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OWNER'S SEWING MANUAL MACHINE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruct=on is designed before and constructed using this sewing 4. Never operate ventilation accumulation only for HOUSEHOLD use. machine, Never drop 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. Do operate not 8. reduce 1. An appliance unplug this and before 2_ Always should never appliance the risk of electric be left from the unattended electric shock: when outlet immediately in. Always after 10, before relampmg. Replace bulb with same type rated 13,2 V d.c., 3 Watts. 3, Do not reach for 1t. the appliance that has fallen into water. 4. Do not place or sink, or store appliance where Do not place {n or drop into it can fall or be pulled water or other into a tub or injury fire, not Keep fingers Do not allow the sewing Always use the Do not pull Switch the 15. appliance 2. Use this Use only this to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this aerosol pulling away around the needle (spray) products to the off on cord. from all machine proper are being used or where ('O"} position, then remove To unplug, grasp the plug, not moving parts. Special care is required needle. needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the or push fabric any adjustment in sewing area, machine such or changing Atways unplug mentioned while stitching. the needle causing it to break. covers, off presser foot, the ('O') as threading sewing lubricating, in the instruction when needle, making changing needle, threading and the like. machine or when from the making electrical any other outlet only attachments for its intended recommended use as described by the manufacturer m this manual. as contained in manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS manual. Never working ,water. center operate this properly, Return the appliance if _t has a damaged if it has been appliance for examination, repair, dropped to the nearest electrical cord or damaged, authorized or mechanical IMPORTANT or plug, if it is not or dropped dealer into or service adjustment. Be sure to keep machine sunlight, away heat sources, humidity, when adjustments ts used by or near children, appliance the needles. bobbin, removing I. into any opening. all controls by 13. shock, to persons. turn unplug tt may deflect electric Keep free from outlet. Do not use bent 14, burns, blocked. controller is being administered. 12, liquid. WAR N i N G- Toreduce the r,sk of opening and foot and loose cloth. any object where air needle to break. Unplug immediately. Do dust, any machine cord. using cteamng. unplug 9. with of the sewing or insert To disconnect, plug from plugged appliance of lint, 5. oxygen DA N G ER- To the openings and direct SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very please pause for a moment fine zigzag and carefully sewing read this machine. booklet Before which using your contains new Kenmore instructions on how machine, to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, obtain the best sewing Advice on the operation Piease remember, the model results and avoid and care of your if you have questions number and serial number tension adjustments, unnecessary machine about when cleaning, servlce expense is always your available machine oiling, etc. for conditions at your or need parts This will beyond nearest Sears Retail and service, always you inquire. Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space number of this are located provided appliance. below the The modei on the nomenclature model number plate, number and seriaf and serial as identified number on Page 6 of this booklet. Model No. 385. Serial No. Retain these numbers for future reference. THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING help you our control. MACHINE. Store. mention SECTION KNOW YOUR A Portable For Straight MACHINE Case or Cabinet is Available ....... 4 Locate and Identify the Parts .............. Identify the Accessories ................... SECTION PREPARE 2. YOUR MACHINE Check Set the Adjust Thread the Feed Balance Dial ............ Pressure Adjusting Lever ........... the Presser Foot Lever .... Cutter .............. • 10 . Foot Storage Compartment ........ Presser FootTypes ............... A. Zigzag Foot ................ C, Overedge Foot .................. D, Quilter ..... Zipper Foot ................ Satin Stitch Foot ................ Blind Hem Stitch Foot ......... 13 13 14 H, Stratght Stitch Foot .............. J. Sliding Buttonhole Foot ........ N, Automatic Buttonhole Foot ............ Cheek the Presser Foot ................ Change the Presser Foot .............. Choose the Needle and Thread ............ , Check the Needle .................. • Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length • To Change the Needle ................. Prepare the Bobbin ..................... o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Horizontal Spool Pin ............... Additional Spool Pin ................... o Wind the Bobbin ..................... • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder 1 O--11 t 2_I5 12 13_15 13 13 13 SECTION Chart ........ ...... .... 17 18_20 18 18 18 19 20 23 USE THE 24 CONTROLS 25 25 25 • • J • • Direct Entry Stitch Buttons ................ Memory Button ........................ Mirror Image Button ................... Clear Button .................. Twin Needle Button .................... 27 28 28 28 29 o • Editing Button ....................... Stitch Width Control Button ............ 29 29 o Stitch Length Control Button Message Button .................... 29 30 PRACTICE COMMON Use the Seam Guides -- .............. STITCHING 25 26 26 27 27 SKILLS .................... 31 Turn a Square Corner ................... Sewing on Heavy Fabrics ................... Dropping the Feed Dogs ................ 31 32 32 Basting 33 [] ......................... Darning [] Sew a Button ...................... .......................... Put in a Zipper SECTION .... , - 5. LEARN THE of Sewing Pattern • • • • 22 23_24 • Position Pintucking Quilting [] Stitch Topstitching 21_24 21 Functions Chart Stitches Straight 36 _ 38 STITCHES Stitch Straight 34 35 .................... Chart Prepare the Top Thread ................... Thread the Needle ................... Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .............. Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............ TO .................. .................... Up/Down Needle Position Button ............... Control Panel .................... Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob ............ Mode Button ............................ Pattern Selection Buttons ................... 4. 14 14 14 15 15 16_17 16 17 LEARN Stitch Main Function of Buttons ............... • Reverse Stitch Button ................. • Auto-Lock Button .................... B 8 9 9 Accessory Storage Box .... Free-Arm Sewing: the Removabte Extension Tabfe ................ Know What the Presser Feet Will Do E. F G, 3. 7_11 . . 7 8 on the Power o • • , SECTION FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .................. • Plug m the Machine and Switch Set the Foot Control ................. • • • • 5_6 6 Stitch For Zigzag ................. 39 ..................... _ _], 40_46 [] and [] ................. ....... ..................... the Needle for Topstitching ............................ ............................ .... 47_56 47 48 ......... 49 50 51 • Gathering ...................... Straight Stretch[] ..................... Lock-a-Matic Seam[] .................... OutlineStretch[] ..................... Saddle Stitch[] ....................... Zigzag Stitches[] _[], [] , [] and_], • Basic Zigzae • Satin a Overcasting • Mending • OveredgeSeam • KnitStitch e Double • Rick-RackStretch Stitch _ .................. 57 _] ..................... 58 Stitch [] [] ................... Darning Small • Adjusting ................... ................... [] ............... Rips ................... Evenness of Darmng Buttonholing Density _] Hemmmg ................ _ and [] Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) • Blind Hem Stitch (woven) • Shell Stitch [] • Scallop Stitch • Cut-Out Work Edging RmnformngSt_tches _. • • a Feather Stitch Fagoting Casing Elastic Stretch Needle and Stitch with [] Stitching Geometric [_ [], • Two Stitching ...................... 61 • Cycle 62 • Test Sewing 62 • Pattern 63 Memory Stitching by Pressing Mirro Pattern Single Lock 87 Combinations Units ........... Alphabet [] Large and Small Letters 66_68 68 • Combining Letters Style 69_70 Adjusting Style _n Script and Editing Your Distorted Patterns To Adjust Distorted Letters . 74 and [] , _, 77_79 SECTION 6. PERFORMANCE What to Do When SECTION 7. 76 PROBLEMS 92 93 g4_95 96 ...... .................. 96 CARE FOR ,YOUR Cleaning the Machine 97_98 MACHINE ....................... 78 Cleaning the Hook Race ........................ ............. 79 Assemble ............. 79 Oiling _, ................ .... 8O PARTS LIST 81 INDEX Holder 99 Race and Feed [] 92 CHART Hook _ ....... or Numbers the _ ............. e2-93 96 Cleaning Patterns ........... .............. 77 _, ...... .................... To Adjust Bobbin _, 91 ............. Program CEeaning the [2-2], .......... [] Combining Patterns 90 and Numbers in Block 8£ 8_ ...................... Mooogremm[]ng ~ Checking 8E Image Button • _] .................... Stitch B7--9C 60 75 ................. [] ere .................... .................... 73 [] 8_ Patterns Stitching ............. and ................ One Cycle 73 _ Stitch 84 85 [] 65 ............ _, and Letters '- _ [] • ......... and Applique [] [] and[] Decorate [] Decorative e ...... ......................... Program Cycle and 83 59 72_76 [] [] [] [] ond[] Stitches _ _ ......................... Shading [] _ [], ................ _ Stitch Elastic Tw,n [_, ..................... • Sand Stitch 70 [], Patterns Smocking 71 [], [] Stitch Combining ................... andEdgmgSt,tches Cross Stitch Stretch • ........... .... .......... with 65 on One Side ................. Buttonholes Decorate 64_65 Buttonholing _ _ the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Corded [] [] Darning [] ................... [_ • Manual .................. ..................... Automatic • [] Edge Zigzag Automatic • Adjust 52 53 54 55 56 57_63 the Hook the Machine .................................... ..................................... Race .................... Dogs 99 ........... 99 99 ...................... ....................... 99 100 10t_I02 103_104 Afulllineofsewing cabEnets isavailable atyournearest Sears retailstoreorthroughourgeneral catalog. Another option.., buyaCarrying Case,,• thenyourKenmore goes anywhere, canbestoredanywhere. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 .J ;SECTION KNOW YOt Locate and Identify the Parts Thread Upper Take-up Spool Pin Display sharpness adiosting knob / / Th read Gu ide Lever Liquid Crystal Display f Top Thread Control Tension Face Cover Plate _St_t Thread Key board Cotter ch Pattern Chart Needle _ Foot \ \ Extension Table {Acc'esso ry storage b ox) J \ Feed balancing Needle Position Holder Button Button Presser Reverse Stitch Hook cover plate release button screw _ Auto-Lock Clamp Foot J Button dial Needle Plate cover p_ate Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Large spool Bobbin Carrying holder Handle Hole for additional spoo] pin Bobbin winder spmdfe Bobbin w_ nder stopper \ Large screw dr_ver __Lint brush Hand Wheel Small Prasser Light and Power Foot Lever Small screw spool hoider driver Switch Free Arm \ Drop teed lever Additional Machine sockets Nomenclature spool pin Plate Foot Control Quilter Power supply cord,,,/ Twin needle ACHINEF( Set Up the Machine e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power (_ Power supply Power switch [ 0-4 supply Foot ^) ppfy cord Power switch f, Machine sockets Machine plug I_) Foot Before Turn connecting the power conform off the power and power For Your control control on the machine (_ Foot plug switch, supply cord, make sure the voltage and frequency to your electrica_ and insert plug (_) shown power. the foot When display control plug (_ machine the power is turned on, the straight stitch plug in thts order. Safetv While in operatLon, touch any moving always parts keep your eye on the sewing such as the thread take-up area, supply cord and do not lever, balance wheel or needle. L 2, Always • turn off the power When leaving the machine When attaching • 3. switch, or removing When cleaningthe Do not place anything and unplug from the power 15cm_ 16cm supply: unattended. parts. machine. on the foot control, except in use. Power supply cord can be stored in extension table light is set on liquid crystal automatically. Store the power 1. switch Sewing as shown, =i I :SetUp • the Machine (Continued) e Set the Foot Control Check the Feed Balance • Dial Set the Pressure Adjusting Lever f Pressu re adjustin# lever Foot The foot controi Open race cover control regutates the speed at which you Sew. "To increase your For most should speed, gently press down with the bail of You sewing, point wifl rarely necessary, foot. To decrease speed, release your foot pressure slightly. The foot control or decrease Practice sewing is sensitive your sewing OPERATING increase dial in the Feed (" _ Balance to adjust to regulate to regulate taste and needs. your the the dial. feed But, if balance Any stitch such as patterns with _[_, [] _ sew_ng on special _ ,[_ _ [_ and monogramm,ng fabrtcs. polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way." Model 21371 or YC-542 for use with Sewing Machine Models 385. 19150000 through 385. 19150999 and 385. 19153690." cut work, the drawn be set at "3" pressure work, to for "2" for basting the pressure and to other a lot of stretch "1" when fine fabrics. sewing and chiffon, Velours may also require and basting, manual darning lace, knits a "1" setting. [], 0 .... when lever should Reduce embroidery. organdy (See p. 70 for details). "stretch" adjusting sewing. applique, Set for: "For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a (For U.S.A. market only) The pressure regular INSTRUCTIONS "Foot Controller Dial "). speed immediately. on a scrap of fabric speed to your and will need use this Buttonholes NOTE: thegroove to the arrow plate and embroidery. RE YOURMACHINE • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever posit_on position :OOt lever The Presser Foot Lever ra+ses and lowers your presser foot+ You can raise up posit+on for it about 1/4" easy removal help you place heavy h}gher than the normal of the presser foot fabr+cs under or to the presser foot, You don't after you cutter, need finish a pair sewing, of smssors Just to use the cut the thread handy thread FOR SEWING e Accessory Storage Box • Free-Arm The extenston easily removed Sewing: table the Removab|e provides added Extension sewing Table surface and can be For free arm sewing, Bar tacking and you. accessones are conveniently machine can dofree makes sewing arm sewtng. easy for: \ The iid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward located in the Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, illustrated, For attaching as the table. table until its lugs fit into the machine. to reinforce wabttines made around Push the extension 10 sewing This feature for free arm sewing. \ Sewing box. Your garments pockets, plackets on ready-made or home- to avoid bunching the needle, fabric ::8 Stitching sfeeves, legs, or any circular waistbands, garment area. pants Darning socks elbows, or areas or mending of wear knees, in children's * Sewing buttons on sJeeves, waistbands, etc. clothes, 11 The Presser feet what each foot are an important does in order The Foot Storage Compartment accessory storage box. other e sewing accessories Foot Storage feature to use them with (See page of this machine. You need to know effective|% NOTE: most of the presser feet is located 10), wifl be found Automatic under the Foot The numbers in the N and The buttonhole foot Storage Compartment, D: Quilter [] E: Zipper foot \ C: Overedge foot F: Sat=n stitch toot J: Sliding buttonhole foot H: Straight stitch foot N: Automatic buttonhole 12 Automatic storage Compartment G: Blind hem _t_tch foot after each foot you use the foot, foot Buttonhole box as il]ustrated. indicate the stitch Foot N fits in patterns the where accessory • Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot A: Use this C, Zigzag foot C; foot for both straight and zigzag stitching. The black button stde of the foot remain rigid Overedge on the right sets the foot so that you to can This foot cted for casting and is especially seams. the fabric, for detailed instru- and sewing construover* The smell hold help brush control the raw edge in keep it especially on knit Zipper This attachment zigzag foot into Sea p. 51 for E: turns your This foot. each side of your detailed instruc- zipper Pattern: [] Patterns: [] _ [] may regular foot stitch with the overedges See p. 59 guide the the Use this outlining seam straight. Work, Foot Satin foot stitch transparent applique as well Decorative foot for and Cut-Out as for aH your Stitching and monogramming. For when see p. 36 _ 38. details on sewing zippers, Stitch Patterns: [] _ [] fabrics. use this zigzag zipper, keep Stitch F: can be set to sew on and Satin foot The edges of the foot Stitch You foot F, Zipper a quilting tions. Stitch Foot from ctsons.) Stitch E. D: Quilter and/or guides puckering, (See p, 32 Quilter Overedge toot stitching wire p_ace sew on heavy fabrics. D. Foot and for [] [] or stitch 61 Pattern: the [] _ 62 for deta;Is_ Stitch Patterns: _, [] and [] 13 • Presser Foot G. Blind Types Hem Stitch (Continued) Foot H. Straight G:' B_ind hem stitch foot Stitch Foot J. H: Straight stitch foot Sliding J: Buttonhole N. Foot Automatic N: Siid}ng buttonhole toot Buttonhole Automatic buttonhole foot foot one Foot % Use this foot hemming The foot bottom perfect has blind topstltching. ridges on to keep the fabric slipping top for and and a guide your hem, For detailed the from screw to guide the folded on edge of instructions, see p. 48, 50 and 72 _ 73. Stitch Patterns: _]. [] !4 _ Use this straight and Stitch (Center foot exclusively for stitching. Patterns: needle Use this foot- buttonholing, [] and position). [] help holes The you for tt measure your to button- accurately. maximum length that by this foot is 30 ram. detailed Use can of be made instructions, this automatic Simply guide buttonhole For manual is'marked set of the foot p. 66 "_ 68. Stitch Stitch [] step, on the and depress You can then the same length of as the button. detailed p, 64 and 6g _ 7I. Patterns: button foot control. sew exactly For a this buttonhole see for buttonholing, Patterns: instructions, __ see e Check the Presser Foot Your presser foot merely o _s held snaps on the foot If you need to remove m place holder, by which a Foot is seldom or attach the foot To Remove: Holder. Each presser the Presser Foot Use the correct removed. hoJder, Change foot here is what Chart you do: To Attach: and the presser detailed foot for the stitch directions you wish for sewing with to sew. Consult the Stitch Pattern the various presser feet. To snap off: To snap on: UPiDow_ needle position Presser bor_ utton Presser foot lever Foot burton_ screw To Remove: Turn the screw the machine. driver. To Attach: toward the back Use the large screw of 1. Match the hote holder with the in the threaded m the presser bar. Fit holder foot hole J 2. the foot screw into To Snap Off the Presser Foot: To the hole. t. 3. Tighten toward the screw by turning you. It Press the Up/Down Needle the needle to its highest 2. Raise the presser foot. 3. Press the red button The presser foot Position Button to raise position. _j Snap On Set the justing drop holder, the Presser Foot: 1. on the back of the foot will ,- 2. Place the so the off. Pressure on presser horizontal the foot Lower the fool holder the presser foot pin is just under the groove the foot holder. 3, ad- ]ever at "3", of presser to foot lock in place, NOTE: If you foot do not holder hear the presser firmly until you foot snap in place, press down on the presser hear the snap. 15 e Checkthe • Twin .= Black Needle shank ,,,_r The choice In your of needle and thread needle case, you will Blue (1 1) Orange Purpie find .......... (11} Red (14) depends ........ the following for stretch for Green 118) ....... (This needle topstitching for NOTE: 16 Needle ........ These needles heavy has and weight fabrics decorative top- weight a larger thread hole for thread.) fabrics and decorative top- on these fabrics. for sewing parallet rative stitches. are found weight on these fabrics. thicker stitching Twin fabrics or meElium-heavy medium-heavy stitching needles; fabrics for medium ......... you are sewing. color-coded _ for Iightweight .......... (16) on the fabric rows of straight in the accessory storage box. or deco- isee page 10) Needle 1. Look for barbed or blunt point. 2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics. Always buy smooth and consistent a good quality thread, in thickness. it should resist tangling and be strong, e e To Change the Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart f FABRIC Lightweight: Battste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 1 !_O RANG THREAD E SIZE RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 2.0 (12 stitches inch} 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A 2.0 _ 2,5 110 _ 12 stitches per inch) per Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Kmts, Su_tings, Linen, Woo] Crepe, Leather !4-RED M_dium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Leather 14-RED or 16-PURPLE 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester CorelCotton Wrap Silk A 2.5 ~ 3,0 (8 _ 10 st=tches par inch} 18-GREEN Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core]Cotton Wrap Silk A 3.0 (8 stitches per mnh) Heavy Weight: Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas I NOTE: Raise by Decorative top-stitching on all types of fabric 16-PURPLE 1B-GREEN Buttonhole Twist IUse as top thread only) 4.0 _ 4_5 (4 _ 6 stitches inch} Cire Tricot Loosen toward 1 1-STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLEBLUE Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap S0 Mercerized Cotton 2.0 _ 2.5 110 _ t2 stitches per inch) the needle pressing the bar to its highest position Up/Down Position Needle Button: per 1, Stretch Fabric: Polyester Double Kntts, Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spande×, Needle clamp SCrew I 2. Remove 3, Insert with the needle clamp screw by turning it you. the needle by pulling the new the flat needle into side away from it downward. the needle 4. Push the needle up as far as it wilt go. 5, Tighten the needle the large screwdriver clamp from clam_ you. screw your firmly wit_ accessory box, • To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool J Spootstand. sliding the the release button cover hook plate cover by . _-Felt Additional spoolpin (_)Takeoutthebobbin. plate to the right. Lift up the spool thread on the coming off the spool pin, spool Place the pin with spool the of thread as shown. The additional extra pressing it * "Fne small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spoo|s. spool bobbin machine pin without or twin use, insert additional spool To Attach the large spool holder firmly against the thread spool. 18 r_ _ Hole Small Spool (_) Remove _ _ _'_ needle sewing the wind spool the (see page 80). stand and an pin in the hole. Piece the felt and spool thread off the spool coming is used to unthreading on the pin with as shown. the e Wind the Bobbin Th read gu i de winding spindle jD wJnder stopper Bobb]n #® 0 Guide (_) Thread the thread around through (_) Put the bobbin the (&) Depress the foot Return the bobbin guide. hole in the bobbin on the bobbin Stop the machine _) the thread when winder from spindle, the inside to the outstde. and push _t to the right. it has made a few turns, controt winder again. , When the bobbin to its original position and cut the thread is fully wound, by mowng With the free end of the thread he_d in your close to the hole in the bobbin, it will the spindle stop automatically. to the left, and cut the thread as shown. hand, depress the foot control. .J • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder (_ Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds counter-clockwise (left). 2O (_) Pull about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension slot (_), (_ Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through the slot (_, (_) Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread and attach the hook cover plateo 7_ ¸ -- : i ¸ ! .... .... Prepare the Top Thread e Thread the Needle ® Raise the presser foot Press the Up/Down (&) Draw thread (_ Then (_) Firmly down lifter, needle position into thread around button guide using both the check spring draw the thread from right twice to rinse the needle. hands. holder. to left over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye, (_ Then down through (_) Slide the thread (_ Thread the lower behind the needJe from thread gurde. the needle bar thread front guide on the left. to back. 21 PreparetheTop Thread (Continued) • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread | tlU / .....i_._/ n_dle posit ion button ._) t_) Hold your the top left hand. thread _ightly with (_ , Press Up/Down Needle Position Button Twice. Bring thread. 22 the J the bobbin thread up by pulling the top ....... (_ Pull both threads under back of the presser to 6 inches of thread J and to the foot, leaving c_ear. 4 ® Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose the Correct Top s_de ot fabric The best tenmon Setting mark wi]l depend on; the stiffness and thtckness the number of fabric the type Loosen__ Top thread Tension: of the fabric layers of stitch The top thread _s1oo [oosa. Tighten Top The top thread is too tight. side Top stde thread of fa of fa For Straight The Sotch _deal stratght fabric, If you as shown look gaps, that When stitch above, at the each stitch adjusting top will have threads magnified stitch, thread between the two layers and back, you will notice that there The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface ot the tabr_c. ]'he top thread appears on the underside ol the tabrlc. of to show detail. front is smooth locked are no and even. tension, the h_gher the number, the t_ghter the top th read. Tension The top bottom Lstoo loose: thread of the side of the stitch Tension shows through fabric. The will feel bumpy. the bottom _stoo tight: The bobbin thread the the top of of the stitch will will fabric. come through The top side feel bumpy. 23 : PreparetheT0pThrea • Adjust the For Zigzag Thread Tension (Continued) Stitch tn the correct correct Top d (Continued) zigzag stitch, appearance. the bobbin To match this threads appearance, will adjust not your show on the top side of fabric Top tension Top Bottom side of Fabric 24 will show slightly on the bottom Too Loose Top side of Fabric Bottom Too Tight: Corner of each z_gzag will the top side of fabrics. threads side. See below Top tension Too Tight Too and the top top tension. pult together on Just Right side of Febr_c s=de of FabrEc Top Bottom side of Fabric side of Fabric Loose: Just Right: The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be puIled almost together. MimmJze the amount of top thread visible on the bottom side of fabric without causing exo_sswe puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side. Results YaW with _abrlc, thread and sewing conditions, for the Main Function of Buttons e Reverse Stitch Button e Auto-Lock Button • Up/Down Needle Position Button "m r_ U q _" Up/Down needle POsition 11 ,o,,oo Z3 Y ® Reverse stitch button J Use th_s button -- to: At secure seams. --reinforce the ( seams and the At Straight Stitching, ( Mending ) and Mending The machine Zigzag and hold ( i}_i ), reverse stitch button. The machine will sew Stitching Stitching ( When you press this !ii ). will take a few stitches in in reverse until you release the button. will It the needle button, the At Utility this If and Decorative Press this button then the machine stitch at running will Stitching: button, the needle go up or down, lowest Stitching Stitching the Zigzag place and stop automatically. Stitching Press Stitching top edges of pockets: -_ )and Straight is up and needle will you press this go down to its and press position. the needle button, highest is down the needle will you go.to its position. the machine sew auto-lock the end of pattern and stops automatically. At Utility Stitching Press will this and Decorative button, then sew auto-lock stitch and stops Stitching: the machine immediately automatically, 25 Control Panel • Display sharpness adjusting knob Display ...... will Twin Need}e Button Message Button Editmg Button (#10 _ #16) Image Button Pattern Selection Button Direct Stitch Entry Buttons Button Clear Button Buttons Stitch Chart Pattern "_0 / By turning knob, Mode Button selected Patterns on #17th}sto mode, #81 can be Patterns #OO to #40 can be selected on this mode. 26 Knob Stitch Width Control Button Stitch Length Control Button Memory Adjusting Liquid Crystal D_splay [ Mirror Sharpness the display sharpness change, sharpness of liquid crystal adjusting display e Mode Button e Pattern Selection Buttons • Direct F-- f Pattern 30 7 When the mode is set automatically. Press the alphabet power mode or script switch button, Is turned on, the utility To Sefect Press to change alphabet, to block a Stitch two You indicate whch pattern you can setection indicates select these patterns patterns can by pressing pattern buttons. want to use. The following pressing The LED [ Foot No. CZ;CDCDC CD CDI Pattern: to Foot A } Stitch No, Foot No, numbers Utility mode _ f 0OT Stitch No, Buttons ® [ !2--- 1 Ftashed ( :3 0 "e" _ _ ) alternately ' Cursor Stitch Pattetn(Example)12 Utility mode i'_ ® {-T_÷ Flooh Entry the stitch be selected simply by button. the mode selected. 27 Memory The Button Memory Button, "memorize" Memory The your Button LED light has recorded NOTE: • If after wlll your you stitch button with pattern you its LED Light, selection. select your go on to show Press wilt the stitch pattern. the machine that Mirror Image Button Use this button - to: sew & memorize sew & memorize size. • patterns letters in a mirror and numbers image. in two third The Clear Button of patterns, 1, the foot are selecting a series of different remember them Not clear with with selected. the first any of you have one stitch pattern at a This and ending allows you to made wh_ie programming The Clear Button will a delete at once if pressed after editing. Control The Clear to clear a series the last selected mistakes patterns. elf stitches Foot ways on whether Pressed: Button t_me, beginning series 2. in two depending control. Clear correct in order. works Foot Control The patterns, you must press the memory after each selection. will stitch pressed selection. The machine Clear Button Pressed: Button deletes all stitch patterns in the series at once. NOTE: Turning memory 28 off the completely. machine will clear the e Twin Needle Button • Editing o Button Stitch Width Stitch width Contro{ Button o Stitch Length Control Button f 3ust press this button and the machine automatically reduces the w_dth for twin needle sewing, Press button again for single needle sewing, For detailed instruction, Use this button maximum -- to: check and nations before o correct pattern comb_- sewing, editing and the light wiil go out, is completed button use the stitch to select page 94, 95). editing width position, control (see length crystal the stitch width will To increase the stitch Press the "+" The stitch width: decrease, width: button, width will display, Press the "' i ,, button. The stitch see page 80. and stitch on liquid To Decrease press again when For editing, showing witl increase, be o Stttch width showing and stitch on liquid To Decrease the stitch Press the " - " button. The stitch To Increase length length will crysta_ will the stitch be display, length: decrease. length: Press the "'+" button. The stitch fength will increase, 29 e Message Button Adjusting (Example) pattern 10 [lo --0 root ^ I I I I ISTRA!GHT STITCH'] _iVCH.,FooT:k oR WIDTH TENSION:5, CONTROL I:E. DLE POSITIONS When scrofl * you press Suitable shown presser message To continue To return button, the message on the Hquid H" crystat display will 2 seconds. foot, on the liquid When you want 3O the to the left after Thread crystal tension, the message to the original or spemaI sewing method display. to stop the scrolling to scroll Pressure screen the thread fabMc and thread > Press L_ button. >Press button. _-Press _ _-_ button. will be tension being used. may be required depending on the type of Use the Seam Guides Turn a Square Corner Cornenng uide Cornen ng gutcle The seam guides engraved to hefp width. The lines the 5/8" and 7/8" on the needle plate are you measure are 1/8" apart, seam with To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge: lines marked. 1. 2. Stop stitching and lower Position button cornering guide as shown, Raise the when presser foot the the needle fabric and turn by edge the fabric pressing facing to line the you Up/Down lines with the the edge with the 5/8" seam guide. 3. Lower the presser foot and begin stitching Needle up in the new direction. Dropping : Sewing on Heavy:Fabrics the Feed Dogs J When sewing when hemming 1, Use Foot NOTE; from 3 to 12 layers of fabric, such as sewing over welt ® seams jeans. A (Zigzag foot} This black button with locks 2. Sew as usual. 3. Stop when 4, Lower 5. Press and hold the black 6. Release the black the black the foot spring button. so it does not give with the fabric. The drop your needle reaches the point where the fabric layers increase, lever is located Remove underneath extension the free arm bed on the back side of table to operate. the needle and raise the presser foot. button button as you lower and continue the presser foot. (_) To raise the feed dogs, lever in the direction sewing. push the of the arrow as illustrated, * (_) For the arrow Then turn the handwheeL Feed dogs normal 32 teed the machine. must sewing. always be up for dropping lever in the feed dogs, push the direction of the as illustrated. • Basting iCTICE ....... [] Sat the Machine 19 f t [19 Foot ] Thread lension 0 to 2.5 Pressure Adiusting Lever: 0 Drop Drop teed lever 1, A: Zigzag foot the feed dogs, {see p. 32). Press the foot controi, The machine will make one stitch and stop automattcaUy. Blue needle No. 1_ J 2. Release the foot 3. Hold the fabric place where 4. adjusting basting taut you want Press the foot When control and slide it to the the next stitch. control is comp]eted;-reset lever to 3, reset and raise the feed dog. the the tension presser diai to 5 COMMON:STITCHING SKI LLS Set the M;_chine 10 iii | I + [io---O root A t Thread tension 2to 6 Pressure Adjusting F" Satin stitch foot Lever: Drop teed lever 0 1. Drop 2, Stretch the between embroidery 3. the feed dogs. Lower (see p. 32). fabric with the hoops, the presser How to darn correctly. hole in the center Make as shown. the stitching bar and sew at a slow may prefer speed. turning will the draw points little of each holes row at the blunt ends_ or the Beginners L or M movement. Take care not to get circles. 4. Move the fabric have covered back and the darning forth slowly until you area, The 5. Turn the stitching fabric 1/4 turn over the first and sew another layer of quick mastering of this work depends guiding. layer, Therefore: NOTE: If your fabric separate piece refinforce 6. When darning adjusting is thin lever of or badly fabric damaged, under the use a hole to it. is completed, to 3, tension reset dial to the presser 5 and raise the feed dog, NOTE: See pages 64 quick, 34 _ 65, automatic easy way to mend darmng rips & holes. for a - Hold - Always the hoop correctly. -- Move work work from left to right, lengthways {not sideways). on proper Sew a Button 13 Thread tension 3_o6 Draw thread to reverse side ot tabric Drop the feed dogs. 1. \ F Satin stlteh foot Match 5. (see p. 32). the button holes to the horizontal Turn the right hole width if necessary. 6. Stitch several times. 7. After you slot on the presser foot. 2. Lower 3, Turn the toot to hold the button in place. Drop teed lever point 4. the hand wheel by hand until the needle needle will stitch enter width button of (+ or --} the left hole of the button, so the 8. Draw sewing so the needle will button. sewing, of thread the thread and knot When wheel the finish 3 to 4 inches _s_ust above the button. Press the hand Readjust cut thethread enter the but the stitch leave at the button. to the reverse side of the fabric the threads. the dogs tor normal button sewing, =s completed, razse the feed It'sas easy A at A -- B -- C Set the Machine 10 ! $ [lo FootAJ opening Thread tension 2to 6 Top side ot fabric The Pin on the J_ left hand side Top edge of fabric E; Z_pper foot J A. Attach 1. To the zipper foot, sew attach on the zipper 2. To sew attach left holder side of the to the right zipper, B, Prepare 1. Put the top sides of the fabric together pins on on the foot foot, your fabric. sew to the end of the zipper Use the reverse to lock foot, the the zipper 36 the the foot as shown, right side holder to of the the left zipper, pins on 2. Set the zipper stitch opening. length and opening, the stitches. at "4.5" and sewing :Put in a Zipper (Continued) C Zipper teeth (t/8") C, Sew In the zipper. !. FoJd back the 4, left seam allowance shown. 2. 3. Turn 5. under form a 1/8" Place the fold ,the right seam allowance and pmm Be sure slider) teeth next to the 1/8"" 6, place. the the foot top of the zipper (the holder the bottom zipper foot on of the zipper the pins on Sew through the where Lower needle fold side at hold 8. Open the zipper. 9, Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. the needle tape. and the zipper the slider to top so that and the zipper to the point the to the right foot. pierces the fold 7. NOTE: Lower the to _old. zipper Attach the zipper as tape begins. the fabric and raise the presser foot, is at the top of the garment. 37 10. Closethe zipperandturnthefabrictop sideup. Spread flat. 1t. Remove foot the holder zipper to the foot left and attach the foot. 12. across and below the bottom Turn foot Stitch tape. 38 along and the zrpper through the continue teeth, as shown. and the 17. zipper two inches from the top of the Lower the needle into the fabric and raise Remove the basttn9 stitches and open the zipper. to gulde the fabric about the presser foot, of the I6. the corner Stop zipper. 15. Stitch z_pper. 13. 14, pros on the z_pper Lower the foot and stitch seam. Make sure the fold the is even, rest of the !: W!:!"/ :i_?_i:_-_ Y!_ ! Z _ : ?_:" : _?:_w v Chart of Sewing F,unctions Now that you are familiar this machine performs with FUNCTION BASTE SUIT, SEW HEM BUTTON, and ready SEW to sew, what are you page for detailed PATTERN(S) going to sew? The following instructions, in many chart tells you cases, you also have a choice Ref. Page FUNCTION (in atphabettcal STITCH PATTERN[S) 40,52 40, 60 15, 16, 20, 27, 28 41~43,61,62,74 See all Stitches 40~45,53,55_56 10,19 33,40, 20 42, 62 16,28 41,43, 13 35,40 MEND 10,13,14,29 34,40,57,64_65 46, 66_71 PINTUCK 10 40,50 10 40,51 14,17,25,26,33,35 40_42,44,55,60, 4t KNITS, STRETCH FABRIC marked "S" SEAMS 77_79 KEYHOLE STITCH WORK DARN A GARMENT/PROJECT (WITH STITCHES) 34 44.83 SHELLTUCKS 28 43,74 30,31 43,76 SMOCK 23,24,36,37,41 44,84 18,13,14,29 34.40,43,64,65 STRAIGHT 10, tl 40,47--52,54 15,20,21,27,28, 41_43,61_62,74, STR ETCH 12anda]lStitehes 40_45,53,55_5B, 30,31 75_76 marked"S" 61~63,73o75_80, 23_26,28,36,37, 42~45,74,77,80,81 APP LY EMBROIDER F INISH RAW (create EDGE open work} SEAM STITCH 84~85 TOPSTITCH 41_54 FAGOTING 61_63,73,75_80, 84_85 73 REINFORCE E LASTIC, Raf. Page 13,14 QUILT D ECORATE functions 10 ROUNDED EDGE sewing HEMS BARTACK CUT-OUT what GATHER BUTTONHOLE CROSS order) of stitches. 43, 76 30,31 BARTACK BLIND machine you to the proper STITCH APPLIQUE BATHING your and directs 25,33,35 42,44,77,79 10,13,34,38,55.56 40,44_45,58, SADDLE B3, OUTLI 85~86 TRIMS, 25,26,33 42,44,78 TWiN 13~16,20,28 40_43,59_B2,74 STITCH NE STITCH SEW NEEDLE STITCH lO 40,48 18 41,56 17 41,55 20_22 42,62,75 21,22,24,25,30, 42,80 36,40,41 ZIPPER 10 36_38,40 39 Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Pattern No, STRAIGHT 10 Straight (H} I f Zigzag ,.w LOCK-AMATIC SEAM Other Attach. Needle Quilter Zipper foot Blind hem stitch foot Satin stitch foot Check Cha_ Foot Thread Tension 2~6 Adjusting 3 on p. 17 Refer to Page Regutar seems, pintucking, qugtmg, z_ppers, topstitching, darning, mending, basting, gathering, etc. 3 4 34 _ 38 _ 52 (A} , Check Cha_ on p. 1_7 11 Zigzag (A) 2_6 For fastening and securing the end of a seam. 12 Check Chart Straight at the beginning and 54 for 53 (Press the Reverse Button at end of seam.} 11 STRAIGHT STRETCH Uses Lever (H) 2_6 3 Use on knits topstitching. and other stretch fabrics good on p. 1__7 12 Iff Zigzag m (A} S ........ [. ZIGZAG tregu|ar) 13 Satin Zigzag (A} Overedge MENDING 14 4O l Check Chart onp. 17 (A} 3~8 Mend, darn, fimsh edges, apply trims, embro gather, buttons, satin stitch, mor_ogram decorative stitches. 35 ~ 59 der, I _ Check Chart Zigzag ;14 {C) stitch foot onp._ 3_6 Use for sawing patches, repairing straight or corner tears, finishing seams on terrycloth sewing bar tacks for belt loops and drapery pleats !stronger than zigzag), 6O ' Stitch pattern OVEREDGE SEAM Uses Other Attach. Foot =;efer to Page 61 for overcesung0 for knits and woven fabrics needing extra strength, for narrow seams on knits or heavy wmght woven fabrics. I 72 _ 73 BLIND STITCH 6 HEM 8lind Hem Stitch (G) [_ s 55 place of straight stitch on knits, bias seams, tricot, chiffon for a flat, non*puckering seem. 17 OUTLINE STRETCH Zigzag (A) s su_ts, b!ezers, 18 SADDLE STITCH s jumpers, demm 56 outfits. Zigzag (A} Blind Stitch Hem _G) 33 Basting, BASTING 19 Zigzag (A} tailor tacks, tack quirt layers. i i Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Pattern (continued): No, KNIT STITCH Foot Other Attach, 20 Blue Zigzag (A) 22 24 25 30 Zigzag IA) 36 40 41 Satin 20 Needle Adjusting Lever Thread Tension t11) 3 - 6 Uses Refer to Page 3 Use for swlmwear 3 Use for sewing paratlel rows of straight decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linen and clothing. and stretch velour. 62 S TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES 21 Twin Needle 3_7 (F) 2_ 21 22 I Check Chart Zigzag 21 80 or ..... SCALLOP STITCH or {A) on P. 1Z7 {A) Check Chart ....... ! 24 25 36 40 47 ........ 3 _ 6 3 Use for sca!Joped edges on collars, pockets or ptacemats. Create a delicate edge on thin fabrics. Decorate edges on hemlines or sleeves. 75 2 _ 6 3 Hand-quilting stitch, used to reinforce stretch and woven fabrics, use on spandex undergarments and to decorativeJy hem e_estic fabric. Usa for patchwork quilting. 77 3_7 3 Use for fabrics that tend to fray such as linens and gaberdines. 62 22 S FEATHER STITCH 25 25 26 Zigzag S _ DOUBLE ZIGZAG ......... EDGE 27 Check Chart Overedge 27 42 on p, t7 26 _C) on p. IZ extensively H E STITC H ES Stitch Pattern BLIND STITCH HEM Attach. 28 Stitch Blind SHELL STITCH Other Foot No. Hem (G) Needle Thread Tension Adjusting Lever Refer to P_ge U_6.$ Check Chart on p. 1_77 2~6 Use tot woven overcasting. fabrics: blind hem and Check Chart 6_9 Fimsh hems, sleeve and neck openTngs. Use on nylon tricot and other lingerre to overcast and seam, Do shell tucking On blouses and lingerie. 73 [_ 28 on p. 17 Sattn IF) 74 L ....................... AUTOMATIC DARNING Check Chart 29 2~6 Darn r_ps and holes Quickly cally. and automati- 64 _ 65 on. p. 17 29 CUT-OUT APPLIQUE Buttonhole Sliding (a) WORK 30 31 Check Chart on p, 177 Sat,n IF} [_ 2_6 2 Use on cut-out work and applique for edging the designs, also on piacemats blankets. coIlarso cuffs and pockets. 76 Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Stitch Pattern No. RICK*RACK STRETCH Foot 32 Zigzag (A) Other Attach. Needle _ Check _ Chert on p. 17 Thread Tension Adjusting Lever Refer to Page Uses 2 _ 6 3 Decorate 3 _ 8 3 Elastic garments with one row or several 63 32 Satin ELASTIC CASING FAGOTING [_ 33 Use paper behind Satin CROSS STITCHING (F} Check Chart Satin ELASTIC STR ETCH (F} 35 Zigzag Satin SMOCKING STITCHES {A) 36 Zigzag onp. Casing: Fagoting: Satin Join two folded edges for decorative open=work appearance. 2 ~ 6 3 Use in embroidery, combine numbers tot samplers. 3 ~ 6 3 Use for applying 2 _ 6 3 Smocking curtains, with letters and 83 17 =I' Check _ Chert on p. 17 =IP Check Chart on p. 17 (A) 23 S 78 _ 79 Replace bias tape casings in wrists and waists; tack down elastic. 79 elastic. (F} 23 24 36 37 41 Cheek Chart on p. 17 34 34 44 (F) (F) on children's etc. 37 clothes, 4_ blouses, 84 Stitch Pattern No, SAND STITCHING Other Attach. Foot Needle Check Chart 38 Thread Tension Adjusting Lever 1 or2 2~6 Refer Uses Fill in designs already or Other embro=dery outlined stitch, with to Page 85 satin on p. 17 38 Satin DECORATIVE GEOMETRIES 43 {F} [_ Check Chart on p, 17 43_ 54 Decorate garments with one row _ne stitch or a combination. 2-8 81 or severat, I 54 Satin IF} [_ qua l SHADING STITCH Check Chart 55 56 2~8 1 or2 Use for free hand machine embroidery attractwe shading st=tab applique, 86 and on p. 17 55 56 STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE Satin (F) [_ Check Chart 39_ 4t, 2_6 )ecorate with flower Use m combination or Ieaf designs. |programmable} or singly. ! 82, ! 87 ~ 89 on p. 17 57~ I 67 Satin (F) 45 Stitch Pattern MONOGRAM Numbers, Letters, Period, Foot No. 00_ 40 Other Attach. Needle Check Chart on p. 17 Satin Thread Tension 2-6 Adjusting Lever Uses Numbers and programmed letters in or sequence I Refer to Page sentences for may fF} ! Space BUTTONHOLE l 46 Bartack 1 Rounded 2 Keyhole 3 91 ~ 93 be monogramming. Slidlng Buttonhole (J) Automatic buttonhole IN} Check Chart on p. 1j 2~6 Buttonholes buttonholes. Bartaek m three shapes: also corded Rounded Keyhole 66 _ 71 Straight Stitches When you []_ turn on your matJcally set to o Stitch Straight machine, sew a [_ and [] it is auto- straight stitch Set the Machine 10 I + [io---e FDoTA ] Th read te nsio n 2to5 H: Straight stitch foot The Stitch You can and ways seam. Three stitch its Uses use your many To sew a strmght besides basic straight just sewing common stitch in a straight uses for the 7. At the end of the Raise the presser foot. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position. 8. When you automatically 3. straight Place the edge stitching 4. Quilting {5/8" Js most Draw the lower of guide the line on fabric the next to needle may want to towards the back stop sew'rag, the rise to its highest needle will pos=tion. a plate 9. and Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, common). threads seam, you reverse to loci{ the stitch. 1. are: PintucMng stitch: 10. Cut the threads, the presser foot, Topstitching ALl are discussed _n this 5. Press the foot 6. Hotd controt. section. the fabric atong the loosely guide t_ne, and gently so that guide it it feeds naturally. Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight, 47 e Topstitchlng Set the Machine _0 I t + --e root Aj [ Thread tension 2to6 A: Zigzag foot G. De Stttch and Its Uses Topstitching garment BHnd hem stitch foot Here's emphasizes and keeps the lines of your seams and edges fiat and 1. Lower 2, Keep crisp, right Accent of suits or b_ouses with topstitching cuffs, Use How around the one or two outer rows edges of fapets or collars. the tepstitch_ng tacking. Auto-Lock and 3. button to secure unsightly the edge EvenJy guide the the fabric next to the A, fabric an even row along this of topstitching edge to 3/8" the edge. your back- NOTE: You can from left easiiy without under to adiust right moving the page for 48 of edge of Foot produce from eliminate the presser foot, presser instructions, for your needle topstitching your fabric foot. See the next from ,, :I?_C: f_:i_!::,::,::,:,,: .... __i(!i:!i::i:i?ii! i¸:iiii:i:!!;_i;i;_i '¸!:: ® Position The the Needle for Topstitching needle can be positioned to the left, center and right. [_o --e w3.sL_.2] [,o --e _7.0L2.2] i _o-_ 1 wo.o 1t2.23 To position You the needle to the left: can move pressing stitch the width needle control To position to any position desired by button. You can move pressing W 0.0 on screen _sfor _eft needle position. NOTE: Left or right Besides types the the needle at the center: stitch the needle width to any position controt button. W 3.5 on screen is for center needle needle position normal straight of topstJtching that Js recommended stitch are better method for To position desired of posttiono topstitehing, or produce effect. Always use zigzag foot Do not use straight A for stitch foot teft and right H. You can move the pressing for stitching knits by needle position. the needle to the right: stitch width needle control to any position button. W 7.0 on screen is for rightneedle edge of the fabric. this a more machine elaborate does other decorative position, desired by e Pintucking Sat the Machine 10 I + [Io--- ooT AI Sliding guide Guide screw Thread 2to 6 tension ]'he Stitch and Its Uses Pintucks are together as blouses form narrow to add design Here*s How close 1. Attach interest on such items 2. Place the folded 3, Positson tucks and pillowcases, a permanent front spaced One pintuck crease on knit the blind hem stitch fabnc foot. under the presser foot. can pants. 4. Adjust the needle the sliding t/16" inside from guide on the blind the folded hem foot edge and lower to the folded the presser foot, edge by turning the guide screw, as shown. 5_ Feed the folded NOTE: if the fabric the upper 5O edge smoothly tends tension against to pucker, slightly. hold the stid_ng guide. the material slightly taut while sewing. Also, decrease LEA RNTH • Quilting SettheMachine 1o i I + ti (!0-4 F00 A ] Quitter SCrew Thread tension 2to 6 D: Here's How Quilter To do quilting successfully, foltow or A: Zigzag toot The Stitch is stitching together with You stitch toot two batting layers in of 2. Slide between can use quilting of garments, cuffs and collars, In quilting, you st}tches or stitch on entire such to add garments as yokes, can quilt pattern to guide of the presser foot (D) into the opening stitches you desire. 3. Tighten the screw. 4. Sew the first 5. Sew other under as shown. the screw to the w_dth between lines of or NOTE: row rows, of stitching. guiding When you are quitting Then quilt from the quilting guide over the prevlous large areas, tack the layers the center together row of stitching. with the basting stitch. out. for table stitch Another decorative Instead stratght with quilting quilting pockets, it is also popular addition the screw on the back fabric and warmth. parts fashions. Straight Loosen the quilter and Its Uses Quilting dimension H: 1. these simple steps: quilting variation: of qui_ting with rows of straight stitches, you can bartack your quilt at regular intervals+ combinations. Set up the bartack. machine as if you were go'rag to sew a button (see p. 35). Position your fabric and E STITCHES ¸¸¸7:¸¸¸¸ ¸ i: • Gathering NOTE; Set the Machine 10 l 1 FootA ] + 3. Steps 3 and 4 are for 5/8" seam allowances. adjust your fabric accordingly. Sew the first row of stitches with the right For other widths, edge of Foot A on the edge of the fabric. 4. Thread tension 1 to4 6. A: [ lo Here's How Set the stitch 2. Loosen the right edge of Foot A following the first gather trim skirts, sleeves Use two rows of stitches. length the needle weight both hands, pull the you have the gathers Knot the threads Here's fabrics at the top, and tight, firm tension to "'2" smocking gathers) to "4o0". thread Using until bobbin threads from row each end of the fabric you want, at each end even out the gathers. foot w35L40) (for medium 1. 52 Zigzag and Its Uses Use this stitch to want more fullness. row with of stitches, 5. The Stitch Sew the second or as desired. or any t=me you How (for light 1. Set your stitch 2. Secure your 3. Stitch 4. Do not 5. Pull the bobbin 6. Knot two weight length and flounces) rows at the beginning. as in steps 3 and 4 for medium lock the threads the threads ruffles at "4.5"_ gathering rows, fabrics, threads at the end of your to produce stitching the fullness and even out the gathers, weight fabrics. rows. you desire. _ : ES straight stretch _] 12 A I II H Thread tension 2_-0 6 A: Zigzag foot A NOTE ON STRETCH H: Straight stitch foot Stretch stitching fabrics as well. strain The Stitch straight is the stitch, This stitch to be used on stretch fabrics and knits, wall on curved seams and on any garments that It can be used on other will receive a great deal of clothes). and lts Uses stitch and stretch was developed It works (ie. children's The stretch This STITCHING stretch especially variation deveJoped of the for knits fabrics. can also be used for topstitching, back motion the fabric stitch does isometimes stretches. not actually called stretch as it is being a "reverse-action" stitch), sewn, but so that it will is stitched in a forward give instead of break and when Locl_*_Matic Seam I _ Set the Machine " I Thread ,2to6 For general the fastest it is reverse the [il z- 0oTAj tenslon sewing, programmed stitches reverse the tock-a-matic stitch stitch to at the automatically beginning button and is pressed end of a seam, Seams are sewn quickly 54 =s and securely. Lower the needle close to the top edge of the fabric. way _o sew and secure a seam. sew when at the The machine four stitches forward. will in sew reverse four then stitches continue forward, sewing When you touch the reverse button. The machtne forward reach the lower wilJ sew four stitches, edge of the fabric, reverse stitches, then stop sewing. four OutlineStretch [_ Set the Machine 17 f ]7 FOOT A Zigzag foot Thread tension 3to6 A: Blue needle No. 11 The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch pattern, stitch, is a narrow eliminate Here's a variation stretch of the straight stitch puckering on knit and filmy chiffons, designed fabrics to to seam produce 1. Place your 2. Sew as you would Helpful and overcast a narrow, seam finish, _t can be used at the almost same time inwsible fabric edge on the 5f8" a straight seam line in order to produce a 5!8" seam. stitch. and bias seams. On tricot How: Hints (for lightweight 1, Set the pressure adjusting 2. To seam and overcast fabrics) lever at "1 '" or "2" to seam or a. Set thestitch b° Sew with tricot: width the right at '3" hand stitch falling off the fabric edge. 55 Set the Machine 18 Ill [18 Ill root Thread tension 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot Here's G: Blind hem stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The saddle foward, fourth You stitch two stitch stitches NOTE: out-fits Adjust effect 56 one stitch backward, and suits, with the 1. Sew as you would 2, To turn hand-worked blazers, the saddle needle you want. Iook stitch. for corners: Lower b. Raise the presser foot the needle into the fabric c. Lower the presser foot and turn on the fourth stitch. the fabric. and continue to sew, a )umpers, position for topstitchmg. a. Helpful a lovely topstitching and denim with forward. can achieve when is formed How the Hint The Blind garment, hem stitch foot is good to use when Just set the edge guide with topstltching the guide screw, near the edge of the i3NWr00T A 1 Thread tension 3to 8 Here's The A: Zigzag toot How many patterns Consuit The St=tch and its Uses The zigzag stitch and most versatile it can be a utility buttonholes, and darning. w_th trims, a decorative stitches hemming, on your machine. for sewir_g buttons. overcasting mending It can also be used to decorate appliques stitch. and cut-out work or as this to the specific section Satin Stitch variations for as a utility Mutt_ple [] Stitch Zigzag Overedge Stitch Seam [] [] [] [] stitch or as the width : Overcasting Knit sew a zigzag this machine The z_gzag stitch is one of the most common stitch ways on stitch detailed are as varied and length as the stitch settings allow. directions. has several variations, discussed in Satin Stitch set the Machine 13 t j3/vv_ A J FOOT Zigzag w{dth: 1 1.5 Stitch length: 1 2 2.5 3 4.5 3.5 < < ( Thread tension 3to8 Pressure Adjusting 1 or2 3 Lever: >- < < < < or A: Zigzag \ F. foot Satin stitch foot Close to 0 Defeutt Stitch w_dth Stitch Length: as desired 02 to 1.0 {or as desired) The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch decorative overcast linens, The stitch, a raw Satin but stitches [] used it Can also be used to example, is especiailV is the to and often _ basis for Once the blankets, your fabric weight and napkins). stitch and 58 is a versatile edge (for tablecloths applique Here's How attractive geometric on this machine, in is set up to stitch, are planning fabrics. Otherwise, the machine you stitch as usual. to use. you may want Too tight to experiment a satin stitch on a scrap of may pucker some light • Overcasting Stitch set the Machine 13 FootA ] 113 Thread tension 3to 6 NOTE: C: These wires keep light from rolling Overedge foot medium The Stitch Thts and its Uses zigzag garment variation is construction and edges of any sewing proiect. very useful in finishing in raw The machine The black loose threads 3. ridge and brush wires the on overedge edge neat and the fabric guide fabric stitch and over For overcasting hold flat. brush in so thatthe fabric and You your fabrtc so and the guide foot keep 4. the sew, be against these wilf wires. keep that the you fabric by The guides double 1. the the black stop fabric fabric ridge sewing, it will if you pull the raw edge of the seam Start the fold by sliding it under the needle. needle can stitch sure your drawing fabric: needle and Ioweringthe edge the catch it toward your needle presser foot _s in the lef_._!t and brush remove to Be sure position. 2, When out. straight. can also fold NOTE: As you folded and overcast. guide. The black Place wilf ridge pushes 2. weight weight a ridge over them. Here's How 1. into back the and on the wtre Lower the guide wires 3. Fold feed the so that both are on the fabric. fabric to the it into the machine taft 1/8" as you and stitch. you. wires come to the edge. Helpful Start Hints overcasting the fabr)c about wilt bunch 1/8" inside the raw corner up and the stitches wilt become of your tangled. seam. if you start right at the edge, • Mending [] Set the Machine 14 14 Thread 3to 6 ...... FOOT A] tension Here's How A: The Stitch The mending nation sewing repairing -- finishing --sewing d rapery 6O patches is a comb- stitch. Use the you would use stitch. stitch zigzag straight It and is flatter The mending -- multiple and everywhere zigzag elasticity, its Uses or zigzag mending basic and Zigzag foot has more than a regular ts especially smoothly straight the strength, ztgzag. useful for: and securely. tears. seams on terrycloth. bar tacks pleats, for belt loops and to Repair Straight -- position Cornered - stitch a Tear: the tear under from the needle so that each end to the center. the stitching Use a piece of fabric will catch under bgth sides. the tear to reinforce your mending, • Overedge Seam [] Sat the Machine _5 _ i5 _ FO0_ i ill !ili i!iiii:¸ Thread _ens_on 3_o 7 _Black ridge and brush guide C: Overedge foot The Stitch and its Uses This stitch pattern the stitches, to zigzag stitch and combines using overcast It also is a stretch stitch for knits and Here's ext]a the straight the overedge seams in one _o provide strength and under step. black 2. woven fabrics. Use your stitch when you want _when attaching a narrow ribbing) woven fabrics or on where so that wire guides ridge and brush Gently edges guide the atways the raw and edges fit touch the guide. fabric touch so that the btack the raw ridge and guide, a narrow that you do not have to press open It is ideat for 1/4" seams on knits heavyweight fabric the brush this seam #lot. Place foot, elastictty for 1. How medium NOTE', to you want seam. When sewing tunder arms, presser foot thickness raise the the hump and keep stitches over bunching, you etc.) to ease the presser from drawing several slightly foot When by over in crotch, stop it to fabric or stitching guides if you pull sewing, the will remove back catch it toward the fabric and you, out. on the The wire Knit Stitch [] • Double Edge Zigzag Set the Machine [_ Set the Machine 20 27 l! ,00,A I27 Thread tension 3to 6 Footc ) Thread tension 3to7 Btack ridge and brush guide A: Zigzag toot Set the pressure adjusting so that wilt retain the knit you are sewing. lever to "1 ", its shape as C. Overedge foot The Stitch This and Its Uses knit stitch swimwear amount is ideal and because it The Stitch for sewing stretch provides of elasticity Th_s velour, the fabrics greatest 2. Place your 5/8" seam. Trim the to allow seam allowance a after sewing, NOTE: Be careful stitches. 62 not to that can tend be to used fray and gabardines. Here's How for sewing extensively Two cut the rows of simultaneously to insure rave|. and strength. fabnc stitch such as linens Here's How 1. and Its Uses that zigzag, sewn your stitches over seams are the edge will not ® Rick-Rack Stretch [] set the Machine 32 FootA} Thread tension 2to 6 A; Zigzag foot or F The Stitch and its Uses Sew on stretch might This stitch Satin stitch foot fabrics in any area that you use a zigzag stitch. stitch can be used as a decorative top as welf. 63 A_tomaticD ar_ing :_ Set the Machine 29 [29 FOOTj ] Thread tension 2to6 \ Start mark J: The machine Sliding buttonhole foot automatically darns rips and holes. Large and smatl holes can be mended quickly and easily Buttonhole securely For extra pin while this unique J is used to hotd stitch. the fabric darning. support or strengthening or baste a backing under 64 foot with fabric the hole to be darned. the darn such as organdy Push foot slide back, Press down the foot control The machine will lock the stitches, sew t6 rows of darning, lock the stitches and stop automaticalIy. Keep the foot the machine control depressed stops sewing. until For other extra reinforced The (4/5") strength work clothes as shown finished long darn by 0.7 If hole is larger, sew additional hole ]s covered. on the blue jeans or darn can be aboye. measures cm move darning 2.0 (114") the fabric units cm wide. and unti_ the e Darning Small Rips = Adjusting Evenness of Darning [29 I d3! U_ULi % J_ Small rips can the machine Begin be repaired the first machine by programming to sew a shorter row when of the When the left side is _ower darn. darn stopping you reach the bottom When the right side is _ower. Select dl or d2 to give the an even stitch, Select d4 or dSte give an even stitch. edge of the rtp. For example, you may on|y need to sew 5 stitches. Press the reverse button but do not hold complete the it. The machine 16 rows with will 5 stitches now 129 }n each m d21 row and stop automatically. It is simple the first Press darning of same size as ff there memory completed Depress to make a darning one. button the first the when you have _s a difference point (right Press _ Upon pressing m height side) of darning, between the starting make adjustment point by pressing the (left C_ side) and the end or C_3 button, darning. foot control. For a second button, and adjust between dl and dS. of the same size. Pressing mirror memory button the darning image will is made instead of give the same result but in the button reverse sequence. the _ button the selection is displayed on the screen. Set the Machine _] Buttonholder [_ B,t Foot,. j_ Thread tension 2to6 N: Automatic buttonhole foot . a. Press the Button highest _ULLLj =rE:> B,2 FOOT N Rounded Up!Down to raise Needle the needle Position to its Draw Lower thepresser foot. Open the button holder c. Remove the foot e, Place the d. Attach the by holder. automatic tightening buttonhole the foot holder automatic f. buttonhole three The to meet buttonholes you every sewing buttonhole the buttonhole Before different types need. foot will NOTE: If sew buttonholes several on practice holes on a scrap of the same fabric. the of foot of the holder thickness thickness AIt the button of to the foot, it back as shown use on the button above. holder of the N. towards button you to secure the button. is more end diameter Add thickness setting, Oiameter actual ,1%,, _ L_]-- easu,o is 2 cm in thickness, Thickness gauge button- If (3/16") 2.5 cm {31/32"1 66 the intend under mark. than 0.4 cm and set the button (3/16"), holder as shown. length. make the left by pulling you buttonhole measure are made in the same way. automatic garment, three button Press the back EXAMPLE: sews toward the needle to the bottom d. =L=0B,3Foot,! machine threads Lower c. screw. The both b. b. Raise the presser foot, foot position, 2. a. and (3/4") set the diameter. in diameter measure And 2,5 and 0.5 cm cm (31/32"), use the sum for the ]-L_ STEP 2 !-[ ca sTEP ; ]--] | J i I I RAISEFOOT [ 3. Depress machine the foot stops control and keep depressed the 4. To by itself, will be automatically bartack row first, and left then sewn: the right bartack. will sew beginning The buttonhole The machine until stop automatically. of the depress the foot the front row and back another * To reinforce depress foot the buttonhole buttonhole PRESS BHI KEY or to press the I start from the key BH1, then 5, Cut the opener opening m your with accessory the buttonhole box. control, buttonhole control or make again without it denser raising stmply the button- hole foot. 67 e Adjust Stitch the Stitch Width and Density Width: Stitch [r'-i Density 11-"1 ws. o LO.41 __! [__ f in Entire t r Buttonhole: WS.0 LO.4] ____I [__ D H H I Fine stitches The width, Press stitch "+" of the entire 68 width it is pre-set or "--" button controls the stitch at "5.0" to buttonhole. adjust The stitch density. the stitch width Press "+" Coarse stitches length button It is pre-set or "-" of the entire controls the stitch at "0.4", to adjust buttonhole. the stitch density Manual Bu_Onhoii:ng _ Set the Machine [ _J step Thread 2to6 A\ the buttonhole I -.--Is EPi _] tension J: Sliding buttonhole to at (_) a. Carefully your Sen_or_ mark Insert Do not any other put finger, object sensor when us{n0 the sewJrlg sliding Otherwise pattern to the next screw buttonholes buttonhole the sewing indicator steps. driver near or under or the by foot J. procedure in may b. c. on garment buttonhole under marking Slide both threads Move slider the mark foot. the foot The machine will barrack and sew up the left running with the toward Stop the machine at the top mark. you. to the left. (A) away from the bottom start mark Line up the markings bottom mark on your garment. Lower the presser foot (bar-tack} (_ side of the buttonhole. to the sliding the buttonhole (_) a, length garment. b, Change e. NOTE: ] you {C) on the slider so that meets the /B). on the foot and with the press BH1 button. advance NOTE: The markings on the slider are made in cenf_meters. 69 e [_ (_) Press the memory The machine down Stop directly [ SIEP2 the right the button. will (_) Press the memory bartack and sew side. The machine of machine opposite when the sTEp first you are stitch the the will buttonhole foot the machine control stops Stitch Density on One Side } button, autoqock the end and stop. Keep depressed until by rtself. on the left hand side. For Condition Left Side A: For Condition Stitches too Far Apart (see above). Turn the balance dial "+" feed Use large driver in your accessory After adjusting your adjustment the Stitches too the slightly Turn screw the toward Far Apart ! feed balance dial slightly buttonhole to be sure mark ( _ "° '° box, feed balance dial, sew another test _scorrect. Remember when 70 Side (see above). toward NOTE: Ri{Jht B: to return the feed balance you have completed dial to the standard the buttonholes, ) Setthe Machine Th rood ten,ion 2to6 Use this achieve procedure a taifored, when more you attraetwe want to raised 1. With 2. Bring the ends toward 3. Hook 4. Lower 5. Sew the buttonhole buttonhole. Use fitler cord (at least 75 inches thread). Try a practice buttonhole first. of heavy the buttonho{e the fitter cord foot raised, hook you under into the forks according 6_ Remove 7. Pul{ the right 8. Thread NOTE: the fabric from the end through foot on the front where sewing will needle, spur at the back of the buttonhole clear the front to hold them end. tight. wil_ start and lower instructions foot. the foot. on p. 69 to 70. be sewn over the cord. end cut the sewing cord to tighten they of the J foot to the buttonhole a darning until the buttonhole and the bartacks the machine end of the f{ller cord on the cord the buttonhole the needJe into the garment Each side of the buttonhole the filler threads. it. draw to the bottom side of the fabric end cut. To ad|ust stitch density, see p, 70. 71 H_imingla_d E_ging Stitches :_: and [] Set the Machine 16 2I 22 28 30 31 G A or F A or F G F F 28 Foot Thread tension 2to6 The Stitches Blind Gt 8]imd hem stitch foot covered Hem Stitch Shell Stitch Scallop WS,0 L2.0] Stitch width: Applique .... 5.0 Hemming napkins careful hand finished look. The machine much dreamed 72 and and faster YI :Z Edging craft can end possible. garments, items sewing has to produce do more j these tablecloths, often precision precisely required a professional, than stitches you ever [] (stretch} are: [] [] Stitch Cut-OutWork [ 28 in this section [] and Edging [] and [] [] [] and [] Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) [] • Blind Hem Stitch (woven) Set the Machine 1/8- 28 Foot a Thread tenspon 2to 6 Light Weight Fabric t/8" to 2/8" ,_-_ : _! When the needle comes _. to the screw right G. Blind ham stitch foot Heavy Weight Fabric J The Stitches and Their The stretch Blind used for stronger Hem stretch and Uses Stitch fabrics more Here's How elastic _ is to be because It of the blind is the 1, Finish the raw edge of your 2. Measure, turn up your hem any way you des=re. (See Overcasting, p, 59} hem and pin, hem NOTE: stitches, 3, For light Fold the weight material fabncs, (Bottom you may need a double side out) fold. on the edge to be stitched as shown, leaving 1/8" of the finished hem edge showing. NO =:' .____: 4, Turn 5, Place the fold NO YES the sliding The 6. long guide screw so that the stiding of the hem against zigzag stitch should the sliding barely edge, See at left for proper stitch After hemming, press both pierce guide is very close (1/16"} guide so that the folded enough blind for woven hem stitch fabrics. _ sides of the finished hem, is strong Helpful Hemming Reduce Hint Thtn pressure Fabrics: on the presser foot extending edge of the fabric, edge shows but hem foot, on the right, still sew on the 1/8" extended apperance. stitches. The regular the I/8" to the left side of the bfind to avoid a distinct line, The right side of the garment will show only the blind e Shell Stitch [] Set the Machine 28 FOOT G ] Thread tension 6to9 Woven F- Satin stitch Fabrics foot Here's How [ 28 w5.0 Stitch width: The Stitch and its Uses The Shell Stitch 1. L2.0 j 4.0 to 6,0 stitching Shell by sewing Several a blind stitching can be used to Shell tucking tucks on blouses set the stitch -- you may need to tighten -- allow the width needle and length as you des=re, the top thread to just clear the slightly. folded edge of the fabric You can sew Shell finish hems, openings. can be used to create scalloped and lingerie. If you sew rows of sheil stitches, space the rows 1/2" apart. rows of shell are called shell tucks. sleeve and neck 74 is formed fabric, -- zigzags, 2, hem over folded For best effect Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens m any direction. when It EAR N :T H E Sl e Scallop Stitch [] and _2_ Set the Machine 21 ) [21 Foot^ Thread tension 3to 6 A: Z_gzag foot Here's How or 1. Sew your 2. After scattops stitching, at least 3/8" trim fabric from the folded close to the stitching. a tear-away backing edge. Be careful not to cut the th read. Helpful The St=tch and Its Uses For thin Use this attractive scaf!op edges projects, such mats, on You thin single of for support can also decorative or as collars, fabrics, stitch decorate can create layer backing You or scaltop pockets w_th whiie create or place- layer using For hemlines of fabric with for support while stitching. and sleeves: Use a tear-away appearance a fabrics: Use a single sewing as chiffon, fabric use this your a delicate such to Hints a tear-away For collars, backing, pockets Place interfacing if necessary. or craft between projects: the layers of fabric to provide stiffness. stitching, scallop stitch edg_ngs on the hemlines to sew of dresses s_eeves, 75 • Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique [] and [] Set the Machine 30 (30 Foot } .t !' Thread 2to tension Pressure Adjusting Lever: Here's How F 1. Satin stitch foot ...... Cut-Out Work uses for this stitch, provide edging including and on placemats, Applique but ,) are the major sewing blankets, proiects, collars0 cuffs Cut the interfacing or baste the sew around NOTE: weight slightly 1. interfacing applique, smaller than 2. applique each r_ or piece in place and with a simple on Place a piece NOTE: [], You 3. Baste design and side of tulle trace the of the fabric. or organdy under and pin in place. may want the to use a contrasting to accent your layers together, outside the outline. Stitch around pattern [] work. stitching Remove just the pins. You may also use a satin stitch. When sewing curves, the fabric, turn the fabric. Lower raise the the presser foot leave the needle presser foot in and NOTE: You stitch and stitch. 5. Remove inside the the design, or may using stitch [], also use a narrow satin (see p. 58). basting design using embroidery 76 Work the right insert fabric 4. 5. Choose outline stitch and pockets. 4, For Cut-Out the design pieces. Tape pattern it can also be used to many heavy Here's How- each piece of your the design 3. and Its Uses For Applique Use a fusible behind 2. The Stitch - and cut the fabric close to the stitching, scissors. tESI, Reinforcing stitches • Feather i and Stitch o Set the Machine e_ i' 1;' • • • 6 25 } FOOT A 25 ] _:I, Thread tension 2to 6 Ly : • 5, ' ID Q: • t • • e Q 0 The Stitch This it stitch A: Zigzag foot and its Uses is strong, can reinforce You can ments You or use it to and decorative. woven sew spandex decoratively may also and use this fabrics. 0 : °o°, Here's useful stretch ° 0: ! _ • 0 1. How Sew this pattern on a seam that already joined and pressed fiat. 2, _s Butt this two stitch folded edges together to ioin them. and use undergar- hem elastic stitch in patchwork fabric. quilting. 77 e Fagoting Stitch Sat the Machine 33 [33 Thread 3to 8 Fo0T tension 1/8" Paper J Here's F 1. Satin stJlch toot How Fold under each fabric edge t/2" and press, The Stitch Use this stitch create an design For 2. and Its Uses to join open two work pieces of fabric appearance and backing to add 3. interest. other fagoting, (p. 77). stitches see stitch Sew that patterns may [] be used and edges to paper 1/8" or tearaway apart. slowly, needle guiding catches the the folded fabric so the edge on each side, in [] Helpful You "'7.0" 78 Pin the two Hint may want to for maximum set the effect. stitch width on e Elastic Casing Stitch [] e Elastic Stretch Set the Machine Stitch [] Set the Machine 35 33 toot F] [15 root Thregd tension 3to 6 Thread tension 3to 8 A: Zigzag toot or Here's How 1. F Satin stitch foot Slide a piece under the through The Stitch stitch _n such areas as wrists children's hetpfut, to replace clothing, because bias tape casings and this stitch it reduces 1/8" the slot elastic then in waists. 2. In Foot The Stitch elastic on the bottom side the fabric, gent{y to avoid the elastic. is especially bulk. 3. Pull fabric pulling sewing on the elastic and bartack Satin stitch toot F Sew the of F up (sa'cm stitch). and Its Uses Use this of foot, Choose it and Its Uses this stitch to attach elastic to garments. through Here's How to gather at both the ends. Mark the elastic and match front, into these center quarters to the back center and side seams, Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and making evenly stitch sure the into place, elastic is distributed. 79 f Set the Machine Additional spool pro 4O t t 40 FO01 Turn off twin needle, and unplug spool on it with Press the twin FI the machine Insert the before additional the thread changing spool comming pin, the needle and off the spool put the to the felt and as shown. needle button, Spool pin Thread te ns_on 3to7 A: Zigzag foot or When threading making the machine sure you separete on the sides of the needle F Satin stitch toot ===8=========== Threading from (_) for twin the threads, needle sewing plamng follow this chart one m each thread guide bar, to (_ is the same as for single thread. Refer to page 21. Twin needte ® Draw the threads down and slide them through the lower thread guide. @ Slide left, ® one of the threads and the other Thread the needle from At corners, Partially When NOTE; needle guide on the sewing they c_ear the fabric. and carefully is completed, pivot change the fabric. needle and reset if necessary. to single off the power To avoid machine 8O the needle bar thread to back, raise the presser foot To return turn front raise the needle till twin tension through one on the r_ght. the needle sewing, press the Twin Needle button or switch. thread one thread twisting, at a tlme_ ]t is advisable to thread the :; :71 Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine 49 FootF I {49 Thread tension 2to 8 F Satin stitch toot ............. Here's I. How Helpful Adjust the stitch width and length as You These stttches You and Their width Experiment special effects to combine stitches 2. Practice stitches. See 3. Mark the fabric, using a washable 4. Lower the needle 5. Lower the presser foot. lines on a scrap of fabric. for decoration on fabnc the Patterns" with these geometric other "Programming (p. 87 _ 90) decorative Decorative for detailed instructions. marker. at the starting pmnt. Uses ere purely decorative. can sew one row stitch want decorative Stitch The Stitches may you desire. the stitch J Hint and or several length on a scrap for or vary the special of fabric 6. effects. to see whet Lock the stitch at the beginning {press auto-lock), 7. Gently marked are possible. 8. Use the stitches guide the fabric along the line. auto-lock to secure the row of at the end. 81 The Stitches Decorative touch 82 and Their stretch to the items Uses patterns can be used for you sew for your home adding and family. creative and personalized Cross Stitch [] Set the Machine 34 Foot l f34 Center Thread 2to6 tension F The Stitch You and its Uses can make embroidery it would can other numbers sewing designs pattern, if embroidered combine decorative for Here's How beautiful stitch take also Satin stitch toot cross with th_s the and sampters You with Choose wool 2. the letters and 1, time bV hand. stitches patterns attractive in half For Cross-Stitching if a plain flannel you fabric close weave fabric for the background choose backing light weight such as linen or 1. fabric, fabric, Start first use a tear away 2. in the row, Then Without center letting count a Pattern: ofthe design the fabric the next and sew the feed naturally. row of stitches to the left or right. for support. or other 3, projects. 4. 5, Ad!ust the stitch match the pattern Find the center border, choose Count the program width of the a starting cross stitches design, Use Auto-Lock as you desire to 3, from Add or delete button or if the design ts a 4, point. Begin each row corner the center up and B. Single stitches by pressing the Clear and reprogramming. Use the by lowering of a previous placement insure straight, the number, (See p, 90, Pattern For example: and |ength you have or plan. the needle at the stitch, arrow '" L_ " on Foot F to even rows. Units.) to begin and end, For 2 cross stitches. 83 _is_cki_!i!i__ii _i_!_i: ¸;_ ii_!i i¸_'iiii_ _ i_:_i_i _ _.__i _ Stepi {1 to 6) Step li {7to8) Sat the Machine 36 318" 2to6Thread tension or A; Zigzag toot Here's F" Satin stitch foot How 1. Choose 2. Cut the fabric 3, Set a soft. the gathering NOTE: The Stitches Smocking or children's and Their is a delicate clothes Uses decorative or women's fabric three the finished stitch times Length stitches Loosen apart gingham or challis. width. button at "4.5" and sew rows of straight across the area to be smocked. the needle thread the threads such as batiste, control 3/8" 4. Knot 5. Pufl the bobbin 6. Secure the threads at the other 7. Sew the decorative 8. Pul_ outthe tension to make gathering easier. atong the edge. threads and distribute the gathers eveniy. treatment blouses. Helpfuf Hint These stitches you desire, 84 lightweight stitches gathering end, of your chmce between the gathering stitches. stitches. can be used in combination with others for any decorative effect Set the Mach ine F FOOT ] Thread tension 2to 6 Pressure Adjusting I or2 F: The Stitch The Lever: Satin stitch foot Here's How and Its Uses sand stitch fTIIs in outlined embroidery 1. Outilne the pattern with a Satin Stitch designs, Set stitch Set stitch width at "1.5", length at "0.3" or as you desire, 2. 3. FiJt in the design with the sand stftch. Decrease the stitch width to fill in small spaces. 4. Sew the m rows, pattern starting is filled at the edge, until in. 85 Set the Machine Pattern 55 56 Thread 2to8 tensio n Pressure Adiust]ng 1 or2 F The Stitches These neat|y and Their stitches can outline apptiques embroidered create motifs. Satin stitch toot Here°s How Uses be used to designs. and Lever: quickly Use them your own and to enhance Draw'the iron-on destgn on the mterfac}ng right beneath of the fabric. for support Place a tear away backing or where necessary, machine Use the achieve automatic a desired settings effect, and you may need to pivot A second row row for a more 86 side the fabric or manually Reduce the the stitch to facilitate length and sewing width curved to areas on sharp curves. in the same or varied pronounced adjust pressure outline. thread color can be sewn inside the first • 61 F_ One Cycle Stitching ®_ Pro,sMomo_.[o (_ Press the stitch El pattern. Thread tension 2to6 I '_ ! 61 1 L--Cursor F Sad n stitch foot See the Pattern Single Unit Chart. You will sew one flower. NOTE: The machine will sew a single pattern each time the foot control is depressed, Do not release the foot control until the machine stops automatically. 87 e Two Cycle Stitching ®® Prosstho Auto-Lock. ] To sew two the stitch NOTE: of any stitch pattern Continue pattern, press the memory button tw)ce after selecting numbers. to press the foot control until the machine stops automati- cally. (_) Press thestitch pattern. [ (_) 5/ Press the next stitch pattern. [ ® ® [_ Press Momory. [ _,5_{51 DO_f,ash (_) Press the stitch I C, 59 {51 5 9 4- flash [ 0 59 {51 59 (_) S_ .___ _ (_) pattern. Press Memory. E / Press the stitch pattern. G, 5 9 [ 59 ] 6 I w- flash ] DD_"_ashj To repeat Q 5 9 {5 1 5 9 {5 1 --]flash 6 i 59 {51 °0 {5! 59 6I ,.O _-_flash 6' 59 61 O * _) _) 88 Press Memory. <-59 _-_ Press the Auto-Lock. [e 59 [_ Press Memory. [4-59 _- _lash ! the after stitching (" *- same combination the first "means more of stitches, just press the foot combination. memorized patterns exist before pattern 59. control again Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button = Test Sewing Pattern Combinations Step r Programmed patterns _ Press the Auto-Lock. ®® ® Press Memory. El Press the stitch @¥ Press Memory. ®® Press Memory, pattern. Press Mirror image, Press Mirror image, _-_ To Start Sewing at the Beginning of Your To Pattern Press the Auto-Lock, _ There may pattern w_thout Saw Press Memory, be as much instances sewing when you want to test After selecting button, in mirror the patterns same number image. and of pressing the pattecns will _°_C_ 1 be sewn as necessary then a If you press the Memory pattern will now start combination, sewing run Remove Lower machine of your Sewing at the out of press the Mirror all the patterns, button, The Start Beginning of the Pattern You Have Been Sewing: Combination: ® Programmed patterns at the beginning thread the stitching the in the middle of a pattern, Image Button. needle of the last pattern at the end of the only. last completed pattern, T_ne machine pattern of thread you will start sewi6g.at have been sewtng and continue sewing the when beginning you of the have run out the remaining patterns, 89 • Pattern Single Umts (Aid to Programming) 23 24 25 ! 26-- * Up to 31 patterns * The f°H°wmg cannot * patterns I U be used in programmed The following The foot 03 > can be programmed in the memory. 11 BH1 BH2 BH3 19 29 patterns control only sewing. a single pattern each trine. {K64 27 Jt 28--" 30' 31 38 32 39 40 41 42 _jJ 76 77 H 78 79 . _ * 90 The autoqock stitch is not programmed on above patterns, 80 )°X::))° 55 56 72 65 66 67 68 69 ! sewing. are one-point is depressed, _) 70 71 is sewn Memory Lock Alphabet and Numbers Your machine (letters, Each numbers, letter threads. will sew the punctuation and number The chart 26 letters below marks is automatically shows where of the alphabet and numbers in block and script styles, Up to 31 patterns end spaces) can be programmed. locked at the beginning to clip the extra threads, The and end enabling Each pattern Memory start you to remove at " © '" the connecting lock patterns: patterns shown at the beginning Use _em combine alone them below are automatically and end of the as a with single letters, locked pattern. design numbers on a shirt and other or craft patterns. f 91 • • Combining Letters in Block Style Combining Step Step _'_--,* ® Large and Small Letters ---- R FOOT ® t_::-_I---[°FOOT [,_ ,t, F 2B -----[S S ® @ (_ 22 (_ M [_ -- 22 (/3 tB _fl 1 --- M ® tB I F ] _qF)_- flash [- ] _ 1t _flash ® @ -[ FOOT F] ( I'| _ Ill ) ----[ S I40 _- flash ] ---[ SMI ] flash (I_) SMIO_ ® 29 ® 7" @ H SMITO _ flash S 141 TH _-flash ( T _ _I) ---[ J ] @ k. 92 S 14_1THE] -_ flash j SI41TO_ flash. ] l? H +-flash (H_) @ ....J T ---[. I? ]: 2B "Lflash ( T "*" _ ) ® flash oo o _- flash ( H _- _ ) ---- =_MITHF]_- flash J e Combining Letters in Script Style. Step FOOT Q 2; .... [ P F 0 LqT____. _" ® [_ ---I P E] _ ® ---[ P , _ ® _---[ ® ® ® _E ---[ ® _---! @ 2e flash --- [ ] "_ flash P • [3_ 2B ---[ F] flash ] P, S -_ flash j P, S [3 *- ] P. S • +-flash j P, -q" • ] _ flash "_ flash P • S • H *- ___[ P , S , 1"1_ _ flash I @ --- P, S . H • _ flash ] P, S [ , 1"1 • [_ D ] flash 0 [_ 3E O flash ] 93 e Checking and Editing You r Program (Example) When patterns "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, i, J, K, L, M, N, 0" are memorized. The iiquld crystal display will shown * Check pattern combination before sewing. Q [ *- flash ® button, more Move the cursor control [ flash alphabet memorized _'flash @ to right button by pressing (.P-I +_O) RBC_EFGHI JK+ _-flash (D**O) RI_CDEFGH'÷] *-flash exist width off control screen after the ietter button -- for move to left). ( E "_"O ) Press E D IT button. A and cursor alternately. patterns Delete pattern D} :_BCDEFGH÷I (I_0) o Press the EDIT button again when editing is completed, 94 I_ I I I l (" -* "means . (A**O) _- flash (width Q I:I-'_KB C D E F G +J xI\ Press EDIT t JKLMNJ _r To Delete Patterns Without Adding: (Example: SI_'B cDEF GH_I [_ [ABCDEFGH + H), Move the cursor to alphabet Press CLR Press the button, EDIT (alphabet button D by pressing E will again when width control button + flash)• editing is completed. (LED will go off), _r To De|ere and Add Patterns: |Replace To Delete and Add Patterns: D with Z) (Add pattern Z between D and E} L_ ! CDEFGH4 _flash ABC_.E,, _flash (A_O) J FGHI ® ,q B C D _,E F G H ] J-i-] +-flash ( _ '*'0) _" flash {_D +_ 0 ) ® _flash ABC [ABCZEFGHI Press pattern D by pressing width control _-flash (Z "_0) Press MEM button. Press EDIT button button + Move the editing is completed. (D_II) button. cursor button Press pattern again when 1 JKLMN] control 35, J+ "_flash (Z '_ II ) Press EDIT to alphabet n,s c c',%EFGH] "":'- JKe buttom Move the cursor [ 95 _ I_ ) EFGHI _flash Press EDIT (Z ( A "*""0 ) to between alphabet D and E by pressing the width +, 35, Press MEM button, Press EDIT button again when editing is completed. 95 e To Adjust Distorted Patterns balance dial Comperssed Correct If decorative manuel on a particular balancing stitch buttonholes fabric, patterns, letters/numbers are uneven adjust them by Patterns; turning "+", Drawn the toward the in your accessory box. feed balance dial Usa the large screw driver Correct Out Pattern; by turmng toward the "-", Drawn Out the feed balance dial balance dia} or when Vou sew with the feed • To Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers dial, * After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must reset the dial to" !> " Compressed Correct toward 96 Letters by turning the -+- • or Numbers: the feed balance dial Correct toward by Letters or Numbers: turning the .... the feed What to do When Condition Cause The needle thread breaks, The bobbin thread The needle breaks. breaks, I, The needle thread is not threaded 2. The needle thread tenslon 3, The needle is bent or blunt, 4. The needte is _ncorrectlv 5, The needle thread properly, is too tight. inserted, and the bobbin thread rear of) the presser foot when sewing 6, The fabrtc to the rear when 7. The thread is too 1. The bobbin thread 2. Lint 3. The bobbin 1. The needle is incorrectly 2, The needle =sbent 3, The needle clamp 4, 5, ]s not drawn Reference are not set properly under (drawn to the is not threaded in the bobbin _sdamaged 21 23 17 17 22 Refer to page 17 properly in the bobbin Refer to page 20 holder, Refer to page 99 turn Change smoothly. the bobbin Refer to page 17 inserted+ Refer to page 17 or blunt. screw is loose. Refer to page 17 The tensFon of the needle thread Refer to page 23 Refer to page 47 The fabric is not drawn is too is too tight. to the rear when 6. The needle fine for the fabric 1, The sharpness 1. The needle _s incorrectly 2. The needle is bent or blunt. 3. The needle andJor threads 4. A blue ttpped of the liquid crystal sewing is finished. Refer to page 17 being sewn, disp{ay is not adjusted properly. Refer to page 26 Readjust Screen is not clear, Skipped stitches. page page page page page Refer to page 47 sewing, holder, and doesn't to to to to to is starting. heavy for the needle. has collected Refer Refer Refer Refer Refer Refer to page 17 inserted. Refer to page 17 are not needle is not suitable for the work being used for sewing stretch, Refer being sewn. very fine fabrics and to page 17 Refer to page 17 synthetics. 5, The needle thread 6. The presser foot 7. The wrong needle is not threaded pressure is used, properly, is not strong enough. Refer to page 21 Refer to Change page 8 the needie 97 Condition Seam puckering. The cloth is not feeding smoothly, Gathering. Cause The needle thread tension 2. The needle thread is not threaded 3. The needle _stoo heavy for the fabric 4, The stitch is too tong for the fabric. 5. The presser foot 1, The feed dog is packed 2, The presser foot 3. The stitches 4. The feed dog was not pressure is too tight. is not with correctly. being sewn, correctly dense to page 8 Refer to page 99 Refer to page 8 Make stitch coarsen weak. raised after "drop is too to page 17 Refer adjusted, are too fine. tension to page 21 Refer Make stitch |int. pressure is too Refer feed" 1. The needle thread 2. The needle is too heavy or bight for the fabrics was used. Refer to page 32 being sewn, Refer to page 23 Refer to page 17 loose. The machine A thread 3, The bobbin winder spindle is kept in the winding posit_on. Refer to page 19 Patterns are distorted. 1. The bobbin winder spindle is kept in the winding position. Refer to page 19 The automatic buttonhole 1. The stitch stitches are not working. Noisy operation. sewing, ignore the button you pressor does not change the display on the LCD. is caught length 2. Interfacing t. There 2, Lint 3. When turn Safety in the hook is not suitable has built caught inserted. Refer to page 99 for the fabric in the hook up in the bobbin on the power are not fully race, Js not used w=th stretch is thread stepping Machine is stopped on the is not plugged in or plugs Refer to page 7 1. 2. The machine doesn't work, 98 Refer to page 23 1. length Reference switch, Refer to page 68 being sewn. fabrics. Use interfacing race. Refer to page 99 holder or hook slight resonant Refer to page 99 race. sound is coming out from the Not abnormal motors. circuit for static electricity countermeasure is working, Turn turn off the power on the power switch switch once, and again. Cleaningthe Machine To insure Unplug that your machine the machine Remove button the cover and remove the presser foot plate by sliding the hook Remove and needle, cover plate release out Clean the feed dogs, hook race and bobbin holder with the lint the bobbin. the set screw the screwdriver Remove parts clean at all times. brush and a soft dry cloth. Brush out dust and ]int. Take at _ts best, you need to keep the essentlar to the right. Take out with operates the needle the bobbin. {You may atso use a vacuum cleaner.) on the left hand side of the needle supplied with plate the machine. plate, Lift up the bobbin holder and remove Insert the bobbin holder stopper in the hook race. Attach needle plate with so that the knob fits next to the screw, it. 99 Oiling the Machine Open face cover One or two Remove drops plate and oil two excess oil; otherwise In case machine Use Kenmore is not as shown sewing it may stain used for an extended machine No other oiling is required. 100 points below at least once a year. of oil is sufficient. oil. fabrics. time, oil it before sewing. PARTS LIST f 1 2 4 5 7 % 10 19 11 12 13 14 20 21 22 23 15 24 8 % 16 17 25 26 29 30 31 32 27 % ® 28 9 33 34 35 36 J lOl A_I parts listed herein may be ordered lrom any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING FOLLOWING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE INFORMATION: Center for Ref. No. 102 Zipper loot 13 822801001 Overedge foot t4 826811006 Sliding buttonhole toot Needle threader 15 *6864 000009906 Light bulb 17 647808009 Buttonhole opener 1. PART NUMBER 18 820832005 2. 19 647803004 Large screw driver Small screw driver PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM electronically 823803006 16 3. MODEL NUMBER it the parts 12 you need are not stocked transmitted expedited to a Sears locally, your Repair Parts order will be Distribution handing. Ret. No. i Description Bobbin box with 10 bobbins 20 *6889 21 802424004 Oil and lint brush set Lint brush 22 822020503 Large spool holder 23 822019509 Small spool holder 24 *200002008 Piping foot 25 *200003009 Gathering toot 26 *200005001 27 "200013105 Pin-Tucking loot Hemmer toot 28 *200027102 Binder toot 29 *200028103 Roller foot 30 *200029104 Teflon toot 31 *200030108 1/4" Seam toot 32 *200031109 Applique toot 33 *200032100 Cording foot 1 *102869107 2 802422002 3 102403202 Spool pin te_t 4 813404013 No, 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU) 647814020 No. 11 Single needles {ORG) 647814031 No. 14 Single needles (RED) 647814042 No. 16 Single needles (PUR) 34 *214872000 647814053 Walking foot No, 18 Single needles (GRN) Twin needle 35 *654805008 Embroidery foot 36 *941620000 Ruffler • Quilter 5 826815000 6 625031500 7 826801003 Additional spool pin Automatic buttonhole toot 8 823801015 Straight stitch toot 9 822508005 Zigzag toot 10 822804118 Satin stitch foot 11 820817015 Blind hem stitch loot * These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above. INDEX A Cross stTtching ............ Cut-out work .................. Accessories .................... 6 Accessory storage box ............. 5, 10 Alphabet & numbers .............. 91 Appliqueing ............. 43, 76 "Auto-Lock" pattern ......... 25 Automatic buttonholing .......... 66_68 Automatic buttonhole foot ............. ........... 12, 14, 46, 66_68, 101_102 Automatic darning ............ 43, 64_65 Additional spoo! pin ............. 18 Auto-Lock button ................. 25 Basting ................... 33, 41 Blind hemming ......... 41,43, 73 Blind hem stitch foot ............... ............. 12, 14,41,43, 101_102 Bobbin ......... 6, 18_22, 99, 101_102 8obbin thread ................. 22_23 Bobbin winding ............. 18_19 Bobbin windingspmdte ............ 6, 19 Buttonhole ............. 46, 66"71 Buttonhole foot, automatic ............ ............. t2, 14, 46, 66_68, 101_102 Buttonhole foot, sliding ............... ........ 12, 14, 43,46, 64, 69_71,101_102 Buttonhole opener .......... 6, 101_102 Buttonholing buttons ........... 26 Butto_t sewing ................. 35 6 99 ..... 99 26, 28 71 31 26 Hand wheel Hemming Horizontal ................. 6 and edging stitching ....... spool pin ................ 72"73 18 K Darning ................... 34 Decorative stitching ........ 45, 81_B2 Direct entry stitch button .......... 27 Display sharpness adjusting knob ....... 26 Distorted pattern ................ 96 Double edge zigzag stitching ...... 42, 62 Drop feed lever .............. 6, 32 Editing button EdEtmg pattern ............. combinations 26, 29 94_95 . ,,.... Elastic casings .............. Elastic stretch stitching ........ Extension table ............... Knit stitching and stitch length ' Face cover plate .............. Fagoting ................ Feather stitching ......... Feed balance diaJ ........ Foot controt .............. Foot holder ................ 17 5 78 42, 7-/ 5, 8, g6 6, 8 15 .......... button 27 7 7 Manual buttonholing ............. Memory button ...... . ....... Mending ............... Mirror image button ............. Monogramming ............. Message button ........... Needle Needle Needle ...................... ..................... plug ................. socl<et ................ 69"70 26, 28 40, 60 26, 28 46, 92 26, 30 12 10, 11 G Gathering 42, 62 44, 79 44, 79 5, 10 Machine Machine Fabric, needle, thread chart ................. .............. Large screw driver ........... 6, 101_102 LED light ................. 27, 28 Light and power switch ............. 6 Lihgt bulb ................ t01_102 Lint brush .............. 6, 99, 101_102 Loek-a-Matic seam ............ 40, 54 Mode Foot storage compartment Free arm sewing .............. Carrying handle ................ Cleaning bobbin holder ...... Cleaning hook race and feed dogs Clear button ................... Corded buttonhole ............. Cornering guide ............... Control panet ............. 44, 83 43, 76 52 .............. clamp ................... plate , ; ................ 16_17, 101_102 5, 17 5, 31 Needle position ................ Needle set ...................... Needle, thread and fabric Needle threader .......... chart 49 6 ......... 17 101_t02 H Hook cover p_ate .......... 5, 18, 9g 103 Oiling..................... Outlinestretch stitching ......... 100 Overcasting stitching ............... Overedge foot .... 12, 13, 41"42, Overedge seam ................ 55 59 101 _102 4t, 61 Parts list ................... Pattern chart .................. 101_102 26 Pattern Pattern Pattern memory select_on selection ............... ............ button ............ Performance problems .............. Pintucking ....................... Portable case ................... Power Power Power Presser supply .................... supply plug ................. switch ................... bar ..................... Presser foot .............. Presser foot lever ............. Pressure adjusting lever .............. Program sewing ............... 4t, 28 27 26"-27 97"_98 50 4 7 7 7 15 5, 12_14 6, 9 8 87_90 Twin needle button ............ Twin needle sewing ......... Saddle stitching .............. Sand stftching ................. Satin stitch foot .... 12_13, 43_46, Satin stitching ................. Scallop stitching .............. Seam guides ............... Sewing function chart ........... Sewing light ..................... Sewing on heavy fabrics .............. Shading stitching ............... 41, 56 45, 85 101_t02 . , 58 42, 75 31 39 7 32 45, 86 Shell stitching ................ 43, 74 Slidingbuttonhole foot ............... .............. 12, 14, 46, 101_102 Small screwdriver ........... 6, 101"q02 Smocking stretch stitching ....... Spool pin fe!t ................... Stitch length/width control buttons ....................... Stitch lengthiw_dth decrease button Stitch length/width increase button Stitch pattern chart .......... 44, 84 6 ......... 29, 49, 68 ...... 29 ..... 29 5, 40_46 Strmght stitch foot .......... Straight stitch ing ........... Straight stretch stitching .......... Stretch stitching ........... 55_56, 61"_63, 75~80, 82"85, t2, 14,47 40, 47_49 53 40_45, 53, 87_89, 96 Q Quilter ............ Quilting ............. 12, 13, 51,101_102 40, 51 R Reinforcing stitching .......... Reverse stitch button .......... Rick-Rack stretch stitching ........ TO4 77 5, 25 44, 63 Take-up Thread Thread Thread Thread Thread Thread lever .............. cutter ................ guide ............. spool pin ................... tensions ................ tension control .......... chart .................... 5, 21 5, 9 19, 21, 80 5 23, 24 5, 23 17 Top stitching ..................... 48 Top thread .................... 21_24 Turning a square corner ............ 31 Twin needle ..... 6, 16, 80, 101_102 26, 29, 80 42, 80 U Up/down needte pos_t_on button ....... .... , ............ 5,15,17,22,25"26 Zigzag foot .... 12_13, 33, 40"42, 44, 47"-48 51_5B, 60, 62_63, 75, 77, 79, 80, 84,101_102 Zigzag stitching ........... 35,40, 57_59 Zigzag overcasting ................. 59 Zipper application ........... 36_38 Zipper foot ...... 12_13, 36_38, t0t_102 -" ÷ WAR RANTY FULL For _" 25-YEAR WARRANTY 25 years from m the mechamca_ FULL For the date of purchase, components TWO YEAR two appear years ON SEWING from of purchase, equtpment of the HEAD free of charge, machine repair EQUIPMENT Sears wiII, sewing defects m material or workmanshtp which appear head. ON ELECTRICAL the date m the e_ectrlcai Sears will, of the sewing WARRANTY MACHINE tree machine, OF SEWING of charge, including repair MACHINE detects electromc in mater_al components, or workmanship motor, wiring, which sw_tch and speed control. FULL t_ 90-DAY WARRANTY' SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT Th_s warranty # I_ For 90 days from necessary for proper WARRANTY _1 ON ALL the date operation AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS of purchase, Sears will, tree of charge, replace any parts of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance. IS AVAILABLE IN THE g_ves you specific PARTS UNITED BY RETURNING THE SEWING MACHINE and provlde TO THE NEAREST mechamcat SEARS STATES. serwce SERVICE # # _egat r_ghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. # # SEARS, ± ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 SEWING Now that or service, MACHINE you have purchased s_mpw contact your your ;<enmore nearest Sewing Stars Service Machine, Center. should _ need ever exist Be sure to provide for repmr parts aH pertinent facts when you cail or visit. The model your Sewing WHEN number of your Machine. ORDERING "PARTNUMBER Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on th_= back of See page 6 for location. REPA *PART you Sewing If the parts Repair Parts Distribution need R PARTS, ALWAYS DESCRIPTION are not Center stocked locally, for haad_ing. GIVE *MODEL your THE FQLLOWING NUMBER order will "NAME INFORMATION: OFITEM be electromcatly transmitted to a Sears