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OWNER'S _MANUAL i SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385. 19601 IMPOIRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing only Never 4. for HOUSEHOLD use, machine. 5, Never drop 6. Do 7. Do not not . N G E R -- To reduce the risk of etectric shock: An appliance 1. unplug should this and before never appliance be left from the when outlet plugged immediately in. Always after 10. Always unplug before retamping. 15 Watts. 3. Do reach for the Replace bulb with appliance that has fallen where it can fall same type rated into water. Do not place or sink. or store Do not appliance place in or drop into water or be pulled or other into a tub or injury N _ N G-- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, Do not allow appliance 2, Use this to be used as a toy. Never working water. center is necessary when this into operate where unplug aeroso| by pulling Keept fingers around the sewing away (spray} from 13. Do not pull Switch the needle products are being used or where all moving needle while the needle causing sewing area, machine such or changing Always unplug covers, sewing lubricating, mentioned parts. off plate. then remove grasp the plug, Special care appliance only operate this properly, Return for its intended recommended appliance if it has a damaged if it has been the appliance for examination, repair, use as described by the manufacturer dropped to the nearest electrical cord or damaged, authorized or mechanical in this manual. as contained in or plug, if it is not or dropped dealer into or service adiustment, not the is required The wrong plate can cause the any adjustment in stitching. it to break. ("0") as threading presser foot, the To unplug, position, needle. or push fabric bobbin, adjustments on cord. machine needles. the Keep free from any opening. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") plug from outlet. Do not cord. blocked. controller when needle, making changing needle, threading and the like. machine from or when marking in the instruction the electrical any other outlet when user servicing manual. is used by or near children. Use only attachments this manual. 3_ Close attention opening and foot is being adminlstered. Do not use bent 15. to persons_ any object 12. shock, air dust, and loose cloth. or insert It may deflect electric any machine use outdoors. removing 1. of lint, proper liquid. with of the sewing Always use the needle to break. 14. WAR appliance 11. Unplug immediately. 4, 9, using cleaning. 2. not unattended electric the opemngs accumulation oxigen DA operate ventilation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SEARS, Dear ROEBUCK AND CO. Homemaker. CONGRATURATIONS! You do have lust both purchased decorative a Kenmore and utility This machine can take the hand-sewing. BY just or dam socks, create This mantra| '°talk You wil_ show you can also program Practice makes an machine mtfmateIy These _ostructtons conditions your nearest mention Write beyond _;ears '[he model them how expert will help our Retail number these wonders, at the Advice S_ore. sewing tasks at sewmg, dreamed wrtually a dress, by you, possible. elimloat=ng reinforce a sleeve Mode| Serial No, No, creations and crafts the borders and monogram and suggestions control earetuliy. your clothing], and agam Go! to know your iota a |oy on the operation when yo_Jr sewmg you press the toot the b_st sewing Please rememb0r, making sew your these directions and serla| number here, tar easy relerence: out ever bazaar" and _epeat _t when you obtain and error some easy setting you you can sew a seam or smock to autornat_ca|ty Follow control. tr_a| than a sampler. the "star and it wil_ _.urn your that can, with and accurately l_ustratmg to pertorm sequence ! seWmg machine quickly or two, or embroider this machine the entire the a button and make you It "_viH remember more guesswo[k, pressing a border at the town'*, t O0 Stitch sewmg results if you you 385- and avoid and care at your |'_ave questions inquire. _-.foneeessary setwce machine aboo! =s always your expense tar available at machine, always TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE APortable Case or Cabinet ISAvailable Locate and Identify Identify the Accessone_ SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the the Parts YOUR Set the FOOt Controt Cheek Machine - Set the Pressure - Setting Spool • Adiust the Presser Foot • Thread Cutter , AccessOry Your Table Diat Lever Box Thread Pick Up Your Your = Adjust Types t0 D. Quiher ............................ E. Zipper F. Satin G. Blind ........... 12_15 t2 Needle H. Stra=ght J. Siiding N. Automatic 13 13 13 Stitch Foot 13 Hem Stitch the Thread Thread Presser Foot Check Your - Fabric, * TO Change Foot Presser Foot Needie Needle. Your Bobbin 14 ............... ..................... .............. Needle and Stitch Length Chart tram ....................... 23 24 CONTROLS Bulton Needle ........................ Position Button 2B ................ 26 27 Pattern Indicator 28 ........................... Pattern So|action Buttons ...................... 28 Direct Entry 2g Stitch Buttons Butlon Clear Button Twin Needle ............................ Button ............................. Editing Pattern Combinations Stitch Width • Stitch Length 30 ......................... Butlon = 30 .......................... Button and 2g ........................ Editing Width 29 .............................. Barton Image .................... Length Button Button 30 31 ................... ButtOns ............... 31 32_33 ...................... 32 ...................... 33 4. PRACTICE STtlCHING SKILLS Turn a Square Corner ........................ 15 Sew on Heavy Fabrl_ ........................ 35 ........................ 35 Use the Darning Basting 17 Darning [] Sew a Button ..... COMMON 15 I7 ......... SECTION Use the Seam Guides t8_20 the Machine 22 23_24 ......................... USE THE Stkch t6 ..................... ........................ tt_e Bobbin .............. t4 16_17 ........................ Thread Tension 14 .................... and Thread 21 ................ Panel .............................. Stitch 14 ................ Foot Buttonhole Needle * .................. .................... gultonhole Your Your ...................... Foot 20 21_24 Control M#mr 13 ........................ .......................... Stitch ......... ....................... Bobbin Stitch TO Auto-Look t3_15 Foot .......................... Foot LEARN Memory 10_11 ...................... Foot Remove 9 ................. Overedge t8_%9 Holder Thread .................... the Top Up/Down 9 Feel Will Do Zigzag To Top - Reverse the RemovaNe C. the Your - 3. g ........................ Foot SECTION 8 .................... A. Prepare IntO the Bobbin 8 ................. Storage Compartment Chan_e ...................... Bobbin For Zigzag B ................. ....................... the Praiser Presser Foot Choose Bobbin the 7 ............................ Sewing: , ...... .......................... Storage What on the Power ........................ Dial Pins Extension Check Insert 7_11 and Switch Feed Balance Free-Arm ,, SEWING ........................ , Foot Wind the • Prepare 5_6 B FOR • For Stralght Stitch Machine * * ................. MACHINE Plug m the Know 4 ........................ = , .............. _ Put m a Zipper 18 Plato ......................... 34 34 .............................. 36 .............................. .............................. 37 3B ........................... 39_41 SECTION LEARN 5. C_ert THE of Sewing Stitch Pattern Functions Char[ Stratgi_tStitches Straight Rmoiormng STITCHES ..................... 42 ...................... [] _ Stitch [], 43_,19 [] and _ .... 50 • Topstitehing • Position • Pintucking .............................. 53 • Quilting .............................. 54 . Gathering .............................. 55 Straight ........................... Your Needle Stretch Outline Saddle Stretch 1_ [] Stitch ...................... zigzag stitches_ ~ _. []. Bas_a Zigzag _ o Satin _ Overcasting • Mending • Overedga o KmtStitch • Double • Rick-Rack [] Seam Automat,e , ......................... of Darmng [] ................ __ 68 .......... and Density _ ................... Blind Hem Stitch [stretch) . Blind Hem Stitch (woven) • She!l Sdtch • SeaIIop Stitch - C_t.Out Work _ and Edging 7. Stitch 81 _ 82 Stitch .................... _ Stitching .................. 2_11J, _, [_, 82 _-_, [] and[] ...................... Geometric P_tterns Decorate with Stretch Stitch [] Patterns _ [] _, 83 [] ...... _ [] 84 and .......................... [] Stitch _, _ 86 _;, [] and[] Stitches Program Decorative [] [] and Stitch _ B7 88 ................. 89 Patterns eta ........................ 90-92 , One Cycle Stitching ...................... • Two Stitching ...................... • Cycle - Test Sewing • Pattern Cycle ....... .......................... Shading _ 8_ ........................... Stitching by Pressing Pattern Single Mirror Patterns 90 g0 Image Combinations Umts Button .... 91 .............. 91 ....................... 92 [] ~[] ......... 93 .......................... 9_ • To Adiust Distorted Patterns o To Ad!ost Distorted Letters or NzJmbers _. .............. 76 .............. 76 77 [] 78 and _j CARE Oiling ................ and Applique PROBLEMS to Do When . . , 79 FOR Clean the Hook _+ 75_79 [] PERFORMANCE ................ 84 .......... 94 CHART ......................... YOUR CI_an the Bobbin 74 _, _ [] 80_82 80 wlth What 73 ........................ [] 6. SECTtON 72_73 ......................... • .... 95_96 71 .................. _, SECTION 69--7_ ........... ...................... Stitches _ 68 Width _ and Edging 67_68 and Decorate Adjusting 66 ................... on One Side Buttonho|es and .................... Needle [_ ....................... Mooog,am_,ng [] ~ _. 65 ........................ Evenness Density 65 ................... _ Buuonhofing Hemming [] 64 the Stitch Stitch Corded 63 ...................... Buttonholing Adjus_ Manual 62 Rips Stretch [] 60 .................... _ Elastic Sand .... 00-06 .......................... Darning Adjusting and[] [] Stretch OarmngSmalI [] 61 [] Casing S_ocking_. 5g [] [] Elastic ___, ........................ [] _ 58 ........................ Edge Zigzag Automatic • Stitch • _0 2_ Stitch Cro_s Stitch 57 ......................... Stitch []. 56 .......................... • Fagotmg Tw,n 52 ......................... [] Stitch .......... ........................ Lock.a-Mac, it Seam • 51 tor Topst_tcbing [] Feather 50_59 .......................... Stitches • Replace PARTS LIST INDEX ........................................ ...................... Race and Feed Dogs the Machine the MACHINE Holder 98 ......................... Light Bulb .................................... 97 ............. 99 ....................... 99 100_01 102_t03 SECTfON 1. KNOW YOUR A Portable Case or Cabinet A tult line ot sewing through our genera! cabinets catalog. MACHINE is Available i$ avai}ab_e Whenever at your you're nearest ready Sears retail s[ore to sew, so Is your or sewing piece. Another anywhere, option ..... buy a Carryln O Case ..... lheo your Kenmore goes can be .stored anywhere. Fig. J SECTION Locate and Identify the Parts 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the Parts (Continued) Identify the Accessories Bobbi_ \ Arm Covet Plate Ca_ t yi_j Hil_d|e Darning flt_te SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Set Up the Machine a Plug in tim Machine end Switch on the Power Madllrte _ockel Powe_ SUpply pk_g NOTE: Beiore mserUng sure the power the switch plug into your machine, be NOTE: The SAFETY l. CI_eck your outlet to be sure _t_s a 1 tO to 120 Voll AC outlet. 2- Insert shown. 3, Insert 4, Push Your swiIch the machine It wiI! on!y the power the and sewing light plug fit supply mto light, the five-prong o_Ilet, as one way. plug and power Pattern Indicator light will show [] . is OFF. Into sw_tch the outlet. to turn on the power FEATURE: machine _s [urned turn ofl children. the will not on, ff yo_ fight/power operate unless are interrupted switch tO lhe ]ight/'power or slop prevent sewmg, injury to FOR SEWING SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the Machine YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING {Continued) Set the Foot Control @ Check Your Feed {3alance Dial = Set the Pressure Dial J dial The foot which Position your To the reguIales the speed at foot control l°"D"i, press down with if necessary, Yoy gently tOOt will sewing speed or tOOl pressure needs+ speed Is sensitive decrease immediately. on a scrap of fabric sewing the groove should rarely point in to need to adjust use this dial the Feed the arrow _he dial. to regulate the But, teed The pressure to • Buttonholes • Any Darning {See p. 68 for taste your and is {oeated inside the mark 3 .... most 2 .... applique and Cut-Out work race Cover plate, on the dial with the groove sewing {See p. 73fordetai{s) *'stretch" stitch such sewing chiffon, fabrics. Also 0 .... basting, manual NOTE: The details} pressure pressure, and monogramming on Spemal fabrtcs. lace, organdy for velours darning and and kn_ts other twith lightweight more stretch) and embroidery as patterns your to regulate your Automatic [] dial the setting tot: * and Practice control Set the dial aligning as tullowso .... control increase may balance release your slightly, The sewing, Dial with _ooL decrease speed, NOTE: most as shown_ floor. speed, of your For Balance heel on tile increase tile ball To control you sew, when sewing sewing so dial should the machine the next lime you be reset at is ready use it. 3 after for most changing normal SECTION Setting Spoof The spool thread the spool storage, p_ns are used for holding when To use, pull e Pins teeding thread up the spool lett on the [he spools of pins. Be sere Push the Presser Foot The Presser Foot to place down for You Lever raisesand lowers can rinse _t about up position help you 1/4 °' higher for easy removal place heavy ot the tabr=cs under PREPARE YOUR Thread Lever your presser foot. to the machine. pros. Adjust 2, than presser the normal toot or to the presser too{. You FOR SEWING Cutter don't thread after handy thread The threads the next MACHINE need you _ palr _in_sh o| $_ssots sewing, Io Just CUt lhe use the cutter. are cut seam. l|le proper length for starting SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the Machine YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING _Continued) e Accessory Storage Box e Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extensmn Table To Remove: To Attach: Ex The lid toward Sewln{_l the o| the accessory storage box lifts open you, eccessorles are eonvenlenlly located In To Remove the Extension (for iree-arm 'h Grip box, thumb, 2, the To Attach table (for with your index as shown. Pull gently toward The extension IO Table sewm_]) table you, will finger and the flat-bed t_bl_ Table sewing) "h Fit the tabs into 2. With your snap in. snap out. Extension i_sloll thumb the slot, as shown, and index fin_er, gently SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Your sewing This feature ÷ 8at machine makes tacking p_ackeLs and made or avoid tabrie can do tree arm sewing. sewing to easy tar: reinforce wa=stlines home.made bunching pockets, on ready- garments at'ound to Stilchirtg sleeves, legs, or ally circular waistbands, garment pant area. Darning socks elbows, or or areas mending ol knees, wear _n Sewing bands, buttons on sleeves, wrest- elc. children_s clothes. the needle, 11 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important what each toot Tke does in order teature to use them Foe[ Storage Compartment accessory -',torase box. {See page t0). will be round under sewlnrj accessories o Foot Storage with most at this You need to know NOTE: o9 the presser Automatic the machine. effectively. Foot feet ts located buttonhole Storage toot N and other Compartment. Compartment ltl,+ A_;tomatlC t_u!!oriho!f! lo{lz t2 in the The where The numbers offer you use the Automatic each toot indicate the stitct_ patterns the accessory tool Buttord_ole storage box as illustrated. Foot N fits in SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING o Presser Foot A. Zigzag A: Types D, Foot Zi#za{$ Quilter F. Satm Dz O_ilter tQo_ Stitch F: Foot _ati$_ S/{tC'h tool % % Use this foot tot bath stra=ght and z=gzag st=rching. The black b_ttoft side ot the toot tomato r_gld sew on heavy on the right sets the toot to SO that you can This toot _s espemal|y cted tar shtching casting wire the labric, m fabrics, seams. and p_ace (See p. 35 tot detailed _nstruo ctloos.) sewing hold and he|p the control raw keep tt from espeeJal|y on knit edge when This attachment ztgzag toot See p. 54 fnto tot IrOnS. Stitch turns your This |oat a quilting l;oot. each side at your detailed _nstruc- The Pattern: Patterns: _ _ may _egu[ar with z_gzag stitch the overedge Patterns: zipper. and keep this outlinmg gu_de the the seam Work. transparent tOOt _Of applique and Cut.Out as we_l Decorative as _or el| your St_tch{nrj and moRogram_o_, straight. For Use deta_ts on Sewing zipperS, Stitch Patterns; _ _ see p. 39 _ 4 I, ;abr_cs. use thSs |oat for _, Pattern: "_be {_ sutch See p, 62 and 64 _ 65 Stitch can be set to sew on edges ot the toot zipper Stitch You Stitch over- The sma[_ brush guides puckering, constru- and!or or _, for derails, _ aad @ t3 SECTION 2. PREPARE KnowWhat thePresser YOUR MACHINE FeetWil! Do FOR SEWING (Continued) • PresserFoot Types {Continued) G. Blind Hem S_iteh Foot G: Blind ham J: % N. Foo_ Slidin_lBut{onhole A_tomat_c N: Slidino h_._t_onhole 10_I Buttonhole AUtO_OIIC bullonf=ol_ Foot fOOl % J Use this toot hemming, to, The perfect foot blind has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric tram stippmg and a guide screw on top to _}u_de _he to_ded For edge Of your detailed p. 59 and 75 _ Stitch Patterns: hem, fnstructlons, see 76. _, Use this straight foot exclusively for stiteh{n_, SIiIch Patterns; _ {Center needfeposition) Use erie toot buttonholing. and _] tar It help you measure boles accurately. The your to b_[tOn_ Use length of can be made thet by this foot is 30 turn, instructions, this Simpl V For Stitch step, on the and depress You Can then the same length of as the button. detailed Stitch one button th0 toot control, sew exactly p, 69 _ _ a _hls tout buttonhole see tar bu_onholing. set at p. 67 and 72 _ 74. Patterns; toot automatic guide maximum detailed manual _s marked buttonhole For _ this mstru_ti0ns, 70. Patterns: __ see SECTION o Cf_eck YaurPresser Your presser merely toot Foot Is held snaps on the o in place toot holder, If you need to remove or attach by a Foot which is seldom the toot To Remove: Holder. holder, Each presser toot removed. Change Use the Chart here is what 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING the Presser Foot correct presser and the detailed toot _or the stitch directions Yoo wish to sew. _or sew_n_j with Consult the varloUs presser the Stitch Pattern _eet. you do: To Attach: To snap o|f : To 1_ Snap On: p/DOw b_tten Foo_ meyer To Remove: Turn tile the screw maehine. To Attach; toward Use the the back large Of I. screw driver. Match the hole holder with the in the threaded toot hole in the presser bar, 2. Fit the lOOt holder screw _nto To Snap Off the hole. l, 3. Tighten toward the screw by tumm 9 _t Press the Presser to raise the To Snap On the Presse_ Foot: the Up/Down Needle PosLtion needle to _ts highest Foot: Button position. h Set the Pressure 2+ Place Dial at you. 2, Raise the presser toot_ 3, Press the bolder. red button The on the back presser tOOt will drop ot the toot oil, the _oot holder hear the presser toot firmtv until you hear soap _o place, under toot Lower presser foot presser _ioot lies lust ot the bolder If you do not toot the groove holder. 3, NOTE: the presse_ So tire hor+zonta! pm on press down the to toot on lock the m place. the presser the snap. t5 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose YourNeedle and Thread e Twin Needt_ choice tn your of needle and thread needle case. you wil_ find Blue [11 ) Orange _t_I) .......... Red (t4) Purple .......... ............ {16) ......... depends on the fabric the foltowmg for stretch tot medium topstJtehing {18} .......... for weight has a larger topstJtchin(J heavy weight and fabrics decorative on these fabrics needle thicker Green fabrics or medium-heavy medium-heavy (This needles : tabr_cs for lightweight 1or you are sewing. color-coded weight _hread llole for thread,) fabrics and decorative top- stitchingon these tabrtcs Twin Needle ......... for sewm_ rative NOTI_: 10 These needles are tound parallel rows o| strmgh_ or deco- stitches in the accessory storage box, lot {see page 10) Needle I. Look 2. A damaged barbed and silk-like DJ_c_ s_nk Your Check Your or blunt needle point. can cause permanenZ sn_gs or runs _n knits, fine silks fabrics. Aiways b_y smooth and consistent a good quality thread. in thickness, Jt should res=st Xangling and be strong. SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR S£WING Fabric, Needle, Thread Stitch Length NEEDLE SiZE AND COLOR FABRIC L_ghtwaight: Batiste, Dimity, and Chiffon+ Silks, Fine L_ce, Organza, Crepe. Taffeta, Voile, Chart • THREAD Polyester 11-ORANGE Your Needle RECOMMENDED ST|TCH LENGTH SETTING SIZE CoretCotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Silk A To Chan_e ........ 2.0 {12 Cotton s_:=tches pat in_h) Organdy Med_t_m W_igl_t: C_tton. Cotton _I_nds. Pu_cale. Gingham, Shantung, Pique, SeersL_ckar, Salt#, "<n_t_, Vinyl Saitin0_;, Linen, WOO| Crepe, L0athef t4-RED Mediem H_avy Weiuht; Cor_url3y= Denim, WOo{, Set|cloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Leather 14-RED or 16_PURPLE 50 Marc_rized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Defy POIyes_er Coret'Co_ton Wrap Silk A 2.5 - 3.0 18 - 10 srirct_es per lath) 18_OREEN Heavy Duty Mercr_r=zed Cotton Polye;t_r Co_'e/Cotto_ W_p Silk A 3.0 (_ _tltche$ mchl Hea_'y Wa_{jht,' Coat_S, Upho#stery Cotton D_ek. Heavy Twills, Canv'#s D_co_atlvo tep_stiteh_r_g On eH types Or" f_bt|c S_tet_h F_bt _=: Po|yester De_ble Knits, f_ylon Tt_eh Jersey, _tretch TerrY. Sp_,ndex. (:ire Trlcol 16-PURPLE _8_GR_EEN f t-STRETCH FAEtRIC N_DLE}]LU£ 50 Mercerized Co_ton Pofv'esr#t Co,e/Cat,on Wrap Sil£ A B_tt_hsi_ (U_e as _op Tw_( thread on_yl Po!ye_ter Co_e/Corm_ Weep 50 Mercerized Cotto_ 2.0 ~ 2.5 {10 -- 12 still;has pe_" inch) l : c_amp Ne_e_]l_ por 4+O _ 4.5 |4 _ G sr_tch_ inch) NOTE: Re=so the position Posit{on pe_ 2.0 - _2.5 t_D _ f 2 _titche_ p_r _ocl_) 6. Loosen the toward yot_, 2. Remove 3, Insert with needle its highest the Up/Down bar Needle the flat rnto the side away tram you. Push the needle Tighten large by turreng _t _t downward. needle 5, the to c_amp screw the needfe by pulling _he new _. the needle by pressing 8often: needJe clamp up as far as _t wit!gO, needle screwdriver clamp screw _rom your firmly with accessory box, _7 SECTION 2o PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin Chinch l, Gen[Iy 2. Set aside. 3. Lift out push down on the bobbin cover pl_te and slide tt towards you. J, Put the bobbin, as shown° 2. Pull while _8 your direction the spool ot thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the shown. clutch winding away Item the bobbin, the machine to step the needle trom mevt_g SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHtNE FOR SEWING DQGGQ m_QG m_QQ_ Upper _ht_ad e_lide Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder upper thread shown. 9uide teas=on disc as 4. Place the threaded the bobbin that the wmding thread bobbin on spmdle so comes o_s on 5, Push the bobbinwmdingspmdte tuthe right until it 9- clicks, 6. top. Holding onto When end ot thread, depress the S_owly until start ts slightly _b_ead commg '_he machine the bobbin filled, trom stop the machine the bobbin, agam and w_nd the to Remove "_3. Push The Pattern the machine sewing indicator NOTES: will read the bobbin. "SP" clip clutch |or norn'_al operation. thread stops. is wmding wmdinl and tell the bobbin. In th_ If the NOTE: bobbin lhe the thread. toot 10. the bobbin and clip the 8, the spmdle control, 7. Push to show will ¥0# do not clutch, not press the Do not m run when toot you contro!, depress the _oot contro! the push the ma_:hine while bobbin spindle sliding winding m elthe[ direction. t9 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR Prepare the Bobbin SEWING (Contmued) e Insert the Bobbin Into the Bobbin Holder (_ Put holder the bobbin so that eo_nter-elockwlse. _nto the the thread bobbin leeds (_ Pull about to,yard you _|o[ + @ 4 inches Ihrough ot thread the teos_on (_) Then pul! the thread toward the back o_ the through the sfot (_). clockwmse machine (_ Slide the bobbin pushing it down bobbin. Allow thread Io show plate. _ Tt_rea_ie_3 C|I_}*[ Bobbin behind 2O thteadin 9 char[ the taee cover is located plate, cover plate slightly about above while over 4 inches the the of needle SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread e Thread Your Needte The numbered steps above to||ow the numbers on the ittustrattons. Dotted loops lines and then show places Is polled t_ght. where the thread I. Draw 2, While thread holding check spnng into Firmly #,. Draw draw spool, both draw thread up and through 5, Thread then 6. Thread needle thread You guide using near hands. thread down into the tension area al'_d then around the holder. 3, NOTE: thread thread down and slip _s slipped from may want into needle trent take.up it through lever trom the thread bar thread r_£ht to tell guide. guided to back, to cul the end ul thread with sharp se}ssors tor easJer needie threadin(j, 2_ ...... SECTION Prepare e @ 2. PREPARE Your Pick Up Your Ho{d the le_t bard. top Top Thread Bobbin t|_read YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWtNG lContinued} Thread li(}ht_y w_t|_ your @ Pre_s th_ Up/Down Br_n_ lhe bobb_ _breado 22 Naedl_ Po_itian Buttoa twrr.:e. _) Pull b_th back lhread up by puI|_n9 Ibe top _hread_ under o_ the presser fool 6 inches at iF, read c{ear. and to tt_ leavm_ 4 t{} SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWf_IL_ Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on the Choose T{)ps_c_eo{ l_b_ic Correct The best t_oslon Tension: will depend on; !he stiffness and thickness the number of fabnc the Too_ %7 ot the fabrle layers type Ot _tl_._;h The lop ltlre_ is too loo_. t_;_oo tlght. Tighten _bir_ Top s_e ,.--'_ , For Straight Stitch T_I_ The ideal fabric, tf you stra=ght as shown look, stitch above, at the will magnified stitch, adjusting top thread threads to show front gaps, {hat each stltch _ssmooth When haue and back, {oeked between The two layers o_" detail you "rh_' bobbin lb_eotl al_peats o_ilhe t_pet s,uda_:e of )he |_brle, IOI) thread appearson III_' (obrl_ will notice _hat there are no and even. tension, the higher the number, the ughler the top thread. Tension tS tOO |OI3se: The bottom top tl_read ot the _abr{c. side ol the stitch Tens_ol_ _stoo tl_cjht; shows will through Tbe the botlom feel bumpy. The bobbin the top thread at the at the stitch will come through fabr=c, The top side will feel bumpy, 23 SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHfNE FOR SEWING Prepare Your o Adjust in the of Correct t_bric below th_ tot and tile Top Top Thread Thread zigzag the _titch+ top co_rect (Continued) Tens+on t!_e threads _ppoa_aoce, |Continued| bobbin wil! threads sinew To match wilt slightly this not on show the appearanct_, on bottom adiust the top side. veer side S_e top teNston+ Top Too tension Jtj_t Tight To_ +otter++3 _id_ O_ Fabric Too Tight: Co,toe++ ot e_ch z_,9;zag w+i+ pui+ tO,+the+ + t_t_+hi top _+d_ Of t_br+_S, EI_ttom TOo sid_ Of F+_r+_ L O_ f,P-: Th_ _Op thre;_d wi_| l{_¢xp thfotJgh bottom s_d_ O_ t_br_¢ _ff wi}l be p_sll_d +3#++O0_t tot3ett\gr. _o++om Ri_ht re+de of Fobr+c mid+ _f Fab+'+c SECTION "The illustration The control shows buttons, tn this section, Ptacbce using Let's look the LED you wifl Stitch Sutton, |_ghts and indicator learn what these controls care|ully Reverse these buttons to see what at each control they butte,q, Up/Down screens Need|e enable Position you to control are and how to use them. Sutton your and the control machine paneI and kr, ow what Each t_me you press a eontro_ el your LEARN Kenmore it _s doing button 3. TO USE TttE CONTROLS .... t 00 Stitch. at al_ times. you wilt ]':ear a "beep'" w_tl do. be#innm[] w{tb the Reverse Stitch Button and continuing dowo the Control Twin Needle B_It_e_ Panel. Au_-Lo_;_ \ f B_=tlen Pntte_n I nd_cator Mitt'or linage Bt_tSe_ Pat t{_rn LED '__ LLght tJpiDr_wn t_ f1_orv _uttDt] fJutt_ _,litch Width _titch LengthlW_Jlh Oecr_a_e [_ut to_l .... // _,.... _ Q-- _ glitch ke[tatl_ / [_d_cator .__ _ _nc_ea_ B_t _on 25 SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button {manual -- no memory) Use this button Secure to: seams, rmnforce Stralgh_ At Up/Down the seams and the top edges ot pockets. .. t Stitching: Press and hold The machine the needle will If the needle press this button, |owest position. If needle the _s up and you _s down button° stops automatlcallv. then until yo_ reIease the button, CAUTION: this button, the will go down needte to its will eo Do not press the position foot control while you press the up/down button, Stitching: the machine wilt sew auto-lock stitct_ _mmediate!y and Use this button -- to: take up the bobbin turn a corne_" (down _t eliminates 26 press the needte to _ts position. needle Press this and you go up or down. st=tch button. w_|t sew In reverse At Zigzag or Decorative Button When you press this bulton, highest the reverse Needle Position the thread (down to keep band wheel and up) the fabric for raising as you hold from the slippmg}. and Jowermg the needle. top thread, SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Control Panel The Control Panel is divided The Sittch Where usetul * • e_'_try stitch twin button needle edlt{ng The Stitch anrJ Leh_Jth Secl_on _/_e[e image _ memoTy and clear buttons. in this seehon: buttons button button button Width and Length Sect=on. the length ot stralg|}t you adjust stitches and the length and width el zigzag st=tches. The Buttonhole S_eli_n Outlonhole with s_ven direct auto-lock iJ patte_-ns, b_-lttons are also located mirror " tour seehons; Section, you set stitch Other StitcJ_ Patl_m Section Pattern into The Kenmore Section, !00 Stitch can make three types el buttonholes; Barrack Rounded Keyhole Using Stltcl_ _"Ct_ft P_tter n Section the aul_omat_c b_ttonhoie wit|_ The Stitch Pattern You can check the to this Pattern buttonhole the actual tool N, you can sew the exactly same length el button. Cha_t Section, pattern number which you want to sew at a glance by r_le_rmg chart. numbers 84 to 97 mctude {he auto-lock stitch at both b_glnning and end ot the stitch. 27 SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE Pattern THE CONTROLS indicator Pattern Selection Buttons C_3 _c_oc_ l J (E3CE3CZ_ _lo-01 _-_i c_cD_o _ Power sw_Ic{_ This two whet stitch digit indicator pattern QCO HJ screen E_3 up to show Use these buttons When you indicator straight turn will stitch on your machine, the I. a Stitch Press two show the automatically 1. _. indicator Pattern: numbers Press numbers indicator. 28 They fij_ trom 0 to O. A number 3 and a flashing line will appear on the pattern screen, Press _. YOU haw to indicate selected will show NOTE; on stitch pattern []. which paltern if you select numbers until you _elect Th_ pattern. _. you want to USe, 2, a stitch To use decorative stitch _. 2. To Select to select you are usln_l, Examp|e: NOTE: G0C_C_3 C23C23CO _÷" lights _DC_3CX3 the pattern no[ numbers on the stitch on the chart. pattern chart, the machine will blink SECTION Direct Entry Stitch Buttons Memo_ 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Clear Button Button DCOE3_ E!_IZ3CO_ You by can set each pressing wi|| show You most frequently button, The the selected pattern number. can selection of lol|owing bust one also sElEct these pattern patterns used stitches indicator by screen pressing pattern The Memory will "memorize" with your machine can stitch patterns. Including the remember automatmally stitch IS most you To Set the chosen. used ruing or combining Light. up cally to 3_ or locks monogram- Stitch No.i Stitch il|ostratfon Name of Stitches your 10 Straight go Stitch stitch on record0d Straight Stretch show your Stitch Stitch AAi_AAA Zigzag Stitch I{ you alter Stitch order, 15 i _XX//t _ Overedge Stitch yW y B.od.em St.oh to a series ot stitch you whether are LED the you C_ear pattern bight wilt machine selecting the will have _] in two the ways to depend{ng pressed the loot a series patterns, memory any oJ until it comes This attows made a series Button button will them in 2. Foot Control The Clear delete the the first to "10" prtor you tocorrect program. The all stitches Clear at once editing. Pressed: Button deletes m the series indicator returns to _ Turning stitch with while patterns NOTE: one o_ patterns, if pressed alter 100 clears beginning and ending with m_stakes mmg you Kenmore remember Not Pressed: Button !aSt selected has Each sElectlon, machine stitch automati- patterns, at a time. selected stitch press works Foot Control The select selection. different ll_e 14 machine the pattern. ClEar Button Stitch must MEnding a|ter The that your stitch to editing. NOTE: Lock-A-Marie to p_tttern. and clear I. Button Erase selected control. Memory: Memory return will have The on patterns, Button you strmght f Press th_ Clear pattern T'nis button when The selection. the Auto.Lock. rEmlorces have typically Its LED pattern Your which buttons. Button. off the clear the memory all at once, stnch The . machine will completely. 29 SECTION Twin Just 3. LEARN Needle press this automatically CONTROLS Auto-Lock lautomatic Button button, and reduces width for twin TO USE THE needle the the machine maximum sewing. Press button a_aln to single needle sewing, For detailed instructions, Use this But-ton with memory} button auto.lock to Mirror secure seems Wltll s_i_ch at the first an and fast stitch you sew, To Use the Auto-Lock Pre_ the Auto-Lock The pattern -- to; sew & memorlze sew Stitch; screen wi!i show will take a few stitches =n NOTE: Since Auto+Lock Press the Auto-Lock 2. Prow the Memory 3. Press the 8u_on Stitdt Button. Pattern Buttons you attar each stitch pattern selectton.t more 4, Press the Auto-Lock 5. Press the Memory details. Button. Button. memorizes press the Button or Power Switch memo_ prior to the Clear to clear s_Ioctin_ stitch, to us_ see p. 29,) Button. {Be sure to press the Memory See p, 90 for and numbers selected, _How Memory: L desire. letters SlZe. this control another 30 =n a m_rror pa_em the and stop automatically. To Use the patterns Button. indicator machine & memorize m two third "AL", place Use this button ima_e. see p. 83. The Image Button the Clear Button, SECTION Editing Button Editing Pattern your Kenmore 100 Stitch the programming louoh indicator memory possible errors button editing the editing will show the is pressed pattern. Continue or you tar has a built-in programming the pattern LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS tn a lung pattern sequence, Combinations To check After 3. system button. A flashing first pattern the pattern pressing the memory your (EDIT). number light will appear programmed. indicator will advance button untie you find an error, Pressing the Mirror Image Button and_ Each 11me to the next teach the lastpattern will sequence from last to first. Use this button check nations and to; To Delete co_rect berate pattern combi. was memory sewing. 02 -- press again when the light will editing and Add is complete, Patterns: programmed =nstead button will until appear memory pattern Pattern wanted 03. 05 appears In the button. You ul Press to program the m the pattern indicator. 03 and 04 but button. _ndicator, Now 05 has been deleted 0_i, 02, edil_ng Then 05 press the Press the clear button, select pattern and pattern 03 and press the 03 added, go out, To Delete You want button Patterns until 02 Press the clear To Add to add come appears, Without If your wilt slgnal In editing, while the You programmed Press the editing the clear button. 0t_ 02. 03, 04 and 05. button. Press the memory Advance until 04 appears. Deleting: editing You button. programmed 0_, 03 and 04. Ot will appear. 01 is In the paltern indicator, Because you Select You want want 02 pattern to 02 and button, programming disappear editing Press add it when press the memory 04. 02 and 04 have been deleted. Press the 0t Adding; and 02 button, Patterns 02, alter Without to delete and is correct, you're press fhe editing ready to sew, The button machine agatn. will The not flashing light sew when the is flashing, pressing m_rror the memory _mage button button shows advances the sequence the patlerns tram trom first to last last to first; 3_ SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stitch Width and Length Buttons Aft stitches in your stitch length he_*_'S how: Kenmore _nd width. You can set stitch (Use one whffe you set the other.) Use the width Stitch if you machine "'--" are pro-set _or the best wish to change and length The P_us "'+'" or Minus the stitch The width el: a time+ t00 But with those two wil_ remember the buttons screen NOTE; Vou straight ][he in wilt show press light the stitch width or length stitch 32 width you selecL you _o on the will If you °'R" the mdicator the Stitch Width: To press button for and the mdicator light "'C" (Right). Increase the Stitch Width: screen wffl button, "0.0" The width each time will decrease you Press press the the mcrease "+" button. by 0.5 mm up The needte you is To Adjust press the button, the Stitch Width Quickly: the "-" or "+'" button the press the Hold Down To Return to the Preset Stitch the st#[£h width Press the Stitch show The stitch the preset width Width light until Width you (or clear b[_tton agam and the mdicator reach the stltch the stitch _or press the screen will C_ear button go off, width widIh): }, zigzag to "7,0" wilt go on and ""L'" (Left), ZlgZa{.] stitches, to doing "'+°" button, If show while Your the "'--'° mm button, button width show will this o_" "5.0"" width stitch screen w_tt show by 0.5 of z_gza# stitches, stitch "Center'" button, you press wiII the stitching, _ndicator When the width mdicator the °'-" pattern Button controls If on the stitch t6 increase or decrease To Decrease Width button depends one P_ess the This of stLtch width or length. tndicator Stitch The range buttons. first have selected. • NOTE: the settings you desire. width will each time you SECTION 3, LEARN TOUSE THECONTROLS e Stitch Length This butto_ When you stitch length tot both press the stitch length button, the indicator -- Button sets the screen will "2.0" for "1-5" for zigzag NOTE: straight The r_nge show the pro-set strmght the stitch stitch and z=gzag stitches. length light wit! go on and pattern you so|oct. length: stitching stitching o| stitch length depends on the stitch To Increase the Stitch Press the "+" The stitch by 0,t -- by 0.5 rnm Hold To Decrease the Stitch Press the "-" button. The stitch length will Length: button. length -- To Adjust Down Lenglh: mm the will trom increase *'0.0 °' up to "L0" _rorn "1.0"" Stitch the "+'" To Return lot clear lot press the Clear will go off. Length or "'--'" up to "'4.5" Quickly; button to the Preset Stheh the st_.ch until desired length. Length leng_.l_ setting}, button}. you reach the The stitch press the length Stitch light Length and the butlnn mdlcator again screen decrease -- by 0.1 mm trom "I .0" down to "0.0" -- by 0.5 mm from "4.5" down to "1.0'" 33 SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Turn The sewing specia! does these covered ski_ls. most of the stitches, at th_s machine in this For aI! other work. you section Even will want that may require stitches, your be new Corner some machine if you are skilled to learn a Square at ttle |eatures to you, Use the Seam Guides To turn 1. 2, a square corner Stop stitching 5/8" and Position button cernermg _uide, Raise presser toot the from lower when the fabric the the needle fabric edge: by pressing edge |acing the you Up/Down lines up Cornering The seam measure with 34 guides seam the 5/8" on width, and 7/8" guide the The needle lines p_ete are lines marked, help t/8" you apart, Lower the as shown, and turn the fabric to line the edge with seam guide. 3, Needle with the presser loot and begin stitching m the new direction, the 5/8" SECTION Sew on Heavy When sewing when hemming Io from NOTE: Use the Darning Fabrics 3 to 12 layers of fabrrc, such as sewing over welt seams This black Sometimes foot) button with locks the black the toot spring button. Sew as usual. so It does not g_ve with the 3- Stop when 4, Lower 5. Press and hold the black 6, Release needle reaches the pn{nt the needle and ra{se the presser the btack button button as you and continue where _he tabrrc tavers toot. lower the presser toot. ST[TCI41NG SKILLS Plate Darning want to control the _abr=c yourseIL the |abr_c. PIate: tabr_c. The rectangular needle your COMMON Plate covers the |eed dogs so that they do no_ _o#eh To Put on the NOTE: 2. PRACTICE when you sew, you The Darning leans- Use Foot A IZJgzag 4, Increase, plate. hol_s m the In the darning Darning p_ate, P|ate these match holes the holes are stighHy m the to the r_ght of center. "1. Position the darning 2, F{t darning sewing. the 518" mark, The plate pinto with pins the pins on the bottom. Into the teed dogs will show needle through plate holes at the the darning plate holes. Use the darning Basting Darm_g Button pIate in the following ways: tP÷ 36) (p, 37} Sewing (p, 38} 35 SECTION 4. Basting [_ PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS S_t l}_ti t_ta_hit_a {_ . Threm:l le_{s_or_ 0 +oZ5 A: Z{gzag tao_ / _arni+++_ Orate 1+ Press the foot The B machine eoOtroL will take one st+tch and stop automatica++y+ " Blue needle NO, 11 Jse the darning plate 2. Release the 3. Hold ++or bastm 9. the toot control _abnc pla{:e where taut and slide you wan_ the next it to the stitch, {See p. 35 for details.) Use this st+tch st, P_ess the foot _+ Take out _Ste _ea_s. tailor tack+ NOTE: -- task CAUTION: quilt layers. Do not needle Reset the the darning ptate when tension ++orstra+P_ht sew+n++ use thit, wi|t marks in the needle wit+ stitch leave if the permanent tabmc. be leave parmanet_t 36 control, to: less marks. A small ffketv to and finished, pressure dlal SECTION Darning 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS [] Set the M_chino T_ead 2[o5 F: S=3l_tt _,t_lch _t_ss_#re _ension @ How Oarnin_ pl_t_ tO darn correctly Make I, 2. Put the darning Stretch the embroidery plate tabr}c on the needle with hoops, the plate hole m ttle Lower the presser bar and sew as a slow Move the back Turn fabric the darnmg Ibe fabric between and forth until you have turn If your piece 6. When you remove NOTE: tabr_c of fabric the See the way finish darning el may each row litt|e preler holes the blunt at the L or M The quick and sew another laver to get circles. mastermg oi th{s work depends guiding. ot stitching Therefore: is thin or badly under the damaged, use a separate hole to re_nloree darmngo rettJrn the pressure it. -- Hold -- Atways _Move the hoop work work correctly. from lefl to r_ght. lengthways (not sideways}. dial _o 3 and platm p. 67 _ 68, to mend points w_t| draw Beginners on regu{ar over the first layer. NOTE: ends. ttJrnmg stttching Take care not speed, slowfy area. 1/4 the the movement, 4. 5. center or as st;own. 3, covered (see p. 35)- automatic darning for a qu_ck, easy rips & ho_es. 37 SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Sew aButton Set the Mat;hine [_ Thre#d le_sierl 3to5 F: Satil*_sI_{cl_ Oarnin9 plate 6. Stitch several times. Draw _he S=_tchwin'Jibc_mro| but{an 8, thread fabr=c and knot 38 tt_ the the threads, reverse side ot the SECTION Put in 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS a Zipper It's as easy at A - B- S_t thai C Ma_h_rl0 Threod tens+nn 2to6 _End ol opemng ++ +i= 7 jr'../= x Top s+de '%.,_ oÁ tabrlc "::_, 1 A, Attach i. To the zipper sew atlach on the toot, the fett presse[ as shown. s_de ot the bar to the right zipper, To sew attach on Ihe B+ Prepare l+ Put pins on the p_esser the zipper side o_ the bar to the left zipper. pins on your the iabric. ;op sides ot the tabric together end sew to the end ol the zipper opening+ Use the right \%. "- +_ Top edge of hlb_ic the zipper loot+ 2. \ 2- reverse to lock Set the stitch zipper length the stitches. at '+4+5 +, _nd Sew the opening+ Soot+ 39 SECTION 4, PRACTICE Put in a Zipper COMMON STITCHING SKILLS (Continued) c C+ Sew m thezlppet "i. Fold back {he 4. left seam a_towance showR. 2. 5. Turn under term a 1/8"" fe_d. the right seam allowance Attach the presser ba_ to The right pros on the z_pper toot+ as Lower the zipper at t_e bottom to needle toot on the of the zipper pierces the told and _op side so that the the zipper tape. 3. Place fold the zipper and pin teelh next to the 1/8" 6- _n place. Sew tape NOTE: Be sure slider} 4O the top is at the ot the zipper (the top el the garmenL 7. Lower through the to the point the needle told where and Io hold raise the p_esser foot. the the slider zipper begins. the fabricand 8. Open 9. Lower the zipper. the rest Ol the presser seam, foot and stitci_ the SECTION 11. Remove the zipper toot and attach 4. the PRACTICE 14. presser bar to the _ett pins on the zipper _00;[Stitch across and below 13. Turn the corner and the toot _}ong the the bottom ot the z_pper. z{pper to {3u_de teeth_ as ShOWn* Stitch through the fabric about two SKILLS _ncbe_ from the top ot Lower the needle into _l_e |abr_c and raise the p_'esser foot. 16. continue Stop STITCHING _be z_pper. 15. 12. COMMON Remove the basting stitches and open the Zlgper. 17. Lower the toot seam. Make and stitch _-he rest ot the sere the lOId is even. and the ztpper [ape. 41 SECTION 5, LEARN TIdE STITCHF£ Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are familiar with vour machine and read,/ to sew. what are ¥0_ going to sew? The toi]owmg char_ tel{_Vou (in alphabetical order) what sewing tunct=ons this machine performs and directs you to the proper [>agefor detailed io._truct_ons. In manv cases, you also have a choice of _;t_tches. FUNCTION STITCH PA'rFERN|S} Raf. Page FUNCTION APPLIQUE 3{}. 31 46, 79 GATHER T0 _3ARTACK 13. _4 43. 63 HEMS 15. iS. 10. _9 35. 43. 45. 65 BASTE BATHING BLtNO SUIT, SEW 29 HEM BUTTON, lG, 28 44.4_;. t4 SEW BU'F£ONHQLE 44 KNITS, STRETCH DARN EDGE A GARMENT/PROJECT 31t _0. 13. TS, 20. 30, DECORATE {WITH STITCHES) 37,43,6D. tO 43, APPLY EMBROIDER FINISH (cre_te RAW eDGE open work} TUCKS lO 43.54 13o _7, 25, 25, 33.35 43.45o5B. 28 46,77 SMOCK 23,24o36,37,4_ 47,87 46. STRAIGHTSEAM tO, t2 43, STRETCH I_ _nd 79 44_46. 48. 67. 64~65° 68 STITCH marked 7S, gllStlt_he_ "3" 7B--79 _.8, 36. 37 _ 45_ 48. 25, 33.35 83° 87 t0. "_4, 34, TOPSTITCH SADDL£ 45, 47. 31], 55, 56 43, 45, 80, 47_48. 47, 50_55. OUTLINE B2 6t, 85. TRIMS, TWIN STITCH SEW NEEDLE 64-66.75,78_83. STITCH 43, 51 t8 44, 59 t7 44,58 20_22 65.78 2L22,24,25,30 45,83 36,40.4t 8_ 43-46.62_65. STITCH ?S ZtPPEFt lQ 63,80_82 57 43_48.56o58_59, _7--88 77. 80. 88 ~89 FAGOTING SEAMS 63,57_68 53 47. B6 41 _54 ELASTIC, 64_66.76.78_83. "S" P|NTUCK 2t. _t3_25. 43~4&56.58~59, _rked 69-74 37, 43. 27.2S See _',II St_;ch_ 49. '_4.29 35 55 87~88 SHELL 34 P=g_ 44_46,64.65.76 |0, T3, 14_ 29 KEYHOLE 30. 27. 28 MEND REINFORC_ WORK 43. 20. 43 QUILT STITCH Rot. 38. ROUNOED CUT-OUT _ABRIC PA'rTERNIS) 76 BARTACK CROSS 42 STITCH 39_41_43 SEC]IO[q Stitch Pattern 5- LEAR5J THE STITCHES Chart S_hch P=tt_tn No, i i Thread Tens{on Foot l Attach. Oth_ pressure Us_ Ftelor to Page -t STRA|GHT 10 Ouil_er 1 Slra{gfu Zigzag D_mlng plate Zipper _oot _Hr_d hem 51_l_h |O_I _t{t_ _tilch 1o_I (HI { Re_3u{ar se_n'_s, pi_lu;ki_g, quilting, g_t_ering_ zipper's, 3g 50 _zc. 37, ~ _11, _ 55 E 1 _ ? i STRETCH Straight H_ HI {N} Zigzag {A} Zigzag {A) onD. s LOCK-AMAT|C SEAM a |A| --I STRAIGHT 2-6 I °_Pg 12 : 2~6 3 I Us_ _n km_ts _nd {lop mt it rJt i t_J, o_her stretch f_br_¢_, g_od for 56 17 2_G 57 | i MENDING Ch_ck Chn_'t I3 , ZIGZAG (_egular} 14 on D_rni_g pl_o Satin ttitch loot 3_6 p. 17 Cha{k Chart on p, _'/ Us_ f_r sewtng patches_ repalri_ stt_ig{tt or I _orr_er Tears, f|_ishir_ _om_ O_ _erryclolh _wg_g b_r _.cks _or b_t Ioop_ and drapery 3~8 Mend, _Jntn, llni_h ed_e_, apply _th_t_ b_llon$, Sa_irt _t_tch: d e _otal _- St_t ches• t_im$o monogram crab{older, 63 38, 60 _ 62 i 43 SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Sfit-_h Potlern (Continued) Foot I N_o t" Otl=er Attach. OVEREDGE SEAM Noedl_ Che_:k Cha_{ Tht'=;_d Tension i PrP_sl i Dia 3 - 7 Refer i t_ Page 64 Uso tor o_etc_stin0, tot knits and woven fabric_ needin9 extra _trangth, fol" narrQw _oam_ o_ k_its _}_hear V w_Jht w_ven I_b_cs. E or,p, f_ Us_ i s BLIND STITCH HEM Che=k Ch_rt Biing Sdtch 2-- 6 i 'I 3 Use f_r s_etch _0brics, more 75 _I_ttc. -- 76 Horn {G) m s OUTLINE STRETCH Blue Z_gzag 111 3 _ 6 (A) U_e H'l }'1lace ot s=r,3iuht _t_fA;h on kn_S, b_a_ se_m_, Iri¢o= chiffon IOr a {lat, non-puckering _ea_n. 58 T_p${=t£hing 5_ E E s i SADDLE STITCH Check Ch;_rt Zigzag |AI 2 _ 6 s_#ts, blazert,,lump_rs d_mm on p, _7 I 8_nd Stitch H_m {G_{ s BASTING {3arni_ Zigzag 44 {A) pl_t_ I _as_:i_g, ta{_or rOCkS, lz_k quilI Ioyer_, 36 i SECTION Stitch Pattern 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Chart Foot Pattern Stitch OthQr Attach, Nsedto TO nsion { Oi_l Refer Uses to Page ! KNIT STITCH 20 Blue {'11}1 3 -- 6 3 Zigzag (A) 1 Use Ior sw=mwear and stretch velour. 65 i TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES 21 _2 24 S 30 35 Ce 41_ Twin Zigzag N_dle 83 3_7 |A} or m SCALLOP STITCH 2t 22 Check Chart I I 3 ~ 6 78 Ch_ck Ch_rt 1 t 2 _ 8O Zigzag tA} FEATHER STITCH 25 26 6 o._. t7 t { DOUBLE ZFGZAG _.OGE 27 Ove_edge (C) Check Chart on p, 1_7 J { 3 -- 7 65 45 SECTION 5. Stitch Pattern P_t_er_ Stitch aLIND STITCH LEARN THE Chart No, STITCHES (Continued) Foot t HEM Othe, AttiC|z, N dl_ t °° Thread Pre==ur= Oi_i Use_ 1T0-0_0. I Ch_ck t Ch_t[ ( 2 ~ 5 3 U_;e to_ Woven fal_rtC_;: b]_nd Refe_ h#K} _nd _o Page ?6 overc_stln_ S_ilch |G} £11nd Hem _ 6.-9°nP" 17 SHELL STITCH 3 Finish horns, s|_ev_ U_;e on _ylo_ tricot ;_n_ neck Qp_nings. #rid ozher Iinaerio Do shell z=_in_ blouses _ and 77 to lin0e_i_ Satin (FI AUTOMATIC DARNtNG 2 Chart 8uztonhole 13} t o-p-_ 46 WORI{ 3_ 3 I Fch_t . 1 APPLIQUE CUT-OUT ._ I 2 Darn rip_ _d caI|y. holel q_ic_;iy and aulomali- 67 -- 68 79 SECTION Stitch Pattern LEARN THE STITCHES Chart Stitch P_._tern NO, Other A_tgc_t. Foot 32 RICK-RACK STR£TCH Zigzag {A) Satin {F) ELASTIC FAGOTING 5. CASING P_essuL*e Diai Uses Check Char[ on p. 12 2 _ 6 3 Oeco_at_ Ch_ck Chart 3 --8 3 El_stIc g_rm_nts w_th one Roi0t _ow o_ _vera_ to Pago 66 [_ 33 U_;_ papm" behind NN S_tin Thread Tans,on Ne_dlo Casing: on p. 17 do_n I i Fago_)_g: e|ast)c. Jo_n two {old_d _dge_ de€afar _ve ope_-wo_k appear iF) 8_ - 82 Replace bias I_pe casm£_ i_ wt{_t_ _nd w_lst_; ta_k !or anc_. S CROSS STiTCHiNG 34 Check i Cho_t i on p. S_tm 2 _ #3 3 U_# i._*_e_r.bro{detV, combin0 n_mber_ to_ _amplo_. 3 _ 6 3 U_e Ior with lett_r_ a_d 86 _7 iF) I ELASTIC STR ETCH Check Chart 35 Zigzag Satin SMOCt¢tI_G STITCHES 23 24 35 37 {A] | on Satin 82 elastic. p. 1=Z7 iF) CI_eck Cha_t Zigzag appIy_ng |A) 2; _ 6 Smocklttg cur tarns, on children's etc. dethes, blouse=*, 87 on p. _7 IF} S 47 SECTION 5. Stitch Pattern $_tCh Pattern LEARN Chart THE STITCHES (Continued) Foot I No. SAND ST|TPH]NG Other Attach. Check Chart o. Sa{in DECORATIVE GEOMETRIC£ Tlir_ad Ten_io. Needl_ Ruler to Pasa Us_ I t or 2 2 ~ 8 3 Decorate 0_¢¢fl_ntl _ith One row or _ev_OI, one s_itch or _ coml_in011on_ 84 2 -- 8 or 2 U_ _or _tr_ctive B9 2 _ 6 3 Oecot_le i Fill io designs ol_dy or other en_htoidetV outline(1 slitch. whl} _oti_} 88 p, I._7 tF) d2_ 54 Ct_k Cllart o_ S_t+n Dial Pte_ure 2 -- 6 p, 1,7 {Ft : SHADING STITCH 55 56 ] I Check Chart on p. }7 Sa[tn 39_ and i Check Ch_3tt I 67 I Salin 48 m_chine embrold_W _titeh _pF_Iique, (F) m STRgTCH STITCH DECORATIVE _re_ h_nd _hodln_ (F) ! i _,_ilh fJo_e4_t or Use in gom_inot_on te_I _eSlflns> (pro_3rammable} Ot/lnZll y. B5. 90 _ 91 SECTION Stitch Pattern Sthch Patt0rn Spar;e LEARN THE STITCHES Chart NO. Foot OIher Attach. I N_ " Th,..----_ p,_,.su,o7 Uses .... ITo_ -.... I o_o,! MONOGRAM Numbet_, Letters, 5. I Reter Numbers 09, 68~ 98 p{otJtarnmed onp. S_tin 2 Keyho_o 3 letters or Sen_eaces i_ sequence {_av be to P09o 93 _or mor_)_I{amm{tlg. 17 @@@@@@@@@@ (F) SHdin 9 ButtonhoIe (J) Rounded a_d Buttonholes hOC:k Chat| np. 17 } I I in Ih_ee sh_p_'s: alSO corded G9 _ 74 | b_ttortholes. Autonlat_c bUtIQnho_ iN) Battack 4g SECTION 5. LEARN StrmghtStitches _hen you matmally THE [] Iurn on your _ STITCHES [], m_chine, set [o sew a stratght [] and [] _t iS au_o- stitch (pattern H). 0 Str_ltlht Stitch Sat the Ma;|li+t_ Thmod 2m6 tensmn o, H: St¢_ight s_itci_ foot The StiIch and You USe your many can ways A: Its Uses To sew a stra+ght bas+e stra+ght besides seam, Three stitchare_ Zigzag 1oo_ common _ust sewing uses lot stitch in a stra+ght stHch: 7. Raise [he p_'esser toot. 2. Rinse the needle to =tshighest position, 3+ Place 8. the straight the stHching Pintucking edge o{ guide the tabrm line (5t8" is most Draw the thread_ lower the presser At the end o! the seam, to r_verse l- next on the needic to plate When you stop automatmaUy a 9, Rinse the presser Quilting 4. TopstHching All ale discussed in this sectmn. 5. Press the G, Hold the Jt along toot towards back and control. tabnctoosely the the toot. guide and gently line, gdde so tha'_ _t reeds naturally. Do not toree _lghL 5O the fabric of try to pull it t0, may sewing, the needle rise to Hs highest tabnc. common}. you wont tO _OCk the stitch. Cut the threads, loot and will petition, remove the SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Topstltchirtg _t the M_¢l_in0 Thread tsnslo_ 2tog A_ Zigz_ The Stitch foP| and G: 131it_dIt_'m stitch foot Its Uses Here's TopstltChing emphasizes the garment keeps seams and edges fiat and lines el your and Lower 2. Keep crisp. right Accent ot suits or blouses with tops|itching cuffs, Use How "h around the one or two outer rOWS edges ot lapels or collars. the tops|itching tacking, Auto-Lock and 3. eliminate to secure unsightly presser tool. ed_;e el the fabric edge of Foot Evenly guide to prodt_ce 3/8" button the the from the next to the A. fabric an even along this edge row ot topst_tching adjust ,/our the edge. your back- NOTE: You can easily trom left wlthout under next to right moving the presser page for for your toot, needle topstitching fabric from See the instructions. 51 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES StrmghtStitches e Position Your The needle [] Needle [], [] for Topstit _ ehing and [] (Continued) has three posftions; lotto center and rt#hr. © C3) C3:) To position the needle to the left: To position !. Press the stitch width control button, 1- Press the stitch 2. Press the" stitch 2- The 3, The stitch length/width decrease length/width "'L*" or left needle indicator button. will the need|e at the center; stitch width control _ength/width To position button. Indicator shows "C*' the needle Press the stitch width 2. Press thestltch Ien#thiwidth 3. The stitch need|e indicator position. C3# Left or r[_]ht needle position Besides the topstttching Always 52 control button. increase button. or center needle position. show position. NOTE: to the right: I, normal is recommended stra=_ht that are better stitch for knits for stitching method or produce use zigzag _oot A for Jail and right edge of the fabric. ot topstltching, needle a more elaborate position, this machine decorative does effect, other types o| wilt show "R'" or right SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Pintucldng _t the _*'l_chi_o Thread lens_on 2t06 The Stitch Pintucks together as blouses term and Its Uses are narrow to add design tucks and pillowcases. a permanent tro_t close "t. Attach on such {terns 2- Place the raided 3. Poslt_on the 4. Adjust spaced interest One pmtuck crease on knit can the blind stitch hem _'oot. fabr_cunder needle the 1/I_6" inside guide on wesser tram teat. the lolded edge and lower the presser toot, pants. the slidin!] the blind hem toot to the raided edge by lurmng the guide _;orew, a5 ShOWn. 5, Feed the NOTE: ff to|ded the decrease edge smoothly agamst tabr_c tends to the upper tension pucker, the sliding hold the guide. materlaI slightly taut while sEwmg. Also, slightly. 53 SECTION 5, LEARN THESTITCHES Straight Stitches [] [], [] and [] (Continued) Qu]it}ng f Satethe Mach{l_a Thread 21o6 t_.ns$on D; OuJ_ter A; Zigzag font Tile Stitch and Quihing is together with dimension You Fh Slrai_jht _;t_ch t_ol |ts Uses stitching two batting can use quilting o| cuf(s and co(|ars. quitting, stitches ot tabr{c to add and warmth. parts lashioos, layers _n between garments, In you or stitch on entire such garments aS yokes, It _s also popular addition can to quilE pattern tar strmght with or pockets, NOTE: When Then are quilting tram large areas, tack the layers together with the basting stitch. the center out, stitch Another q_ilting variation: decorative combinations. Instead of quilting Set up the barrack. 54 you quilt table machine with rows o! straight as if y0u were going stitches, you can barrack to sew a button your {see p_ 38), quiit at regu|ar Pos_ti0n your lnterva{s. tabrlc and SECT!ON 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Gatherm9 NOTE: S_t the M_¢|tine Steps 3 and your Thread tensior_ 1 to4 3, iabnc Sew the first a are for 5/8"" seam aIIowances. For other widths, adjust aceordingl% row ot slttches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge ot the first row o_ the tabric_ 4_ Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A tollowmg stztches. 5. 6. Using both hands, you have the Kr_ot the threads pull gathers the bobbin you threads Item each end o| the labrlc uotil want. at each end even out the gathers, A: Z_gz_8 _oot Here's How / Stlt_h The Stitch Use this you want Here's L_ Le_#th: f and Its Uses stitch more How to gather {ullness, ffar medium 'i. Set the stitch 2. Loosen length trims, skirts, Use two rows weight sleeves at the top, smocking or any [tree {for l_ght weight I, Set your _titch 2. Secure 3. St:itch 4, Do not S. Pull the bobbin 13. Knot length your gathering two tabr=cs, rows rOWS, as m steps lock the threads threads ruffles and [lounces) at "4.5" at the beginning. 3 and 4 1or medium at the end ot your to produce wmght stitching the fullness you _ab!'lcs, rows. desire. o| stitches. tabrtcs and tight, firm the threads and even out the gathers. gathers) to "4.0'* the needle thread tension to "2" or as desired, 55 SECTION 5. Straight LEARN Stretch THE STITCHES [_ ,S_t the Ma_hine Thread I_nSio_ 2106 A NOTE Stretch A: Z[ff_a_ +oot H; SI_aighI stitch loot ON STRETCH stitching fabrics was developed as well of strain STITCHING to be used on stretch It works well on curved (ieo child+'en's tabNcs and kmts. seams and on any garments It can be used on other that wilt rece+ve a great deal clothes), The Stitch and Its Uses The This slratght stitch +s the stretch var_at=on o+, the stitch, and stretch This stitch 56 especla[fy developed for kn_ts labrJcs, can also be used for topst_tehing. back stretch stitch motion when the |abFtc does (sometimes stretches. not actually called stretch at It +s being sewn, but a "reverse-action" stitch), so that It stitched in a forward it wilt g+ve instead and of break SECTION Lock-a.Matic 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Seam SOt _bO Ma_hinu ThrP._ _ensio_ 2to0 A: ZigZ:a_ loot For general sewing, the tastest way It tS reverse the programmed stitches the reverse end Ot a seam. lock-a-matlc stitch _s tO SeW and secure a s_am. to at the stit_:h automatically beglnnmg button Seams are ,sewn qolckl¥ Is pressed and sew and when at the The machine to,Jr stitches will _;ew tour in reverse _en stitches continue _orward, sewm_] The machine lOUt )_rward will sew _lliches, lout reverse stitches, then stop 5eWlr1_. forward. sec_areiy. 57 SECTION 5. Outline LEARN Stretch THE STfTCHES [] Set =he Mach_n_ 3_o6 _1_o n_edle No. _t T_e Siitch and Its Uses This stitch stitch, pattern, is a narrow eliminate Here'_ a vanaIlon stretch ol the straight slIt_:h pueker_n[l on knit and chiffons, deslgned fabrics t. to end bias MOW: Place your tabria edge on the 5/8" seam line m order to produce seam. 2, Sew as you would a straight slltch. seams, On tricot filmy to seam a_d produce a narrow, seam finish. 58 overcast it can be used at the almost same [_me _o mvisSble seam or Helplul Hints (for lightweight 1, Set the pressure 2, To seam and overcast fabrics) dlat at "'t'" a. SeI the stitch b. Sew with or *'2'" tricot: width at "3" the ri_]ht hand sutch tailing of[ the fabric edge. a 518" SECTION Saddle Stitch 5. LEARN THE STITCHES [] • ll the Mschine Thread len_iotl 2106 Hefe*s How A: Zigzag iO_ G: Blind hem _lilCh The Stitch The forward, You stitch two stitch NOTE: is formed _t+tches with one Stitch backward, a lovely toPStltching and demm To turn for topstltching, and a _orners: a. Lower b. Rinse the the needle c+ Lower presser _nlo the t_br_c on the loot and turn the presser !oot the and continue lourfll sIJtch. tabrlC. tO SeW. forward. con achieve when Sew as you would and I_s Uses saddie fourth "t. 2. fO0! outfits Adjust etfect hand-worked suits, with the blazers, look Iumpers, the saddle stitch. needle posttlon for Helpt_l The Hint Blind garment. hem st)lob Just tool _s good set lhe edge guid_ to use when wilh the guide topstltching near the edge el lhe screw. _he you want. 59 SECTION Zi 5. LEARN THE STITCHES gStitches []- [], and[] Basic Zi#zag _t lhe M_ch}n_ T|_ead 3_u8 lensio fi Here's HOw The m_ny pa_'lerI_s Consult The Stitch ways on this the specific The ztgza_j stitch and Its Uses tO sew a ZigZag stitch machine vanatlons as a utitity this sectlon: T':ne zlsZ_g stitch and most is one el the most versatile stitches on your common machine. Satin Stitch [] |tcan be a uti{_tystitch lot sewing buttons, Ove_ca_lln[IStitch [] buttonholes, Multiple and datum{,), with trims, a d_ori_t{ve 6O hemmMgo ore[castro{I, mending It can also be used to decorate applique_ StltCb. and CUI-OUl work of as Zigzag Ove_edge Kmt Stitch Seam [] or as the [] lot stitch width detailed are as varied as the and ler_g_h seTllrigs $litch allow. directions. has seveTal var|atlon!;, discussed in SECTION B. LEARN THESTITCHES e Satin Stitch _e_ the M_ch|no Z_#za! width: t.5 Stitch 2 2.5 3rob Thread te/_slon i A: Zigzagloot F: Satinstltct_ i=;ot Pre._ufe SI_c_ The Stitch and Its Uses The st=tch Satin decorative overcast edge {for example_ and napkins). The _s espemaHy appl_qt_e st+tches stitch and _ and otten is the basis _or to _5_ used it can also be used to tinens, tablecIoths Satin {32 to 1.0 Here*s How is a versatil_ stitch_ but a raw Len_lh; btankets, Once your tragment pucker some Otherwise0 attractive machine ot is set the fabric you up to stitch, are planning you may to use, want Too to experiment t_ght a satin stttch on a may light we_g_L tabrics. stitch as usual m the geometric on thlsmachine. 6t NOTE; These wires keep light ;ram ro_fing medium Tile Stitch Tl_is and z_gzag garment Its Uses variation is constroctlon edges el any sewing and very osetul m fimshing In raw The mac_ioe "]'he black loose will tabrtc and over brush black ridge and on the brush and these will wires. keep fabric: the raw edge ot the seam ${art the fold by sliding needle and lowering it under the the needle, m so that the needle can stitch NOTE: AS you overedge toot keep 4. When tabrie out. your tabric guide wires come Sew, be sure your fabric Be edge sure your needle is tn the te{t positiOn, so that the 2. double you by The guides stop drawing tabric if you sewing, it remove to the will catch pull _t toward back and Lower the presser toot so 3, on the wire Fold teed the fabric it into to the teit the machine you, Hints Start overcasting right at tangled. about the edge, I/8" the fabric inside witl the raw eorner ot yourseam, bunch up that both guide wires are on the fabric. the to the edge, Hetptul 62 I. the the the edge neat and the fabricstralght. Place tolded can also told pushes against the black ridge and brush guide w_res 2, and and overcast. prelect. Now The e#ide You guide, _. ridge brush For overcasting hold tabrlc flat. stitch and weight a ridge OUer them. 3. Here's weight ridge threads Into Blaek and the stitches lfyoustart will become t/8" and stitch. as you o Mending SECTION 5. LEARN so that the stitching THESTI'ICHES 1_ Thread Ions_on 3to8 .% The Stitch nation elasticity, multiple and you stitch, sewing sf|tch. would h has more and is flatter The mending ZigZag _s a combi- straight everywhere bas=c zigzag -- or ZigZag mending Here's and its Uses "t-:no mending st{tch pa_ches smoothly usefu! straight seams on terrycloth, bar tacks the Cornered --stitch a Tear: the tear under the needle each end to the center. will catch sides, trom the tear to reinforce your Use a piece of fabric under mending. for: and securely, finishing drapery use position both Use the strength. to Repatr than a regt_tar zigzag, is especially repairing --sewing How Sl,ralght- tears. _or belt loops and pleats. 63 SECTION 5. LEARN THE zigzogst_tche,[]• STITCFtES []. [_. [] and[] _Co,t_,ueat OveredgeSoam Sat tim _l=_hlne Th{ead tension 3lo7 The Stitch and Its Uses This pattern slItch tt_e ZigZag stitches, to stitch and Here's HOW combines using overcast kntts and straight and the overedge teams it atso iS a stretch stitch for the one m to provide extra strength this seam stitch when you that you flat, tt Js ideal {when al_aching heavyweight a narrovd do no_ need tor 1/4" black ridge 2. woven ribbing) woven wan_ a r_arrow to press open seams or on on fabr*cs where medium you your slep. fabrics. Use Place fit elasttcity for _. toot, under guide edges always brush guide. NOTE: Wl_en hess to guides When you tabnc by on the you. The touch so that black the the over arms, presser ttle the raw ridge and several thick- m crotch, ere,) slightly toot to presser toot over the hump and keep stitches out, raw edges touch sewing ease the seam. and the tahoe {under raise want so that the and blush guide, Gently knits 3. 64 tabt{c the wire stop drawing fabric w_re guides from bunching. SSWltlg, _t to remove the or stflching if you hack the and will catch pug it toward SECTION o Kmt Stitch Set Double [] tho 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Ed_3e Zigzeg Set t3_eM_chit_e M+lCh_NB Threa_ T+nsi(]n 3_o7 Thread _e+;sioP3to6 Pressuted_at: i A: Z_gzag [_ot Set the Pressure the knit wilt retain sewing. Dial to "+_+'+ so that st+ shape as you are The Stitch and Its Uses This Stitch kmt swtmwear and because amount it The Stitch Is ideal tot stretch provides ot elasttcRy the sewing This re[our, |abncs greatest and |Is Uses stitch that can trend be to used tray such as +inens and gabardines, Here+s How |or sewing extensively Two rows el Simultaneously tO InSure that zigzag sewn your st+aches over are the edge seams wit! not ravel and strong',h+ Hero's How 1+ P|ace your +abrlc to aIIow a 5]8 `° seam. 2+ Trim the seam allowance a_,tet sewing+ NOTE: Be care|ut not to c+Jt th+ stitches. 65 SECTION& LEARN THE STITCHES Zi.za.Stltch0s [] ~[_, ._, [] a.d[] Rick-Rack Stretch [] Set the Machine 2 to6 A: Zigzag3{oet Tile Sew might Stitch and its Uses on stretch _abr_cs In a,rly area that you use a Zl_]Za_] stitch. This stitch can be used stitct_ as wotI, 66 F: Sa{t_ s_it_h as a decorative top (Continued) SECTION Automatic Darning C_ 5, LEARN THE STITCHES [] Th_d tonsto=t 2 t_6 Start J-' Stiding buoonh_te _00_ Tb.e Ker_more dm-ns rips tOO Stitch and holes. holes can be mended with this unique Buttonhole For extra pin or organdy qu_ckI¥ and Press small and easily stitch. toot fabric securely automaticall Large J _s _sed while support, to hold the darning, or strengthen baste a backing under the hole down machine wilt the tack rows O_; darmn9, stop au_omaticalIy. _oot control the stitches, lock The sew the stlIches '16 and Keep the the machine too[ conttoI depressed stops Sewing. until For extra other rein|arced The _tabr_c such as sew on btue leans o{ clothes the darn as shown above. finished (415") If bole tile darn, strength work darn measures long by 0,7 _s |arger, additional cm (1/4"') move darmng the can be 2+0 em wide, tabric and um_s ootil the hole Iscovered. to be darned. 67 SECTION 5. LEARN Automatic Darning THE [] STITCHES (Continued) Darning Sina!! Rips Ad|ustmg Evenness of Darning When Small rips grarnm_ng shorter dDrn, Begin the stopping the can be the machine firs[ the do not to the darn reach the r_p. For of only complete ih need to sew .5 the button bu; will now The machine t6 rows with 5 stitches m each row and Stop automatically. ]t is simple to make size as the first one, Press memory completed depress the second reverse 68 when first toot control. have you darning, and Then the is automatically made, mfrror _ma_e button instead memory result bu_ton _he of same darmng Pressing el a darning but bulton the will darning sequence. !]*vethe same _s made side the balance dial to °'+°" _s leed When the right side lower, turn the balance dial [o *'-" " sew you may Ielt turn _s feed pro- of Press _he reverse hold by when edge you sli_ches. row machine bottom example, repaired the lower, _n _he Aher darning. _eturn setting mark _o'r>" SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Automatic Buttonholing S_z the Machi_ta Pull £#rlack Thread 2 to6 tensie_ N: AiJtonla[_¢ buttor_hote fo_at l. a. Press the Up/Down Sutton = CGO- -GZ3 to highest Rounded raise Needte Posnion she need|e to position+ 2. a, Draw b, Lower C. Lower both threads d. Open the button holder c. Remove the toot holder, e, Place the you d. Attach the by tightening the toot screw. holder button automatic buttonhole if Kenmore different every 100 types sewing are made at need, buttonhole buttonhole Iength, garment, holes. sews buttonhole to All three buttonholes the several foot thickness ot above, holder at the N, at the holder thickness it back as shown to use on the button towards button you |s more and diameter and to secure the be|Ion, than 0A cm {3t16"), set the button holder as meet EXAMPLE: Thickness tf _[he button (3/t6"] _s 2 cm in thickness, (3/4") {n diameter set the measure 2,5 and 0.5 em cm (3t/32"L Oiameter toot will gauge the you sew buttonho|es make toot, shown. three in she same way. Automatic Be|ore Sthch by pul|ing intend buttonhole t. Press the back NOTE: the mark. the presser foot, toot. automatic the lest under to the bottom Rinse the presser measure "¢he toward the needle b, toot Keyhole ItS on the actual practice button- 2.5 cm |31t32"1 6£ SECT{ON 5. LEARN THESTrTCHES Automatic Buttonholing (Continued) ® ® © % 3. a. Select and press one of the buttonholing buttons which yo_ want to sew. 5. Cut the opening with • the buttonhole opener Jn your accessory box. Bartack Rounded Keyhole b, Depress the toot conlrol unti! the machine stops aotomal_cally. NOTE: 4, a. If you want to sew another same selected buuonholing buttonhole to the bollOn. b. Press the loot control unti!the machine 7O identical slops by llself. first, press the tf you want press the to wind clear button. bobbin winding spindle clicks. Depress the toot the bobbin Then. _n the place the middle and push the. spindle control and wtnd of buttonholing. threaded bobbin to the the bobbin. on the r_ght until it SECTION 5. LEARN THE • Adiust Stitch the Stitch Width STITCHES and Density Width; Stitch Density tn Entire Buttonhole: D° Fine The width. stitch width It is pre-set button controls the st=tch at "5.0" The stitch densitv, length Caar_ button Press "'+" or "'-" to adjust the st{tch width Pi'ess "=+" or "--" ot the entire ot the ent{re buttonhole- buttonhoIe, controls the stitch It _ pre-set at "0,4" to adjust the stitch density 71 SECTION 5. LEARN Manual THE ST{TCHES Buttonholing Sat "ths _Ma=hlne Th_e_d;ens:on 21o_ _® (_ a, Carefully your mark b. Change eo ln'_ert the the buttonhole _ength on garmeoL to the the s|iding garment buttonhole buttonhole under toot, the mark{ng too_ runmno Slide both NOTE : Do any not put other fin_Jer, screw object sensor when using sewing under pattern to the next the sewing Indicator or toot procedure may b, Line the start up tha the bottom J0 m threads Move the slider that the bottom meets the buttonholes bv sliding buttonhole otherwise the driver near a- toward c. Lower the (bar-tack) advance mark (B). mark pre_er on the foot with on your _jarment, too_ and press BH burton. step, NOTE: The markings an centimeters, 72 tO the left, (A) away from you so mark |C) on the slider merkings on the slider The machine will automaticafly barrack sew up the leh side ot the buttonhole. Stop the with you. ® ® are engraved 1 machine at the top mark, and SECTION • Stitch Density The sf_tehes To adjust, 5. LEARN THE STITCHES on One Side: on each side of the buttonhole _se the feed balance dial below should the Hand be the same stitch density, Wheel. Feed ,'f //'_"_ (_ Press the memory The machine barrack and /dia! button. will sew automatically down the r,ght side. Stop directly On the the machine opposite felt hand when the first you are stitch B side. For Condition Left Side A: For Condition Stitches too Far Apart Right the teed toward balance °'+°" driver tn your Use adjusting your adjustment slightly large Turn screw too Far Apart toward tile _eed balance dia_ slightly "--" box. tl_e feed baldnce dial, sew another test buttonhole to be sure ts correcL Remember when dial the accessory After NOTE: B: Stitches (see above} Iseeabove} Turn Side to return the you have completed feed balance dial to the standard mark ( _> ) the buttonholes. 73 SECTION Corded 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Sat the M,lchinD Thread tenshon 2 Io6 J: Slidinjr b=J{to_fmfa Use procedure this achieve a tailored, when mote you attracuve want With to raised the buttonho|e loot 2. Bring the ends toward 3. Hook the rifler 4. Lower 5. Sew the b_Itonholc raised, hook you under the fffte_ cord on the cord spur at t!_e back the buttonhole Toot until they clear the trent ot the buttonhole end. buttonhole. Use filler cord let toast 15 inches thread). Try a practice buttonhole f_rst. cord into the forks on the front the needle into The garment according Each side of the buttonhole 7. Pail the nght_ end of the fffler cord 8_ Thread a darmng the trom end through To adjusI sutch the machine density, the buttonhole and the barracks Remove the fabric where to the buttonhole 6. NOTE: 74 of the J foot to hold them tight. of heavy sewing to tighten see p. 73, draw start instructions wiJt be sewn and cut the sewing needle, will and lower the foot. on p. 72 to 73, over the cord. threads. =t, to the bottom side of the fabric and cut. foot. SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Homm,.g _.dEdg._gSt.oh_ IN, []. _, [], [] _nd[] S,_! tho Machir_ [_ Thread 2_o_ l_n_n J !;il;!i:ii_!: , A The Stitches G: B_ind h_m stilch tool )iiii}!!ii_ii__;:i_!::i!!!:!_:_ ¢.oveted Blind Hem Stitch Shell Stitch _-_ Scallop Stitch Applique Edging [] in this [_] [] ;!i;ilil;i iii:i iiiiiiiii' ii;!i! il Cut-OutWork StiIch width: J G sectmn {stretch} F F are: [] and [] and [] and 5.0 Hemmm_J and Edging napkins and craft careful hand sewing finished look. smnaI, The Kenmore precision precisely 100 stitches than garments, items to required produce a protes. Stitch much tablecloths, have otten can taster you ever dreamed do and thes_ more possible. 75 SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Hemming = Blind and Edging Hem Stitch [_. Stitches [_, [_, [], [] and [] (Continued) Blind HemStitch (woven} (stretch} 1/8" Set tt_a Mochln_ Th_'e_d le_sto_] 2 to6 _Li_|_| W_i_hl Fa/ogle jo "V8 G; B[ind h_m giJt¢.]_ |¢,t)t Heavy Wei_hl Fabric; HOw Here's The Sthches and Their The stretch Blind t. Finish 2_ Measure, used for stronger stretch and Stitch tabrlc.s more turn op your hem any way you des=re, (See Overcasting, eIastm _ because of the For light weight tahr_es0 you may need a double told. |s to be |t blind _s the 3. Fold the mater|al 4, Turn the sliding Place the told NO NO {Bottom side out) on the edge to be stitches, long The B. guide screw so that the of the hem aga|nst zigzag stitch should sliding the sliding barely p|etce edge. See at tett tar proper st|tch appearance. After hemming0 p_ess both sides at the guide |s very close guide so thai the folded finished hem. a dist|nct line. StitCheS- YEs regular blind enough 76 for woven item St|t(th_ tebr|es. IS strong as shown, leaving 1/8" el the finished hem edge showing. hem stitches. The p. __22) hem and pro. Uses NOTE: Hem the raw edge at your Hetptul Hint Heroin|rig Reduce Thin pressure Fabrics: on the presser loot to avoid the t/8" {t/16") edge of the fabric, The r|ght to the lett side at the blind extending hem toot. edge shows on the t|ght. hut still side of the garment sew on the 1/8" extended witt show only the blind e Shell Stitch SECTION 5, fabric +t LEARN THE STITCHES [] Set th_ M_chine Threa(J [et_on 6Io9 Woven Fabrics Here's F: Sat+_ stlt:h foot Stitch width: The Stitch How "++ For best effect 4.0 to 6+0 -- set the st_t¢h width -- you may --- allow the needle Shell Stitch hem over stitching Shell tolded is termed fabrLc. are called stitching sleeveand neck can as you des+re+ the top to !ust clear thread the slightly, folded edge ot the when zigzags+ and Its Uses if you sew rows The and length need to tighten by sewing S_ver_f You shell tucks. be used to ot shell stitches, space the rows 112" apart+ a blind rows el shei{ finish can sew Shell Stitch on knits or sort silky wovens In any direction+ t_ems, openings, Shell tucking can be used to c_eate scalloped tucks on b_ouses and lingerie. 77 SECTION 5. S_llop THE and Edging Hemming = LEARN Stitch [] STITCHES Stitches and []. [], []. _], [] and [] (Continued) [] :_.Otthe Mach[n_ 31o6 Here's A: Zigzag lOOt How 1. Sew your "2, After scallops stitching, at least 3/8" trim fabric from the folded edge. close to the stitching, Be careful not to cut the thread. The Sl:{tch Use this attt'act_ve scallop edges prelects, such mats. You on thin layer You as collars, with to your a delicate create sewing pockets such as chiffon, or place- appearance using a single a tear-away backing tar stitching, can also use this or sleeves. stllch decorate can create while decorattve 78 scallop or fabrics, of fabric support Hetpiul and hs Uses edgings scallop stitch on the hemlines to sew at dresses Hints For thin fabrics: Use a stogie layer For hemlines Use a tear-away For collars, of fabnc with a tear-away backing for support and sleeves: backing, pockets Place interlacing if necessary. or craft between the pre!ects: layers of fabric to provide stiffness, while stitching. SECTION * Cut-Out Work Edging Set th_ and Applique _ 5. LEARN T_tE STITCHES and Machine Threa,'[ tension 2to6 F: Satl_ stitch i_tOt Pte_s_re dlat: 2 Here's How -- For Applique 1. _usible heavy behind each Use a tamog He[e's weight piece intero_ your applique. 2. The Stitch OJt-Out Work uses tot this stitch, provide edging including 2. Cut the interfacing than the design slightly smaller p_eces. and on placemats, Applique but are the _t can also many sewing blankets, meier be used Tape or and to baste sew stitch the pattern each [] or piece _ cuffs You on the right a under the design may your and trace the side el the labnc. p_ece O! You Work design Place trastln_ tulle or organdy and pin m place. want insert _o use a con- fabric to accent work, , 3, NOTE: For CutoOut outline with prelects, collars, - a simple m p|ace applique a_oond How Choose NOTE: and Its Uses 3. _/. may also use a satin Basle !ust stitch. and pockets. the _ayers outside together, the outline. stitching Remove the plns_ 4. When sewing in the and turn tabrlc0 curves, rinse leave the the needle presser q. Stitch around pattern [] toot the iabri¢. NOTE: 5. Lower the design, using stitch or _. the presser toot and stitch, You may also use a narrowsatm Stitch _see p, 6_3|. 5. Remove inside stitching, scissors. bast|ng the and design using cut the close an to tabrJc the embroidery 79 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches Q F_athor []. [_, [] and 3_ Stitch Set Zt_ MacMna Thread 2to6 Ien$to_ mleeelo_ • • _ : _e, mB° o • _" i ** :o • s :,D t • Here's I. stitch This It can use ments or may quilting, 8O ts strong, can _emtorce You You and Its Uses useful stretch it to sew decoratively also use this and and decorative. hem stitch tabrms. woven spandex undergar- eIastm fabric. in patchwork " •j • ;o°o•o o 0: 2. How Sew this already The Stitch t_ B I pattern !omed on a seam that and pressed flat. Is BUtt two folded use this stitch edr2es together to |ore them. and SECTION 5. LEARN THESTI£CHES e Fagoting Stitch [] Set t|_e Machine :i ilil i/; Top,i.° ::_:: _i_ Thfea_ len,_iar_ 3rob :: L_ br!= :: Paper Here's L How Fold under each fabric edge 112" and press. 2The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to create an open work design For tD loin tWO pieces appearance of fabric 3. other (p, 80). stitches see stitch edges away backing t/B" apart, guiding the Sew slowly, needle and add catches to paper the or _abnc tear- so the folded edge on to set _he stitch width on eac|_ side, mterest. lagotlng, Pin the two that patterns may _ be used in Helpful Hint and You "7,0" may want for maximum effect. 81 SECTION & LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcmg o Elastic Stitches Casmg Stitch [_, [], [] and [] (Contmued) = [] ElastlcStretch (_ Thread len_lon 3t08 31o6 l, Use this stitch to replace in such areas as wr_sts and Slide a piece under the bias tape casings Waists. Sew clothing, thi_ sUtch st reduces 0_' 1/8" elasue tool the the side of jn !]ently because J then Foot slot m _s espeetaIly elastic the _ up A; tabneo fool F: bottom pulling _t Satin stilch _OOt The On the o_[_ Zi,],ta_3 F (saI_nstitch}. and Its Use_ 2. helpful, ......... How through children's [] Thread le_ion Here's The Stitch Stitch S=t the Machine Set the _,_ach_n_ Stitch Choose and Its Uses this stitch to attach elastic to garments. to _void se',',_ng through the elashc, bulk. Here's 3. Pu_l on the elastic fabric and barrack to gather atboth How [he ends. 1. Mark and the match trent, elasuc _nto these center quarters to the center beck and side seams. 2- Place the middle under the center tool and making ot the stitch sure the evenIv distributed. 82 efest_c ot the presser into place, eia;nc =s SECTION Tw,n Needle Stitching Sat the !_, [], _, [_, [_, [], [] and 5. LEARN THE STITCHES [] _%chi_e Tw_ needle burton Th;e_d tel_iot_ 3to7 A, Zigz#_} _oot or Twin t_eedle f:; S,_in _l*tCh _OO1 When threading sure yea the separate machine the threads, lot _w_n needle placing sewing follow o_e m each thread this charI making guide on the needle bar. Your Kenmo_e with a twin sew parallel stitches table Stitch that an exquisite Use toot Js equipped can be used rows of strafght adding Iioens 100 needle .................... or decorative touch A or F. Select pattern [] for needles till they paratlel rows el straight stitching. tO to j At corners, rinse the p_esser toot and carefully c_ear the taboo, Partially raBe the p_vo[ the labrlc. and clothing. To return to single the Power Switch, needle sewing, press The Twin Needle Button or turn off 83 SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Decorate withGeometric Patterns [] _ [] Set the P,_achine Thread te_sio_ 2to8 Here's "{. Huw Helplul Hint Adius! the stitch width and length as you destre. 2. Practice the stitchon a scrap of fabric. 3. Mark the |abr_c, using Tile Stitches Thet;e stitches and Their are purely Uses stitch width Experiment and length fur special on a scrap ut fabrtc spemal effect_are p0ssib|e. or var_ the needle at the starting Lower the presser tOOt. Luck the |ahr]c marker, Lower point, t_,e StlICh at the beginning (press auto-lock), 7. Gently marked to see what B. Use the stitches 84 a washable on 5- the el{eeLs. lot decoration 4. 6- decorative. YOU can SeW On_ rUW or several lines guide the fabric atong the line, auto-lock at the and, to secure the row el You may wan[ tu cumbine these geumelr_c decuratlve stitches with uther decorative sbtches. Sthch IIORS. See Patterns" "Programming {P- 9._0) tot Oecoratwe detailed instrUc* SECTION Decorate with _ Stretch _h_ Stitch Patterns [] _ [] and [] _ 5, LEARN THE STITCHES [] M3chlne 2to6 The Stitches Decorative touch and Thetr stretch to the items Use_ patterns can be used tot adding creative and persona|ized you sew tor your home and family+ 85 SECTION 5, Cross Stitch LEARN THE STITCHES [_ Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e 2_06 Tile Stitch You can and Its Uses make embroidery _t would can take also other o#mbers stitch beautiful designs pattern, if embroidered combine decorative |or Here's cross with this the t_me by hand. stitches patterns attractive in half and samplers with letters and You i. 2. the How Choose a plain or wool flannel If yo_ away choose fabric close weave for the ti_jht backing such a_ linen weight fabric, fabric. For Cross-Stitching IF. use a tear2. for support. or other Start in {irst row, Then the Without center letting count a Pattern: of the destgn the taboo the next row stitches by and sew the teed naturally. el stitches to the leltor r=ght. 3. Adjusl desire sewing pro!ects_ 4. 5, Find the stitch to malch the center w_dth the choose Count cross the length a starting Lock to begin 3. point. from the 4. center and encL or delete Begin each row by lowering] of a previous Use the insure pressing the Clear and teprogrammmg, corner up 5. Umts.) Add button or if the desLgn the number. Singte as you you have or plan, design, sIitches ISee p, 92_., Pattern Use Auto, and pattern ot the _Sa border, and program 86 fabric background placement, straight, the needle at the stitch. arrow even rows. " z_ " on Foot F to SECTION 5, LEARN TtlESTITCHES Smocking [], _], []0 [] arid [] Stepl S_r the Slep (Ito6} fl (7 tO B) Machtno Tl_t _ad t_l_ion 2to6 _side f _ Here's o, [_ A: Zigzag foo_ F:: Sat_n s_tt_h tOOt How % Choose 2- Cut the inbr=e three times a sort, 3, Set the NOTE: Smocking for and Their is a delicate children's clothes Uses decorative or women's treatment blouses, lightwmght stitch gathering The Stitches .... length stitches Loosen 3/8" the need!e 4, Knot the 5. Pull the bobbin 6. Secure the 7. Sew the decorative 8. PoI_ out Helplul Hint These stitches threads along ]abrtc the such as batiste, fimshed control apart b_tton across thread stitches can be used at and rows "4.5" sew el slratght to make gathenng easter. the edge, at the other the gather|ng or chatlis, the area to be smocked, tensfon threads and distribute threads gingham width. the gathers evenly. end. o} your chotce between the gaT;h_rlng shtches. stitches. in combination w_lh others ior any decorative effect you desire. 87 SECTION 5. Sand Stitch LEARN THE STITCHES [] ,_d_l lhO Mnchin_ Thread 2_e6 F: Salin slitch fool The StiIch _l_i_o sand tensiDn Presst_re diaI: _ or 2 and Its Uses stitch fills in outlined Here's How embroidery f. OuIIine lhe pattern with a Satin Stitch IN. desl_lns- Set stitch Set stitch width a_ "'t ,5" length at "'0.3 "° or as you desire. :2. Fill in the design with 3. Decrease the stitch the sand stitch. width to fill in small spa_es. 4. Sew in rows, the pattern 88 starting tS filled in. at the edge, until SECTION Shading Stitches [] 5. LEARN THE STITCHES and [] Set Ihe Macl_ine P,3llem _@ Pattern T|lt i_0d fe_SlOn 2lob \ F: Satf_ St_l_ toot The Stitches and Their These stitches neatly outline appliques embroidered f_ressu_'edlal: can and create motifs. Uses be used designs. _ at 2 Here_s How to qulckfy Use them your and own to anhanee Draw the destgn on the right side ot the labrlc. Place a tear away _ron.on interlacingbeneath the tabnc to_"_*Jpp0rtwhere backing or necessary. machine Use the automatic achieve a desired and you may A second row tar row a more settings effect. need to pivot in the or man_affy on sharp same or vaned pronounced adjust the st{tch Reduce the p_essure to |aciIitate length and width sewing to curved areas c_Jrves. thread color can be sewn inside the first outiine. 89 SECTION 5. LEARN THE Program Decorative Sutch STITCHES Patterns To program stitch pattern combine{ions, the order shown. _ _ [] etc. press the pattern selection buttons m o Two Cycle Stitching To sew two the stitch NOTE: el any stitch pattern pattern, press the memory button twice a_ter selecting numbers. Continue to press the foot control until the machine stops automati- cally. Combine [_ Stitch Patterns _. Press the Auto-Lock. 2. Press Memory. 3. Press the stltch 4. Press Memory. 5. Press the next } 6, Press Memory. t pattern. l e One Cycle Stitchin_ i. Press the Auto-Lock. 2- Press Memory. 3, Press thest_tch _, Press Memory. 5, Press the Auto*Lock, 6, Press Memory [_ t _ stitch pattern. pattern. _ 7. Press the stitch 8- Press Memory. 9. Press the stitch pattern. $ {_ _ l See the Pattern You will NOTE: Single Umt The Auto-Lock You stitch and pattern must 1O- Press Memory. I I, Press the Auto-Lock. Chart. sew one flower. stdches _s atready numbers press Auto-Lock programmed of 64 to 97, but to lock the not decorat}ve rote the buttonhole on any other stitches. stitches. _12. To alter Press Memory. repeat the same stltching NOTE: 9O pattern, t To combinatlon of stitches, lust press the toot control again the first combinatiOn. delete Clear errors Buttoo made {see p._) wbileprorjrammmgaseriesofpattems, and cent{hUe the programming. pressthe SECTION e Cycle Stitchirt Button 9 by Pressing Mirror _mage I Test Sewing Pattern LEARN THE STITCHES Combinations Programmed patterns p_egtatnm_d pattarns Step 5, 61 h To Start Sewing at the BeglOmng ot Your To Pattern There may patlern Sew be without as much ms{antes sewing when all the as necessary you want to test then If you press the Memory Remove Lower machine ot your a pattern will now start combination, sewing Sew=no at the Beginning at the beginning el the Pa|tern You Been Sowing: run out el thr0ad press _he Mirror patterns, button, The Start Have Combination: Image tf_e stitching the needle in the middle of the last pattern at el a pattern, Button. the end el the only, last completed parterre The machine patte[n of thread you wil_ start have sew=no at the been sewing and conltnue beginning ot the when you have run out sew_rlg the remmmng patterns, 91 SECTION Program 5, LEARN Decorative THE Stitch STITCHES Patterns [] _ [] etc. (Continued) e Pattern Single Umt_ {Aid to Programming) The patterns sewn when _hown Each buttonhole "Auto-Lock" 92 In the upper the memory button panel are the units as touched is automa_:_cally _lltch stitching and pattern patterns shown here. _ locked already numbecs at the end. programmed ol el each pattern once, 54 to 97, on but the buttonhole on no o_her stitch SECTION Monogramming Your [] machine space, plus will the _ sew the numbers []. 26 from [] letters 0 to _ LEARN THE STITCHES [] el the 9. 5. alphabel:, You the per_od can program entire and Ieave a words and sentences. Each number can clip Eel:lets and letter connecting and numbers image btttlon instead _s automatically locked at the beglnnlt_g and end so you threads, can be sewn of memory two,thirds button when their regular s_ze by press{og m_rror programming. Step E= 'j L_" T}_e chart above each pattern rrl You other can program stitch selection shows wt;ere starts, marked words patterns, to clip the connecting 1breads and where by "'0" and sentences Press the memory up to 31 seleataons. m lhe bul_on same way altar as you each stitch program pattern See example. e_ 93 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Adjusting Patterns e decorative number.s arc .stitch uneven particular |abr{_, balance dial, adjust patterns, when them letters you with sew the Correct turning by toward the "+" In your aeces5ory To Adiust Patterns Drawn PalIerns: the 'teed balance dial Use the large .screw driver Out by Correct toward the Drawn Out Pattern: turning the teed balance dial balance dial "'--'" bOX, Distorted Letters or Numbers or on a feed Compressed Letters Correct turning toward 94 Distorted Compre_;sed = If To Adjust by the "+" or Numbers: the |eed batance dial Correct toward by the Letters turning "'--" or Number.st the teed SECT1ON What to Do does not PROBABLE work. The machine does not work and the Pattern Indicator reads "'Er °" CAUSE Two digit A number The area of feed dogs is filled and lint- Clean wlth Stitches Polling size needle. Upper under of Thread plate. labrlc. Light pressure on presser toot, Using two different sizes or kinds Bent or blunt needle, not identlcalduring memory are sewing. Fabric teed is restricted be selected. dogs. needle plate, or polish and fabric, sort. in some way. and [abr_c. toot, When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads back at presser tool about 4" and hold until a few |armed, Reset thread tenslon{s). Increase pressure on presser of thread. off burrs completely, put1 fabr=c; guide it gently. correct size needle for thread Reset needle, Reset presser Upper Insert thread and bobbin new needle, Reset presser toot. at tissue paper, threads tar under and stitches are tOOt, tbread Use underlay Cheek and butlonhotes the area at the teed Replace DO not Choose and lower threads not drawn back presser foot before starting seam. Loose presser tool Fabric too sheer or too Monograms CHART Tigi_ten Upper thread tension. 00 not putt (abrrc; guide tt gently. lncrease pressure on presser toot. Reset presser _ooL Rewind bobbin, Incorrect thread tensson(s). Puekermg number must be programmed, m the stitch package chart must Choose correct slze needle |or thread Relhread machin_- Incorre_:t size needle. Incorrect setting el needle, Loose presser toot. Needle Bunching dust tmproper threading. Loose upper thread teosron. Pulling fabric. Light pressure on presser toot. Loose presser toot, Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole at needle Breaking PROBLEMS CORRECTION A single digit number was programmed, A number without pattern was selected. Incorrect Irregular PERFORMANCE When PROBLEM The machine 6. should be same s_ze and kind. tangles, Check leed dogs and clean, if necessary, Be sure tabrm does not pileup behind the presser _oot. See pages 69 to _ tar buttonholing instructions. 95 SECTrON 6. What to Do PERFORMANCE When PROBLEMS CHART (Continued) PROBLEM Monograms ident{caI. Skipping and buttonholes PROBABLE not Stitches Machine !asl tow Thread Fabric Machine Bobbin not Moving Knocking Noise are not in lenf_th and shape. identical Hold down stopped. the fOOT control Reset needle. Loosen upper thread tension. Increase pressure on presser toot. Starting Start to stitch too last. threading. or burrs to stitch Re_hread at hote of naedIe tot at a medium thread plate. Replace needle plate, Or polish Darning Remoue darning off plate. Push-put! Push m the clutch, Thread caught Lint in bobbin in hook race. holder or hook Fabric ts too thick buttonholes. race. the completely. race, tncrease pressure on presser toot, Place both threads back under presser to StITCh. _s disengaged. and fabric. burrs Light pressure on p_esser loci, Thread knotted under fabric. clutch end fabric. speed. Check bobbin holder threading. Clean bobbin holder and hook m place. h_s machine, improper bobbin holder lipreading. Lint m bobbin holder or hook race. plate the machine Loosen upper thread tension. Choose correct slze needle lot thread insert new needle, toot before beginning Disassemble and clean hook race, Clean bobbin holder and hook race. i. Keep the fabric surface. 2, Bunch the taboo near the seam and the _rom fallinrj slightly off the edges of the sewing all around the needle. Use the J Foot in These instances. 2. 3. Start the buttonhole the fabric. so that Put standard paper {not writing garment to aid Do not use the Sew each button 96 until Choose correct size needle lnsert new _eedle. Fabric _s pulling and distorting automatic fabn_ teed. Buttooholes the Tight upper thread tenslon. Incorrect slze need|e. Sharp eye In needle, Thread Jamming to complete Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Light pressure on presser loot. Nicks Breaking was not allowed stitches, CORRECTtON Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle, Improper Breaking Upper CAUSE fabric teed Automatic individuaIIy, you sew toward tissue paper) the edge of under {for woven and stretch Buttonhole function, The taboos}, SECTION Clean the Bobbin To insu(e essential The bobbin Follow ,/our machine area can attract loudly operates if a thread MACHINE at _s best, you need to keep the dust and lint, off the Remove Remove the Your machine can become ¢_, power or pulling cover it toward _rush or vacuum tint Out, Of the unplug 5. bobbin s|uggish is caught. these directions: Turn by firm|y 3. FOR YOUR Holder the machine, 2. CARE parts clean at all times. or knock _. that 7. Replace the bobbin dust holder. and 6- Slide on by pushing _he bobbin cover p_ate _t into tile grooves, the bobbin, p_ate you, the bobbin. 97 SECTION 7, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean theHook Race andFeed Dogs Unplug the tbe presser 2. Remove 3. Remove machine toot the and remove and needle, bobbin cover 5. Take out the bobbin pla+,e. the bobbin. holdar Lift up and remove it- 6+ Use dogs. holder. the side of the large 98 on need+e plate s_rew accessory Remove screw driver needle with from box, the t|le ple_e, ]e|t the your the accessory Cloth. _int box hook ALso brush to clean ra_e use and m the the teed bobbin a sort. dry 7+ Line up the red marks the bobbin holder fhs next hook to the and place so the stopper race. as sbown above. knob in the SECTION Replace Oiling the Machine 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE the Light Bulb D Open iaco cover One or two drops Remove plate and oil points as shown below at leas_ once a year. 1. excess oik otherwise Unplug the it may stmn Use Kenmore NO other IS hal used SeWlng machine oiling zs requ=red |or an and open the race fabrics. CAUTION! In case machine machine cove_. of oil is suffiment. extended t_me, oil st before The light bulb Prelect sewing. your you handte oil. 2, Push lhe bulb up counter-clockwise 3. Put the new bulb wtse and pushing will b_ HOT. fingers when _t. and turn to remove in by the bulb it. turning ctock- up, 99 PARTS LIST 1 4 5 / 10 11 12 too 14 % % % 17 13 19 2O 21 22 7 8 % % 15 16 All parts Iisted hereto may be ordered |ram any Sears store or ReL No. ] Part No. set, leo center. WHEN ORDERING FOLLOWING H the Center PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE INFORMATION: } °20-6868 Bobbin 2 802422002 Qoilter box w,th 3 102403202 Spool 813404013 No, 1 t Stretdl labr_c needles pm I0 bobbins lelt I. PART NUMBER 6551 No. 11 Single need|e_;. {ORG} 2. PART DESCRIPTION 6552 No. t4 Single needles (RED} 3- MODEL NUMBER 6553 No, t6 Single needles (PUR} _, NAME 6554 needles {GRN) 826815000 No. 18 Single Twin needle 826501000 Needle witll 826801003 Automatic 823801004 Straight 822508005 Zigzag 822804118 Satin 820817015 Blind hem st=Ichloot 8238O3006 Zippe_ 822801001 Overedgo 826811005 Sliding buttonhole Needle threader parts eIeclromcalIy REPAIR Description you need OF are not transmitted 1o_ expediled ITEM to handling. stocked a Sears locally, Repair your Parts orde_ will Distribution be 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 t3 14 15 16 17 t8 19 2O 2t 22 * These "6864 6797 6830 820832005 41669 "6889 802424004 652804001 Items ate hal turmsbed w_th the machine, Light clamp foot Stltch foot toot st_tct'i toot loot ioot toot bulb opener La[ge screw driver Small screw d_'iver Oil and lint brush brush Darmng but screw buttonhole Buttonhole Liot (8LU} may plate be ordered p_r IOS_rUC_tO¢_Sabove. I01 INDEX Cut-oo_ Accessories ....................... 6 Accessory storage box .............. Alphabet & numbers ................ Appliqumng .................... 5, tB 93 46, 79 Arm cover plate ................... "Auto-Lock" pattern ............. Automatm buttonholing ........... Automatic buttonhole loot 6 25, 3B 69471 ............. Automatic I2. t4, ............ darning 49, B9_700100"-%01 46, 67_68 Base ............................ ................ Bobbin ........... 3B, 44 44, 46, 76 t2, t4,44,46, 6, 18"20, 97, Bobbin Bobbin cover plate ............. thread ................. Bobbin winding ................... 46. 79 Kmt o Darmng ........................ ......... 94 45. 65 Editing Editing Elesttc button pa_tern casings .................. combinauons .................. 25. 3t 31 47. 82 ......... Elasttc stretch stitching ............ Extension table .................. 47, 82 5, 10 t00_101 !00_]01 5, 18, 97 22_23 ................. t B_t 9 Bobbin winding spindle ............. 5019 Buttonhole ................ 49_ 69_74 Buttonhole foot, automatic .................. "i2, 14, 49, lO0_t0! Buttonhote toot, s_iding ............... 12, 14o 46, 49, 100_t01 Buttonhole opener .......... 6, 10(}'-t0! Buttonholing buttons ............... Button sewfng .................... ................... 25 38 Fabric, needie, thread and stitch chart ..................... length B5 Large screw d_ive_ ............ 6. t00_t 01 LED light ...................... 25 Light and power switch ............... 6 Light bulb .................... 99_101 Lint brush ............ 6, 97_98, 1B0"-101 Feather stitching ............... Feed balance dial ............ Foot control ..................... Foot bolder ...................... 47, 45, 6, 8, 68. ............ ............... 43, 57 M Machine Machine plug ...................... socket .................... 7 7 Manual buttonholing .............. Memory button ................ Mending ...................... 72_73 25. 29 43, 63 Mirror image Monogramming 25, 49, butlon .............. ................ 30 93 _7 Face cover plate .................... Fagoting ...................... Foot storage compartment Free arm sewing ................. 45, 37 Darning pla_e .......... 6, 35_38. 100_t01 Decorative stitching ........... 48, 84_85 Direct entry st_lcb button ............ 29 Distorted pattern .................. Double edge z_gzag stitching stitching Lock-a,Matic seam 5 Besting ....................... Blind hemming ............... Btind hem sti[ch foot work 5 B1 BO 73 6, B 15 12 lO, 1t Needle ............... 16_i7, Needle clamp ............. Needle Needle Needle Needle, Needle plate ............. position ................... set ................. thread and fabric chart threader ............... 100_101 5. 17, t00"_1B1 5. 34, 100_101 52 6, t00_101 ......... t 7 100-'101 G Carrying Cleaning handle bobbin .................... holder .............. Cleaning hook race and feed dogs Clear button ................... Corded b_rtonhole ................. Cornering guide Control panel Cross stitching 102 6 97 ...... 98 25, 29 74 ................... ..................... .................. Gathenng ...................... 55 N 34 47, 27 86 Hand wheel Hemming ....................... and edging stitching 6 ........ 75_79 Oiling .......................... Outline stretch st=tehing ............ Overcasting stitching ................ Qveredge loot .... 12, t 3, 43_44, Overedge seam .................. 99 44.58 62 t00_101 44.64 Scagop Parts Iist Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern .................... mdicator memory reduction selection t00_t0] .......... ................. .................. ................. 25, 2B_29, 31 29"-30 93 27_31 Pattern selection button .......... Pe_lormance problems ............. 5, 25, 28 95_96 Pimucking ..................... Plug connector ..................... Portable case ...................... Power supply 43, 53 6 4 ...................... 7 Power supply plug .................. Power swnch .................... Presser bar ....................... 7 7, 28 15 Presser _.oot .................. Presser toot lever ................. Pressure control dial ................. 5, 12_14 6, 9 8 Program Push-pull sewmg clutch ................. .................. 9D_'93 6, 18 Quilting ............. 12, 13, 43, ...................... Reinto_cmg stitching Replacing light bulb Reverse stitch button Rick-Rack stretch 100_101 43, .............. ................ ........... stitching 47, _ading stitehlng ................ Shell stitching .................. Sliding buttonhole ............... Small screw driver ................. ................. .... t2_13, ................... 45_49, Up/down needle .................. 12, !4,46, button 5, 15, "/7, 22, 25--26 89 77 49, 10O_Ol 6, I00_I Ol .......... 47, B7 5, 9 6, 9, 100_101 length adjustment ............. length/width indicator .......... Stitch length/width ....................... control buttons Stitch decrease button length/width position loot ............ Zigzag toot .... 12_13, Zigzag stitching ......... Zigzag Zipper Zipper overcastmg application toot ....... 43_45, 47, 100_t0t 24, 38, 43, 60_62 .................. .............. 12_13, 39_4t, 62 39_41 100_101 33 25 5, 25, 32_33 ...... 25 Stitch length!width mcrease button ..... 25 Stitch pattern chart .......... 5, 27, 43"-49 Stitch width adjustment .............. 32 Stralgth stitch toot ..... t2, 14, 43, 100_t0t 43, 50_55 43, 56 ........... 64_66, 78_83, 66 Take-up lever Thread cutter Thread Thread Thread .................... ..................... 87_88 guide ............... tensions ................ tenslon d_al ................ 5, 21 5, 9 5, t9, Threading chart ................... Top stitching ................ Saddle stitching Sand stitching Satin stitch loot Satin stitching U 48, 46, Smocking stretch stitching Spool plns ....................... Spool pm tell ............. Stitch Stitch 78 34 42 7 35 45, 54 80_82 99 5, 25_26 .......... ................. Straight stnch_ng ............. Stra_ghl stretch stztching Stretch stltch_ng ... 43_48, 56, SB_59, Q Quilter stitching Seam guides ...................... Sawmg funct!on chart ............... Sewmg light ....................... Sewing on heavy tabrics .............. 44, 59 48, 88 ]00_I01 61 Top thread ................ Turnmg a square corner .............. Two needle ........... 6, t6, Two needle button ............ Twin needle sewing ............... 21, 83 23_24 5, 23 20 43_ 5_52 21,23_24 83, 34 lOO_lO'_ 25. 30, 83 45, 83 t03 WARRANTY FULL For -_ 25-YEAR 25 years WARRANTY from m the mechanical ON SEWING the date of purchase, components MACHINE Sears will, of the sewing HEAD .-= free of charge, machine repair defects m mater_al or workmanship FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt, free of-.charge, repair defects m material # appear in the speed control. electrical equipment of the sewing which appear head. machine, including electromc components, or workmanship motor, wiring, which switch # and # # FULL {_ # 90-DAY For 90 days from necessary for proper WARRANTY SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT # WARRANTY This warranty ON ALL the date operation AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS of purchase, Sears wili, tree of charge, replace any parts of the sewing machine, except for norma_ maintenance. 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