Kenmore 253 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. ODEL 385 1 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dear Customer You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine Before using your new Kenmore machine please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine Specific instructions are given on threading tension adjustments cleaning oiling etc This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance The model number and serial number are located on the nomenclature plate as identified on Page 3 of this booklet Model No 385 Serial No Retain these numbers for tuture reference THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable case or Cabinet is Available E Locate and Identify the parts PE Indentify the Accessories oaa LL kb vies Wd PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machines om E2. AVAN T WW SUSU 4 Rickrack stretch V iius A fd in stretch stitch sewing the stretch stitch adiuster should usually be in a neutral position between and or gt position When sewing some fabrics you may need to adjust this control to balance the stitches for appearance sake If design seems open like the illustrations to the left adjust the control slightly toward until design looks like the center design if the design appears to be closed as in the right hand illustrations turn the control toward 7 until stitching is as you desire 21 Heverse To reverse stitch hold down this con trol during sewing Release to sew forward again 22 Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine Below are some good habits to follow each t me you sit down to sew inspect the needle It should be straight properly set and sharp on the point It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers Before placing the material on the machine see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads during the sew
3. 20 2 21 Reverse Stitch Control 2 TTL ee Starting TO SeW ceva decd ER dene 22 LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart es 20 26 Straight StHEGHES sg es eel oan ee ad ow el ee s Straight GHIGW Su roodo S ee eee eee SE e Use the Seam Guides 20200 405 02006 2 e Turn a Square Corner sur TOT EE e Use the Darning Plate s aoaaa AE TE TT 28 TODOSUTODIDU ek ub er OHSS Bee edit 28 atn ASAS hae acre mas ESSER 8 otraight 5 ive x EG T GELEE 00 Zigzag Stitches AE IT oe DAT 30 37 Base LOZ Er ge od eee we eil e Satin SLUIER ds RR Gud Ee hrs Re ee eee RES i o Applique crx rores 32 e Bar Tacking __ dhs Beth i Blo ER RR We CE O2 1568131815315 ee os ace ea oe Be eroe up S Embroidery s ous vu d BR Vee SR ee eet se xe o Sewa BUTTON BEE BS SESS Ee re Me ke ey Ce e Overcasting Stitch 38 e Rick Rack Stretch 2 0 002202 00 25 05 2 4 35 e Three Step 36 e Overcast Stretch Stitching EE ills as or e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching 0 0 2 37 Blind Hemming x See Eme DnE AE Lace Work ooo eee os TEC Buttonhole Making 2 002 020 5825 6205 4 Mead Sew in a ZIpper oe SERE SERE ode Bee b es RS Shell Stitch
4. Ig Guide the work so the right hand Place the fabric under the presser foot Position the tear under the needle so so that the edge w the r itches fall at the edge of the tabric st c C 7 n an BO om m 5 SO m Ee Bb 9 s Bee 5 9 sa E odd et 4 O e AT es bred 2 DY Mm k e co 2 Sy e tA us sy N eo c E ea BC Ns We MIE ES RT su 2 a ho o EE ee Ls S05 N yox 0 T tA ort lt iI t a Bes s o j mation itch it b iC zigzag st the three step zigzag everywhere you nas more strength elasticity and is zigzag and straight stitch You may use would use the bas The three step zigzag is a com e t 3 n Ww ith 7 e o un t 2 SN Aog on D N 2 9 g Gop i E n lbw e E 2 Q S ao smoothly ing tor sewing patches mend securely iy usefu and ht tears finishing seams repairing stratg 36 o Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3to 5 372 3 07 3 5 P Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position EER ii 7X 4 a Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and its Uses This stitch can be used tor sewing a seam with an overcast finish The seam is tormed and finished tn one operation lt can be used when you are making swimwear s
5. stitching on these fabrics e Check Your Needle 1 Look for barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk Hke fabrics Always buy a good quality thread It should resist tangling and be strong smooth and consistent in thickness 13 FABRIC Lightweight Batiste Dimity Chiffon Silks Fine Lace Organza Crepe Taffeta Voile Organdy Medium Weight Cotton Cotton Blends Percale Gingham Shantung Pique Seersucker Satin Knits Vinyl Suitings Linen Wool Crepe Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Denim Weal Sailctoth Wool Flannel Gabardine Velvets Leather Heavy Weight Coatings Uphoistery Cotton Duck Heavy Twills Canvas Decorative tap stitching on ali types of fabric Stretch Fabric Polyester Double Knits Nylon Tricot Jersey Stretch Terry Spandex Cire Tricot e Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 11 ORANGE 14 RED or 16 PURPLE 18 GREEN 16 PURPLE 18 GREEN 11 8 LUE STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE THREAD SIZE Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Siik A 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Corse Cotton Wrap Sik A Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A Buttonhoie Twist Use as top thread oniy Polyester Core Cotton Wra
6. 0 Stitch i Seiector Itn Red indicator The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator on the stitch indicator panel The bottom row of stitches is selected when the stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position NOTE To avoid needle or fabric damage be sure your needie is up and out of fabric when selecting a stitch Stitch patterns are color coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch length control ZONES e Orange Straight Zigzag and Utility Stitches o Green Geometric Decorative Stitches e Blue Built in Buttonhole Making oe Yellow Stretch Stitches The stitch width control regulates the width of the stitch you select The higher the number the wider the stitch Streich Stitch The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch and also has a stretch stitches setting The higher the number the longer the stitch means no feed To select Stretch Stitches set this control at Stretch Stitch NOTE When you select built in buttonhole blue make sure that you do not set the stitch lengh control at Stretch Stitch Study the orange yellow and biue sections around this control These are recommended zones of stitch length and color coded to the stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel 7 Re Smocking stretch v i
7. 3 Insert the power supply plug into the outlet Sewing fight 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power switch is turned on lf you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch to prevent injury to children e Foot Control Use aay aan Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your foot To decrease speed release your foot pres sure slightly NOTE The toot control is sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately Practice on a scrap of fabric to requiate your sewing speed to your taste and needs Set Up the Machine Continued e Set the Pressure Dial Groove Pressure control diai Setting mark The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with the groove as follows 3 Most sewing 2 applique and Cut Out work 1 basting sewing chiffon lace organdy and other lightweight fabrics Also for velours and knits with more stretch NOTE The pressure dial should be reset at 3 after changing pressure so the machine is ready for most normal sewing the next time you use it e Setting Spool Pins Spool pin felt i t Spool pin at The spool pins are used for hold
8. 46 open work appearance Use tor patchwork quilting 25 3 8 24 Yellow Stretch otitch Postion As Orange Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie zone This stitch can also be used as a single overlock stitch as well Stitch HERRING BONE STRETCH N P BUTTONHOLE T TE IST FARM EES K SATIN STITCH 26 Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach Buttonhole Thread 2 6 Stitch Stitch Length Width Yellow 3 B5 Stretch Stitch Position 5 Uses Use as hemming stitch tor blankets table cioth and draperies Buttonholes also corded buttonholes Use for applique work also as decorative finish for piacemats blankets collars cuffs and pockets 40 41 Straight Stitches e Straight Stitch Sat the Machine Stitch width control O o Ton thread tension 2te 6 ate Stitch length control orange Stretch Stitch NOTE Best sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch foot but the zigzag foot will also provide acceptable results Before sewing with the straight stitch foot always set the stitch width control to 0 to avoid breaking the needle 1 Raise the presser foot 2 Raise the needle to its highest position 3 Place the edge of the tabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate 5 8 ts most common 4 Draw the threads toward the back and lower
9. Holding onto end of thread depress the foot control When the bobbin is slightly filled stop the machine and clip the thread coming from the bobbin Slowly start the machine again and wind the thread until the bobbin stops Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left and clip the thread Remove the bobbin Push in the clutch for normal sewing operation 15 o Insert the Bobbin inte the Bobbin Holder 1 Put the bobbin into the bobbin 2 Pull about 4 inches of thread 3 Then pull the thread clockwise hoider so that the thread feeds toward you through the tension toward the back of the machine counter clockwise left slot A through the siot 16 4 Slide the bobbin cover plate while pushing it down slightly over the bobbin Allow about 4 inches of thread to show above the needie plate om ee tee Prepare Your Top Thread e Thread Your Needle P ee FI HP a RAMS Mie fic eek e S NAH AEH Ma n went E OM e Bem her gy hE Aie ba E RW mF Fi 7 7 Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you a 4 Raise presser foot lever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder The numbered steps above tollow the numbers i Firmly draw thread up and thro
10. Stitch This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners or pockets and straps on Hngerte Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches o Monogramming Set the Machine Stitch width control 5 4 2 3 i 4 e 0 5 2 Tap thread tension contro 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0 5 to t 2 TV f o 4 5 Stretch Stitch F Satin stitch toot Here s How 1 Set the same as satin stitch 2 Back the fabric with paper or imterfacing 3 Draw the letters on the fabric with tailor s chalk 4 Satin stitch adjusting the stitch width as necessary to form each pattern 5 H using paper carefully remove tt when you have finished sewing e Embroidery H Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Sat the Machine Stitch width contro 1 ta 5 2 3 7 Stitch length controi Any number not necessary to adiust 2 4 No presser 0 foot Stretch Stitch Darning plate Here s How 1 Put the darning plate on the needle plate see page 28 Remove foot holder see page 10 Adjust the stitch width as desired see page 21 Draw the design on to the fabric with tailor s chalk Stretch the fabric between embrort dery hoops and place under the needle Lower the presser foot lever to engage the top thread tension Holding the top thread in your left hand rotate the hand wheel toward you one complete turn Pull the top t
11. i 20 OG E eod A x tb 5 z Jj 2 ne Cf BE c Bs E ta m o d e r er tz i o v E e n 5 2 i e t ge EE i 55945 7 8 E GOD wy Q pg 7 A 5 2 EE E eater WS WW At Rem esa bede Carrying Handie Arm Cover Plate f Hand Wheel Me GRA er ee eei Vis EE REEL A Push Pull Clutch Stitch Selector Stretch Stitch Adiuster sade EEEE m Light and Power Switch 402 0 Plug Connector d Nomenclature Plate Presser Foot Lever lt Thread Guide Needle Clamp Presser Foot E Thumb Screw x Presser Foot ui Snap on Button Foot Control Zeie EE SAVE Wa RE N er e Nerv Enter reg Lint brush Buttonhole opener Needie set Bobbin telt Spool pin Smail screw driver Large screw driver Darning plate Satin stitch toot buttonhoie toot Sliding Straight stitch toot Zipper toot Set Up the Machine e Piug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power supply IG connector Machine plug NOTE Before inserting the plug into your machine be sure the power switch is OFF 1 Check your outlet to be sure it s a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet 2 insert the machine plug into the three prong outlet as shown H will only fit one way
12. 10 6797 11 820832005 12 41669 13 802424004 14 6830 15 6889 16 652802009 Bobbin box with 10 bobines Spool pin felt No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU No 11 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needies GRN Straight foot Zigzag foot Sliding buttonhole foot Zipper foot Satin stitch foot Needle threader Light bulb Large screw driver Small screw driver Lint brush Buttonhole opener Oil and lint brush Darning plate These items are not furnished with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above 53 A Accessory storage box CERERE Appliqueing Es ecu eee a ic V B Bar tacking ee wed ee She ee BE ep Oe BEER ED EER gh DE EE sr gt 2 Basic zigzag aa o osos 23 30 Blind hemming rs ee se 23 38 39 Bobbin 4 TE 16 50 527 53 Bobbin holder 16 50 51 Bobbin thread 819 Bobbin winding sea es ese sk 1B Bobbin winding spindle 2 15 Box stitching dies i ay 25 47 Buttonhole uem s AG MORA Buttonhole opener 4 41 52 53 Button sewing ss ss ses sei si 23 34 6 CABINET ru sui we et EES 2 Changing needle 14 Changing presser foot 10 11 Cleaning hook race and feed dogs 51 Cornering guide ce ss ese 27 D 051107 n RR EE DEERE LR os bes II
13. 4 a ie EM N 5 x o 4 Er Ciose to O z 4 8 Eer So m Stretch Stitch 5 zx te E a F Satin stitch toot Pressure dial 1 or 2 The Stitch and Ets Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often Hee How used decorative stitch but it can also l be used to overcast a raw edge for ex Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a fragment ample blankets linens tablecloths ot the Fabric you are planning to use Too tight satin stitch may pucker some light and napkins weight fabrics The Satin stitch is especially attractive m applique 31 mua IT I It t aede tit oos LT TEE AU AE ht tches Zigzag Sti e Applique Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 5 12 3 4 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0 5 to 1 Stretch Stitch F Satin stitch foot Pressure dial 2 32 Continued a a Ar i 2 k ee A ts Baste or fuse with iron on fabric joiner applique pieces on the fabric Stich around the applique making sure the needie falls along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser toot and pivot the fabric to the right or left Bar Tacking Set the Machine gt Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A Zigzag toot Stitch width control 2 to 5 is Stitch length contro 0 5 to 1 n Stretch
14. 7 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 id di ee un Ee HE Gee cun Ene cin Qe cue Spe b pe DE Ee RL ecd Eye cue ee ip ee che ye Rg eee dno em vin ae ML Ob cuih Ame cin Wee cil e ih be Hh Ae ib qe ibo Ee cibo e uh Oe ih OE ER OER OER e HL Mee cie ER bee c EL Re RIS NE N NE Rhee Hi ce Hr e Er kg ER ge He Eg ify vye Eie he FH AA Hl bp TE OR E A ONE EE iie Ezy oles Hs Hp cde chio Qe cb eee Ha Mm ndm EL emi H f ty Ei SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Hepair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago 1160684 U S A
15. 8 mark The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes Use the darning plate in the following ways Darning see page 29 Button Sewing see page 34 28 o Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 2 d l 0 ds Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control orange zone 5 Stretch Stitch H Straight foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How 1 Lower the presser foot 2 Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of the presser Toot 3 Evenly guide the fabric along this edge to produce an even row of topstitching 5 8 from the edge Darning Sat the Machine Stitch width control a Top thread tension control Stitch length control any number inot necessary to adjust 2 1 3 4 No presser 3 Streteh Stitch Darning plate Here s How 1 Put the darning plate on the needle plate see page 28 2 Remove presser foot and foot holder isee page 10 stretch fabric between embroidery hoops with hole centered 3 Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning 4 Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed 5 Move the fabri
16. AA Darning plate 4 28 29 33 34 52 53 E Elastic stretch RE RE ET ske 25 47 Embroidery 0 2 603 m 23 33 Extension table SESE aeos irc Pl F Fabric needle thread and stitch length chart c ec ER REA ed ld Face cover plate 2 6 50 51 Fating osetia dg wee Bhs oh e OO Feed dog oree ed ais Coe ae eee S POGt CORO iod os weh Pu SERS NO N RE 3 5 Free arm sewing 2 lesse 8 9 54 H Hand wheel ii sesse es eee 3 18 Herring bone stretch ss 26 46 Hook race lt ceco TEE ETE 51 L Lace WOR oye bd eh See bee eise adu BY Large screw driver 4 52 53 Light and power switch 3 5 Light bulb RE ae i e E Lint Bush 4 52 3 M Monogramming hes uud des gebe s AA HO N Needle 13714 52 53 Needle clamp ii EE Eg ee ee ee 3 14 Needle plate 26 Needle thread and fabric chart ua 14 Needle threading n igen E CB 0 ORE s EER ee o E I Overcasting stitch lesse 35 Overcast stretch 24 37 P Parts liet ses ee EX S km 2S Performance problems 48 49 Plug connector de a EE St Re d D Portable case See SESDE EE XU ERE TERR 2 Power switch CEASERS ES Practical stitch chart OT DPT OT Eg Pressure control dial B Presser foot sis 2 3 10 12 Presser foot lever li 3 7
17. Push pull elite auo ex 18 R Reverse stitch control 2 22 27 Rick rack stretch stitching 23 35 5 Satin Stiten OBE ovra ace Te dde E vasta be ete Ev 24 26 31 33 44 52 53 Satin stitching O O od 26 31 Seam guides TET TOTTI on ee a 27 52680188 oes n se rd mee 2A7 Serging or pine leaf stretch add et EEE GEED ER ye CR Shell stitching ios coss s 24 44 Sliding buttonhole foot 2 00 res MERE TESS 4 12 26 40 41 52 3 Small screw driver er eg 2 4 52 53 Smocking th eee vues 4 2499 Snap on button e cere es 3 10 Spool BIN TEE uuu som xS 4 7 52 53 S000 aus BEER oe eR e oe 2 7 Stitch length control ss EE EE 2 21 Stitch selector i EER Rg 820 Stitch width control 22 re 242 24 Straight stitching m 23 27 99 Straight stitch foot 4 11 23 27 29 52 53 Straight stretch stitching 23 29 Stretch patching 25 45 Stretch stitch adjuster 3 21 T Ua ee MM MM IM D Thread cutter reniras M 7 Thread guide GAM SAR a 17 Three step zigzag Rewer AA dO TOPStChinth 6 3044s DEE KERR I S 29 20 JTopthresd derzer kentun LAER 1E IY Top thread tension css 19720 Top thread tension control 2 19 20 Turning a square corner c 27 Two point shell stitching 25 44 Z 216286 1008 pak E
18. R EE be eee BOO e Plut in the machine and Switch on the Power 8 e Foot Control Use osc ear erri case DEE B e Set the Pressure Dial EG EE 8 o Setting Spool Pins EATE eee ey ee eee ee 5 Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ET ee TEE Ehread Gutter cue cn SoG eos oes bat ee nrw d e Accessory Storage Box ses Er es EN ee 8 e Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table 8 8 Know What the Presser Feet Wil Do 10712 e Check Your Presser Foot IPRC TIm oe e Change the Presser Foot 10 Presser Foot Types Ui ded eet ed AE ERA tk PII Choose Your Needle and Thread IESER EE EE 13 14 e Check Your Needle sum eee oh ax vvv BB e Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart 14 e To Change Your Needle 0 2 02 4 56 2 14 Prenat ile ODER SESS uere AR oes eee e To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine 185 e Wind the Bobbin sss ves cauce wm ee dos US TD e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ree AG Prepare Your Top Thread 78 20 o Thread Your NENE coo cse so UR DOSES ES 17 e Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread 18 e Adjust the Top Thread Tension DE SIG Stitch Selector EE USA Ae Stitch Width Controls ELE SPR ELELE BERK DI Stitch Length Conte seri hese ee Oe eax 4 vis Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
19. R es CASAS OO Lar US 11 da 26 30 32 34 39 44 47 52 53 Zigzag stitching 4d eod dU 9D Zigzag overcasting cece 3b Zipper application 23 427 43 Zipper foot 4 12 23 42 43 527 53 Ae due MIE SE EA AE AE MIT TE KT TA AT AK NA AR AE T T ON ee ino Nee AE N AE OE AT ite Cile Hi HHL id N 2 Hi WARRANTY FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase Sears will free ot charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years trom the date ot purchase Sears will free of charge repair detects in material or workmanship which appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine including electronic components motor wiring switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 80 days trom the date of purchase Sears will free ot charge repiace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING MACHINE TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary trom state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 81
20. Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet To Snap OF Snap on button JHR To Snap Off the Presser Foot 1 Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you 2 Raise the presser foot Press the snap on button on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off Tere ea a Andee iapa ee dr e Bd er e Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight Foot A Zigzag toot H Straight toot To Snap On Use this foot for both straight and zigzag Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching stitching using center needle position only Uses Zigzag stitching see page 30 Uses Straight stitching see page 27 Bar tacking see page 32 Topstitching see page 28 Button sewing see page 34 Straight stretch see page 29 Overcasting stitch see page 35 Rick rack stretch see page 35 Three step zigzag see page 36 Serging see page 37 Overcast stretch see page 37 To Snap On the Presser Foot 1 Place the presser foot so the hori zontal pin on the foot lies iust under the groove of the foot holder Lower the presser foot holder to lock the presser foot in place NOTE f you do not hear the presser foot snap in piace press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap Blind hemming see page 38 Lace work see page 40 Two point shell stitching see page 44 Smocking s
21. c back and forth slowly until vou have covered the darning area 6 Turn the fabric half turn and sew antother layer of stitching over the first layer NOTE 1f your fabric is thin or badly damaged pa use a separate piece of fabrie under the hole to reinforce it When you finish darning remove the darning plate and replace foot holder and foot Set the Machine Stitch width control D 2 34 1 E QJ Top thread tension control 2 ta 6 Stitch length stretch stitch position 7 s Stretch Stitch The Stitch and its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch especially develop ed for knits and stretch fabrics This topstitching on all fabrics control yellow pe 4 stitch can also be used for Stretch stitching was developed to be used on stretch fabrics and knits lt can be used on other tabrics as well it works well on curved seams and on any garments that will receive a great deal of stram ie children s clothes The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as it is being sewn but ts stitched in a forward and back motion isometimes called a reverse action stitch so that it will give when the tabric stretches instead of breaking 29 ETE A EE EE e eh c AAN EE Akane aaa EE TE Pr toe ed po S Bk 4 ye ten os ver wording Mia BR ER v 0 m
22. darning plate Adjust Stitch Length Control Piace both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch Push in the clutch Disassemble and clean hook race Clean bobbin holder and hook race 40 decer DC al Slide on the bobbin cover plate by pushing it into the grooves 8 int Brush or vacuum the dust and out of the bobbin holder 4 To insure that your machine operates at its best you need to keep the The bobbin area can attract dust and lint Your machine can become sluggish gent c SO aa 2 Us vi m E ty noe D Eed pr ue E 0 2 Wm aes vi E te da i e m eg E red A E 5 e tal 05 o D De e 3 gt 5 Vn e 2 ry e rf e Ro w ja z 35 2 8 n ex Ms Lh G i Q e 4 E 533 ho e f LE od 5 D Do8 c 2 DE e D z n T c 1 5 Go oso ti o i E o 5 oe Ad Com vv FEE 39 5 E ch Ed 3 8 z SELLE T ee EER Oy ae 6 1 EM dE 3 Cu ef er Replace the bobbin 5 Turn off the power or unplug the machine E bulb counter clockwise to remove Push the buib up and turn the it 2 Remove the bobbin cover plate by firmly pulling it toward you 2 Put the new bulb in by pushing it up and turning it clockwise 3 Remove the bobbin 3 50 Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle Remove the bobbin cover plate Remove
23. ed SG VOET HE shes tc e Basic Zigzag e E E o I rei dd D Stitch width control to 5 5 2 3 9 e 9 u 3 ki A 00x oO a e g ch Ar as 2 om Bo H mo e 2 9 dw g E mom a Oo IM uoo x T wr sae ee TI GQ 25 2 Ww 9 oo c 8 TE a tn E e ge 2 5 o o f es 4 L HD 70 Ee 53 NEG AD UV m cb M eC 3 9 BPS o o cC O m C mq E T BO gt LU Stitch length control orange 2 itech zone Stretch St EWE N BEE EE EIE foot 2 Top thread tension A control 3 to 8 inzag Button Sewing page 34 Overcasting page 35 ts Uses The Stitch and mar tr 2 6 E N ti cg B Seem MD o o 25 0 a 5 m A o9 ZE m tn e 55 N E id 2b ke o your machine It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonholes hem mending and darn It can also be used to decorate overcasting ming ing d cut out work appliques an ITS with tr e iteh Or as a decorative st 30 eR RAL VI aT DEC NEW DUM I e Satin Stitch Set the ipn Zigzag width titch widt Stitch control 2 to 5 length S 2 Rx 0 5 a d 3 E Top thread 3 2 gt tension 4 4 gt control 3 to 8 Stitch length gt 8 control 0 5 to 1 4 2 H 1 GEES
24. ee page 45 Stretch patching see page 45 Fagoting see page 48 Herring bone stretch see page 46 Elastic stretch see page 47 Box stitching see page 47 11 0 care o Presser Foot Types Continued Sliding Buttonhole Foot Sliding buttonhole toot Use this foot for buttonholes of built in system it is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately Uses Buttonhole making see page 40 12 Vi Know What the Presser Feet Will Do Continued Zipper Foot E Zipper foot This foot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper The edges of the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam straight Uses Zipper application see page 42 Satin Stitch Foot F Satin stitch toot Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and outlining applique Uses Satin stitch see page 31 Applique see page 32 Monogramming see page 33 Shell stitching see page 43 Your choice of needie and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing In your needle case you will find the following color coded needies Blue 11 for stretch fabrics Orange 11 for lightweight fabrics Red 14 for medium or medium heavy weight fabrics Purple 16 for medium heavy weight and decorative topstitching on these tabrics This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topstitching thread Green T8 tor heavy weight fabrics and decorative top
25. ent will show only the blind stitches on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge The zigzag 2 Q mre Am m i E 5 6 x 60 T r LB oS e c gt 52 T o gt Q fj 38 I ten Ca om rea t Ha gt E pe iA or em c z i Me alc 3 9 o o5 Th Oo ay o 7 E x ES E T g zog wd o O H M M E pa e L a E BS Lo um a M Q sa FT a vele ist m Q Cn m J ER e ed Oo a E ir EE a D an ma 3 oC a om d y amp e e th uU gt Amm m 5 E ei se bes Br S AE il Em tz wm oe UM he m o 2 5 5 Do 2 a ae ucc v oq Q E e IN x 0 xf u m e Se a E e mn N Ne G a p A3 e Ot Em mee e O a oC UU VY ES N e NR E Suy c UI 5 m 3 E 2 so a e FR E os Ki Eg b 2 t Q rd 38 EE AE 1 04 Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 3 2 3 A 0 Top thread tension 3 0 control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 1 ZA Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot Lace adds a fanciful feminine touch to blouses and lingerie Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace Turn raw edge ot tabric under at least 5 8 Place lace underneath and top stitch using stretch blind hem stitch Trim excess fabric close to
26. g Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 A Zigzag foot Stitch width control 3 to 5 42 3 o 4 5 Stitch length control orange zone D Stretch Stitch This stitch can also be used as a single overlock stitch as well er ur Smocking Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch f G ET position i 3 3H 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot With the stitch length at 4 sew straight stitching lines 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at the other end Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches Pull out the gathering stitches NOTE Loosen the top thread tension to make gathering easier uo C A ARS RARE NI ROO EO EE e s aar E Eid PE Stretch Patching Set the Machine Stitch width control 5 2 3 OF B Top thread tension h ol control 2 to 6 Stitch lenath contr yellow stretch stitch position D ly Y amp Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses For patching worn out elbows or knees 45 Fagoting Stitch Set
27. h Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and ts Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges ot any sewing project Stitch tength controt orange Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangied e Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 5 1 2 35 0 ts Top thread tension control 2 to 8 Stitch fength control yellow stretch stitch position 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Ets Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well 35 Oe ene rv aas De Wp RE EE ae MAMMA Ada err ET TE OR TER aa ee aa ade EA E 7 ed any LANEY AE LIINC EE re Ee EADEM CEE EE gue LANE ANA IRR A RN AAT AMS seme ener inue cree ont ETE es tch wae es iH catch both sides ing w that the stitch be slightly inside ht hand side of the presser foot i
28. hread to draw the bobbin thread through to the surface of the fabric Using a medium speed stitch along the marked outline guiding the fabric carefully by hand 33 Bring the cc the button and wind tt around the Draw the thread to the bottom side To strengthen the shank cut the needle thread down through the hole threads leaving a 8 tail ad 2 x x s 4 5 her E B n e E d e t 5 ree Nes 3 5 ee pi is 5 i H int 5 0 8B C a Foe e 3 Pd Seon e Mn e At c s w ux dy as a 2 coo e y m ow U gc n 9 p 2E A m mm th 0 W E LS o 65 8 g TA 0 vU UI o 2 gout E 5 E 9 4 or 5 2 210 BL OE DB 55 2 28 co gt 04 a 8 8 g 2 2 E BE 8 5 F C ug em 5 ou p a co i 2 C YS 8 1 44 m e x e x az T Ow 3 Pe 2 5 i m RD o Q Es ME ce So 070223 a See gt IF AH D vo 4 x s CQ mm ur ced pt E A Rn IM VEL U iust 5 us SM v itch 1234 2 a Stitch width control amp Stretch St Must be adiusted Stitch length control necessary to ad Sat the Machine Any number not toot igzag gt A C 2 c guo 3 DN IN E Bm 2 Eg o Sew a Button 34 e Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 ta 5 No Top thread tension control 3 to B ri ZONE NE A b fai lj P Stretc
29. ing TTC Pv Two Point Shell Stitching cesso d SImockind si 22 0042 ox 5200 6 i E RES Stretch Patcbihd Ded Ane LA RR ee Re eee B Fagoting Stitch ouou aaau 46 Herring Bone Streteh 0 22 cc 2 46 Elastic Stretch SEER 4 4 445 8 ER BERE Yuri x R AI Box Stitching PT Aq N ee SAE Y SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When ss sr ss is ss 487 498 SECTION 5 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replace the Light Bulb 22 2 2 BD Clean the Bobbin Holder occi BO Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs 2 51 Oiling the Machines 00 se es se o ess BI PARIS LIST ooo RUE SE ee ET RES eee tee 52 53 INDEX 2 4226044 N Set odio DIEN Sew re Eo E e See 547 55 2 3 8 5 deed E zi E a G 3 6 6 ol o O en Ee de E prn dee E a e EL uud p o 1 im a ha t 2 o 2 3 A t a e 8 E E E 2 z 2s 8 i O f 5 5 d 33 5 co f SE Ut oan t T Gis a P Pd ged ME a Om E a m Ko Ti 2 wey gt MM T 5 g dy lt i 4 af 5 E E ar 5 37 T3 bus ud a HM e a ai E 5 P 8 E ES 5 e oi v a tb ot o 44 T DO ac t PN e eoo e Km n D t 0 Ui b c ke 0e pt 2 i Qc ism O 0 Es 5 4 i UO BA 8 a Va h mcs am 4 tO wm E Lm N pret Bin o 5 S7 qu o t ES Sog pue i DAS A ax 2 As Ne
30. ing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the Sean Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adiust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5 8 seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam Run the machine at a slow even speed The more pressure you put on the foot control the faster the machine wiH sew Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needie Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered When turning the hand wheel manually always turn it toward you uw a Practical Stitch Chart Stitch STRAIGHT 1 i i i i i i STRAIGHT RICK RACK STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stitch Selection Darning plate Straight Foot and Other Attach Straight Needle Thread Tension Stretch Stitch Position Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Uses Regular searms zippers topstitching darning etc Use on knits and other stretch tabrics good tor topstitching Finish edge
31. ing the spools of thread in order to feed thread to the machine To use puli up the spool pins Place the spool felt on the pins Push down for storage Normal up position Hiah IP position High esr Normal up position Presser oot lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 higher than the norma up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot Thread cutter You don t need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam mau AU ANP DIP PAAA ph i hf BY oN AE IRA HELE ED ETE OER TEE TE EE A te ee a PT EER HIE EE Ee M erasure C a he 3 g 5 Vue rem inira alt 7 0 rcd r o Accessory Storage Box e Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table Y our sewing machine can do free arm sewing rU This feature makes sewing easy for To Remove the Extension Table for tree arm sewing 1 Grip the table with your index finger and thumb The lid of the accessory storage box lifts as shown open toward you 2 Pull gently toward you Sewing accessories are conveniently located The extenston table will snap out 5 l MRE BOS Bar tacking
32. ipper foot To sew on the right side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper foot SEN EE LA EAR teeth Zipper tape Me EER e oe 7 EERS Ae uc a s i 5 E 3 Tee 5 Reset stitch length at 2 and top thread tension at 2 to 6 Fold back the left seam allowance as shown Turn under the right searn allow ance to form a 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 fold and pin in place A pins on the zipper foot Lower the zipper foot on the top side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape Sew through the fold and the zipper tape to the point where the slider begins Lower the needle to hold the fabric and raise the presser foot ic of fabr 14 Stop about 2 trom the top of the the zipper foot and 11 Remove 10 Close the zipper and turn the Open the zipper a 9 Lower the needte into the fabric zipper uc re pnt PR Eg e E red Q pur m a Q 1 O es a Oo o o O N q pe m ow 6 3 a n t E ei OC e 3 al u iff G Q di e e Q e pr am C iS i 1 c pent puc 9 f S oo ut wu omn 5 QJ o n Doc 2c 69 E he presser toot tse t and ra 12 Stitch across and below the bot hes a
33. ki pants and other garments that require stretch Here s How Place the raw edge of the fabric to the LEFT of the needie as shown Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric iust short of the outside edae Or place your tabric to allow a 5 8 seam then trim seam allowance after Raw or worn edges ot older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Use a blue stretch tabric needie which effectively prevents skipped stitches e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machina Stitch width control 3 to 5 3 2 du o 1 S 5 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch POSITION 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat it rm ideal for 1 4 seams on knits or on medium to heavyweight woven tabrics where you want a narrow seam t is also great tor making elastic swim wear Here s How Place the fabric under the presser toot so that the stitches are made over the edge NOTE When using stretch knit tabric use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches 37 AE dd X xotg ATA A MALE MIN ae Jw x 4 b 1 Sot the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 3 isee overcasting page 35 The top side of the garm
34. nd itc Remove the basting st open the zipper 16 tom of the zipper Turn the corner and continue to id the foot and stitch the rest Lower T4 guide the foot along the zipper teeth Make sure the told is Of the seam as shown E am gt Ke a e 9 2 t 5 Nus quid dm n 5 GO i o O0 5 rw demo dee od pu 5 GC n 43 PLA HM NAM Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension 12 3 A control 4 ta 8 Stitch length control orange zone r c 9 4 Stretch Stitch F Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks Shell stitching can be used to finish hems sleeve and neck openings Sheli tucking can be used to create scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie 44 Y ES ee De mm Here s How f For best effect 3 set the stitch length as you desire you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 5 8 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft sHky wovens in any direction Tow Am ge at a 2 Two Point Shell Stitchin
35. of presser toot about 4 and hold until a few stitches are tormed Reset thread tension Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind Insert new needle Reset presser toot Use underlay ot tissue paper PROBLEM Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread LE RR USERRA AERA NEON AA Breaking Bobbin Thread rw Fabric not Moving aM dla Ba ah AR RA RAAR Machine Jamming Knocking Noise PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of needie Tight upper thread tension as Starting to stitch too fast Improper threading Tight upper thread tension incorrect size needle Sharp eye in needle Nicks or burrs at hole ot needie plate eel SPEI ARN dd BR d Da d d RR RR NA RR AR A AR B RA Re RAN X A B A RU a Improper bobbin threading Lint m bobbin holder or hook race Darning plate in place Stitch Length set at Thread knotted under fabric Push pull clutch is disengaged Thread caught in hook race Lint in bobbin holder or hook race CORRECTION Choose correct size needie tor thread and fabric Insert new needle Reset needle l oosen upper thread tension Start to stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loasen upper thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabrie insert new needle Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Check bobbin threading Clean bobbin holder and hook race Remove
36. oose Tes side ot tabric ae LY EE The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric Top side ol tabric The top thread i too tight The bobbin thread appears on the upper surtace ot the tabric ELE Tension is too loose Tension is too tight The top thread shows through the The bobbin thread will come through bottom ot the fabric The bottom side the top of the fabric The top side of of the stitch will feel bumpy the stitch will teel bumpy 19 For Zigzag Stitch in the correct zigzag stitch the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side See below for the correct appearance To match this appearance adjust your top tension Top tension Too Tight Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight Corner ot each zigzag will pull tugether on the top side of fabrics 20 Top tension Too Loose Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Loose The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be pulled almost together Just Right Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Just Right Minimize the amount ot top thread visible on the bottom sde of tabric without causing excessive puckering ar causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions Stitch Selector EER Boo c m codo
37. p 50 Mercerized Cotton RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 2 12 stitches per inch stitches 10 12 per inch 2 3 8 10 stitches per inch 3 B stitches per inch d 6 8 stitches per inch 2 25 10 12 stitches per inch To Change Your Needle NOTE Raise the needle bar to its highest posi tion by turning the hand whesi toward YOu Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you Remove the needle by pulling it downward Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you Push the needle up as far as it will go Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from your accessory storage DOX TT OE EE qm et EE EE EO RIAD MRAM mre mmr va eo Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine 1 2 Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slide it towards you Set aside Lift out the bobbin as shown 10 ae e Wind the Bobbin Clutch Put your spool of thread onto spool pin with the thread winding in the direction shown Bobbin winding spindie Pull the clutch away from the machine to stop the needle from moving while you winding the bobbin Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension dise as shown Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle so that the thread comes out on top Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right until it clicks
38. s buttons satin stitch applique monogram embroidery sewing bar tacks Decorate garments with one row or several Use for finishing seams OVERCAST STRETCH Stitch Selection Thread Tension Foot and Other Attach Needle pa arias Uses Refer to Page Use for swimwear ski pants and other Yellow Stretch Stitch Position garments that require stretch THREE STEP 275 051 Use for firushing seams ZIGZAG Use in smocking or as a decorative stitch M SMOCKING 2 6 Yellow STITCH Stretch T Stitch PE Position ER sew WM 37 pu NX SHELL 4 my Orange Finish hems sleeve and neck openings STITCH Zone Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam Do shell tucking on blouses and tingerie Zigzag Blue 11 3 6 Yellow 3 5 Finish hems steeve and neck openings ong 14 Stretch Stitch Position Use on nylon tricot and other lingerre to overcast and seam Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie SERGING 24 Stitch Selection BOX STITCHING ELASTIC STRETCH STRETCH PATCHING 4 TWO POINT SHELL STITCHING to c gt gt L d 3 Thread Stitch Stitch Foot and Other Attach Tension Length Width Lises Hefer to Page 3 g Orange Use tor overlapping seams Zone 3 786 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Use for appiying elastic Join two folded edges tor decorative
39. stitch into place making sure the elastic is evenly distri buted Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 4 63 2 0 SS Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control orange Zone EER Uf N 4 a Stretch Stitch Zigzag toot Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them 47 48 PROBLEM Irregular Stitches Breaking Needie Bunching of Thread Puckering PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needie Improper threading Loose upper thread tension Pulling fabric Loose presser toot Uneveniy wound bobbin Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Pulling tabric Incorrect size needle Incorrect setting of needle Loose presser toot Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam Incorrect thread tension Using two different sizes or kinds ot thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric too sheer or too soft CORRECTION Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin Replace needie plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needie tor thread and tabric Reset needle Reset presser toot When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back
40. stitching 38 3 teat uc M enu eri aE SN he7 ol Makin o Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 t 2 3 0 s Stitch length contral Blue zone f Top thread tension control 2 to 2 Stretch Stitch Stiding buttonhale toot Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your tabric or your Own preference in buttonholes you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length dial 1 For less density turn the dial toward 1 2 For more density turn the dial toward OT NOTE Always make a practice but tonhole on a scrap tabric you pian to use to find the more suitable stitch length 40 1 a Caretully mark the buttonhole lenath on your garment b Change to the sliding buttonhole foot c Insert the garment under the toot with the buttonhole mark mg running toward you Coarse stitches ze ior heavy E Sy iabDrics 22 AAI Fine stitches tor light iabrics Streich Stitch 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start mark B b Line up the markings on the toot with the top mark on your garment c Lower the presser foot NOTE The markings on the slider are engraved in centimeters t 3 a Set the stitch selector at b Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your button hole c Stop se
41. the Machine Stitch width control 5 12 3 B 59 Top thread tension controt 3 to 8 Stitch length control 6 5 to 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces of open work fabric to create an appearance and add design mterest 46 1 Here s How Fold under each fabric edge 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side Herring Bone Stretch Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 s 2 3 a 2 5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag foot The Stitch and its Uses Use as hemming stitch for blankets tablecloth and draperies Here s How Place the fabric top side up and sew 3 8 from the edge Trim close to stitching The stitch will prevent raveling Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 2 3 MM M Top thread tension control 3 t 6 Stitch lenath control yellow stretch stitch position Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments 1 Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center front center back and side seams 2 Place the middie ot the e astic under the center of the presser foot and
42. the presser foot 5 Press the foot control 6 Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so that it feeds naturally Do not torce the fabric or try to puit it tight At the beginning and end of seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Cu t the threads 4 Cornering guide The seam guides on the needie plate are engraved to help you measure seam width The lines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked Turn a Square Corner Cornering To turn a square corner 5 8 trom the fabric edge 1 Stop stitching and lower the needie by turning hand wheel toward you when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as shown 2 Raise the presser toot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 5 8 seam guide 3 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction 27 Df 9 Use the Darning Plate Darning p ate Sometimes when you sew you want to control the fabric yourself The Darning Plate covers the teed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric To Put on the Darning Plate NOTE The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the needie plate n the darning plate these holes are slightly to the right of center 1 Position the darning plate with the pins on the bottom 2 Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes at the 5
43. the screw on the left side of the needle with the large screw driver Remove the needie plate Use the Unt brush to clean the feed dogs hook race and bobbin holder Also use a soft dry cloth 5 Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove It Red marks Line up the red marks and place the bobbin holder so the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race as shown above Oiling the Machine Open face cover plate and oil points as shown below at least once a year One or two drops of oil is sufficient Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabrics in case machine is not used for an extended time oil it before sewing Use good quality sewing machine oil No other oiling is required Above points are only area which require oiling on this machine 51 PARTS LIST 7 8 9 10 11 12 X 5 2 o X oD n fi o 13 14 15 16 52 All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM GN mM if the parts you need are not stocked locally vour order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling 1 20 6868 2 102403202 3 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 4 652806003 5 685502008 6 825813005 7 823803006 8 822804118 9 6864
44. to reinforce pockets plackets and waistlines on ready made or home made garments to avoid fabric bunching Extension table around the needle To Attach To Attach the Extension Table for Tlat bed sewing 1 Fit the tabs into the slot as shown 2 With your thumb and index finger gently snap in RA ER Rpa ee EE a oet gt n y wa stbands Sewing buttons on sleeves etc 4 Darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in children s clothes istbands pant legs Stitching sleeves wa or any circular garment area z Know What the Presser Feet Will Do o Check Your eA Foot The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder Each presser foot merely snaps on the foot holder which is seldom removed if you need to remove or attach the foot holder here is what you do To Remove To Attach Presser bar To Remove To Attach Turn the screw toward the back of 1 Match the hole in the foot the machine Use the large screw holder with the threaded hole in driver the presser bar 2 Fit the foot holder screw into the hole 3 Tighten the screw by turning it toward you 10 e Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew Consult the
45. ugh take up lever from right to left on the illustrations Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight 4 Draw thread down and slip it through the thread guide 5 Thread then is slipped into needle bar thread guide 6 Thread needle trom front to back NOTE You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading 17 eer die e Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread HE SON 1L d es 2 SE Pd Pa E i N A Hold 2 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling 3 Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot leaving 4 to 8 inches of thread clear 1 Raise presser foot lever needie thread loosely in left hand top thread and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn 18 Adjust the Top Thread Tension Yop side of tabric Seiting mark Loosen Ed Tighten C29 c m Bobbin Ee thread For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of tabric as shown above magnified to show detail If you look at the stitch front and back you will notice that there are no gaps that each stitch is smooth and even When adjusting top thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of tabric layers the type of stitch The top thread i5 too l
46. wing at the left stitch Remove the fabric and cut the 7 tch SALAAM B a Set the stitch selector at i the back of 5 a Set the stitch selector at 4 a Set the stitch selector at hole open with the buttonhole opener in your accessory s box Sew 4 to 6 stitches r b you reach 1 Sew unt r b Sew 4 to 6 stitches b torage Stop sewing at the lett st o C oO den p 43 ran AD e qi a deb Qi o ua o 8 amp th t 1 2 3 5 B Doa 2 D i o c 3 gt p eed t Se DM a E d m ant mg a Wi e e dat th g NOTE ic set ustrated When sewing at the edge of fabr ph 1 buttonhole foot as ing id and sew in reverse 3 s HR rier M Ej 41 Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation Put the top sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening Use the reverse to lock the stitches Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at 4 and top thread tension at ist de End ot opening Top side at fabric Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 1253 0 S5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 2 2 1 c Xu 3 M 1 4 Stretch Stitch 2 d To attach the zipper foot e The pin on the lett hand side 2 To sew on the left side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the right pins on the z
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