MANUAL MODEL 1 /1 / 7831/ 178140/ 1 / 7842/17843 /i7891/17892 DP69537
TAB OF NTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE identlflca_ _art ........ , ..................................... Setting up your machine ........ ._.. ............................. Foot 0ontrol, Power/light switch, 2 -3 4 Needles, Needle, thread and fabric chart,,.,., ............ .. Changing needle, Pmeserfoot lever, Pin.ration for threading .... , .... ,........... '., ................. Wlnd"Ing'the bobbin, .............................................. T_d[ng the _bln _se ........ ,..... ,....... . ....
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Built-in button_ control * * Available _ndtng upon model.
S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE 1, Install your Kenmore sewing machi_ in s Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_or set the 2_ Your K_e sewing _chine has been thoroughlycited at the factory. Be sum to wipe off the _ie p_W e_ endbed _ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e garment, It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric so any lurplul oil is a_. FOOT CONTROL Make wre power/light switch le off. Plug foot control plug into machine receptacle, Then oon_t cord into any i10-120 volt A, C, wall outlet.
CONVERTING SEWING TO FREE-ARM This machine can be used either as e flatbed or H a freearm model. With the accessory box in place, the machine is a flatbed model With e ierge, working liut_ece, which slopes og_ntly toward you to help the smooth flow fabric. By removing the accessory box, the machine converts into free-arm machine for sewing children's clothes, cuffs, trouser legs, armholes and other awkward places, 1.
SNAP.ON FEET Straight ititch Stllnda_ zlgztlg Satin stitch Built-in buttonh¢_ Zlpt_ Prmmerfoot foot t_lo, E6483) foot |No, ET_IE) foot (No_ 57998) guidefoot (No. E6484) holder (No, b_NI4l (No. 56481) ONE.PIECE FEET (No. 45W6) (No. 46727) INo. 46729) largeS_-ptn|No._Pl_) (No,__)c°verplate Butt_e tO small - (No. _) INO. _) (No, 43820| guide Buttonhole _es 1 _ iNo. _) 2 (No, _1) 3 -- (No, _) / Buttonhole Buttonhole Screw drivers foot opener large - (No. _1i) (No. 67979) iNo. 41040) (No. _) roll - tNo.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Even-feedingfoot tNo. 6888) -F_ both fabric leyeNi_lts_dy to help_t bundCtXlOfUltra Su_ fabric,matin,tricot oroth_ sltckfabrics, Blind hem foot (No, _1 - Holds fa_ folded f_ blind _ _ng. Roller foot INo. 6765) srd _ther mtke behind h. RKO_ tot i_n k_ttm or vinyl. S_ g-Brown INo. _1 Size 11-0_ INo. _1) Size 14:Red iNo. 6662) SLm1_ S_ l_O_ (N_.6553) INo._) 10 _s. |No. Sire Size Size ' 2 pcs. 5 r_. Ball point color-coded 6747) 9-S_tB_ x 4 IX,i. 11-S_/O_ x 4 _.
.if you do not have a Kenmore needle, please i Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conf_ with the size of the thud and both should be suitable to the fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.©oded by size for your €onvenle_ (See chert below). ruing, *Available at most Seam retail stores and Never use a bent needle or one with a dull point. NEED_, i _R_D i ill i,ll l iH F_ _: ]l]]ll ]1 catal_.
CHANGING NEEDLE Raise _is bar to its highest p_itlon by turning the hand w_l toward you. Loosen the _e clamp screw, Holding the _le with _ _ __ _ _o dip the needle into the _tebar. When It is in as far as tt will go, tighten the needle €l_p screw, PREUER UVER PruNr foot lever _ a two _itlon lift. In order to place haaw fabric under the presser foot or to cha_ the _ foot raise _ _ foot lever to its maximum upward _tl_ as shown. EPARATION R DiNG Swing away spool pin fully to the back of machine.
WINDING THE BOBBIN ® ! I. ® Pull out retractable spool pin and place thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin, draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as indicated, and pull end of thread toward bobbin winder. 2. Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times in direction of arrow; place bobbin on bobbirl winder shaft, (see diagram below), Start machine pressing down on foot control, 4. by When bobbin is fuN, winding stops automatically. Push in Hand Wheel.
THR_DING ® THE BOBBIN CASE i ® ® • O 1, Raise needle to its highut position by rotating hand wheel toward you. 6 2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front, , 3. I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise, 4.
THR DiNG TOP READ 1, Rain thread take,up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you, Raise preuer foot lever, Place thread' Wool on _ pin. Piece appropriate spool cap over the _. See Fig. 1. Holding thread taut with right hand, draw thread through rear thread guides (A and B) and Into threading channel (C) toward you, (Fig, 1) 2, Draw thread down channel (C) end up channel (O). Thread take-up lever IE) by guiding thread through the slot and lead thread down through channel (D) again.
PICKING UP BOBBIN READ 1. Raise pr_ foot lever. Hold n_ie threed I_y in left hand and rotate he,heel toward you _ complete turn. (Fig. 1) 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread. (Fig. 2) ® / FIg.2 3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches ® of thread clear, (Fig, 3) Fig.
PREUER t FE_ /'hismachineis fitted wlzha zigzagP_r 1. Straight stitch foot 2, Satin stitch foot 3, Buttonhole foot F_. i ) 4. 6. Built.in buttonhole guide foot Zipper foot CHANGING _EUER FEn Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise presser foot lever. _.on miser f_ . Raise foot _ foot, {Fig, 1) Fig. 2 2, leVer 1o remove Place desired foot on the needle plate aligning _te holes, Lower the p_r foot le_ so that foot holder snaps on the foot, (Fig. 2) One.
STITCH 8ELECTOR All of the stitches t_t are made by your Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch by imply turning the dial. Stitch patternsare color-coded to recommnd setting ranges on stitch length end width dials, Orange pattm Yellow Hue _4n STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITCH.
8TITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE PosrrloN CONTROL The width of all the Stitche_ produced on this machine, with the obvious exception of To decrease or increase the width of s stitch, turn the stitch width control dial from .!.. 4, The-higher the number the wider the atltch. Recommended settingrenges are color. coded to patterns on the stitch selector dial. When _ng with a double needle*, control the stitch Width within white zone on the dial.
PRESSURE REGU_TOR Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight seame, uniform etitch length and even handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is located inside the face cover, To Incremm p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease pressure,turn thedlal €ounterclockwise.
STRAIGHT STITCHING For molt febdu the top thread tlm_on control _o,ld be ut inthewhitezonebetwwn3 endS. If, when you start to sew. you find that the ztJtchlng isIrr_ulK, youwill needto adjustthe tension_, +" w Make any adjustrnlmtl with ptess_ foot 'down. Decrease temllotl 1, If the lhrsadl ore kx_king on the top iu_face ktereue tensioh withthetopthrsadlytngftat,the lop_ is tOO tioht. Timeton can be _ by turning the tension centre4 to the teh (lower n, ml_rs).
2. STARTING TO SEW Now that you m faunmw with the eontrols on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you sireready to start to low with your sewing meohine, Below am some good habits to follow eaK:h time you sit down to low: 1. Check the needkl-lt should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. it should be the correct size for the fad_tc 5. Run the machine at • slow even speed. The more prelate you put on the foot control, the falter the machine will sew.
MACHINE S_iNG CHART 0012-- u, s___ Machine settings ere graphically shown in this section for your quick reference, Simply following illustrated charts, select and _ variety of stitches shown below,.. Blind slttr,h Two-point _1 stiWh Box stt_h StitGh Db_ Stitch paekap is differentdepe_i_ 2O Buttonl_e u_ the model.
STRAIGHT STITCHING C-L-R SM_IL lO ii i2 : °'R"_ THREE NEEDLE POSITIONS I I i I Stmlght etiteh foot gl_ optimum stitching, but _et be used at center It) setting. You may stitch in tl left (L) or right qR) setting, but be sure to use the zigzag foot. STARTING TO SEW AND BACK TACKING Make z_m both threads am drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about P_ ir_h from beginning of seam.
TURNING A SQUARE CORNER Cornering Guide To rum a square corner 518" from the fabdc edge_ stop stitching with :the_nndle piercing the fabdc, when reaahlng the comertng gu_ as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabn¢. (Fig. 1) Fig, I New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin atitching in new direction.' (Fig. 21 Fig.
DARNING SETTINGS Pressure Regulator. 0 (DARN) Zigzag foot or square automatt© buttonholo f_t S_tch fabric be_n .embFol_ with _ centered. L_ p_ Mr end sew at a slow _ moving fabdc back and f_ with a study rhythm to cover dern_ area. When it is c_md, turn hibfio i/4 a turn and sew layer of stitching a©_ first layer, If fabric is thin or My damaged in hole area, you may want to put o seato _ u_ the hole for relnforcament.
ZIPPER APPLICATION!CORDING Needle P_tion/Stitch Width. C Uu zipper foot whioh ali_ the right _ left of the zlp_ cord. you to m to or €I_ to the ZIPPER APPUCATION To sew down the fight side, attach left ldde ofi zipper foot toper foot holder so that the needle pal_ through the opening on the left side of the foot. To sew d_ the left side, attach dght side of foot to foot ho4der.
ZiG_G _iTCHING 0 See_ 1--4 10. e012_ |1 Simple zigzag stitching nblu you to do many exciting things with your Kenmore sewing machine, Beyond basics, you'H use zigzag stitching to applique, embroider end monogram. Unlike straight stttc_, zigzag stitches have a trials-to-side width as well as a stitch length. You'll find "recipes" for ztg_ operations on followi_ paw. can create on exciting variety of stit_ by adjusting stitch width end controls {see chart below). m many .
OVERCASTING This is one. of the more frequently used zigzag stizches on garnmnt construction, YOU may want to overcast along the raw edge of uch mm allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment end stitch.
APPLIQUEING Settings same as Satin Stitching Select an applique design to be appl_ to y ow garment and baste it in place. Satin stitch Mou_ the raw _ of the applique € p te!v €ovedng the Youmaywant tO do this with a contrasting' colOr of thread, EMBROIDERY Settings same as Satin Stitching Satin stitch can be used to produce many different _s end patterns.
SUTTON S ING _TTINGS Stitch Selector Uu feed coverplate 1. Fix' the bqtton posittoCJWith _r on febdc tape, at desired 2 Align two holes of button with StOl of presser foot and lower foo! to hold the button securely. 3, Turn hand wheel manually until needle _proachu just above button. 4, A_u_Jt stitch width _ontrol so _le enter one hole of t_ button. 5, Turn hand wheel apln by ha_ so enters _d hole. Resdjust stit©h width If r_lmary.
6UNO HEMMING 0 page18. 1H- 4 12 -8 _foot Blir_l hemming is a good technique to use on _ts, and esp_laliy on curtains and rapery hen sO that stitches need not show on the front of the fabric. Because your Kenmore has two types of bli_titches built in, blind hemming Is easier than you'd exit, It's just O matter of folding.
Working on _,g side _of fabric, foJd hem up. Prm and pin in place. T_n fold _m allowan_ under.., lea_ng _'° of hem edge extending, ® Place _rment under p_r foot tn much a manner that straight stitchu wilt be a_ on extended edge, The zlgz_ stitch should just catch the fold of the garment.
MENDING AND OVERCA_ Seemoole_ _ITCHING (THREE.STEP ZIGZAG) S- 4 \ MENDING A TEAR Stitch _thStitchWldth. To _Iraa 24- 12 3- 4 straight or _cornered tear, _tion thetearundershe_ _ sucha waythatthestkchl.9catc_ both_tdH of the reef, When mending a th_cornered tear, stitch _ each end to the center, it is well to _se a p_ of fabricu_ the tNr for reinfor_t, OVERCASTING Sdtch LengthStitch W'Ktth- WITH MENDING STITCH 12- 8 3,4 Three-step zlg.
8HE_ _TCHING 0 2--4 m ......... = i ,i ¸ 12 _foot PROCEDURE Stitch LeithSlltch Width- 12 2- 4 This shell.stitched edge is a _lar finish for li_ and nightgowns, To achieve t_ mui_ _ affect, a#ow _ to clear just the rlgh! edge of the fabric when it z_z_. Regular shetl stitch Regular shell stitch pr_uces a tiny shel! hem on iingeim and other fins garments. Two-point shell stitch _' if bigger size of shell pattern is desired, use two-point shell stitch.
BOX STITCH 0 2--4 24 -- 12 Stitch Length Stitch Width- 24.12 2.4 OVERLAPPED SEAM Box stitch is ideal for producing flat overla_ sear _ almost any _ of fabric and e bolder effect wig ruult from sewingwithe contrasting thread.
FAGOTING STITCH 0 Seepage IlL m 24-- 12 _foot PROCEDURE Sfltoh LengthStltchWidth. 24.12 4 This is a popular decorative stitch (used In or fronts of bloum end d_). To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_ together, leave a little apace between, To prepare the fabric, fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press. Bests folded edges to tissue paper with about 118" spacebetween, Tissuepa_ 34 Stitch over the 1/8" allowance, just catching the fabric fold on both sides with needle.
STRETCH STITCHES 1,-4 I _/ mmmO _l 4 tow zn The stitches shown at right are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics, t, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8, 9, S_ioht Stretch Rick-Rack Stretch ElasUc Edge Stretch _r_st Stretch Ovedock Stretch Elasttc S_toh Sergtng Stretch Patching Stretch Smocking Stretch ADJUSTING STITCH ®®®® LENGTH Depending upon your preference in stitch _tte_, y_ my make stretch stitches.
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH SETTINGS Stitch Selector. | StitCh_ngthYellow Zone Needle Pot_lontStltch Width - c- L- R You may use any of the three nee(fit positlont. (See page 21 for directions. Straight stitch foot Is reoommended fo optimum stitching. Use this stretch stitch with knit or synthetlt fabdQ, Sew as you do with regular straigh stitch. This Is also s good stitch to use or, _:urve( rams regardleu of the type of fabriC.
SMOCKING STRETCH STITCH . Stitch Selector, Stitch Length Stitch Width. Yellow Zone 2 -4 1. Sew rows of s_Ight stitches 3/8" apart, Draw Up the bobbin thread to wither the fid_ricto _ _uired length. If requtr_l, _k the ptherlng with a stdp of fabric ot bias binding. 2. Sow smockingstitch between the r_ of gathering, When ¢ompiste, remove the gathering stitches. Note: When smocking a garment, the stitching should be doM _ the pleoe is sewn into the gaunt.
OVERCASTSTR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector _ Stitch Length. Yellow J'one Stitch Width 4 This hi' _ lame _ sWi3h _ by older gaits. Note: To tmw overcast stretch stitch in the opposite direction, use Nrging or ovedoek stretch stitch. SERGING (OR PINE LEAF) STR_CH STITCH 1t Stitch Selector - P Stitch LengthYellow Zone StttchWldthh. 2.4 Great in _klng elastic swtmwear-u welt as for overcasting a neat edge on turns. It's equally useful with woven end knitted fabdca.
OVERLOCK STRETCH STITCH n Stitch Selector - 15 Stitch LengthYellow Zone Stitch Width4 durability, _f 0 ir ELASTIC EDGE STR_CH Stitch Selector. :_ Stitch Length StltchWidth. Yellow Zone 4 STITCH Use this stitch in preforence to overcast Watch for _r_ting ltmtch or knit febd= where strength and flexibility are required.
WHERE TO USE WHICH 81rRETCH 8TrrCH: 8oma _relchy _mggeNions,.. Loosely GonstmcttKI knits sometimeo catch over toeJ of IXU_r foot. To remedy this, wrap ehort strip of transparent tape around the foot encasing both tow, It is always a good Idea tD test thread tendon and mtitches on a scrap of the fabric being used. KniW contain more yam than woven fabrics.
HINTS ON 8_ING DtFFERE_ The ©hmrt below pr_ee _ny FABRICS details but *When working on tweed- or other: multicolored bulky fabrics - use one color thread on bobbin, another on top. (Great for repairsthe "patch" practically dis. ap_ml) you', also want to remmben,. *Soft fabd_ need backingstitches are close together. especially where *in sewing knits, if you can't match f_dc and thread exactly, _ the strut fi_ thread available and uzea Q NEEDLE, FAIIRtCS :l USEFUL STITCImS TO USE .................
B_ONHOLE MAKING Your Ken_ bdngs you two buttonhole syste_ along with several _iel acc_ s_ that enab_ you to me all your clothes "€i_lng" proteins. Your built-in _tsm enables you to sew button_ with flni_ ends tbar-tncked) by limply moving the canvas. Only two €entral Nttlnga am _uired. An I_rtan! aid Ii the buttonhole guide foot iin your ac_ box), Suit.in S_ Your _ Automatic Buttonhole System isa Kenmore "Exclusive". It repeats identical butt_ quickly and easily with no to touch control.
BU_ONHOLE MAKING - BUiLT-iN SY_EM 0 SNp_ 11t, m $ © PREPARATION Carefully mark the buttonholo length _ your gaunt. Place tfle fabric with tho buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. PuB the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the irndexmark (B| is eltgnedwlth the grlidual_n (C), with th_ to rear. (Repreduc_ton of trm identical size buttonholes is facilitated with the aid of the graduations on both iddes of the buttonhole guide foot, T_ graduations are 1/8" (left eide) or 2.
I' T III ...... ADJUSTING STITCH DENSITY i[ll¸¸ I I i _ I I M_e _W Depa_r_ uponthe_abrtcs onwhichyouare ® ......... .............. sir.......... _ ill 1, For more density, turn "12", l_ 2. the dial For tess der_Jity, turn dial toward toward ® I¸ I Lm _f ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH You _y adjust the width of the a_ end the space in the center within blue buttonhole zone on the stitch width control as shown, depending upon your fabric and buttonhole length.
BU_ONHOLE MAKING - USING B_NH_ ATTACHME_ 0 | OO 12-- 1!. | m Ii PROCEDURE Stitoh S_tor -_!; _ s,=,w th-"l utuber Sttt¢h Length- r_l covwplate Buttonhole foot Ra_ needle to its h_t ralw prouer foot, Re_e end bobbin oover plate, _tion ec_ end box Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411,_ e_ end snap it down Into place pmsino _tzSak_stthe _ 2_ plate, Select correct template for type buttonhole you went. insert template into slot of guide plate.
Place guide plate onto machine so it fits i, place with plnlengeer tn the center of arc h_de of the tmmp_ete. Make sure guide blocks are inserted In guide slotsl 3_ , Carefully mark the buttonhole your garment. length on Pick up bobbin thread through guide pla!e by turning hand wheel.
ADJUSTING STITCH DENSIW 0ependtngupon the fabrics on which you are sewing, at your own preference in buttonholes,you may alter buttonhole stitch density by turning stitch density control knob, I, For more denalty, turn the knob toward you, ® 2.
DECORATIVE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS 0 YOU may get the look and feel of hen embr_ Infinitely faster and easier by yo= machine, +pVR_,.__ Scallop Domino Just ch_ which of the duigna you wsl to sew alone or in combination with ea¢ other, TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING 1, Always make 8 practice design on a scrt of the fabric you plan to use, ++_,_ Diamond 2, 8tart with e full bobbin and plenty thread on the spool to avoid running o of thread tn the middle of your design. 3. ....... ,,= ...... ,,, ...... ,d=.
APPLICATIONS Createthe loveliestof custom designs-your own personal touch. There is much you can do by adjustingstitch width or length. Below you see some applications end vartatin. You*il find manymore design _s as you _ mote expert, SCALLOP PA_ERN A speedy and decorative way of handling a raw edge is by udng the k_dlop pattern.
ARROWHEAD PATTERN A aeries of arrow _htide can ba UUd te_ accent your sewing, Indtylduel plttemunit IsI sloe tit good etltOh to retnforoe the point M atre!jl, Oae It onthe poQketearner, DOMINO PATTERN This pattern Is suitable for decorative edge and border, Dominoonbin tai_ PYRAMID PA_ERN This la an attractive embroidery =tltoh to be used alone ot to sew on bias tape or ribbon trims, DOUBLE-NEEDLE qyw".... ,vlpr" '"'lv" .... "VW,.....
3, CARINGFORTHE MACHINE CLEANING THE FEED DOGII ITH A BRUOH To insure the belt poulble operation of your machine, It il neceaury to keep the essential parle clean at all tJnlo|, I, Removebobbin cover plate, 2. Remove needle plata.
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OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE _wlng face cover plate open end oli points ndlaated by arrows In illustration, !©HANGING LIGHT BUL B I The eewlng light II located Ineide thin faae ¢0verplate as shown, To replace the bulb, puth switch to off, unplug machine and iwtng the face cover plate open, Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left, Withdraw bulb from socket, Push in new bulband turn tq the right, 53
4. C _our KenmOresewing machine ime pr_lelon mltrurneht, designed giveminimum you mall9 years of troublefree sewing towith malnte nence. If YoUhave any Performance probe shack the/lit below and you'll _ ikl, solve the'problem_ourielf. - .... Itltohel Me Irregular 1, Needle size Is notoorrect for thrUd fabric,. See page 8. 2, Meohine Ii not threaded correotly, page 11 end 12, 3, Top thread tension Je too loose. 4, Fibrtc is beirig pu!ted or pushed age mechlne feeding action,.
_chino skips ititchH Needle size Is not correct for thread and fabric,. See page 8, Fabric is certain knit or synthetic, • Use "0 NEEI)L£",, end "O FOOT",.. Needle la bent or blunt. • Replace needle, Needle le not |ll the way up into needle clamp.- See NOLO, Top thread ten lion Is too tight. • Decrease top thread tension, Pellet foot prenure is tOo light, - See pag117, 4d{e |breed b!lekl Machine il Itlrtad too flit, • Slam to itttch it i rrldtum Iplad.
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SLEWING MACHINE Now that you havre puraha_ your Kanmore Sewing Meohlne, ehould a rt_ ever exit for repair parts or urvloe, almply oontaot any Sum Service Cent_ and most 8earn, Roebuok and Co, Stores, Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you .11 or vlelt, The model number of your Bewlng Machine wlll be shown on your nomenoleture plata on the back of your Sewlng Mechlne.
