Download Sears 385.11608 Instruction manual

SEWING MACHINE
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO.
Dear Customer:
You
have just
invested
in a very
please pause for a moment
and care for your
Specific
instructions
obtain
the
Advice
on the
fine zigzag sewing
and carefully
Before
which
using your
contains
new Kenmore
instructions
machine,
on how to operate
machine.
are given
best sewing
results
operation
on threading,
tension
adjustments,
and avoid unnecessary
and care of your
Please remember,
if you
the model
and serial number
number
machine.
read this booklet
have questions
machine
about
when you
cleaning,
service expense
is always
your
available
machine
oiling,
etc. This will
for conditions
at your
or need parts
beyond
nearest Sears Retail
Record
in
of this
are located
space
provided
appliance.
inquire.
below
the
The model
on the nomenclature
model
number
plate,
number
and serial
and serial
as identified
number
on Page 3 of
this booklet.
Model No. 385.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
THIS MODEL
IS A CENTER NEEDLE,
Store.
and service, always mention
Kenmore Sewing Machine
number
help you
our control.
LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
4.
Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked.
Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from
accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6.
Do not use outdoors.
7.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where
oxigen is being administered.
DAN G ER- Toreduce the risk of electric shock:
8.
To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove
plug from outlet.
1.
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always
unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using
and before cleaning.
9.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
10.
2.
Always unplug before relamping.
15 Watts.
Keept fingers away from all moving parts.
around the sewing machine needle.
11.
3.
Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water.
immediately.
Always use the proper needle plate.
needle to break.
12.
Do not use bent needles.
13.
Do not poll or push fabric while stitching.
tt may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.
Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in
Your sewing ma(_hineis designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.
Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.
4.
Replace bulb with same type rated
Unplug
Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub
or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
:_,_
or injury to persons.
1,
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessarywhen this
appliance is used by or near children.
2,
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in
this manual.
3.
Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service
center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
15.
_
foot, and _
Special care is required
The wrong plate can cause the
I_=ke;
Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when
removing covers, lubricating, or when marking any other user servicing
adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
"For appliances With a potariz_ plug (one blade wider t_an the other)_
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way."
"Foot Controller Model YC-482P for use with Sewing Machine Models
385.1148x x x, 385.1158 x x x, 385.1168x x x, 385.1258x x x, 385.1268x x x,
385.12612x x x, 385.1278x x x, 385.11607x x x, 385.12710x x x, 385.12714x x x,
385.12712x x x, 385.17622x x x, 385.11608x x x, 385.12814x x x and 385.12014x x x.
x x x - represents humblers 000 through 999."
(For U.S.A. market only)
TABLE
SECTION
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ..............
Locate and Identify the Parts ..................
Identify the Accessories ........................
SECTION
OF CONTENTS
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
• Left Needle Position ........................
18
Darning .................................
19
Straight Stretch ............................
19
Zigzag Stitches ...........................
20_26
• Basic Zigzag .............................
20
• Satin Stitch .............................
21
• Applique ...............................
22
• Bar Tacking .............................
22
• Sew a Button ............................
23
• Overcasting Stitch .........................
24
• Rick- Rack Stretch
........................
24
• Overcast Stretch Stitching
(Models 12781, 12681 and 12581) .............
25
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
(Model 12781 and 12681) ...................
25
• Three-Step Zigzag .........................
26
Lace Work (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581) ........
26
Blind Hemming (Models 12781,12681 and 12581) .....
27
Buttonholes .............................
28_29
Sew in a Zipper ..........................
30_31
Shell Stitching (Model 12781 and 12681) ...........
32
Smocking ................................
32
Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12781 only) ...........
33
Box Stitching (Model 12781 only) ................
33
2
2_3
3
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine .........................
4_6
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
.......
4
•
Foot Control Use ..........................
4
• Setting Spool Pin ..........................
5
• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ..................
5
• Thread Cutter
............................
5
• Free Arm Sewing:
the Removable
Extension
Table ....
6
• Accessory Storage Box
......................
6
• Change the Presser Foot ......................
6
Choose Your Needle and Thread
................
6_7
•
•
To Change Your Needle .......................
Check Your Needle .........................
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
Prepare the Bobbin
.........................
• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine
• Wind the Bobbin
........................
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ............
Prepare Your Top Thread ....................
• Thread Your Needle .......................
the Top T__
.; ....
] ........
Stitch Selector .............................
Stitch Length Control ........................
Adjusting
Stretch Stitch Balance .................
Reverse Stitch Control ........................
Starting To Sew ............................
SECTION
3.
6
7
......
7
8_9
......
8
8_9
9
10_11
10
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14
14
15
15
16
SECTION
•
•
Use the Darning Plate
......................
Topstitching
............................
SECTION
5.
_n
CARE
PROBLEMS
CHART
.........................
FOR YOUR
•
PARTS
LIST
Arm Cover Plate ..........................
Oil the Underside
.........................
........................................
INDEX ............................................
34,_35
MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ......................
Cleaning the Machine
......................
• Clean the Feed Dogs .......................
• Clean the Shuttle Race .....................
Oiling the Machine
..........................
• Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the
17_18
17
17
17
18
18
PEL:iFQBMAJ_.CE
_tto
LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches ..........................
• Straight Stitch ...........................
• Use the Seam Guides .......................
• Turna Square Corner
......................
4.
36
36_37
36
37
38
38
38
39
40
SECTION
1.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
Locate and Identify the Parts
A full line of sewing cabinets are available at your
nearest Sears retail store or through our general
catalog.
Another option . . . buy a Carrying Case...
then
your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
Take-up
Lever
Bobbin
Winding
_read
Upper
Tension
Disc
Thread
Thread Guide
Bobbin
Spool
Winding
Pin
Spindle
\
T_er_orr ¢_m_
Stitch
Length
Control
Reverse Stitch
Control
Stitch
Selector
Face Cover Plate
Thread Cutter
Needle Plate
Shuttle
Extension
(Accessory
Table
storage box)
Cover
SECTION
ArmCover
Plate
Carrying
1.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Identify the Accessories
Handle
Hand
Wheel
Presser
Foot
Lever
Bobbin
Lint brush
AutoClutch
Knob
Needle
set
nhole
opener
Light and
Power Switch
Free Arm
_Large
screw
Plug Connector
Darning
Nomenclature
plate
Plate
Straight
stitch foot
Foot
Control
Satin stitch
foot
Needle Clamp
Presser Foot
Sliding
buttonhole
Screw
Zipper
foot
foot
driver
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
FOR
SEWING
Set Up the Machine
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
Power
sPw°itwce_
Z
supply
•
Foot Control
Use
plug
_'_Power
light
Foot
Plu_l
connector
4.
Push
the light
and power switch
on the power and sewing
to turn
light.
To
SAFETY
FEATURE:
inserting
machine,
OFF.
be
the
sure
plug
the
power
into
Your
your
switch
is
Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120
Volt AC outlet.
2.
Insert
plug
the
machine
connector,
plug
as shown.
into
the
It will
three-prong
only
fit
Insert
will
switch
interrupted
or
light/power
switch
children.
increase
the power
supply
plug into the outlet.
regulates
speed, gently
not
operate
is turned
stop
sewing,
to
unless
the
If you
are
on.
turn
prevent
off
injury
To
the
speed
at
press down with
decrease speed,
release
your
foot
control
is sensitive
pres-
sure slightly.
the
to
NOTE :
The
foot
will
increase
sewing
or
decrease
speed
Practice
on
regulate
your
your
way.
3.
one
machine
light/power
control
the ball of your foot.
J
Before
foot
which you sew.
Machine
plug
NOTE:
The
control
immediately.
a scrap of
sewing
taste and needs.
and
your
fabric
to
speed
to
SECTION
•
Setting Spool Pin
Spool pin
•
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever
2.
Thread
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
Cutter
t=
Normal
up
position
positior
High
position
P
position
'Presser foot
lever
J
The spool pin is used for holding the spool
of thread in order to feed thread to the
machine.
The
To use, pull up the spool pin.
for storage.
up position
Push down
Presser
Foot
Lever
raises
and
lowers
your
presser foot.
You
thread
You can raise it about
1/4"
for easy removal
higher
than the normal
of the presser foot
or
handy
Pull
don't
need a pair of scissors to cut the
after
thread
the
you
finish
sewing.
Just
use the
cutter,
threads
to
lengthen
several inches
FOR SEWING
SECTION
2.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Choose Your Needle and Thread
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
• Free-ArmSewing: the Removable
ExtensionTable
•
= AccessoryStorageBox
•
Change the PresserFoot
To Change Your Needle
!
'
;/
_.
I'
_
7"-_,
side _
away II
from
you
To Remove
the Extension
(for free-arm
1.
Grip
the table
and thumb,
2,
Pull gently
table
will
Table
The
with
your
index
finger
as shown,
to the
left.
The extension
snap out.
(for flat-bed sewing)
2.
Sewing
ently
To Attach the Extension Table
1.
lid
of
the
accessory storage
box lifts open toward
sewing)
Insert the tab and the pin into their
catches.
With your thumb and index finger,
gently snap in.
accessories
located
you.
are
in the box.
Use the correct presser foot
the stitch
conveni-
for
you wish to sew.
To change the various presser
feet, raise the presser bar to its
highest position by lifting the
presserfoot lever.
Loosen the presser foot thumb
screw, choose the proper foot,
insert from the bottom.
Tighten the screw using the
large screw driver to make
certain the foot is secure.
Needle clamp screw
'J
J
%.
. J
NOTE:
Raise
the
position
Loosen
needle
it toward
Remove
the
its
highest
hand
wheel
you.
the
turning
2.
bar to
by turning
toward
1.
needle
the
clamp
screw
by
you.
needle
by pulling
it down-
ward.
3.
Insert
the
new
clamp
with
the flat
needle
into
the
side away
4.
Push the needle up as far as it will
5.
Tighten
with
the
the
needle
large
accessory box.
clamp
screwdriver
needle
from
screw
from
you.
go.
firmly
your
SECTION
•
Fabric,
Needle,
Thread and Stitch
>
Your
choice
of
needle
and
thread
depends
on
the
fabric
you
are
sewing.
In your
needle
envelope,
you
will
find
the
following
color-coded
needles:
Blue (11 )
Orange
Red
.........
(11 ) ........
(14)
..........
for
stretch
for
lightweight
for
(16)
........
for
fabrics.
or
medium-heavy
fabrics.
medium-heavy
and decorative
fabrics.
hole
weight
for
needle
thicker
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth,
Wool Flannel,
Gabardine,
Velvets,
Leather
on these
has
a larger
topstitching
Heavy Weight:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
ttm_d._
Green|_
...,:,..
for
_
decorative
Kenmore
needles
are
_
fa_r_
top-stitching
on
on a½ttyp_of
these
avialable
at your
nearest
Sears
stores.
•
SIZE
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A
RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING
2
(12 stitches
inch )
per
14-RED
50 Mercerized Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
50 Mercerized
Cotton
Mercerized
Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2--3
(8-I0 stitches
per inch)
1B-GREEN
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3
(8 stitches per
inch )
r, ,
fabrics.
Replacement
THREAD
fabrics
topstitching
(This
thread
FOR SEWING
Length Chart
11-ORANGE
Medium Weight:
Cotton, Cotton
Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung, Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Vinyl Suitings, Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
YOUR MACHINE
fabrics.
medium
weight
Purple
PREPARE
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
FABRIC
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta, Voile,
Organdy
2.
Check Your Needle
1.
Look for barbed or blunt point.
2.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in
knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, It should resist tangling and
be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness,
fabric
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester Double Knits,
Nylon Tricot, Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cire Tricot
TS_GREEN
(_
11-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized Cotton
aS top thread only)
t°°per inch)_
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
SECTION
Prepare
•
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
FOR SEWING
the Bobbin
To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine
•
Wind the Bobbin
J
J
Remove
the
the
machine
left.
Open
pulling
extension
table
by pulling
the
down
shuttle
from
it to
the
cover
by
the embossed
part on
the left side of the cover.
Raise needle
by rotating
to its hi_ghest position
hand wheel toward
you.
clutch
knob
toward
you to stop the needle from
moving
To
remove
bobbin
case from
shutcase.
tle, pul! open
latch
of bobbin
Pull
case
straight
bobbin
shuttle.
out
of
bobbin.
while
inside
you
the hand wheel
winding
the
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
Y_OUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Wind the Bobbin (Continued)
7
Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winding tension disc as shown.
Pull end of thread through hole in
bobbin as shown.
Place bobbin
bobbin
until it
thread,
slightly
•
onto bobbin
winding
spindle with end of thread coming
from the top of the bobbin. Push
winding spindle to the right
clicks. Holding onto end of
start machine. When bobbin is
filled, snip off end of thread.
Wind thread until winder stops.
Push bobbin winding spindle to the
left and clip thread. Remove bobbin.
Turn clutch knob away from you
while holding hand wheel for normal
sewing operation.
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case
Place bobbin in bobbin case
making sure thread feeds clockwise and is coming from
bobbin as shown.
Pull thread through slot of case
as shown.
Pull
thread
under
tension
spring and through the opening
as shown above. Pull 3 to 4
inches of thread from bobbin.
Holding latch open, position
case into shuttle and release
latch.
Case should lock into
when latch is released.
place
9
SECTION
Prepare
•
2.
Your
PREPARE
Top
YOUR
MACHINE
FOR
SEWING
Thread
Thread Your Needle
I
....
Raise take-up
I
J
_-
lever to its highest
position
i
J
by turning
_
,,
hand wheel toward
_..
•
you.
Raise presser foot]ever.
Place spool on spool
The numbered
steps above follow
the
numbers
on the illustrations.
Dotted
loops
lines
and then
show
places
is pulled
tight.
where
the
thread
1.
Draw thread
2.
While
holding
check
spring
3.
Firmly
4.
Draw
5.
Thread
NOTE:
10'
pin as shown, with
into thread
thread
near spool,
both
draw
coming
from the back of the spool.
hands.
thread
down
into
the
tension
lever from
right
to left.
area
and then
holder.
draw thread
thread
guide using
thread
down
needle from
You may want
up and through
take-up
and slip it into needle
front
bar thread
guide.
to back.
to cut the end of thread
with
sharp scissors for easier needle threading.
around
the
SECTION
2.
PREPARE YOUR
MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread
F
Raise presser foot lever.
Hold top
2.
thread loosely in left hand and rotate
handwheel toward you one complete
turn.
Bring
bobbin
thread
up by
top thread,
pulling
3.
Pull both threads under and to the
back of the presser foot, leaving 4
to 6 inchesof thread clear.
If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps given above, then check:
1.
Is needle threaded from front to back?
3.
Are 3 t-0-_'lTn-_nes
of thread com;ng from the shuttle?
4.
Is thread from shuttle tangled?
5.
Is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case?
6.
Is the machine threaded according to the instructions?
11
SECTION
2.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Choose the Correct
Top side of fabric
The best tension
Tension:
will
depend
on;
X
Setting
the stiffness
and thickness
the number
of fabric
mark
Loosen
layers
the type of stitch
t
ooI}!
thread
I
The top thread
is too loose.
Tighten
thread
of fabric
\
j
For Straight
The
ideal
fabric,
If you
straight
look
stitch
will
have threads
above, magnified
at the
each stitch
W/hen adjusting
thread.
Top side
of fabric
',,
stitch,
front
is smooth
top thread
locked
between
the two
layers
of
The top thread
appears on the
underside of the
fabric.
to show detail.
and
back,
you
will
notice
that
there
are no
The bobbin thread
ag_ears on the
upper surface of the
fabric.
and even.
tension,
the higher
the number,
the tighter
the top
Tension
The
top
bottom
is too loose:
thread
will
Tension
shows
of the fabric.
of the stitch
12
The top thread
is too tight
Stitch
as shown
gaps, that
of the fabric
through
the
The
The bottom
side
the
feel bumpy.
is too tight:
bobbin
top
the stitch
thread
will
of the fabric.
will
come through
The top
feel bumpy.
side of
SECTION2.
PREPAREYOUR MACHINEFORSEWING
For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side
of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See
below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top
tension.
Top tension
Top tension
Too Tight
Too Loose
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Just Right
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Too Tight:
Too
Loose:
Just Right:
--
--
The
top
thread
will
loop through
bottom
side
of
fabric
and will be
polled
almost
together,
Minimize
the amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive puckering
or
causing
the
bobbin
thread to show on the
top side.
Results vary
with fabric,
thread and
sewing condition_
Corner
of
each
zigzag
will
pull
together
on
the
top side of fabrics,
13
SECTION2.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Stitch Selector
Stitch Length Control
Model 12781
0
/
Setting
Setting
2
mark
4
I
I
mark
I
I
I
Stitch
Se/lector
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I
t
Stitch
!Length
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ting
:
l
"_*
ch Select°r/
i
_
Stitch Length Control
;
The
stitch
The stitch selector control not only determines the
stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for
regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitches.
stitches
The different
"0"
types of stitches
Straight, Zigzag and Utility
are designated
Buttonhole
14
control
regulates
the
length
of
stitch,
and
also has a stretch
the number,
the longer the stitch.
means no feed.
Stitches are orange.
Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter
the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length
control.
Settings are blue.
To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure
your needle is up and out of fabric when
adjusting this control.
Model 12681
length
setting.
The higher
by color.
Stretch Stitches are yellow.
NOTE:
mark
I
Model 12581
Model 11682
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Reverse Stitch Control
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
/Setting
mark
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Stitch
Length
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Cont_rol_
To select Stretch
position.
Stitches, set this control at •
In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should
be in the detent position between S and L (• position)
for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric
used, you may need to adjust this control to match
forward stitches of stretch sewing with reversemotion
stitches.
toward"S'_-_--T_,
turn _oward_
L
• V
Smock
•
To reverse stitch, hold down this control during
sewing.
Releaseto sew forward again.
tr.
S
ing stretch
Rickrack
stretch
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SECTION
2.
StartingTo
Now that
Kenmore
1.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
Sew
you are familiar
sewing
Inspect
afraid
FOR SEWING
with
machine.
the needle.
to change
the controls
Below
It should
your
on your
are some good habits
be straight,
needle frequently.
properly
Many
machine
to follow
and with the accessories provided
each time you sit down
set and sharp on the point.
of the new fabrics
It should
made of synthetic
for the machine,
you
are ready to start to sew with your
new
to sew:
blends
be the correct
tend todull
size for the fabric
and thread
the needles more easily
being used. Do not be
than fabrics
made of natural
fibers.
2.
3.
4.
Before
placing
during
the sewing
the material
on the machine,
see that the ends of the threads
Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric
suitable to your fRhrir_
you plan to use. The fabric
Fabric should
be placed under
seam marking
on the needle plate when making
the presser foot with
about
4 inches to the rear of the machine.
Hold on to threads
should
the bulk of the material
be double
thickness.
Adjust
the machine
for the length of stitch and tension
to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material
placed on the 5/8"
a simple seam.
5.
Run the machine
6.
Fasten each seam by back tacking
7.
Always
8.
Guide the fabric gently with
9.
When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.
16
have been drawn
of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.
at a slow even speed. The more pressure you put on the foot control,
the faster the machine will sew.
at the beginning and end of the seam.
finish sewing each seam with
the needle at its highest point.
your hand in front
of the needle. Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered.
SECTION
Straight
•
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Stitches
Straight Stitch
Use the Seam Guides
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
!
selector
1
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Cornering
Stitch length
control orange
1.
Raisethepresser foot.
7.
2.
Raise the
position.
At the end of the seam, you may
want to reverse to lock the stitch.
8.
Raise the presser foot and remove
the fabric.
9.
Cut the threads.
3.
Straight
foot
Zigzag foot
4.
needle to its highest
Place the edge of the fabric next
to a stitching guide line on the
needle plate
(5/8"
is most
common).
Draw
the
threads
Guide
The seam guides on the needle plate
are there to help you measure seam
width_ The lines are I/8" apart, with
the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked.
• Turn a Square Corner
towards the
back and lower the presser foot.
6.
Hold the fabric loosely and gently
guide it along the guide line, so
that it feeds naturally.
Do not force the fabric or try to
pull it tight.
To turn a square corner
fabric
1.
Stop
stitching
by
toward
you when
facing
you
Raise
the
from
the
Lower
stitching
turning
lower
hand
the fabric
lines
up
with
the
wheel
edge
the
guide, as shown.
the
fabric
the 5/8"
3.
and
needle
cornering
2.
5/8"
edge:
presser
foot
to
the
line
and
turn
edge with
seam guide.
the
presser foot
and begin
in the new direction.
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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches (Continued)
• Usethe DarningPlate
Topstitching
•
Left Needle Position
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Sor0etir_.t
when
to control
_
___v, you
Stitch length
control orange
want
Here's _
\
To put
on the
Darning
2.
the fabric.
Plate:
Straight
The rectangular
holes
Darning
match
Plate
the
darning
plate,
holes are slightly
of center.
Position
the
needle
will
plate
show
plate
with
Use the
darning
Darning
the
darning
Button
18
in the following
(P. 1__9)
Sewing (P. 23)
and Its Uses
Topstitching
Accent
two
emphasizes
garment
edges flat
outer
plate
edge of
Evenly
guide the fabric
the
next
presser
produce
3/8"
along
this
an even row
from
©
of
the edge.
_
your
plate holes.
ways:
edge of the fabric
right
topstitching
or
The Stitch
the
Keep the
to the
foot,
edge to
In
The feed dogs
through
the presser foot.
these
plate pins into
holes.
3,
to the left
darning
Lower
Zigzag foot
the
the 3 pins on the bottom.
Fit the darning
foot
in the
holes in the needle plate.
2.
!.
zone
Plate covers the feed dogs
they do not touch
NOTE:
1.
Stitch selector
the fabric youself.
The Darning
so that
selector
and
keeps
Use
the
of
control
while
stitching
difficult
NOTE:
Use
foot
and crisp.
suits
rows
of
or
blouses
topstitching
edges of cuffs,
with
Needle
and
lines
seams
j
Left
one
around
lapels or collars.
or
the
Position
topstitching
Sewing.
for
more
or
edge
fabrics.
only
for
zigzag
Left
presser
Needle
SECTION
Darning
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Stitch
Stitch
selector
I
Top thread tension
Stitch
control1 to 4
controlany number
length
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control yellow
position
_=_
Here's How
1.
No presser
foot
stretchstitch
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Put the darning plate on the needle plate
(seep. 1_88).
Darning plate
2.
Remove presser foot
and stretch fabric
Straight
centered.
3.
between
hoops
with
hole
Draw the embroidery
bobbin thread
up through
the
_
foot
Zigzag foot
or
Stretch
_be
4.
Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow
5.
speed,
Move the fabric back and forth slowly until
you have covered the darning area.
6.
Turn the fabric
half turn and sew another
layer of stitching over the first layer.
NOTE:
7.
If your fabric is thin or badly
damaged, use a separate piece of fabric
under the hole to reinforce it.
When you finish darning, remove the darning
plate.
stitching was developed
usedo_ _et_!
f=_ ;csan_d_
_F_Tcs--as wetl,_
weii_
curved seams and on any
the straight stitch, especially develop- garments that will receive a great
ed for knits and stretch fabrics,
deal of strain (ie. children's
clothes).
This stitch can also be used for
The stretch stitch does not
topstitching on all fabrics.
This stitch is the stretch variation of
actually stretch as it is being
sewn, but is stitched in a
forward
and
back
motion
(sometimes called a "reverseaction" stitch), so that it will
give when the fabric stretches
instead of breaking,
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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches
•
BasicZigzag
Set
the
Stitch
Machine
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 2 to 5
selector
Stitch length
control orange
=:
Here's How
There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.
Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.
Zigzag foot
The Stitch and Its Uses
The zigzag stitch is one of the most
common and most versatile stitches on
your machine. It can be a utility stitch
for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem°
ming, overcasting, mending and darning. It can also be used to decorate
with trims, appliques and cut-out work
or as a decorative stitch.
2O
Satin Stitch p. 21
Applique Work p. 22
Bar Tacking p. 22
Button Sewing p. 23
Overcasting p. 24
Rick-rack stretch p. 24
Overcast stretch p. 25
Serging p. 25
Three-step zigzag p. 26
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Satin Stitch
Zigzag w dth:
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
Stitch
selector
length :
1
2
3
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
4
Close
to 0
Satin stitch foot
The Satin stitch is a versatile and often
Here's How
used decorative stitch, but it can also
be used to overcast a raw edge (for example, blankets, linens, tablecloths
and napkins).
Once your machine is set up to stitch, you may want to experiment on a fragment
of the fabric you are planning to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light
weight fabrics.
The Satin stitch isespecially attractive
in applique.
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SECTION
3.
Zigzag Stitches
LEARN THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Applique
Bar Tacking
Set the Machine
Stitch
Sat the Machine
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
selector
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
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s
LL_
Satin
stitch foot
Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric
joiner) applique pieces on the fabric.
Stitch around the applique making
sure the needle falls along the outer
edge of the applique.
When sewing corners, lower the needle
down into the fabric. Raise the presser
foot and pivot the fabric to the right
or left.
22
This stitch is similar to a very short
satin stitch and is used to reinforce
points of strain such as corners or
pockets and straps on lingerie.
Zigzag foot
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Sew a Button
Set the Machine
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch
selector
Stitch length control
any number (not
nec_adjust
)
Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 188),
To
1.
Set the stitch selector at "
threads
2.
Align the both holes of the button with the slot of the foot and place the left
hole of the button just below the needle point.
3.
Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point
comes just above the right hole of the button.
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,,
the
Zigzag foot
Darning
plate
4.
strengthen
the
shank,
leaving a 20 cm (8")
needle
thread
hole in the button
down
cut
through
and wind
the
tail. Bring
the
it around
the shank.
Draw
the
thread
to
the
bottom
side
and knot.
Sew about five stitches and raise needle.
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SECTION
3.
Zigzag Stitches
LEARN
THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Overcasting Stitch
Rick-Rack Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Set the Machine
selector
The Stitch and Its Uses
This zigzag variation is very useful in
garment construction and in finishing
raw edges of any sewing project.
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 1 to 2
Zigzag foot
24
Stitch
Stitch length
control ye|iow
stretch stitch
position
Helpful Hints
The Stitch and Its Uses
Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the
raw corner of your seam. If you start
right at the edge, the fabric will bunch
up and the stitches will become
tangled.
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that
you might use a zigzagstitch.
Zigzag foot
This stitch can be used as a decorative
top stitch as well.
SECTION
Overcast Stretch Stitching
(Models
12781,
12681
and 12581)
•
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitchi_
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
I (Models 12781 and 12681)
Set the Machine
selector
Stitch
Stitch length
control yellow
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
selector
Stitch length
control yellow
position
_
stretch
stitch
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Zigzag foot
Here's How
stretch stitch
"_-_
Place the raw edge of the fabric to
the LEFT of the needle as shown.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric
Zigzag foot
just short of the outside edge.
Here's How
Place the fabric under the presser
foot so that the stitches are made
over the edge.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam, then trim seam allowance
after.
Or, place your fabric to allow a 5/8"
seam, then trim
seam allowance
NOTE:
This stitch can be used for sewing a
seam with an overcast finish.
The seam is formed and finished in
one operation. It can be used when
you are making swimwear, ski pants
and other garments that require
stretch.
raveling.
NOTE:
Use a blue stretch fabric
needle, which effectively
prevents skipped stitches.
Use this stitch
narrow seam that
press open flat.
seams on knits
when you want a
you do not need to
It is ideal for 1/4"
or on medium to
Whe_.,_
_l'ete_--knit,
effectively
skipped stitches.
prevents
heavyweight woven fabrics where you
want a narrow seam. It is also great
for making elastic swim wear.
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SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE
STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Lace Work (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)
Three-Step Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 0,5 to 1
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 1
J
Seam Finishing
Place the fabric under the presser foot
so that the edge will be slightly inside
the right hand side of the presserfoot.
Zigzag foot
Zigzag foot
Guide the work so the right hand
stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.
Lace
to
The Stitch and Its Uses
Turn
-26
and
Mending
Position the tear under the needle so
that the stitching will catch both sides.
feminine
lingerie.
raw edge of fabric
Place
stitch
using stretch blind
under
lace underneath
excess fabric
touch
Table
become
more
with lace.
1/2".
Trim
The three-step zigzag stitch is especially useful for:
mending
sewing patches smoothly
securely.
repairing straight tears.
finishing seams.
and
and
pillows
when trimmed
The three-step zigzag is a combination
zigzag and straight stitch. You may use
the three-step zigzag everywhere you
would use the basic zigzag stitch. It
has more strength, elasticity, and is
'flatter than a regular zigzag.
--
adds a fanciful,
blouses
linens
elegant
at least
and
hem stitch.
close to stitching.
top-
SECTION
Blind Hemming
LEARN THE STITCHES
(Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)
1/4"
Set the Machine
Stitch
3.
Stitch selector
Light
(Regular)
Fabric
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control 1 to 3
There are two blind hem stitches on your machine. The regular blind hem is used for woven fabrics.
wider and will "give" and is used for knit and stretch fabrics.
Zigzag foot
1.
Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired. (See Overcasting, p. 24)
2.
Measure, turn up your hem and pin.
NOTE:
3.
Set the Machine
S_tjtch
........
_--
St=i'_ch
s_e_or_
_.... _
For light weight fabrics, you may need a double fold.
Fold the material (wrong side out) on the edge to be stitched, as shown, leaving 1/4" of the finished hem edge showing.
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5,
Afterhemrr_ng,
NOTE:
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
The stretch blind hem is
pressboth siclesofl"ne finishec3hbrn. The tops_
Of t_g_ent
will Sh__bfFnd
Sfitches_
"
The stretch blind hem stitch also can be used for Lace Work. (See p. 2_66)
Stitch length
control 1 to 3
foot
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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Buttonholes
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to5
Stitch length contro
17
1. a. Carefully
length
b. Change
mark
on your
the
buttonhole
to the sliding
buttonhole
buttonhole
b.
foot
c.
NOTE:
the Stitch
Depending
own
upon
may
alter
density
in
fabric
buttonhole
the
blue
range on the stitch length
(_)
For
more
toward
(_)
For
28
up
with
the
mark
markings
the top
mark
(B).
on
the
on your
selector
b. Sew forward
front
until
marking
of
at
I_1
you reach the
your
button-
hole.
c. Stop sewing
at the left stitch.
Lower
the presser foot.
The
markings
on
the
slider
in centimeters.
you
stitch
buttonhole
dial.
turn
the
dial
the
dial
"0".
toward
NOTE:
density,
less
Line
(C} on the
3. a. Set the stitch
or your
buttonholes,
the
within
meets the start
you
Density
your
preference
mark
are engraved
j
Adjusting
the top
(A) toward
garment.
c.
you.
slider
slider
foot
Insert
the garment
under
the
foot with the buttonhole
marking running toward
the
so that
garment.
foot.
Sliding
2. a. Move
Cb
Fir/e
stitches
density,
turn
"'1"'.
Always
make
tonhole
on
you
plan
to
more
suitable
a practice
a scrap
stitch
length.
stitches
for
heavy
fabrics
but-
of fabric
use to find
for light
fabrics
@
Course
the
i
SECTION
4. a. Set the stitch selector at
51 al Set the Stitch _iect0r
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c. Stop sewing
b. Sew until
you
reach
at
_
the
i
back
marking of the buttonhole.
at the right stitch.
6. a. _t
the stitch
selector
ai_]
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c. Stop sewing
m
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole
open with the buttonhole
opener.
at the left stitch.
c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.
sliding
buttonhole
and sewin
reverse(
foot
as illustrated
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LJ _J ILJ _
).
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SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Sew in a Zipper
Fabric
Preparation
:
Set the Machine
Put
the
gether
right
and
length
the
of
the
fabric
to-
sew to the end of the zip-
per opening.
the stitches.
Sew
sides
Use
zipper
at "4"
and
the
reverse
opening
top
with
thread
to
Stitch
Zipper
1I8")
Stitch selector
teeth
Zipper
lock
tape
stitch
tension
at "3".
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
Stitch length
control 2
To Sew:
1.
Fold
back
To sew the left side of the zipper,
set the zipper foot on the left side
of the needle.
the left seam allowance
as shown.
Right side
of fabric
"\'_,_
Zipper foot
\
Top edge of fabric
<
2.
Turn
under
ance to form
3.
the
right
a 1/8"
Place the zipper
seam allow-
5.
teeth
Lower
the zipper
side at the
fold.
so that
next to the
6.
on the right
of the
zipper
the needle pierces the fold
and the zipper
1/8"" fold and pin in place.
foot
bottom
tape.
Sew through
the fold
per tape
the
to
point
and the zipwhere
the
slider begins.
7.
Lower
the needle
to hold the fab-
ric and raise the presser foot.
30
SECTION
8.
Open
Lower
the
zipper.
the presser foot
10.
and stitch
Close
the
fabric
right
zipper
and
the
turn
side up.
the rest of the seam.
11. TO sew the right side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the
right side of the needle.
14.
3,
LEARN THE STITCHES
Stop
about
2"
from
the
top
of the
the
fabric
zipper,
15.
12. Stitch across and below the bot-
Lower
and
the
raise
needle
the
presser
Remove
the
basting
open
zipper.
into
foot.
tom of the zipper.
16.
INVISIBLE
13. Turn the corner and continue to
guide the foot along the zipper
teeth, as shown.
ZIPPER AND CORDING
INVISIBLE
ZIPPER
17.
Lower
the
the
foot
and
stitches
stitch
the
and
rest
L
shOwn.
Follow
the
zipper
manufacturer's
inst-
ructions. After
zipper has been inserted, finish
sewing seam by shifting foot to side position
sewing through side notch.
CORDING
Foot can also be used to make cording for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with a strip of bias
fabric and sew as shown.
NOTE:
Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER
FOOT"
(6757)
for "invisible
zipper"
and "cording",
which can be obtained at any Sears retail store,
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SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching (Models 12781 and 12681)
Smocking
Set the Machine
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 3 to 9
Stitch
Stitch length
control 1to 2
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length control
yellow stretch stitch
position
Here's How
1.
For best effect:
-
set the
stitch
length
as you
desire.
--
Zigzag foot
you may need to tighten the
top thread
-
allow
tension
the
needle
clear the folded
fabric
when
Zigzag foot
slightly.
to
just
edge of the
it zigzags.
With
2.
The Stitch
The Shell
and Its Uses
Stitch
blind
hem
rows
of shell
stitching
by sewing
fabric.
a
Several
are called
shell
tucks.
Shell
stitching
_cking
scalloped
lingerie.
32
You
can
soft silky
sew Shell
wovens
of shell
1/2"
Stitch
stitches,
apart.
on knits
in any direction.
the
straight
can be used
to
finish
can
tucks
be used
on
to
blouses
stitch
length
stitching
Knot
the
the threads
bobbin
and
"4",
sew
3/8"
apart
gathers evenly.
other
stitch
along one edge,
threads
and distribute
Secure
end.
between
Sew
the
NOTE:
Loosen
tension
easier.
Pull
the
the threads
the
at
decorative
gathering
Pull out the ga_ering
create
at
lines
across the area to be smocked.
or
the
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell
sew rows
space the rows
is formed
over folded
If you
stitches.
stitches.
the
to
top
make
thread
gathering
SECTION
Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12781 only)
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Box Stitching (Model 12781 only)
Set the Machine
Stitch
3.
Set the Machine
selector
Stitch
Stitch length
control yellow
Stitch
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
selector
Stitch length
control 1
position
,\_
stretch stitch
Use this stitch to join heavy weight
interlining.
L__J
Zigzag foot
Zigzag foot
Overlap two raw edges together and
use this stitch to join them.
Choose this stitch to attach elastic to
garments.
1.
Mark the elastic into quarters and
match these to the center front,
center back and side seams.
Place the middle of the elastic
under the center of the presser
foot and stitch into place, making
sure the fabric is evenly distributed.
33
SECTION
4.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
What to Do When
PROBLEM
PROBABLE
Incorrect
Irregular Stitches
Breaking Needle
CAUSE
size needle.
Improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin,
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect size needle.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Rethread machine,
and fabric.
Tighten upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace
needle plate, or polish
off
burrs completely.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Reset needle,
Reset presser foot.
Bunching of Thread
Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam.
When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few sdtchs are
formed.
Puckering
Incorrect
thread tension(s).
Using two different
sizes or kinds of thread.
Bent or blunt needle.
Reset thread tension(s).
Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.
Reset presser foot.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric very sheer or very soft.
34
CORRECTION
Use underlay
thread
of tissue paper.
should
be same size and kind.
SECTION
4.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
What to Do When (Continued)
PROBLEM
Skipping Stitches
Breaking Upper Thread
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect size needle.
Bent or blunt needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric•
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Starting to stitch too fast,
Improper threading.
Tight upper thread tension_
Incorrect
size needta.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Start to stitch at a medium speed.
Rethread machine.
Loosen upper thread temion ....
correct size needle for thread and fabric.
rnsert new need|e_
Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.
Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.
Improper bobbin case threading.
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.
Check bobbin case threading.
Clean bobbin caseand shuttle.
Darning plate in place.
Stitch Length set at O.
Thread knotted under fabric.
Remove darning plate.
Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under presserfoot before beginning
to stitch.
_Sha_ eye in_.
Nicks or burrs on shuttle.
Breaking
Bobbin Thread
Fabric not Moving
CORRECTION
35
SECTION
5,
CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb
Cleaning the Machine
To insure that your
machine
The feed dogs and shuttle
is caught.
Check
operates at its best, you need to keep the essential
race areas can attract
and clean those areas about
If you sew frequently,
every three
dust and lint.
months
under
Your
normal
machine
parts clean at all times.
can become
sluggish or knock
loudly
if a thread
use.
clean more often.
J
I
Clean the Feed Dogs
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1.
Unplug the machine and open the
face cover.
CAUTION!
The light bulb will be
HOT.
Protect your
fingers
when
you
handle it.
Follow
these directions:
Unplug
2.
Push the
bulb
it.
bulb
counter-clockwise
Put the new
up and turning
36
up
bulb
and
turn
the
to remove
in by pushing
it clockwise.
it
the
presser foot
machine.
Remove
and needle,
Using
a
needle
plate.
screw
driver,
2.
Use a lint
dogs.
remove
brush and clean the feed
3.
Replace
needle plate intoposition.
.
SECTION
" •
5.
CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Clean the Shuttle Race
This
area must
be kept
free of dust,
lint
and occasional
tangled
thread.
Clean
the shuttle
race area
• about every three months.
Center pin of
the shuttle
Shuttle driver
Lever
Shuttle
Lever
CevGr
i
Shuttle
Race
Lever
(Oil here)
Bobbin
case
. To Clean the Shuttle
1.
Raise
point
the
needle
Clean
the
--
bar
:::c
shuttle
:ccc
to
its
:
race
[
'
highest
1.
case.
t
:_
with
:=::_
"C7C7
a
to form
will
Put a drop
ot oil on the center pin of
and shuttle
over-oil.
race.
shuttle
race as illustrated
is forming
half
moon
so that
on the
shuttle
left side of the
"
lint
the
shuttle
Position
driver
brush,
4.
Race
To Replace Shuttle Assembly:
and remove the bobbin
Z:
3.
Area:
Shuttle
Cover
3.
Do not
a half moon
on the rightside_
Pointed
cover
over
hook
be on the bottom.
Place
shuttle
race
into
place
shuttle
assembly.
4.
Snap the levers back into the original
position.
37
SECTION
5.
CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Oiling the Machine
Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine
frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months. In case machine is not used for an extended time, oil it before sewing. Use good quality
sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Searsretail store.
NOTE:
•
Unplug the machine before oiling. Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position.
•
Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate
Facecoverplate
/
/
]
Open face cover plate and/or remove arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil points
in illustration.
Use only a drop of oil; do not over-oil.
38
Oil the Underside
Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on
the left side of the cover, Tilt the machine head back and
remove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration.
PARTS LIST
1
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Searsstore or service center.
2
3
4
5
6
WHEN ORDERING
INFORMATION:
REPAIR
PARTS,
1. PART NUMBER
3. MODEL NUMBER
ALWAYS
GIVE
THE
FOLLOWING
2. PART DESCRIPTION
4. NAME OF ITEM
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically
transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling.
Ref. No.
7
1
8
2
3
4
5
13
Part No.
14
15
16
6
7
8
9
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17
18
19
20
Shuttle
bbin case
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6551
6552
6553
6554
652508002
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650802003
735503007
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14
15
16
17
18
19
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21
Description
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*6864
6797
6830
802424004
820832005
41669
*6889
735801008
Bobbinbox wlthlO_
Bobbin winder rubber ring
No. 1.1 Stretch fabric needles (BLU)
No. 11 Single needles (ORG)
No. 14 Single needles (RED)
No. 16 Single needles (PUR}
No. 18 Single needles (GRN)
Needle clamp with screw
Sliding buttonhole foot
Straight stitch foot
Standard zigzag foot
¸
Thumb screw
Needle threader
Light bulb
Buttonhole opener
Lint brush
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Oil and lint brush
Darning plate
*These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per
instructions above.
39
INDEX
A
Accessory storage box ...............
Adjusting stretch stitch balance .........
Applique ........................
Arm cover plate ..................
2, 6
15
22
3, 38
Feed dogs .......................
Foot control
....................
36
3_4
Free arm sewing ....................
6
H
Hand wheel .....................
3, 16
B
Bar tacking ......................
22
Basic zigzag ......................
20
Blind hemming ....................
27
Bobbin ...................
3, 8 "_ 9, 39
Bobbin case ................
8"9, 37, 39
Bobbin thread ..................
11_12
Bobbin winding ..................
8_9
Bobbin winding tension disc ...........
2, 9
Bobbin winding spindle ..............
2, 9
Box stitching .....................
33
Buttonhole ....................
28_29
Buttonhole opener .............
3, 29, 39
Button sewing ....................
23
C
Cabinet
..........................
2
Carrying
handle
....................
Changing needle ....................
Changing presser foot
................
Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race
Clutch knob
...................
Cording
........................
Cornering
guide ...................
3
6
6
....
36_37
3, 8, 9
3t
17
D
Darning ........................
Darning plate ...........
19
3, 18 _ 19, 23, 39
E
Elastic stretch stitch ................
Extension table ...................
33
2, 6
I
Invisible zipper .....................
31
L
Lace work .......................
Large screw driver .................
Light and power switch .............
Light bulb ...................
Lint brush ...................
26
3, 39
3_4
4, 36, 39
3, 36, 39
N
Needle ...................
Needle clamp screw ..............
Needle plate ....................
Needle, thread and fabric chart
3, 6 _ 7, 39
3, 6, 39
2, 36
..........
7
O
Oiling ..........................
Overcasting stitch ..................
Overcast stretch stitching .............
38
24
25
P
Parts list ........................
Performance
problems chart
........
Pine leaf stretch stitching
.............
Plug connector
...................
Portable case ......................
Power switch
......................
Presser foot .......................
Presser foot
lever
..................
39
34_35
25
3_4
2
4
3
3, 5
R
F
Fabric, needle, thread and stitch
length chart .......................
Face cover plate ..................
40
7
2, 38
Replacing bobbin case ..............
Reverse stitch control ..............
Rick rack stretch ..................
8_9
2, 15
24
S
Satin stitch
Satin stitch
foot ...........
......................
3, 21 _ 22, 39
21
Seam guides ......................
Serging .........................
Sewing light .......................
Shell stitching
....................
Shuttle
.......................
Shuttle cover .....................
Shuttle race ......................
Sliding buttonhole
Small screw driver
foot ......
.................
Smocking
.......................
Spool pin .......................
Stitch length control ...............
Stitch selector
...................
Straight
Straight
Straight
stitch
..................
stitch foot
..........
stretch ....................
17
25.
4
32
37, 39
2, 8
37
3, 28 _ 29, 39
3, 39
32
2, 5
2, 14
2, 14
i 7--i8
3, 17_19,
39
19
T
Thread
cutter
Thread
Thread
Thread
guide ......................
take-up lever ...............
tensions .................
.....................
Three-step zigzag ..................
Topstitching
.....................
Top thread
....................
Top thread tension
...............
Top thread tension control
.............
Turn a square corner ................
2, 5
2 ,
2, 10
12_13
26
18
10_13
12_13
2
17
Z
Zigzag foot ......
17_20, 22_27, 32_33, 39
Zigzag stitches ..................
20_26
Zipper application ...............
30_31
Zipper foot ...............
3, 30_31, 39
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_1
the date of purchase,
components
TWO YEAR
two
appear
years from
in the
ON SEWING
of purchase,
equipment
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free of charge,
machine
defects
in material
or workmanship
which
appear
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of the sewing
repair
head.
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MACHINE
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components,
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motor,
wiring,
which
switch
and
speed control.
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90-DAY
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