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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.
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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
...............
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repair
defects
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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
OF SEWING
MACHINE
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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.
IS AVAILABLE
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RETURNING
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ROEBUCK
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CO., D/817
WA, Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
SEWING MACHINE
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you
have purchased
or service, simply
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contact
your
your
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nearest
Sewing
Sears Service
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Center.
should
a need ever exist
Be sure to provide
The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature
your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for Iocatron.
WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR
PARTS, ALWAYS
*MODEL
*NAME
OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
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parts
you
need
Repair
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are not stocked
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parts
facts when
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INFORMATION:
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