Download Kenmore 19501 Sewing Machine User Manual

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Dear Homemaker,
CONGRATULATIONS!
You
by
have just purchased
you,
do both
possible.
This
eliminating
reinforce
You
machine
will
show
makes
machine
intimately
at your
mention
an
instructions
conditions
beyond
nearest
this
the entire
Practice
These
you
expert
will
help you obtain
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control,
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Advice
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sewing
trial
you
making
sew your
it when
than
and error
out
some easy setting
you
ever
of sewing,
can sew a seam or smock
your
sewing
directions
and
tasks into
creations
when
Model No.
Serial No.
and monogram
control
suggestions
an adventure
results
on the operation
Please remember,
borders
you press the foot
the best sewing
and serial number
Write them here, for easy reference:
can, with
dreamed
virtually
a dress,
a sampler.
these wonders,
these
your
or two,
or embroider
that
and accurately
and crafts
the
clothing,
and
"star of the bazaar"
and repeat
Follow
turn
machine
quickly
the frustrating
to automatically
sequence
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more
a button
a border
to perform
machine
and it will
Sears Retail
the model
pressing
create
how
Sew 70, a sewing
sewing
guesswork,
and make you the
can also program
remember
Sensor
utility
By just
a sleeve or darn socks,
of the town",
it will
and
can take the
hand-sewing.
Th_s manual
"talk
a Kenmore
decorative
and avoid
carefully.
unnecessary
if you have questions
385.
Get to
know
your
serwce
expense
I
and care of your
you inquire,
your
again.
machine
about
your
ts always
machine,
for
available
always
TABLE
SECTION
1.
OF CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
•
To Remove
Wind
A Portable
SECTION
Case or Cabunet
is Available
Locate
and Identify
the Parts
Locate
and Identify
the Accessories
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
, ..................
•
Plug _n the Machine
and Switch
o
Set the
•
Check
•
Set the Pressure
o
Adiust
the Presser Foot
•
Thread
Cutter
o
Free-Arm
Sewing:
Extension
Table
Know
Control
Your
...........
7_!
Storage
o
Presser Foot
7
.............
Lever
8
...........
, ...........
13_15
Zigzag
Transparent
C,
D,
Overedge Foot ...................
Quitter
.............
13
!4
E.
Zipper
14
F.
Satin
Stitch
Foot
G.
Blind
Stitch
Hem Foot
H.
Stra{ght
J.
Sliding
o
Check
.
Fabrnc,
e
To Change
Prepare
.......................
Your
.............
14
........
Needle
15
............
and Thread
Needie
15
..........
Needte
the Bobbin
........
m Put Thread
on the Spool
•
Spool
.
Thread
e
Pick Up Your
.
Adjust
Your
Presser Foot
Needle
Thread
the Top Thread
Stitch
.................
.............
Tenston
22
23
...................
Bobbin
21
22_27
24
............
..........
....................
25
26"27
26
...................
27
LEARN
TO USE THE CONTROLS
29
29
30
30
31
. 31
31
32_33
32
33
34
-,o_
34
34
and Stitch
Length
...................
.........
..............
Pin ................
SECTION
4.
PRACTICE
COMMON STITCHING
SKILLS
16_17
...............
Thread
Change the Presser Foot
........
15
Foot
Your
Additional
13
.................
Buttonhole
Needle,
13
..............
...................
Foot
Check
Holder
Up/Down Needle Position Button
................
Control Panel ............................
Pattern Indicator Screen .........
, ...........
Pattern Selection Buttons .....................
Memory Button .........................
Clear Button ............................
Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons .............
StretchWidth and Length Buttons ...............
• Stitch Width Button ....................
o Stitch Length Button
...................
Reverse Stttch and Auto-Lock Buttons ............
o Reverse St{tch Button ...................
• Auto-Lock Button ..................
12
...................
B.
Choose Your
3.
12_15
A,
Foot
SECTION
10_11
..........
Foot
..................
For Zigzag Stitch
9
.............
Buttonhole
the Bobbin
o
19
19_20
into
Your
.........
9
....................
Types
the Machine
Top Thread
o
For Straight
the Removable
Compartment
Bobbin
Your
from
......................
8
.............
...........
Foot
i
.....
Insert the
Prepare
8
Dial
Dial
o
6
on the Power
What the Presser Feet Will Do
Foot
4
5_6
..............
Feed Balance
o
_
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine,
Foot
..........
................
the Bobbin
the Bobbin
Chart
....
16
Use the Seam Gutdes .....................
35
17
Turn a Square Corner ..................
Sew on Heavy Fabrics
.................
Use the Darning Plate _
_
..............
Basting
[]
......................
Darning []
................
35
36
36
37
38
17
18"_2t
18
18
Sew a Button
........
Put m a Zipper
39
...............
•
Elastic
Decorate
40_42
Casing Stitch
[]
with
Patterns
Cross Stitch
SECTION
5.
[]
Smocking
LEARN THE STITCHES
Stitch
Pattern
Straight
Functrons
Chart
Stitches
......................
.......................
[]
_
Stitch
[]
Program
44
45_49
...............
[]
[]
_
82
82
51
•
Pattern
....................
83
52
•
To Adiust
53
Mooogra ,ng
[]
=
Quilting
........................
54
•
.................
55
Stretch
[]
[]
_
o
Bastc Zigzag
[]
............
•
Satin
-
Overcasting
o
Multiple
=
Overedge
o
Knit
o
Corded
. .
60
..................
61
[]
[]
[]
--
,,
.
............
.............
[]
_
[]
69
. .
.
Hem Stitch
(stretch)
[]
...........
71
Hem Stitch
(woven)
_
........
71
o
Shell Stitch
o
Scallop
Stitch
o
Cut-Out
Work
.....
•
Feather
o
FagotlngStitch
Stitch
[]
[]
86
CHART
87*"88
FOR
YOUR
MACHINE
................
................
Race and Feed
Underside
Dogs
89
90
..........
.........
Plate
....................
91
92
92
PARTS LIST
......................
93_94
INDEX
.........
95_96
72
........
73
and Applique
and
.....
70_74
Blind
[]
and Letters
84
..... 85--Be
68
Blind
Stitches
CARE
Oil the Face Cover
65_68
,
Reinforcing
7.
Oil the
,
Edging
SECTION
Clean the Hook
[]
- []
........
64
_
.................
What to Do When
63
[]
[]
PROBLEMS
....................
and EdgmgStitches
[]
PERFORMANCE
Replace the Light Bulb
Clean the Bobbin Holder
[]
Buttonholes
Reduce the Size of Numbers
62
Density
Pattern
[]
.................
............
the Stitch
Hemming
59
[]
Seam
a Distorted
59_64
,
Stitch
Adjust
.................
[]
[]
6.
58
Stitch
Zigzag
Buttonholes
[]
SECTION
Single Umts
57
........................
Zigzag Stitches
Stitch
56
.......................
[]
82_84
........................
.........
Stitch
etc ..................
Stitching
Pintucking
Saddle
81
Two Cycle
•
Straight
80
=
Needle
..............
.............
50
Position
[]
_-_
...................
=
Stretch
79
[],
[]
........................
Outline
78
Stitching
TopstJtching
=, Gathering
....
One Cycle
o
..........
[_
.....................
Straight
for Topstitching
77
_
Stitch
o
Your
[]
=
50_55
....................
[],
Decorative
Patterns
...................
............
[],
Sand Stitch
Chart of Sewing
Geometric
[]
[]
.........
........
74
75_77
.....................
75
............
76
3
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Availabie
A full
line of sewing
through
our general
cabinets
catalog.
is available
at your
Whenever
you're
a Carrying
Case
nearest
ready
Sears retail
store or
to sew, so is your
sewing
p] ace.
Another
anywhere,
option
_
. buy
can be stored
, _ then
your
Kenmore
goes
anywhere.
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Fig, 1
Fig. 2
J
Locate and Identify the Parts
Up & Down
Needle Position
Button
(P. 29)
Stitch Pattern
(P 45 _ 49}
Large Spool
Holder
(P 18)
Top
Cover
Chert
Foot StoTage
Compartment
Pressure
Contro!
Dial
(P 8}
Bobbin
Thread Tension
Dial {P 26}
(P
Winder
{P
t2)
19, 20)
Hand Wheel
Pa_tern
Setect_on Buttons
(P. 29 ~ 3t}
ThreadingChart
(P. 24}
Face Cover
(P, 24)
Manual
(Stitch
Buttons
(P 32,33)
Width & Length Control}
Plate
"Auto-Lock"
Button
{P. 34}
Sewing
(P 7)
Light
Reverse
Button
Needfe Plate
{P_ 35}
Base
Bobbin Cover Plate
(P. 90}
Extens_onTaMe
(P
10)
Stitch
(P- 34}
Locate and Identify
the Parts (Continued)
Locate and Identify
the Accessories
Accessory
Storage
Box
Accessory Box
Foot
Control
{P. 8)
Bobbin
Additional
\
Presser Foot
Spool
Pin
IP. 12 _ 15)
Sliding
Buttonhole
Foot (J)
But[onhole
Presser Fool
Push-Pull
(P. 19}
Le_er
(P
Opener
9)
Clutch
Small
Screw
Feed Balance
Dial (P, 8.68)
Driver
J
Pin
@
SpooJ
Holder
Arm
(P
10
11)
bght end
Power Switch
{P 7}
PIug Connector
(P 7}
J
"_N
omenclature
P,ate
Large Screw
J
Driver
Set Up the Machine
•
Plug in the Machine
and Switch
-
1
on the Power
/Machine
5ensorSeua
/socket
I/
.Machine
./plug
Power
S_JppIv
Sewing
light
Power
J
NOTE:
The
SAFETY
NOTE:
Before
inserting
machine,
be
the
sure
plug
the
power
rnto
Your
your
sw_tch
_s
OFR
1,
Check
Volt
2.
your
outlet
Insert
the
outlet,
as shown.
3.
Insert
the power
4.
Push the
power
to be sure _t is a !10to
120
AC outlet.
machine
light
piug
It will
supply
and power
and sewing
_ight.
into
only
the
five-prong
fit one way.
plug into the outlet.
switch
to turn
on the
Pattern
show
[]
FEATU
RE:
machine
will
_ightipower
switch
interrupted
or
light/power
sw_tch
children.
stop
Indicator
not
operate
_sturned
sewing,
to
on.
turn
prevent
light
will
unless the
if you are
off
the
injury
to
•
o
?0
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
•
Set the Foot Control
o
Check
Your
Feed Balance
Diat
•
Set the Pressure Dial
f
Pressure_.
control
_
_l_
_
Settmg---_
mark
_0o_
conirol
J
The
foot
which
To
the
speed
at
the
foot
controI
as shown,
w_th
heel on the floor.
increase
most
You
sewing,
the groove
to the arrow
may rarely
press down
with
foot.
speed,
retease
your
foot
*
Buttonholes
*
Any
[]
when
pressure slightly.
-
_
m the
Feed
Balance
Dial should
").
the dial.
the feed balance
But, if necessary,
use
for:
(See P 68 for details)
"'stretch"
sewing
('"
need to adjust
th_s dial to regulate
speed, gently
decrease
For
point
the bail of your
To
regulates
you sew.
Posit_on
your
control
stitch
such
as patterns
The Pressure
[]
,
[]
,
@ ~ @ andmonogromm, 0
on very partDcutar
fabrics.
The foot
wilf
control
increase
sewing
or
decrease
speed
Practice
on
reguiate
your
your
is sens}twe and
of
sewing
taste and needs,
under
the
top
2
most sewing
. . apP!ique
and Cut-Out
Work
your
1
immediately.
a scrap
is tocated
Set as foltows:
.
NOTE :
Dia!
cover,
fabric
to
speed
to
...
basting,
sewing
organdy
and
chiffon,
other
lace,
lightweight
fabrics
Also
for
{with
more
velours
stretch)
and
kmts
=
Adjust
the Presser Foot
Lever
Thread
o
Cutter
f
cutter
You
cutter
J
The
Presser
Foot
Lever
raises
and
lowers
your
presser foot.
You
of
can ratse it about
the
tabncs
presser
under
foot
1/4"
or
to
the presser foot.
higher
help
for easy removal
you
place
heavy
don't
need
a scissors
to cut the thread
after
you finish
on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot
1.
Puli thread
2,
Then
through
pull the thread
the groove
sharply
untiI
down
it is taut.
and back to cut it.
sewing.
holder.
Just use the handy
thread
Set Up the Machine
•
Free-Arm
Sewing:
(Continued)
the Removable
Extension
Your
Table
arm
To remove:
Kenmore
sewing.
Sensor
This
Sew
feature
70
can do tree
makes sewing
easy
for:
f
To Remove the Extension
(for free-arm
Table
sewing}
t.
Grip the table with
your
2.
Pull gentry
you.
toward
The extension
table
will
index
finger
and thumb,
as shown.
snap out.
J
To Attach:
bar tacking
and
waistlines
homemade
bunching
n table
"_ Tab
To Attach
the Extension
(For
fiat-bed
1.
Fit the tabs into
2.
With
10
your
Table
sewing)
thumb
the slot,
as shown.
and index
finger,
gently
snap m.
to reinforce
on
garments
around
pockets,
plackets
ready-made
to
the needle.
avoid
or
fabric
* Stitching
sleeves,
watstbands,
pantlegs,
oranycircular
garment
area.
darmng
socks
ormending
knees,
elbows,
orareas
ofwearin children's
clothes.
e sewing
buttonsonsleeves,
waistabands,
etc.
11
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do
The Presser feet are an important
what
each foot
Most
of the
does m order
presser feet
feature
of this
to use them
are stored
machine.
You need to know
effectively,
m the
Foot
Storage
NOTE:
Compartment
under
the top cover,
m Foot Storage Compartment
F;
Satin
stitch
toot
%
12
The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns
where you use the foot,
o Presser Foot Types
A,
Zigzag Foot
B.
A:
Zigzag
Transparent
Buttonhole
C.
Foot
Overedge Foot
toot
B:
buttonhole
Transparent
toot
C;
Overedge
toot
J
Use this
foot
for
both
straight
and zigzag
..............
Use this
foot
to sew buttonholes
stitching.
want
The
black
foot
sets the
hole size beyond
buttonhole
foot.
button
foot
on
the right
to
rema=n
you can sew on heavy
for detailed instructions.)
fabrics.
side of the
rigid
so that
(See p. 36
to control
foot
the fabric
the
when
you
feed and buttom
limits
of
the
sliding
This
Because
the
you are sewing.
is transparent,
you
can
small
Patterns:
~ []
Stitch
, [] , [] , [] , []
Patterns:
and/or
brush
fabric,
keep
sewing
You
Stitch
is especially
stitching
the
see what
foot
It
and
hold
from
on knit
may
stitch
Stitch
[]
overcasting
seams.
wire
help
the
guides
J
for
The
control
raw edge in place
puckermg,
especially
and
when
fabrics_
use this
zigzag stitch
constructed
[]
foot
for
or with
the
regular
the overedge
. See po 61, 63 for details,
Patterns:
13
,
PresserFoot Types (Continued)
D,
F.
E, Zipper Foot
K
Quilter
D:
Satin
St=tch Foot
K
E:
Quilter
Zipper
toot
toot
Satin
F:
stitch
......
This
attachment
into a quilting
turns
your
zlgzag
foot
This foot
your
foot.
See p. 54 for detailed
instructions.
Pattern
:
[]
details
on
p. 40 _ 42.
Stttch
14
The
edges of the
foot
guide
the z_pper and keep the seam straight.
For
Stitch
can be set to sew on each s=de of
zipper.
Pattern;
sewing
zippers,
see
J
Use
this
applique
and Cut-Out
all
Decorative
your
foot
for
Work,
as well
Stitching
gramming.
Stitch
[]
transparent
Patterns:
[]~@,
outlining
and
as for
mono-
G. BlindStitchHemFoot
H.
Straight
Foot
J. Sliding Buttonhole
f
H:
Straight
Foot
_oot
hem foot
Blind stitch
G:
buttonhole
J- Sliding
oot
Use
this
foot
The foot
for
perfect
blind
hemming.
has ridges on the bottom
the
fabric
on
top
to
from
guide
slipping
and a guide
the folded
edge of
hem.
Use
thts
instructions,
Patterns:
[]
see p. 71_.
, []
foot
exclusively
for
stitching.
your
straight
Use this
marked
screw
holes
Stitch
(Center
For detailed
Stitch
to keep
Patterns:
needle
[]
, [],
position)
[]
of
foot
for
to help
is 1"
transparent
Stitch
you
accurately.
buttonhole
foot
most
measure
The
that
For
can
your
[]
It is
button-
maxlmum
length
be made
by this
larger buttonholes,
buttonhole
Patterns:
buttonholes.
use the
foot.
_
[]
15
Choose Your Needle and Thread
....
j
./
Your
choice
In your
of needle and thread
needle case,
Blue (1 1)
Orange
(11)
depends
you wilt find
.........
..........
Red (14)
.........
Purple (16)
........
on the fabric
the following
for stretch
for medium
for
for
needle
or medium-heavy
Denim
topstitchmg
weight
weight
and
.......
Topstitching
Needle
Leather Needle .....
fabrics
When
for
has
weight
a
larger
thread
hole
for
and
decorative
thread.)
fabrics
....
sewing
dense
_ts larger eye will
punches
buying
needles
other
than
]ength and shape of the needle
skJp stitches or break.
Check
on these fabrics
t.
2.
Your
Look
troy
Kenmore
shown
holes
needles,
above.
fabrics
such
as denim
or
hold heavier
in leather
thread.
and suede.
be sure the needle fits
A longer
or shorter
the
needle will
Needle
for barbed
or blunt
point.
A damaged
needle can cause permanent
and silk-like
fabrics.
Always
smooth
16
Needle
are also available.
decorative
on these fabrics
topstitchmg
heavy
needles
canvas.
medium-heavy
thicker
.........
needles:
for HghtweJght fabrics
(This
(18)
color-coded
Spemalty
fabrics
topstitching
Green
you are sew=rig.
buy a good quality
thread,
and consistent
m thickness.
snags or runs
tt should
_n kmts,
resisttangling
fine silks
and be strong,
= Fabric,
Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
FABRIC
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon,
SUlks° Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta,
Voile,
Organdy
Medium Weight:
Cotton_ Cotton
Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung,
Pique,
Seersucker,
Satin, Knits,
Vinyl Suitlngs,
Unen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Woot_
Sailcloth,
Wool Flannel,
Gabardine,
Velvets,
Leather
Heavy Weight:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton
Duck, Heavy
Twitfs, Canvas
Decorative top-stitching
on nil types of fabric
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester
Doubie Kmts,
Nylon Tricot,
Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cite Tricot
L
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
11*ORANGE
To Change
THREAD
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A
14-R E D
O£
!6-PURPLE
18*GREEN
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
Polyester
Wrap
Silk A
Cotton
Core!Cotton
2.0
(12 stitches
mch)
per
2.0 _ 2.5
(10 _ 12 stitches
per inch)
50 Mercerized
Cotton
Mercerized
Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core!Cotton
Wrap
Sil k A
2.5 _ 3.0
{8 ~ 10 stitches
per inch)
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3°0
(8 stitches
mch)
Buttonhofe
Twist
{Use as top thread
4.0 _ 4.5
{4 _ 6 stitches
inch)
only)
Needle
,
_
J
L
Polyester
Core!Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized
Cotton
clamp
per
NOTE:
Raise
the
needle
position
by
Needle
bar
pressing
Position
to its
the
highest
UplDown
Button:
per
t,
Loosen
the
turning
! 1 -STR ETC H
FABRIC
NEEDLEBLUE
Needle
RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING
SIZE
50 Mercerized
14-RE D
Your
2.0 _ 2.5
(10 _ 12 stitches
per inch)
2.
needle
it toward
Remove
the
clamp
screw
by
you.
needle
by
pulling
tt down-
ward.
3.
Insert
the
new
clamp
with
the
flat
needle
up
4.
Push
5.
Tighten
with
the
the
the
accessory
needle
needle
large
side
into
the
away
as far
clamp
screwdriver
as it
from
will
screw
from
needle
you.
go.
firmly
your
box.
17
Prepare the Bobbin
o
f
Put Thread
on the Spool
•
Additional
Spool Pin
Ordinary spool
Large _
_
.
_pooI __
holder
//////_._
spoo_
pi_
Small spool
Small "_,_>
.,.i---_
Spool
......J
NOTE:
Your
spool
ease
m
pm
tilts
pulling
upward
thread
for
on
NOTE:
the
spool.
You have two
large
(in your
your
spool
(under
holders:
the
top
accessory
2.
Place your
so that
thread
the spoot
the
on the
spool
pin and
down
over it,
thread
Press the spool
4.
Lower
18
the spool
holder.
holder
back of the machine,
3.
spool
holder
winds
toward
the
as shown.
against
into the well.
pin
the bobbin
in your
machine
Extra
Spool
white
accessory
near the bobbin
your
machine
box.
_t fits
Is threaded,
into
you have an extra
the square
ho}e on top
of
winder.
Pin:
small
box).
Choose the appropriate
fit
To Use This
and
cover)
1.
then
For winding
spool
the spool.
1.
Fit the square
2.
Fit the spool
3.
Put
your
direct{on
end of the spool
pin into the square
hote, as shown.
pin felt on the base of the spoof pin.
spool
shown.
of
thread
on top
See directions
of
the
for winding
felt,
with
the
the bobbin,
thread
winding
p. 19 _ 20.
m the
To Remove
the Bobbin from
the Machine
•
Wind
the Bobbin
Clutch
1.
2°
3.
Gently
push
bobbin
cover
down
on
the
and slide it towards
pfastic
you,
®
J
Set aside,
Lift
out the bobbin,
_'
as shown.
Pull
the
wind
the bobbin.
Clutch
away
from
the
machane
2_
Pass the thread
through
the top
3.
Pul! the thread
around
the bobbin
4.
Place the thread
5.
Place the threaded
comes
.
through
to stop
cover thread
winder
bobbin
on the bobbin
guide and under
thread
one of the bobbin
the needle
moving
the hook,
while
you
as shown,
guide.
holes, from
winder
from
inside
spindle,
to outslde,
as shown,
so that
as shown,
the thread
out on top.
Push the bobbin
winder
spindle
to the right
until
it clicks.
19
Prepare the Bobbin
(Continued)
_iens=tSeu=
Bobbin
winder
?g
stopper
! "-..
NOTE:
The
Pattern
winding
7.
Press the foot control
NOTE:
After
from
8.
Slowly
stops.
2O
Indicator
start
will
read
"SP"
to
show
the
machine
the bobbin.
the bobbin
the top
the
gently
to start
ts slightly
the machine,
filled,
stop and
cfip the thread
coming
again
9.
Push the bobbin
10,
Remove
11.
Push _n the clutch
NOTE:
winder
and
wind
the thread
until
the
bobbin
spindle
to the teft and clip the thread,
the bobbin,
If you
do
to put power
not
back
into
push in the clutch,
you press the foot
of the bobbin.
machine
Is
control.
the needle,
the
machine
will not
run when
=
Insert the Bobbin
into the Bobbin
Holder
Q
®
Put
the
holder
bobbin
so
that
counter-clockwise
into
the
the
thread
(left).
bobbin
feeds
2.
Pult
about
toward
slot
@,
you
4
inches
through
of
the
thread
tension
3.
,.
Then
pull
the
toward
the
through
the slot
back
thread
of
(_
clockwise
the
machine
4.
j
Slide
the
bobbm
the bobbin.
of
thread
cover plate
Allow
to
about
show
over
4 inches
above
the
needte plate.
2t
Prepare Your Top Thread
= Check Your
Your
Presser Foot
presser foot
snaps on the foot
ts held in place by a Foot
holder,
which
_sseldom
Holder.
Each
presser foot
removed.
merely
To Attach:
To Remove:
f
Presser bar
If you need to remove
or attach
the foot
holder,
here is what
_f-_')_'l
you do:
To Attach:
To Remove:
Turn
the screw toward
machine.
the back of the
1.
Match
with
Use the large screw driver.
the hole
the
in the foot
threaded
hole
holder
in
the
screw into
the
presser bar.
2.
Fit the foot
holder
hole.
3.
Tighten
toward
22
the
you.
screw
by
turning
it
e
Change the Presser Foot
Use the
Stitch
correct
Pattern
presser
Chart
foot
for
the
and the detailed
stitch
you
directions
wish
for
to
sewing
sew.
with
Consult
the
the
various
presser feet.
To snap on
To snap off
f
Needle
posit$on
bu_ton
L ..........
To Snap Off the Presser Foot:
1.
Press the
highest
Up/Down
Position
Button
to
raise the
needle
to
its
position.
2.
Raise the presser foot.
3.
Press the
will
Needle
red
button
j
To Snap On the Presser Foot:
on the back
of the
foot
holder.
The
1.
Set the Pressure
2.
Place the
presser foot
Dial at "3"
presser foot
the
so the hori-
zontal
pm
on
foot
under
the
groove
of
the
presser
foot
lies rust
the
foot
holder.
drop off.
3.
Lower
lock
NOTE:
the presser foot
you
do
presser
If
foot
press
foot
down
holder
holder
to
in place.
not
hear
snap
m
on
firmly
the
the
place,
presser
until
you
hear the snap.
23
Prepare Your Top Thread
,
Thread
Your
(Continued)
Needle
NOTE:
The numbered
NOTE:
Dotted
steps below
toilow
lines show places where
the numbers
the thread
loops
on the illustrations.
and then
ts pulled
tight.
Each
piace has a spring.
@
.
1.
2.
,
Ho[d
the
down
until
hook
in the top cover thread
Draw
the
down
into the tension
Pull
thread,
it clicks
thread
the thread
check spring
4,
Draw
right
the
take-up
lever.
and comes down
around
thread
under
the
guide
and
5,
guide.
the
thread
6.
area.
up from
the
slot
and
the
Pull
the
®
thread
of
around
the
up and
into
from
left
to
down
the
thread
the
left
thread
the
guide,
and slip
as
it through
guide,
7.
Slide the thread
on the left.
8.
Thread
through
the needle from
the
front
needle
bar guide
to back.
the eye of the
NOTE:
You
thread
may
want
with
to
sharp
needle threading.
24
.
and slip it through
right-hand
to
the left thread
teft to right
straight
Draw
right
side
shown.
wire.
thread
through
Press the
as shown,
cut
the
end
scissors
for
of
the
easier
Pick Up Your
1.
Hold
the top
Bobbin Thread
thread
lightly
with
your
2_
left hand.
Press
Button
3.
Bring
the
Up/Down
Needle
Postt_on
twice.
the
bobbin
4.
Pull
both
threads
under
and
back
of
the presser foot.
thread
up by pulling
Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread
clear.
the top thread.
25
Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued)
= Adjust
the Top Thread
Tension
r
r"
Choose the Correct
The best tension
Right sicle of _abrlc
Setting
mark
Tension:
will
depend
on;
the stiffness
and thickness
the number
of fabric
l
of the fabric
layers
J
the type of stitch
!
Loos_%_
The top thread
_s too loose.
The top thread
}S too tight.
Tight
Right s=de
of fabric
For Straight
The ideal
Stitch
straight
fabnc,
as shown
if you
look
gaps, that
Right
side
k_--__,,,,,
Ot fob_
stitch
above,
at the
each stitch
will
have threads
magnified
stitch,
front
_ssmooth
locked
between
the two
layers
ot
The top thread
appears on the
underside
of the
tabrlc.
to show detail.
and back,
you
wilt
notice
that
there
are no
The bobbin thread
appears on the
upper surface ot the
tabric.
and even.
..... J
Tension
The
bottom
top
IS too
thread
will
Tenston
shows
of the fabric.
of the stitch
26
loose:
through
the
The
The bottom
side
the top
feel bumpy.
is too
bobbin
the stitch
tight:
thread
of the fabric.
will
will
come
through
The top side ot
feel bumpy.
For Zigzag Stitch
Check
fabric
the
you
different
In the
of
ptan to usa.
colors
ideaf
fabric.
adjust
tension
zigzag
zigzag
stitch,
for
top thread
stitch
by sewing
Also use the type of thread
on the bobbin
See below
your
your
the
the
and the upper
bobbin
correct
a zigzag stitch
you will
on
but put
spool.
threads
will
appearance.
To
not
show
match
on
this
top
of the
appearance,
tension.
Too Loose
(
Wrong S_deof Fabric
Too Tight:
Too Loose:
--
Just Right
-
R_ght Side ot Fabric
The points ot the
zigzag
w_t
pult
together
on top of
the st{tch.
[]
be using,
Right
Side ot Fabric
The
top
thread
will loop through
The points on the
bottom
of
the
stitch_
27
The
Illustration
indicator
In thins section,
Practice
Let's
shows
the
Up/Down
Needle
screens enable you to control
you will
learn what
using these controls
look
carefully
Posttion
machine
these buttons
to see what
at each control
your
they
button,
will
Button
and know
are and how
and the
what
control
_t is doing
to use them.
panel
of your
Kenmore
Sensor
Sew
70,
The
control
buttons,
indicator
at att times.
Each t_me you press a control
button
you will
hear a "beep".
do.
begmmng
w_th the Up/Down
Needle
Poslt_on
Button
and continuing
Pattern
IndicatOr
down
the Control
Panel,
._
5ensarSew
Memory
Button
Memory
Light
?n
Pattern
Selection
Buttons
(from "'0 '° to '°9"'}
._
_.
/----Zigzag
Stitch
Button
Memory
Button
Clear-
Up!Down
Needle
PosR_on Button
Stitch Width
L_ght
Stitch Width
Control
Button
Straight
Button
Stitch
Stitch
L_ght
Length
Stitch Length
ControI
Button
Stitch
LengthiWidthJ
Indicator
Auto- Lock
Reverse
Stitch
_-'*-_"
Button
Stitch Length/Width_
Decrease Button
28
--Stitch
LengthtWidth
increase Button
Button
lights
and
Up/Down
Needle Position Button
Control Panel
5ensurSem
71)
C3 CZ3CD
Stitch
Pattern
Sectnon
O
When you
press this
if the needle
_s up and
lowest
posit_on.
If the
needle
htghest
button,
_s down
the needle will
you
press this
and
you
button,
press this
Stitch Width
and Length
Section
the needle
button,
the
will
needle
go down
will
to its
D
D
The Control
Panel is divided
go to its
posJt_on.
CAUTION:
Do
not
press the
needle pos_tLon
foot
O
go up or down.
control
while
you
press the up!down
button.
The Stitch
Use this button
to:
where
take up the bobbin
turn a corner
It eliminates
(down
thread
(down
and up) as you hold the top thread
to keep the fabric
the hand wheel for raising
from
Pattern
you
into three
sections:
Sectnon,
set
stitch
convement
straight
The Stitch
Width
patterns,
with
and z_gzag stitch
memory
and
clear
buttons,
the
length
and
your
stitches
and
buttons.
slipping)
and fowermg
the needle.
where
you
and Length Section,
set the
length
of
strmght
stitches
and
width
of
z_gzag stitches,
The Stitch-Lock
with
the
manually
Section,
Reverse
and
Auto-Lock
buttons
to
secure
either
or automatically.
29
Pattern indicator Screen
Pattern Selection Buttons
-,
ii
s_.s=rs_=7=
f
5_nsarSew
7Q
(.
t
(0 ~ 9}
J
This
two
digit
indicator
up to show what
stitch
screen
pattern
lights
NOTE:
When
you
machine,
turn
the
on
your
indicator
will
automatically
straight
To Select a Stitch
Press
two
which
2.
The
pattern
show
stitch
_..
NOTE:
numbers
to
you want
indicator
will
indicate
screen.
pattern.
on
You
want
to use decorative
stitch
1.
Press
[]
If
the
,
2.
Press
You
have selected
you
machine
A number
indicator
They
run from
0 to 9.
[]
.
4 and a flashing
line will
appear
on the
screen.
_-_
select
top
select numbers
to use.
show
to select a stitch
pattern
the
Pattern:
numbers
pattern
3O
use these buttons
Example:
using.
t.
You
you are
stitch
numbers
pattern
not
on
[]
the
stitch
pattern
cover and p. 45 to 49 }, the machine
on the chart.
chart
will
blink
(See inside
until
you
Memory Button
Clear Button
5ensurSem
?Q
Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons
5ensurSmu
5ensQrSem
?U
7o
5ensorSem
?_1
I]Z]EZ][Z]r
<
The Memory
indicator
pattern
Button,
light,
up
Your
to
including
the
matlcalfy
reinforces
you
31
combining
stitch
This
can
The Clear
pattern
auto-
the stitch
button
ts most
monogramming
or
Button
you
matically
patterns,
which
or locks
used when
your
machine
Auto-Lock,
have chosen.
typ,calty
its memory
"memorize"
selection.
remember
with
will
[]
return
: the straight
The
Clear
to
clear
Button
a
depending
series
on
the
memory
your
The
Memory
your
show
Button
stitch
indicator
that
the
after
pattern°
light
will
machine
you
The
go on to
has recorded
selection.
NOTE:
and
auto-
your
machine
stitch
pattern.
works
in two
of
stitch
whether
pressed the foot
Foot Control
select
selected
to
You
can set each of these most used stitches
Straight
[]
or Zigzag.
The pattern
indicator
by pressing
screen will
lust one button:
show
[]
(Straight)
or
(Zigzag).
ways
patterns.
you
have
control.
patterns.
To Set the Memory:
Press
will erase the st,tch
have
If
Clear
pattern
are selecting
of different
you
must
button
The
stitch
patterns,
press the memory
after
Sensor
remember
a series
each selection.
Sew
them
70
in order.
will
Pressed:
Button
at a ttme,
last selected
selected
Th,s
ciears
until
you
one
beginning
and ending
allows
mistakes
you
Not
tt
with
comes
you
to
may
make
stitch
with
the
the first
to
"10"
correct
while
any
pro m
gramm_ng a series of patterns.
Foot
Control
(even if only
The
Clear
patterns
a
[]
Pressed:
one stitch)
Button
deletes
in the series at once.
right
all
stitch
You see
away.
31
Stitch Width and Length Buttons
All stitches
length
m your
and width,
Sensor Sew 70 are pre-set
but
if you
wish
for the best stitch
to change
the settings
NOTE:
The range of stitch
width
depends
on the stitch
pattern
you select.
here's
how:
f
You
can
(Use
one at a time.
while
set stitch
you
memory
set
and
length
The machine
the
other,
with
will
without
these two
remember
your
the
having
to
buttons.
first
one
press the
E3Gq
button.)
Use the Plus
"+"
the stutch w_dth
The
width
indicator
or minus
"-"
buttons
to
increase or decrease
or length.
screen
will
show
the
stitch
width
or length
you
have sefected.
J
To Decrease
o
Stitch Width
Width:
controls
the width
by 0.5
of zigzag stitches.
"-°'
mm
button.
to
"0.0"
The width
each t=me
wilt
you
decrease
press the
button,
NOTE:
tf
you
straight
the
press
m the
stitching,
light
witl
stitch
width
32
press this
and
of "5.0"-
wldth
the stitch
screen
will
button,
go on
stitch
"Center"
indicator
When you
the
indicator
"--"
the Stitch
Width:
Button
Press the
This button
the Stitch
To Increase
will
tf you
show
button
width
show
light
button
for
the
indicator
press the
"+"
zigzag stltches,
wilt
"L"
the
"+"
increase by 0.5
button,
The
press the button.
doing
needle
button,
is
To Adjust
the Stitch
Quickly:
or "+"
button
the
press the
(Left).
Hold
Down
To Return
the "--"
to the Preset Stitch
the stitch
width
Press the Stitch
show
preset
The stitch
the
Width
width
Width
light
button
until
Width
you reach the stitch
(or clear the stitch
again (or press the Clear button).
and the indicator
screen will
go off.
w_dth
wtdth):
zlgzag
mm up to "7.0"
go on and
Your
If you
wilt show
screen
will
"C",
"R '° (Right).
the indicator
while
Press
you desire.
width
wilt
each time you
o
Stitch
Length
This button
When
Button
sets the stitch
you
press the stitch
the indicator
screen will
Jength button,
show
"2.0"
for straight
"1.5"
for zIgzag stitching
NOTE:
length for both
the pre-set
straight
the stitch
stitch
and zigzag stitches.
length
light
will
go on and
length:
EE}
stitching
The range of stitch length depends on the stitch pattern you select.
To IncFease the Stitch
Press the "+'"
The stitch
Length:
button.
length
will
increase
--
by 0.1 mm from
"0_0"" up to "1.0".
--
by 0.5 mm from
"1.0"
To Adjust
Hold
the Stitch
Down
To Return
the "+"
up to "4.5",
Length
or "-"
Qu_ckly:
button
to the Prese_ Stitch
(or clear the stitch
length
until
you reach the length you desire.
Length:
setting)
..J
To Decrease
the Stitch
Length:
Press the
length
Press the "-"
Stitch
light
Length
button
and the indicator
again
(or press the
Clear
button).
The stitch
screen wilt go off.
button,
The stitch length witl decrease
by 0.1 mm from "1,0"" down to "0,0",
by 0.5 mm from "4.5" down to "1,0"
33
Reverse
Stitch
and Auto-Lock
Buttons
Auto-Lock
Button
Use this button
to;
O
Both of these buttons
=
Reverse Stitch
will
Button
{manual
--
{automatic
with memory)
f-
secure seams.
no memory)
secure seams with an auto-lock
To Use the Auto-Lock
The machine
__J
Use this button
to;
secure seams
reinforce
the seams and the top edges of pockets
Press and hold the reverse stitch
The machine
34
wilt sew in reverse until
Press the Auto-Lock
2.
Press the Memory
3.
Press the Stitch
you release the button.
a few
stitches
in place and stop automatically.
Memory:
I.
Button
Button.
Button,
Pattern
Buttons
you desire.
after each stitch
pattern
selection.)
See p, 82for
you sew.
screen wilt show "'AL".
take
To Use the Auto-Lock
button.
and last stitch
Button.
indicator
will
at the first
Stitch:
Press the Auto-Lock
The pattern
stitch
more
4.
Press the Auto-Lock
5.
Press the Memory
details.
Button.
Button.
{Be sure to press the Memory
Turn a Square Corner
The Stitching
some
skills
special
stitches,
your
Even
if you
want
to
covered
skill
machine
are skilled
learn
in this
from
the
you.
does
section
For
most
of
other
the
work.
at these stitches,
features
of
this
require
all
you
machine
wil]
that
may be new to you.
Use the Seam Guides
To turn a square corner
1.
Needle
plate
2.
Stop
stitching
Position
button
cornering
guide,
Raise
the
5/8"
and
presser
from
lower
when
the
the
the fabric
needle
fabric
edge:
by
edge
pressing
facing
the
you
Up/Down
lines
up
Needle
w_th
the
as shown,
foot
and turn
the fabric
to line the edge wtth
stitching
in the new direction.
the 5/8"
seam guide.
3.
Cornering
guide
on the
needle
Lower
the
presser foot
and begin
J
The
seam guides
hetp you
apart,
with
measure
the 5/8"
seam width,
and 7/8"
plate
are there
to
The lines are 1/8"
lines marked,
35
Sew on Heavy Fabrics
Use the Darning Plate
Darn{rig
i lll_
Use this
skill
when
welt
seams when
1.
Use Foot
NOTE:
,,,,
sewing
hemming
from
black
2.
Sew as usual.
3.
When
your
3 to 12 layers of fabric,
such as sewing
over
ieans.
A (Zigzag foot)
This
button
Sometimes
w lth the black
]ocks the foot
spring button.
so it does not give with
the fabric.
reaches
the
point
where
the
fabric
layers
Plate
The
Lower
5,
Press and hold the black
the needle and raise the presser foot.
Re{ease the black
button
button
as you lower
and continue
the
the presser foot.
you
to
plate.
holes in the
In the
Darning
darning
2.
Fit
darning
the
5/8"
plate,
Button
fabric
yourself.
do not touch
the
the fabric.
PIate match
the
holes
these holes are slightly
m the
to the
mark.
plate with the pins on the bottom.
plate
The feed
pins
plate in the following
(P 3.Z)
(P, 3_.8.8)
Sewing
(P. 3_99)
into
dogs will
holes.
Darning
they
of center.
the darning
Basting
control
Plate:
Position
sewing.
want
feed dogs so that
I.
Use the darning
36
sew,
rectangular
needle
increase,
right
4.
you
covers
To Put on the Darning
NOTE:
needle
when
The Darning
stop.
6.
ptate
ways:
the
needle
show through
plate
holes
the darning
at the
plate
Basting
[]
Set the Machine
Thread
tension
0 to 2.5
A: Zigzag
toot
t.
Pressure
dial: 1
Press the foot
control,
The
will
machine
take
one stitch
and stop automatically.
Darm ng plate
2.
3.
Blue needle No. t 1
Release the foot
control.
Hold
taut
to
the
the
fabrfc
place
where
and
you
slide
want
it
the
.......
J
Use the darmng
next
plate for basting.
stitch,
(See p. 36 for details.)
4.
Press the foot
control.
Use this stitch
5,
Take out
fimshed.
darning
to:
baste seams
tailor
tack
CAUTION
tack
quilt
:
NOTE:
layers
Do not
needle
the
Reset
pressure
use this
will
stitch
leave
marks
in the fabric.
needle
wilt
if the
dial
tension
for
and
straight
sewing.
permanent
A small
be tess likely
leave permanent
the
plate when
to
marks.
37
Darning
[]
Set the Machine
! []
i @GCOl
loeb
M
\Press
Thread
tension
F
3_o6
L
Satin stitch
J
tOOt
1.
Put the darning
2.
Stretch
the
fabric
embroidery
3.
Lower
plate on the needle plate
with
the
hole
in
How to darn correctly
(see p. 36).
the
center
between
Make
the
or the
hoops, as shown.
ends,
the presser bar and sew at a slow speed.
turning
stitching
points
wilt
Beginners
of each row
draw
may
little
prefer
the
blunt
at the
L or
M
movement.
Pressure
dial: "1
4.
Move
the
covered
Darmng plate
5.
Turn
fabric
the fabric
NOTE:
back
the darning
over the first
If your
6.
When
remove
and
forth
slowly
until
you
have
1/4 turn
fabric
you finish
and sew another
layer of stitching
The
quick
mastering
on regular
Is thln
under
darning,
the darning
Take care not to get circles.
area.
layer.
piece of fabric
or badly
damaged,
the hote to reinforce
return
the
pressure
use a separate
it.
dial to 3 and
ot
this
work
depends
guiding.
Therefore:
--
Hotd
--
Always
the hoop
work
(as when
plate.
--
Move
correctly,
from
left to right
writing).
work
lengthways
for selvedge and weftway.
38
holes
(not
sideways)
Sewa Button
Set the Machine
5-_Z_tSI_uJ
7D
@@D
oCE @DD@D
@D
Press
Draw thread to
reverse side of
fabric
7"
Stitch
width
Left
controf
hoie
Right
hole
button
......J
Thread tenston
B: Transparen_
buttonhole
fooI
$
3to 7
Use the darning
plate for button
1.
button
piate
the
holes
to the
(see p. 36).
horizontal
5.
2.
4,
Lower
the
foot
to
hold
wheel
the
Turn
the hand
point
is itust above the button.
Press the stitch
needle
will
enter
wtdth
the
button
by hand until
button
left
hole
in place,
so the
of the button,
the
hand
wheel
hole
of
right
stitch
width
6.
Stitch
several times.
7.
After
you
the needle
(+ or -)
Turn
the
slot
on the presser foot,
3,
Darning
Match
.............................
sewing
8.
J
so the needle
the
button.
will enter
Readjust
the
thread
but
if necessary.
finish
sewing,
leave 3 to 4 inches
of thread
Draw
the
to
fabric
and knot the threads.
thread
the
cut
the
at the button.
reverse
side
of the
39
Put in a Zipper
B
A
It's as easyas A -- B -- C
Set the Machine
of opening
\Press
Right s_de
of fabric
Thread
___
tension
he pIn on the
left hand s_de
3to6
Top edge of fabric
]
ISmimili_
;i
E. Zipper
foot
A.
Attach
1.
To sew on the
attach
the zipper foot,
the
right
side of the zipper,
presser bar to the
on the zipper
B.
as shown.
right
1,
Prepare
your
fabric.
Put the
right
sides of the fabric
and
pins
sew
opening.
foot.
to
the
end
Use the
of
reverse
the
to
together
zipper
lock the
stitches.
2,
To
sew on the
attach
left side
of
the
the presser bar to the left
the zipper
foot,
zipper,
pins on
2.
Set the
stitch
the zipper
length
at "4.5"
and sew
opening.
4
4O
C
Zipper
teeth
J
C_
Sew in the zfpper,
1.
Fold
back
the
Jeft seam
allowance
Turn
form
3,
Place
fold
5.
under
the right
seam allowance
Attach
Lower
a 1/8"' foid.
teeth
next
to the
foot.
the zipper
Be
(the
sure
the
stider)
6.
of
the
zipper
is at the
top
top
of the
foot
of the
pierces
the
Sew
through
the
tape to the point
NOTE:
p_ns
on the
zipper
fold
right
side
so that
the
and the
z_pper
and
zipper
J
8.
Open the zipper.
9.
Lower
the
presser
foot
and
stitch
the
rest of the seam.
tape,
1/8"
and pin in place.
presser bar to the right
at the bottom
to
needle
the zipper
the
on the zipper
as
shown,
,
/
4.
7.
Lower
the
needle
fold
the
where the slider begins.
to hold
the fabric
and
raise the presser foot.
garment.
41
Put in a Zipper
(Continued)
{
Right side
of fabric
Right side
of fabric
Right s_de
of fabric
10,
Close
right
the
zipper
side up.
and
turn
the
fabric
1t.
Spread flat.
12.
Remove
the
zipper
foot
and attach
the
presser
foot.
bar to the left pLns on the zipper
Stitch
across
below
the
Turn
bottom
the
corner
and
continue
foot
along
the
zipper
to guide
teeth,
as
shown.
Stitch
tape.
42
through
the fabric
about
2"
from
the
top
of
the
Lower
the
needle
into
the
fabric
stitches
and
and
raise the presser foot.
I6.
the
Stop
zipper.
15.
and
of the ztpper.
13.
14.
and the ztpper
Remove
the
basting
open
the z=pper.
17.
Lower
the foot
seam.
Make sure the fold
and stitch
the rest of the
is even.
This
section,
variations
discussing
and overlaps,
the
many
but generally
stitches
available
the stitches
to you
on this
machine
are here m numencat
is organized
by the stitch
numbers
on your
Chart
of Stitch
Patterns,
There
are some
order,
However, you may know what you want to sew but may not be aware of the stitch to use to complete your sewing task. A Chart of Sewing Functions precedes the
Chart of Stitch Patterns and the discussion of stltches, to aid you in locating quickly the stitch pattern and instructions you need.
NOTE:
If a stitch
All
stitch
pattern
pattern
on this
machine
on the Chart
can be used for
of Stitch
Patterns
stitching
stretch
(P, 45 to 49) will
fabrics,
be labeled
you will
with
find
an "S"
the word
"stretch"
in parentheses
after
the stitch
pattern
name.
in the name box,
43
Chart of Sewing Functions
Now that
you
going
sew?
to
are familiar
The
sewing functions
for
detailed
with
following
chart
th_s machine
instructions,
your
in
machine
tells
performs
many
and ready to sew, what
you
(in
alphabetical
and directs
cases, you
you
also
are you
order)
what
to the proper
have
your
page
choice
of
stitches,
FUNCTION
STITCH
PATTERN(S)
FUNCTION
Ref, Page
STITCH
PATTERN(S)
Refo Page
APPLIQUE
3t
47.74
GATHER
10
45,55
BARTACK
15/16
46, 65, 67
HEMS
17118t28129
46.47,63,64,71
BASTE
10/14
37, 45
KNITS,
See att Stitches
45_49,56.57.58
BATHING
18
46, 64
marked
63,64.71,72,73.74
28, 29
47, 71
15
39, 46
BLIND
SUIT,
SEW
HEM
BUTTON,
SEW
B A RTAC K
ROUNDED
22_24
KEYHOLE
25_27
10/15/t6
45,46,62
PINTUCKS
10
45,53
QUILT
10/32
45,48,54
1t/16/33
45,46,48,75_77
29
47.72
32t42/43/48
48.80
10
45,50_55
REINFORCE
46, 65~67
SHELL
CROSS STITCH
SMOCK
CUT-OUT
31
47, 74
STRAIGHT
DARN
10/t6
38
STRETCH
EDGE
17/18/29/
46, 47, 63.64
30/31
71. 72, 73, 74
29/32133/
47. 48.49,
DECORATE
(WITH
STITCHES)
34_39,
ELASTIC.
33/40
APPLY
EMBROIDER
FAGOTING
FINISH
44
RAW
(create
42_47
open work)
EDGES
SEAM
STITCH
78. 80. 81.82--84
48, 75. 77
OUTLINE
33/40
48, 76
! 5/16/17
46, 47, 61,62
18/28129
63, 64, 71
"S"
45_49,56,67_58o
63,64.71,72.73.74
75,76.77,80.81
TOPSTITCH
SADDLE
45, 48. 60.79,
12 and all stitches
_marked
72. 75
10/15/41/44
SEAMS
TUCKS
48, 79
A GARMENT/PROJECT
"S "°
MEND
41
WORK
FABRICS
75,76,77,80.81
BUTTONHOLE
19_21
STRETCH
81
TRIMS,
Z_PPER
SEW
STITCH
STITCH
10
45.51
13
45.58
11
45.56
1o/15!16
45.46,59.64
lO
40_42
Stitch Pattern Chart
Stitch
Pattern
I No.
STRAIGHT
Other
Attach.
Foot
Straight
(H)
I to
Zigzag
OUTLINE
STR ETCH
IA)
Quilting
guide
Darning
plate
Zipper foot
11
Needle
Check
Chart
Thread
Tension
2_6
Pressure
Dial
Uses
Refer to Page
Regutar seams, pmtucking,
quilting,
zippers,
topstitching,
darmng, mending,
basting,
gathermg,
etc,
50 _ 55
Btue (11 )
3_6
Use m place of straight
stitch on knits, bias
seams, tricot,
chiffon
for a flat, non-puckering
seam.
56
S
12
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
Strmght
(H)
Check
Chart
%
Zigzag
Use on knits and other
for topstitching.
stretch
fabrics,
good
57
{A)
%-
s
SADDLE
STITCH
2-6
t3
Zigzag (A}
14, I6, t8
or
Check
Chart
Blind Stitch
Hem Foot (G)
2~6
Topstttching
outfits.
suits, blazers,
jumpers,
denim
58
S
BASTING
14
Zigzag
(A)
Darmng
plate
Blue {tl)
0 ~ 2.5
Basting,
tailor
tacks,
tack quilt
layers,
37
45
Stitch Pattern Chart
Stitch
Pattern
ZIGZAG
_regu|ar}
(Continued)
Other
Attach.
No.
Foot
15
Zigzag (A}
Needle
Check
Chart
Thread
Tension
2~5
Pressu re
Dial
3
Uses
Refer
to Page
Mend, darn_ fin=sh edges, apply trims,
embroider,
gather, buttons,
satin stitch,
monogram,
decorative
stitches
59 ~ 61
ZIGZAG
(multiple}
!6
Zigzag (A)
Check
Chart
3_6
3
Use for sewmg patches, repafrlng straight
or corner tears, fimshing
seams on terrycloth, sewing bar tacks for be_t loops and
drapery p{eats (strong than z_gzag).
62
.7
OVEREDGE
SEAM
17
|C)
%
i
l
KNIT
STITCH
Overedge
18
Zigzag
Check
Chart
3_7
Use for overcasting, tor kmts and woven
fabrics needing extra strength,
tot narrow
seams on knits or heavy weight woven fabrics.
63
(A}
Blue
(tl)
3~6
Use for sw_mwear
and stretch
velour.
64
I-
BUTTONHOLE
eartaek
19/
20/
21,
Rounded
22/
23/
24,
Keyhole
46
25/
26/
27,
SIid_ng
Buttonhole
(J)
Check
Chart
1_5
Buttonholes
buttonholes,
m three
shapes; also corded
£11g
65 _ 67
Transparent
Buttonhole
{B)
Bartack
Rounded
Keyhote
Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)
Stitch
Pattern
No.
Foot
Other
Attach,
Needle
Thread
Tension
Pressure
Dial
Uses
Refer to Page
=
BLIND
STITCH
28
HEM
Blind Stitch
Hem Foot (G)
Check
Chart
1~4
Use for stretch
fabrics,
more
elastic
m
71
2--L__
BLIND
STITCH
s
HEM
29
Blind Stitch
Hem Foot (G)
Check
Chart
t_4
Use for woven
overcasting
fabrics:
blind
hem and
m7
71
2-3-i
SHELL
STITCH
29
Transparent
Buttonhole
Satin
i_
Check
Chart
4_9
Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings
Use on nylon tricot and other tinger=e to
overcast and seam,
t
(F!
Do shell tucking
on blouses
and lingerie.
72
s
SCALLOP
STITCH
30
CUT*OUT
WORK
APPLIQU
I
3t
Zigzag (A)
Satin
j
_-tt
(F)
Check
Chart
Check
Chart
3_6
Use for scalloped edges on cottars, pockets
or ptacemats,
Create a delicate edge on thin
fabrics,
Decorate
edges on hemlines or
sleeves,
Use
on
cut-out
work
and
applique
the des_gnso also on placemats_
coI{ars,
cuffs
and pockets.
for
73
edging
blankets_
E
74
7
S
47
Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued)
Stitch
Pattern
No.I
32 !
SMOCKING
STITCH
Zigzag
Satin
Needle
Check
Chart
(A)
Thread
Tens*on
t_4
33
Zigzag
Satin
2
Refer
Uses
Use in smocking
or as a decorative
to Page
stitch.
8O
(F)
Check
Chart
(At
Hand*quitting
stitch, used to rmnforce
stretch
and woven fabrics, use on spandex undergarments and to decoratively
hem elastic
fabric.
Use for patchwork
quilting,
75
(F)
S
I
"'
..............
1
I
DECORATIVE
GEOMETRtCS
Pressure
Dial
%
S
FEATHER
STITCH
Other
Attach.
Foot
34/
35/
36/
37/
38/
39,
ELASTIC
CAS! NG
Satin
(F)
Check
Chart
'i N 4
3
Decorate
one stitch
garments
with
one
or a combination.
row
or
several,
78
Satin
(F}
Use paper
behind
Check
Chart
3_7
3
FAGOTING
Elastic
Casing:
Fagoting:
replace bias tape casings
in wrists and waists; tack
down elastic.
Join two folded edges for
decorat=ve open-work
appearance.
76, 77
S
CROSS
STITCHING
41
Satin
(F)
Check
Chart
2_5
3
Use in embroidery,
combine
numbers for samplers.
with letters
and
79
48
Stitch Pattern Chart
Stitch
Pattern
No,
42/
SMOCKING
STITCHES
(Continued)
Other
Attach,
Foot
Satin
{F)
43/
48
(32)
Needle
Check
Chart
Thread
Tension
Pressure
Dial
1_4
Uses
Smocking
curtains,
on chifdren's
etc.
clothes0
Refer
to Page
biouses,
80
S
44
SAND
STITCHING
Check
Chart
!_4
1
or
2
Filt in des=gns afready outlined
or other embroidery
stitch.
with
satin
8t
S
STRETCH
STITCH
DECORATIVE
MONOGRAM
Numbers,
Letters,
Period,
Space
45/
46/
47.
00 ~
09
49_
76.
Satin
{F}
%
Satin
(F)
Check
Chart
2~5
Decorate
with flower or teat designs
Use =n combination
(programmabfe)
or smgiy_
82 _ 84
Check
Chart
2-5
Numbers
and letters or sentences may be
programmed
in sequence for monogramming.
85 _ 86
::t......
1
tot I STl
=iRi,lvpIxIY
zlt:l
lq_IN_IS_Is21s_Isqlssls_IS_lsBls_iEoI_ds21
49
Straight Stitches
When you
mat_catfy
turn
1_
on your
_
[]
machine,
set to sew a straight
+t is auto-
s_itch
(pattern
Stratght Stitch
Set the Machine
!
!
lIo++++tt
/
Press
Thread tension
2to6
To sew a straight
H: Stra+ght
toot
7.
stitch:
1.
Raise the presser foot.
2+
Raise the needle
to
its highest
8.
posit+on.
3.
Place
the
st+tching
The Stitch
You
can
many
ways
and Its Uses
use your
Three
besides
common
bas+c strmght
just
sewing
uses for
st+tch are:
of
guide
the
line
fabric
next
on the needle
(5/8"
is most common).
Draw
the threads
lower
the presser foot.
+n
a straight
the straight
Press the foot
6.
Hold
the
+t along
tight.
Quilting
Topstitch
st+tch
5.
to
mg
All are discussed
in th_s sect+on.
towards
looseiy
the guide
seam, you
may want
When
you
the back
line,
the fabr+c
and gently
so that
or try
plate
and
guide
_t feeds
to pull
stop
sew+ng, the
needle
rlse to its highest
will
position.
a
control+
fabric
naturally+
Do not force
Pintucking
50
edge
Zigzag toot
4.
seam.
the end of the
automatically
or
A:
At
to reverse to lock the stitch.
it
9.
Raise
the
presser
fabr+c+
10.
Cut the threads,
foot
and
remove
the
Topstitching
Set the Machine
Press
Thread tension
2to6
A:
Zigzag toot
Here's
How
or
G.
Blind
The Stitch
stitch
hem toot
Lower the presser foot.
2.
Keep the edge of the fabric next to the
right edge of Foot A,
3.
Evenly guide the fabric along this edge
to produce an even row of topstitching
3/8"
and its Uses
Topstttchlng
emphasizes
garment
keeps seams and edges flat and
and
1.
the
lines
of
your
crisp.
NOTE:
from the edge.
You can easily
from
without
Accent
of
suits or bJouses with
topstttchmg
cuffs,
around
the
one or two
outer
rows
edges
under
adjust
left to rIght
moving
for
your
your
needles
topstitching
fabric
from
the presser foot.
of
lapels or collars,
Use the
topstttching
Auto-Lock
and
button
eliminate
to
secure
unsightly
your
back_
tacking,
51
Straight Stitches
Position
Your
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_
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(Continued)
Needle for Topstitching
The needle
has three
left, center
and right,
positions:
f
GD
C2O
i
To posttion
1.
Press the stitch
2.
Press the stttch
3,
The
"L"
To position
the needle to the left:
stttch
width
control
length/wLdth
length/width
or left needle
button,
decrease
indicator
will
button.
show
1,
Press the stitch
2.
The
stitch
"'C" or canter
width
control
length/width
button.
indicator
shows
needle position.
the needle to the right:
1.
Press the stitch
2.
Press the stitch
3.
The
stitch
width
control
length!width
indicator
wilt
button,
increase
show
"R"
button,
or right
needle position.
positron.
N OTE:
Left or right
Besides
the
topst]tching
52
To pos_tlon
the needle at the center:
needle position
normal
that
straight
are better
is recommended
stitch
for knits
method
for stitching
edge of the fabnc.
of topstitching,
or produce
a more
this
elaborate
machine
decoratwe
does other
effect.
types
of
a
Pintucking
(
Set the Machine
Sliding guide
Guide screw
\
Press
Right side
of fabric
Thread
tensfon
3to6
Here's How
G+ Blind stitch
hem _.oot
1.
Attach
2+
Place the folded
3+
the blind
Position
stitch
hem foot.
fabric
under
the needle
1/16"
the presser foot.
inside from
the folded
edge and lower
the presser
foot.
......
J
The Stitch
Pintucks
together
as blouses
form
4.
narrow
tucks
spaced
to add design interest
and pillowcases.
a permanent
front
the sliding
guide on the blind
hem foot
to the folded
edge by turning
the gu+de screw, as shown.
and Its Uses
are
Adjust
close
5+
Feed the folded
edge smoothly
against
the sliding
guide.
on such +terns
One pintuck
crease on knit
can
pants.
NOTE:
If
the
sewing.
fabric
Also,
tends
try
to
pucker,
decreasing
hold
the upper
the
materlal
tension
slightly
taut
while
slightly.
53
Straight Stitches
•
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[]
(Continued)
Quilting
Set the Mach{ne
Quilter
holding
screw
Press
Thread
tenstion
3to6
J
Here's How
To do quilting
D: Quilter
or
A: Zigzag toot
The Stttch
Quiftmg
is stitching
with
covers,
You
layers
in
of
between
fabric
to
add
has been used for
bed
of
and collars.
garments,
In
you
stitches
or stitch
Tighten
follow
these simple
steps:
screw on the back of the presser foot
quilting
guide
lines of quilting
(D) into
the opening
stitches
you desire.
under
as shown.
the screw to
the width
the screw.
4.
Sew the first
5.
Sew other
row of stitching.
rows,
guiding
the quilting
guide over the previous
row of stitching.
When you are quilting large areas, tack the layers together with the
basting stttch, Then quilt from the center out.
ut is used everywhere.
can use quilting
cuffs
the quilter
the
NOTE:
quilting
quilting,
Slide
.
and warmth.
parts
54
two
batting
but now
fashions.
2.
H: Straight toot
together
Traditionally,
Loosen
between
and its Uses
dimension
1.
successfully,
on entire
such
garments
as yokes,
It is also popular
addition
can
quilt
pattern
to
straight
with
or
quilting
variation:
wLth
pockets,
Instead
of quilting
for table
regular
intervals.
stitch
decoratrve
combinations.
Another
Set up the
machine
your
and bartack.
fabric
rows
of straight
as if you were
stitches,
you
can barrack
going to sew a button
your
quilt
(see p. 39___).Position
at
Gathering
NOTE:
Set the Machine
5_rS_u,t
7Q
Steps 3 and 4 are for 5/8"
your fabric accordingly,
seam allowances.
For other widths, adjust
t
!I[] QG[] I
3.
GCB I
Sew the first
row
of stitches
with
the right
edge of Foot
A on the edge of
the fabric.
4.
Sew the second
row with
the right
edge of Foot
A fo|towing
the first
threads
each end of the fabric
row of
stitches.
Press
5.
6.
1 t04
A: Zigzag foo_
The Stitch
Use this
and Its Uses
stitch
you want
to gather
more fullness.
Here*s How
(for
t.
Set the stitch
2.
Loosen
trims,
You
skirts,
will
medium
wetght
length
to "4.0"
the needle
thread
Using
both
hands,
putt the
you have the gathers
Thread
tension
sleeves at the top,
need two
fabrics
tension
rows of stitches.
and tight,
to "2"
smocking
firm
or any time
Knot
the threads
bobbin
at each end and even out
Here's How
!for light
1.
Set your
stitch
2.
Secure your
&
Stitch
4.
Do not Iock the threads
at the end of your
5.
Pull the bobbin
to produce
6.
Knot
two
wmght
length
the threads
until
fabrics,
ruffles
the gathers.
and flounces)
at "4.5"
gathering
rows,
from
you want.
rows
at the
beginning.
as in steps 3 and 4 for medium
threads
weight
stitching
the fullness
you
fabrics.
rows.
desire.
and even out the gathers.
gathers)
or as desired.
55
Outline Stretch
[]
Set the Machine
f[] GQit
Thread
tension
3to6
A: Zigzag toot
I
l
.........
Blue needle No. 11
Here's
The Stitch
1.
and Its Uses
PEace your
fabric
edge on the
6/8"
seam line
in order
to
seam.
This stitch
stitch,
pattern,
is a narrow
eliminate
puckering
a variation
stretch
of the straight
stitch
on knit
designed
fabncs
to
Helpful
On tricot
and fiimy
seam and
produce
chiffons,
overcast
a narrow,
seam finish.
56
Sew as you would
it can be used
at the
almost
same time
invisible
a straight
stitch.
and bias
seams.
to
,
to
seam or
J
How:
Hints
(for
lightweight
1.
Set the pressure
2,
To seam and overcast
a.
Set the stitch
b.
Sew with
fabrtcs)
dial at "1"
width
the right
or "2"'.
tricot:
at "'3"_
hand stitch
failing
off the fabric
edge,
produce
a 5/8"
Straight Stretch
_]
f
Set the Machine
QQ ®/I
Thread
tension
A NOTE
Stretch
A:
used
Zigzag toot
stttching
on
garments
or
ON STRETCH
other
that
The stretch
forward
H: Straight toot
The Stitch
This
straight
stitch
was developed
fabrics
will
stitch
and
will give when
STITCHING
back
to be used on stretch
as well.
receive
the fabric
works
welt
a great deal of strain
does not actually
motion
It
stretch
(somettmes
stretches
on
fabrtcs
curved
(ie. children's
seams and
It can be
on
any
clothes).
as Jt is being sewn, but is stitched
called a "reverse-action"
instead
and knits.
stitch),
in a
so that
it
of breaking.
and its Uses
is the
stitch,
stretch
especially
and stretch
fabrics.
This stttch
can
variation
developed
of
the
for knJts
atso be used for topstitching.
57
Saddle Stitch
[_
Set the Machine
t
cB@ N
eD®ll
Thread tension
2_o6
A:
G,
Blind
The Stitch
The
You
stitch
stitch
two
stitch
topstttchmg
and denim
outfits
NOTE:
Adjust
effect
58
Sew as you would
2,
To turn
hem too_
is formed
stitches
wtth
for topstltching,
corners:
a,
Lower
b,
Raise the presser foot
c.
Lower
Helpful
one stitch
backward,
and
a
forward.
can achieve
when
1.
the needle into
the presser foot
the fabric
and turn
on the fourth
stitch.
the fabNc.
and continue
to sew.
and Its Uses
saddle
forward,
fourth
Here's How
Zigzag toot
The
garment.
a lovely
hand-worked
suits,
with
blazers,
look
iumpers,
the saddle stitch.
the needle
you want.
position
for the
Hin__[t
Biind
stitch
hem toot
Js good
to use when topstitching
Just set the edge guide w_th the guide screw.
near the edge of the
Zigzag Stitches []
Basic Zigzag
:_
:_8]
[]
Set the Machine
/!
oOmpH
ticmooD J!
Press
Thread
tension
2to5
Here's How
The
many
patterns
Consult
ways
on
this
the specific
The zigzag stitch
A: Zigzag toot
and most
versatile
It can be a utility
buttonholes,
and darning.
with
trims,
a decorative
is one of the most common
stitches
stitch
hemming,
Stitch
Overcasting
and Its Uses
The zigzag stitch
sew a zigzag
or as the
variations
as a utility
stitch
width
for detailed
stitch
are as varied
and
length
as the
settings
stitch
allow.
directions.
has several variations,
discussed
in
this section:
Satin
The Stitch
to
machine
on your
for
machine.
sewing
overcasting,
buttons,
Multiple
[]
Zigzag
[]
Seam
[]
Overedge
Kmt
[]
Stitch
Stitch
[]
mending
It can also be used to decorate
appliques
and cut-out
work
or as
stitch.
59
Zigzag Stitches []
•
Satin Stitch
_
[]
(Continued)
[]
Set the Machine
Zigzag width:
1
.5
Stitch
length:
o]oG{ ]O0
0000
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
;>
St_[ch w_dth:/_
as desired
Press
Thread
tension
/
<
Press
Sz_tch Length: 0,2 to 1.0
tor as desired}
t to 4
Close
>
to 0
Pressure diaI:'i or 2
or
A: Z_gzag toot
F
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The Satin
stitch
decorative
overcast
linens,
The
stitch,
a raw
tablecloths
Satin
stitch
ts a versatile
but
used
example,
blankets,
and napkins),
_s especially
and is the
stitches
[]
60
and often
tt can also be used to
edge (for
applique
.to
Sa_m stitch foot
[]
basis for
Here's How
Once
your
fragment
attractive.in
the geometric
on this machine,
pucker
Otherwise,
machine
of
the
some light
stitch
ts set up
fabric
weight
as usual.
you
to
stitch,
are planning
fabrics.
you
to
may
use.
want
Too
to
tight
exper}ment
a satin
stitch
on a
may
o Overcasting
Stitch
[]
F
Set the Machine
Press
ridge and
brush guide
Thread tension
2to5
NOTE:
These wires
keep light
fabric
from
rolling
ridge
and
hold
weight
fabric
For overcasting
weight
into
a
You
medium
The
machine
wires,
_
J
The Stitch
This
and Its Uses
zigzag
garment
variation
is
construction
and
edges of any sewing
project,
very
in
useful
finishlng
in
3,
4.
1,
The
guide
2,
The black
As
you
wires
ridge
on the
and
brush
overedge
and
foot
the edge neat and the fabric
straight,
Place
the
your
guide wires
fabric
so
that
come to the edge.
the
keep
ridge
over
these
and brush
wilt
fabric
edge
pushes
against
the
black
ridge
and brush
you
back
and
out.
catch
on
the
pull it toward
The
wire
remove
Jt to
3,
the
fabric
guides
fold
by sliding
and
it under
lowering
the
Be sure
your
needle
is in the
foot
so that
left position.
2.
sewing,
drawing
needle
needle.
guide.
stop
by
the
the
NOTE:
your
fabric
Start
the
be sure
the
black
stitch
sew,
When
the raw edge of the
flat.
keep the loose threads
in so that
needle can stitch over them.
raw
Here's How
will
can also fold
fabric:
seam and overcast.
I.
C. Overedge toot
folded
will
Lower
the
presser
both
guide wires
are on the fabric,
Fold
the
to
as you
fabric
feed
the
left
it into
the
seam.
If you
1/8"
machine
and stitch.
if you
you.
double
Helpful
Hints
Start
overcasting
right
at the edge, the fabric
about
t/8"
will
inside the
bunch
raw corner
of your
up and the stitches
will
become
start
tangled.
6t
Zigzag Stitches[]
-_
_
(Continued)
= MultipLeZigzag []
Set the Machine
S_rt_rS_u
D
...............
J,J
Thread tension
$
3to6
........
Here's How
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The multlpfe
and
zigzag Is a combination
straight
muittple
stitch,
zigzag
You
everywhere
the basic zigzag stitch.
elasttcity,
and is flatter
The multiple
for:
sewing
repairing
finishing
62
Straight
zigzag stitch
patches
you
would
the
use
strength,
a regular
z_gzag.
is especially
useful
smoothly
straight
use
It has more
than
ztgzag
may
and securely.
tears.
seams on terryctoth.
sewing
bar
drapery
pleats.
tacks
for
belt
Coops and
Cornered-
--
to Repair
J
a Tear:
position
the
both
sides.
stitch
from
tear under
the needle
each end to the
the tear to reinforce
your
center.
mending.
so that
the stitching
Use a piece
will
of tabric
catch
under
=
0veredge
Seam
[]
Set the Machine
[
5_3euz
TM
ridge and brush
Thread tension
guide
3[o7
Here's How
1.
C. Overedge too[
fit
This
and Its Uses
stitch
the
zigzag
to
stitch
It
also
pattern
stItches,
and
has
elasticity
woven
2.
combines
using
overcast
a
for
in
cycle
and
one
to
and
extra
step,
prowde
strength
Gently
fabric
the wire
brush
NOTE:
guide
for
this
seam
that
you
flat.
It
(when
attaching
do
fs ideal
heavyweight
a narrow
when
not
for
need
1/4"
ribbing)
woven
seam.
you
fabrics
want
a narrow
to
press open
seams
or on
where
on
medium
you
the
guide.
so that
the black
the raw
ridge
and
guide.
When
etc,)
stitch
and touch
touch
sewing
over
(under
several
arms,
in
hump
and
presser
keep
foot
thickcrotch,
ratse the presser foot
to ease the
Use
the raw edges
guides
the fabric
nesses
fabrtcs,
so that
rtdge and brush
edges always
the overedge foot,
seams
reverse
kmts
the straight
under
black
J
The Stitch
Place your
slightly
over
stitches
the
from
bunching,
knits
to
want
3,
When
you
fabric
by
out.
The fabrtc
on the wire
you,
stop
drawing
guides
sewing,
it
to
remove
the
or stitching
if you
pull
back
wilt
the
and
catch
it toward
63
Zigzag Stitches
=
Knit
Stitch
[]i
_
_]
(Continued)
[]
Set the Machine
EZ][Z]E ]
¢Thread _enslon
¢
A:
Zigzag toot
Set the
Pressure
knit
retain
will
3to6
The Stitch
Dia!
to
"1",
so that
its shape as you are sewing.
the
and Its Uses
This
kn=t stitch is ideal for sewing
and
stretch
greatest
velour,
amount
because
of elasticity
sw,mwear
tt provides
the
and strength.
Here's How
1.
Place your
2.
Trim
NOTE:
64
fabric
to altow
the seam allowance
Be carefui
a 5/8"
after
seam.
sewing.
not to cut the stItches.
Buttonholes
[]
_
2_
Use either
Set
the
Machine
_Se._r_r_em
71_
the Transparent
Foot
(B) or the Sliding
Foot
(J) to sew buttonholes.
f
Buttonhole
Buttonhole
Foot
(J)
has marks
you
can use to decide
It also helps you
I9_M_-
grippers
M
Barrack
know
on the bottom
it is the preferred
Press
when
on the length
the two
to hold the fabric
buttonhole
of your
sides are even.
buttonhole,
It has rubber
in place under
the foot,
foot.
J: Sliding
buttonhole
toot
Thread tension
"t to 5
Foot
{B)
J: SIiding buttonhole
toot
B:
Transparent
foot
B:
buttonhole
has
a r_dge
down
the
bottom
stitched
buttonhole
for tight
spaces or buttonholes
center
sides evenly
of
spaced,
too
the
foot
Use this
to
keep
buttonhole
the
foot
large for the J foot,
Transparent
buttonhole
toot
IMPORTANT
For Perfect
22 23 2L/
25 2_ 2q
Rounded
The Kenmore
types
Keyhole
Sensor Sew 70 can make three
(
1_
_
[]
)
the
Rounded
(
[]
_
[]
)
the
Keyhole
(
[]
_
[]
)
Buttonholes
Here are some helpful tips.
(For details, follow the steps and notes on pages 66 and 67, carefully.)
t.
Make sure you have a fiat sewing surface.
* Use the extension
table.
*Put cabinet-mounted
machines in the flat-bed
posltion_
2.
3.
* For table-top
machines,
support the fabric by hand.
Use the B Foot for sewing next to a thick seam.
Make sure the fabric around the needle and foot is slack.
* Do Not push or pull
of buttonholes:
the Bartack
Matching
* Do bunch
slack,
4.
Sew
*the
*the
* the
the
fabric
the fabric.
slightly
all around
several practice buttonholes,
duplicating
fabric
seam conditions
buttonhole
position
on the garment
the needle
and foot
to create
exactly:
,
65
J
Buttonholes
_
_
_
(Continued)
tf,o°o°.,o.,°
!1
J
2.
Here's How
NOTE:
Before
you
practice
sew buttonholes
buttonholes.
on the actual
garment,
Be sure to duplicate
make
several
exactly:
the seam conditions
the buttonhole
For Keyhole
(folds,
position
Buttonholes:
interfacing,
topstitchmg,
etm)
Be sure
your
the fabric
sewing
surface
is flat to
prevent
If
the
fabric
of the keyhole
faces the
the fabric
pulling
a.
Change
b.
Start
Fabric
c.
sewing
feed.
pulled
tight
surface)
witl
The buttonhole
one buttonhole
be too
length
weight
tight
Put
Attach the extension table.
b.
If your
machine
If
your
around
machine
is mounted
and distort
the automatic
slightly
fabric
from
in a cabinet,
be sure the machine
position.
is on a table,
the edges of the sewing
be sure to
machine
the
over the edges of the
and shape may change
a.
c.
(falling
to another.
is tn the flat-bed
66
by tts own
is thick
support
surface.
the fabric
d.
and mark
the top
and bottom
to
near
the
seam
buttonholes
adjustments
and
your
buttonholes,
may
vary.
Try
one or more
the
sew towards
the edge of
in order:
to the B Foot.
your
the fabric,
against
feed.
sample
length.
and shape of your
under
NOTE :
on the fabric
of the fol!owing
edge of the garment.
t.
the buttonhole
length
on the garment
Be sure the hole portion
button
determine
NOTE:
the fabric
--
Place the
buttonhole
mstead
standard
the
so that
of away from
writing
paper
buttonhole
buttonhole
Sew each buttonhole
functlon.
(not tissue
to the feed
and stretch
individually.
Do not use the Memory
it.
(see illustration)
area next
(for woven
you
fabrics).
paper)
dogs, as you
sew
5ensmrSetu
70
OD OOE O
oC 2.C
_
_'_ Press
J
3,
Press
the first
rounded
4,
Lower
or
pattern
[]
To
the
more
fabric
(see illustration)
not pull
For
Barrack
Buttonholes,
5,
down
Sew
for
[]
bartack.
for
9.
Press the
length
and shape
bunched
slightly
all
of
around
your
the
Barrack
[]
_
Rounded
--
Keyhole
needle
and
[]
foot
so that the fabric
The
does
--
[]
7_
from
helpful
Buttonholes,
continue
with
the mark
Button
[],
Steps
5 and
6, For
IMPORTANT:
mark
at the
end of the
Practice
The pattern
Indicator
screen will
--
show:
10.
or auto-lock
The
machine
stitches
the
foot
until
the
end
of the
buttonhole
and
control
the
until
last stitches
the
slowly.
machine
has
Hold
down
completed
its
and has stopped.
you achieve
the results
you desire:
to the bottom
(NOTE:
indicator
of the buttonhole
but stop about
The red marks on the sliding
[]
will
of Stitch
buttonhole
foot
t/8"
are
11.
Patterns
for
For
to prevent
with
keyhole
a pin
in front
accidental
cutting
the buttonhole
buttonholes,
opener.
Carefully
the
remove
Then
fabric
barrack
at the end of
of the bartacks.
opener
plercethe
on the buttonhole
of the
m your
accessory
hole first
with
box.
the
long point
cut the rest of the buttonhole.
from
the
keyhole
with
embroidery
scissors.
the stitching
areas of
[]
and _--_.
Memory
The
side untif
Cut the opening
NOTE:
[]
Go to Step 8.
Sew up the right
stitch density
(see P, 68)
Remove the fabric and place
.
show
appearance
the buttonhole
Go to Step 8,
here) and press
See the Chart
8.
bartack
stitches
side and stop at the bottom
Rounded,
sew down
The pattern
wilt
stop.
Barrack
_
Do not
machine
Sfze
Press the Memory
[]
show:
buttonholes,
in any direction,
left
[].
will
--
go to Step 7.
the
Button
indicator
[]
buttonhole.
6.
Memory
The pattern
uniform
Rounded
Keyhole
[]
as you sew the buttonhole,
tight
or
(
to the top mark.
assure
keep
button
for keyhole).
the needle
NOTE:
selection
you come to the top
mark.
Stop.
Function
machine
buttonhole
has now
identical
memorized
to the first
this
buttonhole.
one each time
It
wilt
sew a complete
you press the foot
control,
67
Buttonholes
•
Adjust
You
the Stitch
can adjust
buttonhole
The
[]
[]
iContinued)
Density
the
stitch
or of only
stitch
dens=ty.
_
length
density
button
It is pre-set
of
the
entire
one sLde.
Stitch
Density
The stitches
controts
the
stitch
at "0.4"
on One Side:
on each side of the buttonhole
be the same stltch
density.
balance
the
dial below
To adjust,
Feed
belance
should
use the feed
Hand Wheel.
Set the Machine
Fine
stitches
Coarse
st itches
A
For Condition
,J
Stitch
Density
Press
"+"
the entire
in Entire
or "-"
buttonhole.
to
the
Side
stitch
density
ot
Turn
toward
driver
For Condition
Stitches
the
feed
"--"
in your
too
Far
balance
dial
Use
large
adjusting
your
adjustment
Apart
B:
Right Side Stitches
isee above)
slightly
Turn the feed
toward "+"
screw
too
Far
balance dial
box.
the feed
balance
dial,
sew another
test
buttonhole
to be sure
_scorrect,
Remember
(
the
accessory
After
NOTE:
68
A:
(see above)
Buttonhole:
adjust
Left
B
P, ) when
to
turn
the
feed
you have completed
balance
your
dial
to
the
buttonholes.
standard
mark
Apart
slightly
Corded Buttonholes
_]
_
[_]
Set the Machine
I UII ++++,
i
GQ I
/
Stitch Width 4 to 5
Thread tension
i to 5
,__-_/
J: Sliding buttonhole
foot
1.
With
the
buttonhole
2.
Bring the ends toward
3.
Hook
the filler
foot
cord
raised,
hook the filler
you under
the buttonhole
into the forks
on the front
cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole
foot
until
they
of the J foot
clear the front
to hold them
toot.
end.
tight.
or
NOTE:
B: Transparent
4.
Lower
the needle
5.
Sew the buttonhole
hotd the cords tight
into the garment
k,_.
according
Each side of the buttonhole
this
achieve
button
procedure
a
when
tailored,
you
more
want
attractive
to
cord
tat
least
15
inches
6.
Remove
7+
Pull the right
8+
Thread
ratsed
hole,
Use filler
of heavy
thread),
NOTE:
Try a pract,ce
buttonhole
NOTE:
this
For
patterns
sliding
able,
Don't
by
ally.
in front
where the buttonhole
of the foot
will
as you sew.
start and lower
the foot.
buttonhole
foot
Use
For the B Foot,
buttonhole
use
stitch
[]
[_
_ The
to
B Foot
repeat
memory.
from
the machine
end of the filler
the end through
To adjust
stitch
density,
needle,
instructions
on p. 65 to 67.
be sewn over the cord.
and cut the sewing
cord to tighten
a darning
sewing
wil!
threads.
it.
draw
to the wrong
side of the fabric
and cut.
see p. 68,
first.
buttonhole
but
the fabric
to the buttonhole
and the bartacks
foot
is prefer-
can also be used.
corded
Make
buttonholes
them
indivldu+
69
Hemming and Edging Stitches
Hemming
and Edging
cloths,
napkins
often
reqmred
to
produce
and
garments,
craft
careful
a
professional,
_-
[]
table-
items
hand
[]
have
sewing
fimshed
look_
Now your Sensor Sew 70 can do these
precision stitches much faster and
more precisely than you ever dreamed
possible.
G
G
The Stitches covered in thus section are:
Blind
Hem Stitch
Shell Stich
Scallop
Cut-Out
Applique
7O
......
F"
[]
(stretch)
[]
Stitch
Work
[]
[]
Edging
[]
[]
o Blind Hem Stitch {stretch)
= Blind Hem Stitch lwoven)
[]
[]
Set the Machine
i_When
th4
:
needle
comes
to the
right
When the
needle comes
to the left
Light
Thread tension
Welght
Fabric
l
.8-to=/8'"
tI
1 to4
G2,'Je
G. Blind stitch
hem toot
Heavy
.............
The St=tches and Their
The stretch
used
for
stronger
Btind
stretch
and
more
Uses
Hem
[]
because
elasttc of
the
is to be
it
blind
is the
1.
Finish
2.
Measure,
NOTE:
3.
^
W\j
A
A
_
_
_
_
the raw edge of your
turn
up your
For light
Fold
the
weight
material
NO
4,
Turn
5.
Place
the sliding
6.
blind
hem stitch
fabrics,
[]
(See Overcasting,
you may need a double
side
out)
guide screw so that
the
fold
of
See at left for proper
YES
for woven
fabrics,
(wrong
the
The long zigzag stitch
enough
hem any way you desire.
p. 61)
hem and pin.
fold.
on the edge to be stitched,
as shown,
leaving
1/8"
of the finished
hem edge
the sliding
guide
is very close (1/16")
to the left side of the blind
hem foot.
i
L
The regular
#
showing.
NO
A
..................
hem
stitches.
JVV
L
Fabric
Here's How
Stitch
fabrics
Weight
is strong
After
hemming,
hem
against
should
stitch
press both
barely
the
sliding
pierce
guide
the folded
so that
the
1/8"
edge of the fabric,
extending
but
edge
shows
still sew on the 1/8"
on
the
extended
right,
edge.
appearance.
sides of
the
finished
hem,
The right
side
of
the garment
will
show
only
the blind
stitches.
Helpful
Hemming
Reduce
Hint
Thin
pressure
Fabrics:
on the presser foot
to avoid
a distinct
line.
71
Hemming and Edging Stitches
Shell Stitch
[_]
(Continued)
[]
Set the Machine
_5_uJ
70
Bias
S.,J
...............
J
Here's
!.
Thread tension
How
For best effect
set the stitch
6to9
allow
buttonhole
toot
B: Transparent
NN
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The Shell
Stitch
is formed
fabrJc,
are called
stitching
by sewing
Severa] rows
a blind
of shef!
shetl tucks,
can be used to
finish
hems,
sfeeve and neck openings.
Shelt
tuckmg
tucks
on blouses and lingerie.
72
If you sew rows
You can sew Shell
F- Satin sti_ch foot
Shelf
the
needle
to
as you desire.
the top thread
just
clear the
slightly.
folded
edge of the fabric
_Y
2,
stttchmg
and length
z_gzags.
or
hem over folded
width
you may need to tighten
can be used to create
scafloped
of shell stitches,
Stitch
on knits
space the rows
or soft silky
wovens
1/2"
apart.
in any direction.
when
it
Scallop Stitch
[]
Set the Machine
_SeJ'dW_e._.u "PO
f
II
I I
|
Rightside
_
_
Right
_
%
Here's
Thread tension
3to6
1.
Sew your
2.
After stitching,
thread.
Helpful
A: Zigzag foot
How
For thin
sca]tops at least 3/8"
trim
fabric
Use this
scallop
and Its Uses
attractive
edges
projects,
or
such
P]acemats,
appearance
decorate
as
You
on
stitch
thin
fabrics,
You
for support
can also
while
use this
decorative
edgings
or sleeves,
create
sewing
pockets
create
using a single layer of fabric
backing
your
collars,
can
to
a
such
with
or
edge.
close to the stitching.
Be carefu!
not to cut the
fabrics:
For hemlines
scallop
the folded
Hints
Use a single layer of fabric
The Stitch
from
Use a tear-away
For collars,
with
a tear-away
backing
for support
while
stitching.
and sleeves:
backing,
pockets
Place interfacing
if necessary.
or craft
between
projects:
the layers of fabric
to provide
stiffness.
delicate
as chiffon,
a tear-away
stitching.
scallop
stitch
on the hemlines
to sew
of dresses
73
Hemming and Edging Stitches
Cut*Out
[]
Work Edging and Applique
(Continued)
[]
Set the Machine
Thread tension
I to4
F' Satin stitch
toot
\_j_"
Here's How
l,
-- For Applique
Use a fusible
behind
Pressure dial:
The Stitch
Cut-Out
Work
including
and
stitch,
edgtng
on
placemats,
Cut
weight
interfacing
1.
each p_ece of your applique,
the
interfacing
slightly
smaller
3,
than
Applique
but
are the
major
sewing
blankets,
projects,
collars,
cuffs
or baste the applique
in place and
sew
around
with
pattern
Jt can also be used to
many
Tape
NOTE:
4.
and pockets.
piece
2.
sewing
also
curves,
the
fabric,
ratse
turn
the fabric.
the
use a sattn
leave the
presser
stitch.
needle in
foot
a piece
and pin in place.
4,
Lower the
presser foot
You
may
insert
fabric
want
and trace the
the
the outline.
Stitch
and stitch.
layers
around
[].
You
or organdy
to
outline
Romove
also
under
the
a contrasting
your
together,
the design,
may
use
to accent
Baste
and
work.
st_tchmg
just
the pins,
using
stitch
use a narrow
pattern
satin
stitch
(see p. 60).
5,
Remove
design
basting
close
embroidery
74
of tulle
outside
NOTE:
5.
design
Place
NOTE:
3,
may
a simple
Work
design
stitch
[]
You
When
each
Choose
For Cut-Out
on the r_ght s_de of the fabric.
the design pieces.
and its Uses
uses for this
provtde
2.
2
heavy
Here's How--
and cut the fabrtc
to
scissors.
the
stitching,
inside
the
using
an
Reinforcing Stitches
=
Feather
Stitch
and
[]
[]
[]
Set the Machine
o
_e_,5_rSew
70
o
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rqrq
it GDD
IIo
: o
o
0 _
:o
o
e
o;
ro eo
'0
D
Thread tension
O
0
i
o
#
.......
it
O
.-.:.-
;.',,r#_,_,,$:,
;
I
e'e'°'o
0
0
o
0
_
0
it
to4
it
•
O00it
it i!0,0
It
A:
Zigzag toot
This
tt
stitch
is strong,
You
can
garments
You
use
useful
to
or decoratively
may also
use this
•
Here's How
stretch
it
•
o
•
J
and Its Uses
can reinforce
g_
•
•
.......
The Stitch
o
4*
o
and decorative.
and woven
sew
spandex
hem elastic
stItch
in
fabrics.
t.
Sew
already
this
pattern
joined
on
a
seam
and pressed flat.
that
2,
Butt
two
folded
this
stitch
to
edges together
loin
and use
them.
underfabric.
patchwork
quilting.
75
Reinforcing Stitches
= Fagoting
Stitch
I_
[]
and
(Continued)
[]
Set the Machine
Right
side
GC E3
bnc
Paper
Here's
Thread tension
1,
3_o7
How
Fold
under
each fabric
edge
1/2"
and
press.
2.
3.
Satin stitch
foot
Pin the
two
backing
1/8"
Sew
edges to paper or tear-away
apart,
slowty,
needle
guiding
catches
the
the folded
fabr;c
so the
edge on each
side,
J
The Stitch
Use this
create
and fts Uses
stitch
an
to join
open
work
Helpful
two pieces of fabric
appearance
and
to
add
design interest.
For
other
fagoting,
76
stitches
see stitch
that
patterns
may
[]
be
used
(p. 75).
in
Hint
You may want
maximum
effect.
to set the stitch
on "7.0"
for
[]
Elastic Casing Stitch
Set the Machine
I_ G_
! []_
lopQ@_
LC_C_®
Here's How
1.
Thread tension
3to 7
a piece
foot,
then
of
1/8"
up through
elastic
under the
the slot
in Foot
F
(satin stitch).
®
F
Slide
2.
Sew the elastic
fabric,
Satin stitch
pulling
through
on the wrong
it gently
to
side of the
avoid
sewing
the elastic.
foot
3.
The Stitch and Its Uses
Use this
stitch
to
replace
bias
tape
in
areas
as
wrists
and
waists.
such
children's
helpful,
clothing,
because
this
it reduces
Pull
on the
and bartack
stitch
elastic
to
gather
the fabric
at both ends.
casings
In
is especIally
bulk.
77
Decorate with Geometric Patterns
Set
the
[]
_
_-_
Machine
3_
il DO®tf
95
95
3B
gq
Here's How
1.
Adjust
the
stitch
width
and
length
as
you desire.
Thread tension
t
2.
Practice
3.
Mark
to4
4.
5.
Satin stttch
toot
6,
the stitch
the
lines
fabric,
using
Lower
the
Lower
Lock
on a scrap of fabric,
for
decoration
a washable
needle
on
fabric
at the
the
marker.
starting
point.
the presser foot.
the
stitch
at the
beginning
(press
Helpful
You
7.
These stitches
You
stitch
width
specia! effects
Uses
are purely
can sew one row
Experiment
78
and Their
and
marked
decorative.
or several
length
for
8.
or vary the
special
on a scrap of fabric
are possible.
Gently
effects.
to see what
Use the
stitches
guide
the
fabric
along
the
line,
auto-Lock
at the end.
to secure
the row of
want
to
stitches
stitches.
See
tions.
The Stitches
may
decorative
Stitch
auto-lock),
Hint
Patterns"
combine
with
these geometric
other
"Programming
(p. 8_22)for
decorative
Decorative
detailed
instruc-
Cross Stitch:
[]
Set the Machine
il [] 5050cD!1
535050
oE0E3@OG !
[D 50Q l
Thread
tension
2to5
F
Here's
Satin stitch
foot
1.
J
The Stitch
You
and Its Uses
can make
embroidery
it would
can
also
other
numbers
beautiful
stitch
take
combine
for
designs
pattern,
an half
if embroidered
decorative
sewing projects.
2.
cross
attractlve
this
the
time
by hand.
You
stitches
patterns
with
and
samplers
with
the
letters
and
3.
How
Choose a plain
close weave fabric
or wool
flannel
for the background
fabric.
If you
choose
light
use a tear-
4.
weight
backing
for support.
Adjust
stitch
width
Find
the
to match
the
center
the
such as linen
fabric,
away fabric
desire
or
For Cross-Stitching
length
you
of the design,
is a border,
choose a starting
Count
cross stitches
Start
first
2.
in the center
row, letting
Then
count
a Pattern:
of the
design
the fabric
the
next
and sew the
feed naturally.
row
of
stitches
to
the
teft or right.
and
pattern
1.
Without
as you
3.
have or plan.
or if the design
Add
or delete
button
4.
point.
stitches
by
pressing
Begtn each row by lowering
corner
the
Clear
and reprogrammmg.
of a previous
the needle
at the
stttch.
other
5.
the
and program
(See p. 8__3,Pattern
Use Auto-Lock
from
the number.
Single
the
center
up
5.
Use the
placement
insure stra}ght,
arrow
'" _A,, on
Foot
F to
even rows.
Units.)
to begin and end.
79
Smocking
[3-_ ,
[]
,
_]
,
[]
(or anydecorativestitch)
Step!
!1to6)
Stepll
(7 to 8)
Set the Machine
7
1
Thread
F
$
Satin stitch
foot
tension
1 to4
Here's How
1.
Choose a soft,
!ightwelght
fabric
2.
Cut
the fabric
three
the finished
3.
Set
the
stitch
gathering
92
The Stitches
_2
and Their
q3
L/B
Uses
Smocking isa delicate decorative treatment
for children's clothes or women's blouses.
length
stitches
3/8"
NOTE:
Loosen
4.
Knot
the threads
5.
Pull the bobbin
6.
Secure
7.
Sew the decorative
8.
Pull out the gathering
Heipfut
control
apart
button
along
threads
gingham or challis.
width.
at
"4.5"
and
sew
rows
of
strmght
across the area to be smocked.
the needle thread
the threads
tension
to make gathering
easier,
the edge.
and distribute
at the other
stitches
the gathers evenly,
end.
of your
choice
between
the gathering
stitches.
stitches.
Hint
These stitches
you desire.
80
times
such as batiste,
can be used m combination
with
others
for any decoratwe
effect
Sand Stitch
[]
Set the Machine
Thread tension
\
1 to4
F- SalJn stitch
toot
Pressure diai:
The Stitch
I or 2
Here's How
and Its Uses
The sand stitch
fills
in outlined
embroidery
t.
Outline
the
pattern
with
a Satin
Stitch
designs.
Set stitch
width
Set stitch
length at "0.3"
2.
Fill
3.
Decrease
at "1.5",
in the design with
the
stttch
or as you desire.
the sand stitch.
width
to fill
in small
spaces.
4,
Sew
in rows,
the pattern
starting
_sfilled
at the edge,
until
in,
81
To
program
in the order
stitch
pattern
combinations,
press the pattern
selection
buttons
= Two Cycle Stitching
shown.
To
sew
selecting
Set the Machine
two
of
any
the stitch
NOTE:
stitch
pattern
Continue
to
pattern,
press
the
memory
button
twice
after
numbers.
press
the
foot
control
until
the
machine
stops
control
again
automatically.
Combine
I to4
F
=
SatlnstitchfOOt
Stitch
Patterns
[_
1.
Press the Auto-Lock.
[_
2.
Press Memory,
[_
3,
Press the stitch
[_
4.
Press Memory,
5,
Press the next
[_
6.
Press Memory.
_-_
7.
Press the stitch
[_
8,
Press Memory.
_]
9.
Press the stitch
[_
10.
Press Memory.
11.
Press the Auto+Lock.
12.
Press Memory.
pattern.
One Cycle Stitching
_
1.
Press the Auto-Lock,
stitch
pattern.
$
[_
_-_
2,
Press Memory.
3,
Press the stitch
4,
Press Memory,
pattern.
$
pattern.
0
$
[_
5.
Press the Auto-Lock,
$
[_
6,
See the Pattern
You will
NOTE :
Press Memory.
Single
Unit
Auto-Lock
stitches
$
stitch
and monograms,
press Auto-Lock
82
Chart.
sew one flower.
The
pattern,
to lock
is already
but
not
programmed
on any other
the decorative
into
the buttonhole
stitches.
or any other
You
stitches.
must
[_
To repeat
the same combination
after stitching
the first
of stitches,
combination.
just press the foot
= Pattern Single Units
(Aid to Programming)
OECORATIVE
The
button
Each
r STITCHES
patterns
shown
Js touched
buttonhole
on the buttonhole
in the
upper
cotumn
are the
umts
of each pattern
sewn when
the memory
is already
programmed
once.
is automatically
stitching
tocked
at the
but on no other
stitch
end.
"Auto-Lock"
patterns
shown
stitch
here.
83
Program Decorative stitch Pa_erns
•
To Adjust
a Distorted
[]/
_
etc.
(Continued)
Pattern
0
Feed
balance
IL
r
dia!
Compressed
Patterns:
Correct
by
turning
toward
the
"+"
driver
J
If decorative
stitch
patterns
you
sew on a particular
with
the feed balance
84
dial.
are uneven
fabric,
adjust
when
them
in your
Drawn
the
accessory
feed
Use
box,
the
balance
targe
diat
Correct
screw
toward
Out Pattern:
by
turning
the "'-"
the
feed
balance
dial
Monogramming
Your
machine
the period
0 to
witf
[]---
FO_,
sew the
can program
[]
26 Letters of the alphabet,
and leave a space,
9. You
[]---
plus
entire
the
words
numbers
OU
from
and sentences.
DI
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02
09
I_-,
÷i_
OV
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÷.-_
08
09
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55
5E
58
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Step
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75
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The chart
1
pattern
You
Ln
stitch
above shows
starts, marked
can program
patterns.
where
to clip
words
and sentences
Press the memory
up to 31 selections.
the connecting
threads
and where each
by "o'"
in the same way as you program
button
after
each stitch
pattern
other
selection
See example.
J
Each number
beginning
and letter
is automatically
locked
and end so you can clip connecting
at the
threads.
85
=
Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters
Here's How
7 mm
t.
Program
2+
Press the foot
3.
When
the stttch
the
Adjust
NOTE:
comes
pattern
the stitch
to
point(_(see
_
width
and fength
Good
proportions
are:
Stitch
Width
"'4"
t
Stttch
Length
5,
Press the foot
6.
Your
Decrease
remain+ng
-_
control
letters
illustration)
, release the foot
L::
4 mm
86
comb+nat+ons.
control.
needle
screen shows
4,
pattern
"t.5'"
as desired.
to "'7"
to "2.5"
again.
will
the s+ze of the numbers
be smailer+
+n the same way.
control
and the
at once.
indicator
Wl_at,to Do Wilen;
PROBLEM
The machine
does not
PROBABLE
work.
The machine does not work and the
Pattern Indicator
reads "'Er".
CORRECTION
A single digit number was programmed.
A number w_thout pattern was selected.
Two digit
A number
The area of feed dogs is filled
and lint.
Clean the area of the feed dogs.
Incorrect
Irregular
CAUSE
with
dust
size needle.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Rethread machine.
Improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Loose presser foot.
Stitches
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle
Bunching
Needle
plate.
and lower
under
presser foot
threads
before
and buttonholes
during memory
are
sewing.
needle
plate, or polish
off
burrs
completely.
and fabric.
Reset presser foot.
not drawn
starting
Incorrect
thread tension(s).
Lfght pressure on presser foot.
Using two different
sizes or kinds
Bent or blunt needle.
Puckering
Monograms
not identical
Upper
Replace
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Reset needle.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.
of Thread
and fabric.
Tighten upper thread tenston.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect
size needle.
Breaking
number must be programmed.
in the stttch package chart must be selected.
back
seam.
When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser toot about 4" and hold until a few st_tchs are
formed.
Reset thread
of thread.
tension
(s).
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Upper thread and bobbin thread shoutd
Insert new needle,
be same size and kind.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft,
Reset presser foot,
Use underlay
of tissue paper,
Fabric
Check threads for tangles.
Check feed dogs and clean, if necessary,
Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot.
See pages 65 _ 69 for buttonholing
instructions,
feed
}s restricted
}n some way,
87
What t0 DO when(c0ntinued)
PROBLEM
Monograms
identical,
Skipping
Breaking
and buttonholes
PROBABLE
not
Machine was not allowed
last few stitches,
Stitches
Upper
CAUSE
Thread
CORRECTION
to complete
the
Fabric
Bobbin
Thread
i
not Moving
Jamm=ng
Knocking
Noise
the machine
has
Start to stitch at a medium
Rethread machine.
speed.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread
insert new needle.
Replace
needle plate,
or polish
off
and fabric.
burrs
completely.
Improper
bobbincase
case
Lint In-bobbin
or threading.
shuttle.
Check
bobbin case
case and
threading,
Clean bobbin
shuttle,
Darning plate in place.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Thread knotted
under fabric.
Remove darning plate.
increase pressure on presser foot,
Place both threads back under presser foot
to stitch.
Push in the clutch.
clutch
Thread caught
Lint in bobbin
is disengaged.
before
beginning
Disassemble and clean shuttle.
Clean bobbin case and shuttle.
in shuttle.
case or shuttle,
the
Fabric is too thick near the seam and the
buttonholes.
1.
Keep the fabric
surface.
2.
Bunch the fabric slightly all around
(see illustration
on page 67).
1.
2.
Use the B Foot in these instances.
Start the buttonhole
so that you sew toward the edge of
the fabric.
Put standard writing
paper {not tissue paper) under the
3.
4.
88
until
Starting to stLtch too fast.
Improper
threading.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect
size needle.
Fabric is pulling and distorting
automatic
fabric feed.
Buttonholes are not identical
in length and shape.
control
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Push-putt
Machine
the foot
Incorrect size needte.
Bent or blunt needle.
incorrect setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Sharp eye in needle,
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Breaking
Hold down
stopped.
from
falling
off the edges of the sewing
the needle
garment to aid fabric feed (for woven
Do not use the Memory function.
Sew each button
individually.
and stretch
fabrics).
Replace the Light Bulb
1.
Unplug the machine and open the face
cover.
CAUTION!
The
light
Protect
bulb
your
you handle
wilt
be HOT.
fingers
when
it.
==
=.
2.
Push
the
bulb
up
counter-cLockwise
3.
Put
the
new
bulb
wise and pushing
and
turn
to remove
in by
the
bulb
it.
turning
clock-
up.
89
Clean the Bobbin Holder
To
insure
essentral
that
The bobbin
or knock
Follow
t.
your
machine
operates
area can attract
loudly
if a thread
dust and lint.
these directions:
Turn
off
Remove
firmly
3.
9O
its
best,
you
need
to
keep
the
the power
Remove
Your
machine
can become
4.
or unplug
the bobbin
cover
tt toward
the
the bobbin,
plate by
you.
Brush
or vacuum
the dust and lint
out of the bobbin
5,
pulling
sluggish
is caught.
machine.
2.
at
parts clean at atl t_mes.
Replace
the bobbin.
holder.
6.
Slide on the bobbin cover plate by
pushing it into the grooves,
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs
j
1.
Unplug
the
machine
the presser foot
2.
Remove
the
and
remove
and needle.
bobbin
face
cover
the
of the needle
4.
out
the
holder
bobbin.
Lift
and remove
up the
it.
Use the lint
box
to
race and
clean
brush m the accessory
the feed
bobbin
a soft, dry cloth.
Remove
drwer
Take
bobbm
plate.
3.
5,
from
Remove
screw
on the left s_de
with
the large screw
your
accessory
holder.
dogs, hook
Also
use
7.
Line
the
next
up the
bobbin
to
red marks
holder
the
race, as shown
and place
so the knob
stopper
in the
fits
hook
above.
box.
the needle plate.
91
Oil the Underside
Oil the Face Cover Plate
Fig. 1
1.
Fig. 2
Oil at those points
No other
DO
NOT
required
1,
2.
Tilt
the machine
Remove
the bottom
the free arm.
3,
92
!Fig,
Oil at the arrows
NOTE :
head back.
covers
by loosening
the two
screws,
1)
shown
No other oiiing
in the illustration.
ts required,
(Fig.
2)
A and B, under
oiling
indicated
by short
arrows
tn the illustration
above.
Is required.
REMOVE
in these areas.
the
top
cover
or base cover.
No
customer
service
is
PARTS
LIST
1
11
12
15
16
%,
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
/
93
PARTS LIST
(Continued)
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck
and Co. store or service center,
WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
t,
2.
3_
4.
If the parts
electronically
Center
PARTS,
ALWAYS
GIVE
THE
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF ITEM
you
need are not
transmitted
for expedited
to
handling.
stocked
locally,
your
a Sears
Repair
Parts
order
will
Distribution
be
Ref. No,
Part No.
1
2
3
4
*20-6868
625031005
Bobbin
box wJth
Thread
spool
802422002
102403202
Quilter
5
813404013
6551
No.
t!
No,
11 Single needles
(ORG)
6552
6553
6554
823502002
820822013
8238O1O04
822508005
No.
14 Single needles
(RED)
No.
16 Single needles
(PUR)
No.
t8 Single
(GRN)
822804004
820817015
823803006
822801001
820801005
Satin
stitch
foot
Blind
stitch
hem foot
Transparent
buttonhole
822019004
822020008
*6864
6797
6830
41670
41669
*6889
802424004
823805008
Small
spool
holder
Large
spool
holder
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
t4
15
16
17
18
19
20
2t
22
23
24
*These items are not furnished with the machine,
instructions above.
94
Description
Spool
10 bobbins
pin
pin felt
Stretch
fabric
needles
Needle
clamp
Stiding
buttonhofe
Stratght
needles
wlth
screw
foot
foot
Zigzag foot
Zipper
foot
Overedge
Needle
Light
toot
foot
threader
bulb
Buttonhole
opener
Large screw driver
Small
screw driver
Oil and lint
brush
L_nt brush
Darning
plate
but may be ordered
per
(BLU)
INDEX
A
Accessories
E
.........
6
Alphabet
& numbers
........
Appliqueing
.......................
"Auto-Lock"
button
.............
85, 86
74
5, 34
M
Etastic casings
Extensron
table
...........
........
44, 48, 77
10
Memory button .................
Monogramming
....................
Multtpte zigzag stitching ....
31
86
46, 62
N
Fabric,
Base ............................
5
Basting .........
37, 44, 45
Blind hemming ...........
44, 47, 71
Blind stitch hem foot
....
12, 15, 45, 47
Bobbin
............
6, 18_21
Bobbin cover plate
..............
5, 90
Bobbin thread
................
25
Bobbin winding ...............
19, 20
Buttonhole
............
44, 46, 65_69
Buttonhole
foot, sliding ......
46, 65
Buttonhole
foot, transparent
.....
46, 65
Button sewing
................
39, 44
needte, thread and
stitch length chart ............
Face cover plate
o
Fagoting
..................
Feather stitching
.....
Feed balance dial
.
.
Foot control
..................
Foot holder ........
Foot storage compartment
Free arm sewing
.
17
.
5
44, 48, 76
48, 75
. 6, 8, 68
6, 8
22
....
.
.
!0,
12
tt
G
Gathering
..............
Needle
16, 17
.............
Needle clamp .........
Needle plate
................
Needle posmon
...............
Needle, thread and fabric chart
.......
17
5, 35
32
17
O
Oiling ....................
Outline
stretch stitching
.............
Overedge foot
...................
Overedge seam ..................
92
45, 56
13
46, 63
Parts list ....................
Pattern indicator
screen
..........
93, 94
30
................
...............
.................
3t
86
29_31
55
C
H
Cleaning bobbin holder, hook race ....
90,
Clear button
.......................
Cross stitchfng ...............
44, 48,
Cut-out work
................
44, 47,
91
31
79
74
Hand wheel ................
5
Pattern
Pattern
Pattern
K
D
Darmng .................
Darning plate
...........
Decorative stitching
.......
Distorted pattern
...........
Knit stitching ...................
38, 44
6, 37, 38, 39
44, 48, 78
84
64
L
Light
Light
and power switch
...........
bulb
.......................
7
89
memory
reduction
selection
Pattern seiectton button
.............
Performance
problems
.........
5, 28
87, 88
Pintucking
..............
Plug connector ................
Portable case ..................
Power switch
...................
Presser foot ..............
Presser foot lever
..............
Pressure control
dial ..............
Program sewing
..............
45, 53
7
4
7
12_15
6, 9
5, 8
82, 83
95
INDEX
Q
(Continued)
T
Quilter ........................
Quilting
....................
. . -
t4
54
R
Replacing
bobbin holder
Reverse stitch button
.......
.............
, , 91
5, 34
Thread guide
..................
Thread tensions ..............
Thread tension dial ................
Top cover ......................
Topst_tching .................
Top thread .................
Turning a square corner ......
, .......
6, 24
26, 27
5, 26
5
51,52
24"-26
35
.....
5, 29
U
Up & down needle posltion button
Saddle stitching
.............
Sand stitching
...................
Satin stitch foot .................
45, 58
81
14
Satin stitching
.................
Scaltop stitching
...............
Seam guides ....................
Sewing functions
chart
..............
Sewing light ...................
Sewing on heavy fabrics
Shell stttchmg
..............
Smocking
stretchstttching
Spool holder
...............
Spool pins ....................
Stitch
Stitch
Stftch
60
73
35
44
.......
- _
, ..,
length adjustment
.......
length/width
indicator
....
5, 7
36
- - 47, 72
- . . 48, 80
5, 18
6, 18
32, 33
28, 32, 33
length/width
control
buttons .............
28, 32, 33
Stttch pattern chart ...............
45"49
Stitch width adjustment
...........
32
Straight stitching
...........
45, 50_55
Straight stitch button
.........
28, 31
Stratght stretch stitching
.......
45, 57
Stretch stitching
........
44, 56"58.63,
64
72_77,
80, 81
96
Z
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zipper
foot
...................
stitch button ............
stitching
.............
overcasting .................
application
........
13
28, 31
46, 59_64
6!
. . . 40442
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FULL
25-YEAR
WARRANTY
ON SEWING
For 25 years from the date
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FULL
For
TWO YEAR
two
years from
of purchase,
head.
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For 90 days from
the date
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EQUIPMENT
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of
free
of the sewing
of
repair
defects
OF SEWING
charge,
machine,
repair
described
This warranty
machine,
above, SIMPLY
applies
only
except
CONTACT
for normal
THE
wh_ie this product
or workmanship
defects
including
in materia_
motor,
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and
or workmanship
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which
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