE '!:i: :..::Light/prate: oii _::p_eimer:foot. Choose. correct size: needle for thread .and fabric. Use, Q N 1.:]-: !)1.[-'.:'.,. Insert new,_needle; Remetnsedle;:: Loosen upperithread .tension. Increase:pressure:on presserfoot.
CARING FOR THE MACHINE ......... .............................. _ ............... ______,_._ _._,__ CLEANING AND OILING Fig, 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush. Fig. 1 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.
OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head, To remove cover plate, insert a screw driver into the spacing between arm casting and top cover plate and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.
OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt "machine head back and remove undi_rside of machine. To remove (C), (D) and (E) as shown below.
OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine OILING head back to oil points IN FACE COVER indicated on underside of machine. PLATE Swing hinged face cover plate open and oil points indicated in illustration.
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PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Simpsons-Sears Limited store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR INFORMATION : 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE TI_E Co. or FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 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.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your' Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or Service, sir_ply contact any Sears Service Center _nd most Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. facts when you call or visit. Be sure to provide all pertinent The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine. See Section 1, page 3 for location.
