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Kenmore 19501 Sewing Machine User Manual

1. FR ADT Monogramming D pg ups Reduce the Size of Slumber and better 86 mem rs UE HE Ars PUT ERRAI SH E RI ee ro sane UE de nes ee TIAM RAE ies x Sheets gre PARES ios E Ru ren 3 Continued Here s How 1 Program the stitch pattern combinations Z Press the foot control 3 When the needle comes to point A see illustration and the screen shows pattern 53 release the foot control at once 4 Adjust the stitch width and length as desired NOTE Good proportions are Stitch Width 4 to 7 Stitch Length 1 5 to 2 5 5 Press the foot control again 6 Your remaining letters will be smaller Decrease the size of the numbers in the same way o k saei Hee Perens E MAG GT Epis HIE Ae Be eigen Pam eee ETE DA Si raaz 3 SEED IE indicator ERE s we tx ene m D What to Do When PROBLEM The machine does not work The machine does not work and the Pattern indicator reads Er irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Monograms and buttonholes are not identical during memory sewing PROBABLE CAUSE A single digit number was programmed A number without pattern was selected The area of feed dogs is filled with dust and lint Incorrect size needie Improper threading l oose upper thread tension Pulling fabric Light pressure on presser
2. 9838 984 Clear button 9 o8 A pea ay EY Hand wheel jid td wwe D OS Pattern indicator screen see 30 Cross stitching 44 48 79 Pattern memory 83 Cut out work 002 o 44 47 74 Pattern reduction 86 K Pattern selection ite amp ade ipa st Pattern selection button 5 28 D Knit stitching 64 Performance problems 87 88 PHIEUCKIDB EA sensum eek dementia 45 53 Darning 38 44 Plug COnBnectOr eov oaks eee F Darning plate 6 37 38 39 L Portable case dees d Decorative stitching a d xd 44 48 78 Power switch 2o o 0o Ln 7 Distorted pattern ee 84 Light and power switch 2 0 7 Presser foot T se amp 12 15 Light bulb a re aes er denm END Presser foot lever ws 69 Pressure contro dial 5 8 Program sewing m 82 83 Q OWMNGE nude ebwxWbEPISReeRe JA SH DORSET TIS er nee OF R Replacing bobbin holder 91 Reverse stitch button 5 34 S Saddle stitching s s 45 58 Sand stitching CLIE Sat stiteB TOOE 2 6 each ee ey ged SE 14 Satin stitching 0 60 Scallop stitching eee eee HE Seam guides PPP Sewing functions chart OTT 44 Sewing light DLP s asasi ONE Sewing on heavy fabrics tea bene t 36 Shell stitching are 72 Smocking stretch stitching sud op
3. button the indicator will show R Right lf you press the button the indicator will show L Left When you press this button for zigzag stitches the stitch width light will go on and the indicator screen will show the preset stitch width of 5 0 NOTE The range of stitch width depends on the stitch pattern you select To Increase the Stitch Width To Decrease the Stitch Width Press the button The width will decrease Press the button The zigzag width will by 0 5 mm to 0 0 each time you press the increase by 0 5 mm up to 7 0 each time you button press the button To Adiust the Stitch Width Quickly Hold Down the or button until you reach the stitch width you desire To Return to the Preset Stitch Width or clear the stitch width Press the Stitch Width button again or press the Clear button The stitch width light and the indicator screen will go off hun s Stitch Length Button This button sets the stitch length for both straight and zigzag stitches When you press the stitch length button the stitch length light will go on and the indicator screen will show the pre set stitch length 2 0 for straight stitching 1 5 tor zigzag stitching NOTE The range of stitch length depends on the stitch pattern you select t t i f To Decrease the Stitch Length Press the e button The stitch length will decrease by 0 1 mm fro
4. Thread tension 2to5 C Overedge toot The Stitch and its Uses This zigzag variation ts very useful garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project Here s How 1 The black ridge and brush and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight 2 Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge NOTE These wires keep light weight fabric from rolling into a ridge and hold medium weight fabric flat The machine will stitch over these wires The black ridge and brush will keep the loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them 3 As you sew be sure your fabric edge pushes against the black ridge and brush guide 4 When you stop sewing remove the fabric by drawing it to the back and out The fabric will catch on the wire guides if you pull it toward you Helpful Hints Black ridge and brush guide For overcasting folded fabric You can also fold the raw edge of the seam and overcast 1 Start the fold by sliding it under the needle and lowering the needle NOTE Be sure your needle is in the left position 2 Lower the presser foot so that both guide wires are on the fabric 3 Fold the fabric to the left 1 8 as you feed it into the machine and stitch 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 t
5. wo 4 0 g Ce i N 32 OF Bom 62 yog jf BF mu 3 E Ug ee s 2 zE Se De Be Om To wt oc amp ww F amp amp B 6 7 S 9 3 5 2 d A 4e o e A Me 2 3 2 eg e eo 2 ead he a e Q E x o rr t a o 5 8 E Be di ar gm fot ror pet m as a di An Me Ch o Y qoUT Lo MES Lu PS M E e 2 o2 959 85 a f o0u0tc oO J RAMS S o NE ang oO Qo ge m 28 5 82 B e c r bx 19 a 298 EE By Q rc 35 35 e Q di wm oa tl yt C 1 2 3 NOTE Put in a Zipper Continued Right side ot fabric Right side of fabric 10 Close the zipper and turn the fabric right side up Spread flat 42 Right side ot fabric 11 Remove the zipper foot and attach the presser bar to the lett pins on the zipper toot 12 Stitch across and below the bottom of the zipper 13 Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along the zipper teeth as shown Stitch through the fabric and the zipper tape Right side of tabric 14 Stop about 2 from the top of the zipper 15 Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot 16 Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper 17 Lower the foot and stitch the rest of the seam Make sure the fold is even e domm n 1 D i CN s wer REPT E es tere 1m S NIS Card Ieee oe SES Taal SN te a 3 a Emmys Wig Eg Ne mtn mm ny Ie LO Up m PORX I EUER A SE e Yan en da Eos galli This section discussi
6. 85 86 Extension table E oe aie 10 Monogramming sit 9 208 hd toy OE Appliqueing fr 14 Multiple zigzag stitching Jo POP 46 62 Auto Lock button sn E 34 F N B Fabric needle thread and stitch length chart 17 Neede foe Seep eu ad Reich EL Pra 18 17 Base ME LOT TTC eee 5 Face cover plate 5 Needle clamp 17 Basting E EE zx e ST ga4 a5 Fagoting 3 ec ee oe ioe ees d dB 76 Needle plate 2 ee 22 2 2 5 835 Blind hemming 44 47 71 Feather stitching ique baer Sua 308 4D Needle position thio tug Sie dea 32 Blind stitch hem toot 12 15 45 47 Feed balance dial gist 6 8 68 Needle thread and fabric chart _ 17 Bobbin iE tie gg Bs are ds Oo Abe Foot contro LOEO 343 ode had vi Bobbin cover plate LEM x EOWA 2 O Foot holder a eae nee Bobbin thread puis xe wed Foot storage compartment oe ee o E O Bobbin winding TEO TEET 4 i 2B Free arm sewing Tm 10 11 Buttonhole ETE 44 46 65 69 Oiling TITO het 92 Buttonhole foot sliding tenes RE chet 46 65 Outline stretch stitching PTEE 45 56 Buttonhole foot transparent 46 65 G Overedge foot 00 aaar eee 13 Button sewing 2 398 44 Overedge seam 222 5 ea 46 63 Gathering i s i Bb C p H Cleaning bobbin holder hook race 90 91 Parts list LL Rc Um 2
7. MS el Blue needle No 11 The Stitch and its Uses This stitch pattern a variation of the straight stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams On tricot and fiimy chiffons it can be used to seam and overcast at the same time to produce a narrow almost invisible seam or seam finish 56 v ment are EARTE TY hu pa As md AE 3 Here s How 1 Place your fabric edge on the 6 8 seam line in order to produce a 5 8 seam 2 Sew as you would a straight stitch Helpful Hints for lightweight fabrics 1 Setthe pressure dial at 17 or 2 2 To seam and overcast tricot a Set the stitch width at 3 b Sew with the right hand stitch falling off the fabric edge m ect re Seed I eon MEA Coe PEED BE Ada eiu T IU EET TIEDNIEARSA IA SRIRMA IE ADEST E Thread tension 2106 A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING Stretch stitching was developed to be used on stretch fabrics and knits It 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 strain ie children s clothes A Zigzag toot EG H Straight toot or The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as it is being sewn but is stitched in a forward and back motion sometimes called a reverse action stitch so that it will give when the fabric stretches instead of breaking The Stitch and Its Uses
8. er SEWING MACHINE 19502 3501 iM DL TEN DEDE ME SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dear Homemaker CONGRATULATIONS You have just purchased a Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 a sewing machine that can with some easy setting by you do both decorative and utility sewing more quickly and accurately than you ever dreamed possible This machine can take the guesswork the frustrating trial and error out of sewing virtually eliminating hand sewing By just pressing a button or two you can sew a seam or smock a dress reinforce a sleeve or darn socks create a border or embroider a sampler This manual will show you how to pertorm these wonders making your sewing creations and crafts the talk of the town and make you the star of the bazaar You can also program this machine to automatically sew your borders and monogram your clothing and it will remember the entire sequence and repeat it when you press the foot control again Practice makes an expert Follow these directions and suggestions carefully Get to know your machine intimately and it will turn your sewing tasks into an adventure These instructions 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 always mention the model number and serial nu
9. hs io 5 i pa 12 BOAT Pea Sez hi vane Get SS prea HE Se iftc IM 4655 e P 55 w SEES pe o Presser Foot Types A Zigzag Foot B Transparent Buttonhole Foot C Overedge Foot 8 Transparent C Overedge toot A Zigzag toot burtonhole toot Use this foot for both straight and zigzag Use this foot to sew buttonholes when you This foot is especially constructed for stitching want to control the fabric feed and button stitching and or overcasting seams The hole size beyond the limits of the sliding small brush and wire guides help control The black button on the right side of the foot sets the foot to remain rigid so that buttonhole foot the fabric hold the raw edge in place and keep it from puckering especially when you can sew on heavy fabrics See p 36 Because the foot is transparent you can for detailed instructions see what you are sewing sewing on knit fabrics You may use this foot for the regular Stitch Patterns Stitch Patterns zigzag stitch Or with the overedge T 33 A stitch See p 61 63 for details Stitch Patterns 13 6 MM aro no ey y m ane paras ta OE A ams pe Re f o d n 2 S Ej ie Panda et ni S i P o 7 in bat B in BOO m e os wo t 89 E E Qa c G S i e s end Cc 2 g BO 3 u Fae Bi tA C ee C is pi 5 Om det E c t5 9 det T tj Q ES E ue fw t C m Em us mo molt o v eM E C e oo ps E ge e EJ i o q
10. 4 4 t 5 etd Pe ieee td EUH BANA d ed EX ue odds 7 Serpe ee PRESEN TRE mL l OMS TER E EN cet eS E iun See if Fig A a thet ae j APER Pin eel PITE Sieg Feite MT ox r tyi fetes PIET inpr ist a pa IPLA DUE tid rh ARASA e E TUM POEM TES P s TT E 5 ra Ar e x 152 yi aT a gt 3 ve d A KM NEL pie ANE Eo TeMM EL a d te Se a a hae frit E AS L4 I Qu aki E ITA 3 r Es Tut 45 hy ts d i E AE TAE A Tw Hi w e rA da Punt RA Hwa gyn SS i X Tuy F E Lu PEPER EES gati a Fe T qu es Se we vm get Pet DA et PA LI nem wyer oRr3a te Set Up the Machine Continued ats Your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can do tree the Removable Extension Table 7 e Free Arm Sewing arm sewing This feature makes sewing easy for a To remove To Remove the Extension Table for tree arm sewing i Grip the table with your index finger and thumb as shown Pull gently toward you 2 The extension table will snap out Te Attach Or ready made to avoid fabric on bunching around the needie bar tacking to reinforce pockets plackets watstiines and a Extension table homemade garments e a en nin nee aa a For flat bed sewing 1 2 1 To Attach the Extension Tabie Fit the tabs into the slot a
11. 7 Press the foot control gently to start the machine NOTE After the bobbin is slightly filled stop and clip the thread coming from the top of the bobbin 8 Slowly start the machine again and wind the thread until the bobbin 20 stops Bobbin winder stopper O Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left and clip the thread 10 Remove the bobbin 11 Push in the clutch to put power back into the needle NOTE If you do not push in the clutch the machine will not run when you press the toot control j t rera y amarem rer mere r aaa NY e insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds counter clockwise left 2 Pull about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension siot A 3 PA pi Peg A Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through the slot B 4 WI QI pae aaa LT Slide the bobbin cover plate over the bobbin Allow about 4 inches of thread to show above the needie plate 21 TE IOWOW m Ss E S Tike eg yeh pasani PES 5 oo ers n t a Vati E sty ewe ire fai 4 d Li d A ma t ar n ME eee beta FS Me MO mt iet ipie Prepare Your Top Thread e Check Your Presser Foot Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder Each presser foot merely snaps on the foot holder which is seldorn removed If you need to remove or attach the toot h
12. This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch especially developed for knits and stretch fabrics This stitch can also be used for topstitching 57 ERP MEY Saddle Stitch Set the Machine 3 Thread tension 210 6 G Blind stitch hem toot The Stitch and Its Uses The saddle stitch ts formed wrth one stitch forward two stitches backward and a fourth stitch torward You can achieve a lovely hand worked look when topstitching suits blazers jumpers and denim outfits with the saddle stitch NOTE Adjust the needle position for the effect you want 58 ICM a Oa a inte A Here s How 1 Sew as you would for topstitching 2 To turn corners a Lower the needie into the fabric on the fourth stitch b Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric C Lower the presser toot and continue to sew Helpful Hint The Biind stitch hem foot is good to use when topstitching near the edge of the garment Just set the edge guide with the guide screw S pn ze Aem Y AAT op me UM e Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Thread tension 21to5 A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine it can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonholes hemming overcasting mending and darning t can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decorative stitch K
13. control The machine will take one stitch and stop automatically Pressure dial 1 Darning plet 2 Release the foot control II nr at AA Blue needle No 71 53 Hold the fabric taut and slide it to the place where you want the next stitch Use the darning plate for basting See p 36 for details 4 Press the foot control Use this stitch to 5 Take out the darning plate when finished w baste seams tailor tack NOTE Reset the tension and tack quilt layers pressure dial for straight CAUTION Do not use this stitch if the sewing needle will leave permanent marks in the fabric A small needie will be less likely to leave permanent marks 37 TESITADOA DNA SIS METEO s TAPED amp i REKI rire tuned al ur t AX ae ae EH sph S STIITGHING S ET pay E mer ELE C X A A 9 b Maw fmt fe av 9527 E n a h v 7 EE I aa E a TERTE med a AE don Dio 4 EO eee qi iler T AUI NELLE SEE ptt get VUE RUNS ARIS ST TD AD UE De rome EE RENS SEES N Darning Set the Machine Thread tension 3206 Ei F Satin stitch toot Put the darning plate on the needle plate see p 36 How to darn correctly 2 Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between Make the turning points of each row blunt embroidery hoops as shown or the stitching will draw little holes at the ends Beginners may prefer the L or M Lower the
14. foot Loose presser foot Unevenly wound bobbin Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate Pulling fabric Incorrect size needle Incorrect setting of needle Loose presser toot Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam incorrect thread tensionis Light pressure on presser foot Using two different sizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needie Loose presser foot Fabric too sheer or too soft Fabric feed is restricted in some way CORRECTION Two digit number must be programmed A number in the stitch package chart must be selected Clean the area of the feed dogs Choose correct size needie for thread and tabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently increase pressure on presser foot Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin Replace needie plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needie tar thread and tabric Reset needle Reset presser foot When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser toot about 4 and hold until a few stitchs are formed Reset thread tension s increase pressure on presser foot Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind Insert new needie Reset presser foot Use underlay of tissue paper Check threads for tangles Check feed dogs and clean if necessary Be sure fabric does not
15. hold the material slightly taut while sewing Also try decreasing the upper tension slightly 53 iji A PES ER Straight Stitches Continued e Quilting Set the Machine SensorSeur 70 Thread Tenstion 31085 E A Zigzag toot H Straight toot The Stitch and its Uses Quilting is stitching two layers of fabric together with batting in between to add dimension and warmth Traditionally quilting has been used for bed covers but now it 15 used everywhere You can use quilting on entire garments or Parts of garments such as yokes pockets cuffs and collars itis also popular for tabie fashions In addition to straight stitch Quilting you can quilt with decorative stitches or stitch pattern combinations 54 Quilter holding screw e Here s How To do quilting successfully follow these simple steps 1 2 5 Loosen the quilter screw on the back of the presser foot as shown Slide the quilting guide D into the opening under the screw to the width between lines of quilting stitches you desire Tighten the screw Sew the first row of stitching Sew other rows guiding the quilting guide over the previous row of stitching NOTE When you are quilting large areas tack the layers together with the basting stitch Then quilt from the center out Another quilting variation instead of quilting with rows of straight stitches you can bartack your quilt at regular
16. o 44 Stitch Pattern Chart clo onu utu aeg ees 457 49 Straight Stitches pas Pe NES 50 55 e Straight Stitch TOME EDS 50 e Topstitching wu e Position Your Needle for Topsang SE eee 52 e Pintuckina juvat pe d cbse hae x COMBO uu us dou EXGbEAOSNSCS E xni box ot 94 e Gat enno sas n m Deena REOSRSR Eg ripi 55 Outline Stretch 11 aaaea 56 Straight Stretch FA 2 B7 Saddle Stitch 13 TTE 58 Zigzag Stitches 15 ial ooo 89 64 s Basic Zigzag 1B e 59 e SatinSttch H5 5 0 0 0 0 e Overcasting Stitch cH Ch ALM GE dy Mot Bie Eder a CENE e Multiple Zigzag Uke AED eo inenen D2 e Overedge Seam 17 0 00 oos 63 e KnitSttch A8 0 CBA Buttonholes HS 27 65 68 e Adjust the Stitch Density 00 oss 88 Corded Buttonholes oe ee BY Hemming and Edging Stitches 8 i ET 70 74 e Blind Hem Stitch stretch 28 5 Ls 71 e Blind Hem Stitch woven i29 oer e 71 e Ie ur ea een tuc deus 72 e Scallop Stitch VS METTRE C e Cut Out Work Edging and ABl due energe Reinforcing Stitches and 75 77 e Feather Stitch 33 EERE TEEPE ais S e Fagoting Stitch Lot uy RI Bees EE 25b SECTION 6 SECTION 7 e Elastic Casing Stitch 40 PLI Decorate with Geometric pi ss Ba Bal CrossStitch 43 2 2 2221 Smocking 32 42 83 E Sand Stitch ma Program Decorative Stitch Patterns BEC uuu e One Cycle Stitching e Two Cycle Stitching e Pattern Single Units TERE
17. pile up behind the presser foot See pages 65 69 for buttonholing instructions 87 CTION 6 PERFORMANCE P What to Do When Continued PROBLEM Monograms and buttonholes not identical Skipping Striches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Buttonholes are not identical in length and shape 88 ROBLE RE j ARPI A ETN DUNT pm PROBABLE CAUSE Machine was not allowed to complete the last few stitches Incorrect size needie Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of needie Tight upper thread tension Light pressure on presser toot Starting to stitch too fast improper threading Tight upper thread tension Incorrect size needle Sharp eye in needie Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate improper bobbin case threading Lint in bebbin case or shuttle Darning plate in piace Light pressure on presser foot Thread knotted under tabric Push pull clutch is disengaged Thread caught in shuttle Lint in bobbin case or shuttle Fabric is pulling and distorting the automatic fabric feed Fabric is too thick near the seam and the buttonholes ni x AES s x un pe i E CORRECTION Hold down the toot control until the machine has stopped Choose correct size needie for thread and fabric Insert new needie Reset needle Loosen upper thread tension Increase pressure on presser foot Start to
18. stitch button Button after each stitch pattern selection The machine will sew in reverse until you release the button See p 82 for more details 4 Press the Auto Lock Button 5 Press the Memory Button MNT LA t ER E RR sr rra nde ee en erre eU E E EE i RREAN P an AB AB ASPEN M t iM Aet ELLA Pa a LLLA UA e P inne 34 mice VIAE ch J at rri Ae EXIIT The Stitching skills covered in this section require some special skill from you For all other stitches your machine does most of the work Even if you are skilled at these stitches you will want to learn the features of this machine that may be new to you Use the Seam Guides Needie plate Cornering guide The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width The lines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked VIXG t ITUTDCATU V TER A prye r4 7 66 nos n PORE TOT SEND Ik j POSEE rs LSTA ie Reston Put EIC VEMM D erue Die o Mite t Tak ER rd Samen IM cer a Y Sine Vel bt 2 ats fs b T E eed Va SEUCE M Syd tae of ad 5 fab vea Sa TEA qe ce uda A Fa i L r pg Ai ha iniri io pS Di i turn a square corner 5 8 trom the fabric edge Stop stitching and lower the needie by pressing the Up Down Needle Position button when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as shown Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
19. t uU im LL AE He p fe 3 V t a p DT E haa P a a uv gs 0 uq E X som a 3 Maw E ex 975 C in N w H Oa E us zog E G off g de Y m ut be 2 EJ Ek ox m ia r O uo c B gt uo ram Hi HE T t me 4 D Q mo Bo pe Loi 5 ct ea a ofa dg a c ON Q G d A N mob B a m E m cor oO Pe oS a th of i E e a E Oo Quilter Mer CCHHIAM er eE renean a i a9 76 e Presser Foot Types Continued D This attachment turns your zigzag foot into a quilting foot See p 54 for detailed instructions Stitch Pattern 4 1 NUT KS I PEEN TRET ATLA vef peer nit Ax ariel Fh Ret XM yu POI TI ES zig rth mt maet se rc ARETA II Rt ITA UAI x S RA BGAUS me Ree T YUAN grea minari de PR x REPARE Y ERTEN e oe DIARIES PO acts MAY HINE FOI OR SEWING pairu ud fa uA Blind Stitch Hem Foot H Straight Foot J Sliding Buttonhole Foot e J Sliding G Blind stitch Straight foot buttonhole toot hem toot Use this foot for perfect blind hemming Use this foot exclusively tor straight Use this foot tor most buttonholes it is The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep stitching marked to help you measure your button the fabric from slipping and a guide screw holes accurately The maximum length on top to guide the folded edge of your Stitch Patterns 10 of buttonhole that can be made by this hem Ce
20. the edge with the 5 8 seam quide Lower the presser foot and begin stitching tn the new direction 35 m3 SHOE oa ed Lise this skill when sewing trom 3 to 12 layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemming Jeans D Use Foot A Zigzag foot with the black spring button NOTE This black button locks the foot so it does not give with the fabric 2 d 36 Sew as usuai When your needle reaches the point where the fabric layers increase stop Lower the needle and raise the presser foot Press and hold the black button as you lower the presser foot Release the black button and continue sewing Use the Darning Plate Darning plate Sometimes when you sew you want to control the tabrie yourself The Darning Plate covers the feed 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 needle plate In 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 8 mark The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes Use the darning plate in the following ways Basting P 37 Darning P 38 Button Sewing P 38 cate ya Set the Machine E S e di e a z E Thread tension 0 t0 2 5 1 Press the foot
21. 10 stitches per inch 3 0 iB stitches per inch 4 0 4 5 4 6 stitches per inch 2 0 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch NOTE Raise the needle bar to its highest position by pressing the Up Down Needle Position Button Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you Hemove the needle by pulling it down ward insert the new needie 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 box 17 Tem hs Prepare the Bobbin e Put Thread on the Spool Ordinary spool Large 7 spool hoider Small spool Smali di spool holder NOTE Your spool pin tilts upward tor ease in putting thread on the spool You have two spool holders large under the top cover and small in your accessory box is 2 18 Choose the appropriate spool holder Place your thread on the spool pin and then fit the spool holder down over it so that the thread winds toward the back of the machine as shown Press the spool holder against the spool Lower the spool into the weli e Additional Spool Pin NOTE Spoo pin telt Additional spac pin ied a hole For winding the bobbin while your machine ts threaded you have an extra spool pin in your accessory box It fits into the square hole on top of your mac
22. 2 Sus EAT SATE EP Meee eet SHINEE Te E f xm OE Pe EATER qd SEGRON 5 INE FA g HH VOR ATaL UT ue el AT LITT Hoe Here s How The many ways to sew a zigzag stitch are as varied as the stitch patterns on this machine or as the width and length settings allow Consult the specific variations for detailed directions The zigzag stitch as a utility stitch has several variations discussed in this section Satin Stitch Overcasting Stitch Multiple Zigzag Overedge Seam Knit Stitch 59 TuS Abr s c Paii EI Heel Y ties rc 1 ae es ies IST x Zigzag oa Stitches 3 Continued e Satin Stitch a p Set the Machine length 1 i5 Stitch width 3 as desired i ataa Stich Length 0 2 to 1 0 ior as desired 4 Close to O Pressure diaki or 2 A Zigzag oot F Satin stitch foot The Stitch and its Uses The Satin stitch i5 a versatile and often used decorative stitch but it can also be used to Here s How overcast a raw edge for example blankets linens tablecloths and napkins Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a fragment of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may The Satin stitch ts especially attractive in pucker some light weight fabrics applique and is the basis tor the geometric Otherwise stitch as usual stitches _to on this machine 60 o Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Press
23. 24 Hold the thread as shown Press the thread down until it clicks and comes down under the hook in the top cover thread guide Draw the thread around the thread guide and down into the tension area Pull the thread up from left to right around the check spring wire Draw the thread straight up and from left to right through the slot and into the eye of the take up lever B The numbered steps below tollow the numbers on the illustrations Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight Fach place has a spring Draw the thread down and slip it through the right side of the right hand thread guide s shown Pull the thread to the jett and slip it through the left thread guide Slide the thread through the needle bar quide on the left Thread the needle trom front to back NOTE You may want to cut the end of the thread with sharp scissors tor easier needie threading vio ma a b c xe pav cy MU PU RTEM ALVUS in ves T Min PPP a enaar are iiw Te NUN LAE dl ERRARE Ariyana wit Ee DE EIS e E EA E OL oUt 2 Press the Up Down Needle Position 4 Pull both threads under and back of left hand Button twice the presser foot 3 Bring the bobbin 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 Right side of tabric Setti
24. 47 Check Decorate with flower or teat designs Chart Use m combination programmable or singly Satin F Check Numbers and letters or sentences may be Chart programmed in sequence for monogramming A gt gojat 02 o3 ov gs n6 010803 s3 52 s t s2 53 54 55 56 57 58 53 sa 61 sz oiPjessiruwanr zie 53 64 55 66 67 68 69 na nr nz va mns 78 MONOGRAM Numbers Letters Period Space When you turn on your machine it is auto matically set to sew a straight stitch pattern 10 e Straight Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension m H Straight toot or A Zigzag Toot The Stitch and its Uses You can use your basic straight stitch in many ways besides just sewing a straight seam Three common uses for the straight stitch are Pintucking Quilting Topstitching AH are discussed in this section 50 To sew a straight stitch E 2 x Raise the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate 5 8 is most common Draw the threads towards the back and lower the presser foot Press the foot control Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so that it feeds naturally Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight 10 At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch When you stop sewing the needle will automatically rise t
25. ATE IWITH STITCHES 29 32 33 47 48 49 72 75 34 39 42 47 78 80 81 82 84 ELASTIC APPLY 33 A0 48 75 77 EMBROIDER 10 15 41 44 45 48 60 79 81 FAGOTING create open work 33 40 48 76 FINISH RAW EDGES 15 16 17 46 47 61 62 18 28 29 63 64 71 44 GATHER HEMS KNITS STRETCH FABRICS MEND PINTUCKS QUILT REINFORCE SEAMS SHELL TUCKS SMOCK STRAIGHT SEAM STRETCH STITCH TOPSTITCH SADDLE STITCH OUTLINE STITCH TRIMS SEW ZIPPER STITCH PATTERNIS FUNCTION STITCH PATTERN S 10 17 18 28 29 See aii Stitches marked S 10 15 16 10 10 32 11 16 33 20 32 42 43 48 10 12 and ali stitches marked S 10 13 11 10 15 16 10 Ret Page 45 55 46 47 63 64 71 457 49 56 57 58 63 64 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 80 81 45 46 62 45 53 45 48 54 45 46 48 75 77 47 72 48 80 45 50 55 45 49 56 57 58 63 64 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 80 81 45 51 45 58 45 56 45 46 59 64 40 42 HEMMER ALBAE I BA AA GR AANA Ri atta quA qiue pea EA as oe ee dii 47 Stitch Pattern Chart Thread Pressure Tension Dial 3 Blue 11 c ndi Other Attach Needle Reguiar seams pintucking quilting zippers STRAIGHT Quilting guide topstitching darning mending basting Darning gathering etc i piate EZ Zipper toot OUTLINE STRETCH STRAIGHT STRETCH Use in place ot straight stitch on knits bias s
26. Feather Stitch 133 Set the Machine 33 Thread tension 1 to 4 A Zigzag toot The Stitch and ts Uses This stitch is strong useful and decorative t can reinforce stretch and woven fabrics You can use it to sew spandex under garments or decoratively hem elastic fabric You may also use this stitch in patchwork quilting ur ee zye cr ge a ES fivfe 7 Here s How 1 Sew this pattern on a seam that is already joined and pressed flat r a a eU Il TAL Butt two folded edges together and use this stitch to join them 75 deeper sree ees yey B ET mm AMO IIa uM Fm Wr Pt AL i A y E Uo Qe A 2 2 i B ty A gt Hs j n T Sere s calle ae e F e E eU A ST is LESE AN SUA M Eg TTS ESATO e 3 TEE SER Pura ind H ve ane PS E Bee E erat D SES PEINE AN ELDER Learn EN DE Mic wea Fforest ea ited ee MU 5T ate ES LT iin T NE gg ip He nll ge o ix a ASS seio pA Knee fs za ki yO toys MG Dr E 73 dBERd 3 ix A 2 WELL mx EE ES Pot G em A E th a F t ES ooh TUI UIT NIE Lo RR e ak at ie D M earn ge 4 r a Pea Pr tree Hber a S OB RN s TARDUS LEE ER T E QUIE fa rid pet ox rita Meyeri ta um t oo Fee pe ep me p Dm t ien e dite SAREE ROR ATT CE ROTTER tLe EIC PE Eee REE By Ey EEE ARP Fs ar oe Mae gel eee ETEA i pP m pw P ea See re Reinforcing Stitches and Continued e Fagoting Stitch Set the Machine
27. MENT OF SEWING MACHINE t For two years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which t F appear in the electrical and electronic equipment of the sewing machine including motor wiring switch and speed control and printed circuit boards f g FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date ot purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service E necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance To obtain warranty service described above SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States A This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state i i b SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 d NI dle dae cipe ae ib cde dno MF tue e cie Ae ope co Mee e Mae nage EE ge Ee ege c Hace o ge oe cns oque ne ae i ne co Me iine cp cM ice ie ee Hp e enge ce l HL at
28. Right side of fabric Here s How Thread i read tension 1 Fold under each fabric edge 1 2 and press 2 Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1 8 apart 3 Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the F Satin stitch Foot needie catches the folded edge on each side The Stitch and its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Heipful Hint You may want to set the stitch on 7 0 for maximum effect For other stitches that may be used in fagoting see stitch patterns 33 ip 75 76 TH amu qoum preg Ene Pn e Elastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine 4n Here s How Thread tension 1 Slide a piece of 1 8 elastic under the foot then up through the slot in Foot F 3 to 7 i isatin stitch 2 Sew the elastic on the wrong side of the tabric pulling it gently to avoid sewing E Satin stitch through the elastic toot 3 Pull on the elastic to gather the fabric and bartack at both ends The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings in such areas as wrists and waists in children s clothing this stitch is especially helpful because it reduces bulk 77 X Ei P Tit Pars gt it den ia YT cem uel pba tere OEC AERE MIEL EU RAS AS VAN YR ELO Thread tension tO Ei F Satin stitch toot The Stitches and Their Uses These st
29. To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine e Wind the Bobbin e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Haldar ay ere Prepare Your Top Thread Check Your Presser Foot 2 2 Ls Change the Presser Foot oo ot Thread Your Needle TT Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Adjust the Top Thread Tension For Straight Stitch For Zigzag Stitch v o9 o LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Up Down Needle Position Button Control Panel 7 ee Pattern Indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons Memory Button _ Clear Button Straight and Zigzag Stitch Bonon 3 Stitch Width and Length Buttons e Stitch Width Button e Stitch Length Button 7 T 7 gt z e 3 47 7 am Set OR SAS ERM NE DESEE a S OUR 7 S a a a e S oy ax di ai L2 Li e E z 4 4 7 rd 4 1 Ld Gcr d ESI t1 o 8 ow T og Reverse Stitch and Auto Lock Buttars a eee e Reverse Stitch Button _ _ e Auto Lock Button PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Use the Seam Guides Turn a Square Corner Sew on Heavy Fabrics 0 we ee Use the Darning Plate x gt 8 s Bastina TEES soraan aa k a y a Darning yo oo Ro o wo m6 ES ou go Be mod og H H 5 1 35 35 36 36 e 38 SECTION 5 Sew a Button _ COEM TUTTI 39 Putin a Zipper l 40 42 LEARN THE STITCHES Chart of Sewing Functions 0 00 0 2
30. a goes 4B 80 Spool holder es eren ere s Spool pins e e ssi rok Son ftd 6 18 Stitch length adjustment 32 33 Stitch length width indicator 28 32 33 Stitch length width control buttons 28 32 33 Stitch pattern chart 457 49 Stitch width adjustment TES Straight stitching 45 bU 55 Straight stitch button so 28 31 Straight stretch ee ae 45 57 Stretch stitching 44 56 58 63 64 72 11 80 81 96 INDEX Continued T aread guide eus LAG eet ee reg 6 24 Thread tensions es sty TG 26 27 Thread tension dial c e 5 20 TOEBSGOUBD 2 eeraa ut nb x e unus aud Topstitehing 24 4 5 4484 EREE Oe Topdhresd Loos eumdem 24 25 Turning a square corner T U Up amp down needle position button 5 29 Z Z azao 1000 ora e a 3S Zigzag stitch button 28 31 Zigeag stitehing 5 kv vox 46 59 64 Zigzag overcasting lt a o is tf tee bbs dots 61 Zipper application 40 42 p Hb e oe oae inge de pee e qe rio Qe Hee Hen Hire ge cH Mm ce am ine Hber ce a HH Qe To ie ios Ae ipsae ci ae Hip mage Te aee ED ee He ee cenae TE ae o e tfi eem cite l d WARRANTY e i FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD i For 25 years from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which 2 appear in the sewing machine head P d FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIP
31. and Applique Set the Machine Sensarhkeuw 70 MEE orog fH 6 0 0G C3 003 Thread tension es lta4 Eit Fe Satin stitch toot Pressure diai Z The Stitch and its Uses Cut Out Werk and Applique are the major uses for this stitch but it can also be used to provide edging on many sewing projects including placemats blankets collars cuffs and pockets 74 B Continued Here s How For Applique 1 Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing behind each piece ot your applique 2 Qut the interfacing slightly smaller than the design pieces 3 Tape or baste the applique in place and sew around each piece with stitch pattern NOTE You may also use a satin stitch 4 When sewing curves leave the needle in the fabric raise the presser foot and turn the fabric 5 Lower the presser foot and stitch Here s How For Cut Out Work 1 Choose a simple design and trace the outline on the right side of the fabric 2 Place a piece of tulle or organdy under the design and pin in place NOTE You may want to use a contrasting insert fabric to accent your work 3 Baste the layers together stitching just outside the outline Romove the pins 4 Stitch around the design using stitch pattern NOTE You may also use a narrow satin stitch isee p 60 5 Remove basting and cut the fabric inside the design close to the stitching using an embroidery scissors Reinforcing Stitches 33 and 40 e
32. angled 61 Cte Riu ere SE etin MODA TEAR Dub PY apt UE y MS SA E STITCHES a rans ROTE IPOD RE ta an we v ga FE i A i Eo PAES thine E NS s A uy d BEC TES h lereni EN net Eten di 40M A d Agel E AT A T dares x tod Dro rs Mw A bero NAE E SICH a APIS eed eh a Eh ACER EAE EVU MEE EPA NE a TE S Me ATI SEE os Sean SS P rM EN al ee ERE E AEN ar EAR Ewe VEM TRADUCE 44 Zigzag Stitches 15 d igi Continued o Muitiple Zigzag Set the Machine cali Thread tension 3ta6 A Zigzag foot Here s How to Repair a Tear The Stitch and Its Uses Straight position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch mE img The multiple zigzag is a combination zigzag both sides and straight stitch You may use the Cornered stitch trom each end to the center Use a piece of tabric under multiple zigzag everywhere you would use the tear to reinforce your mending the basic zigzag stitch it has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The multiple zigzag stitch is especially useful for sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams on terrycloth sewing bar tacks for belt loops and drapery pleats 2 e Overedge Seam Set the Machine Thread tension 3 to 7 The Stitch and Hts Uses This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stit
33. ch fills in outlined embroidery 1 Outline the pattern with a Satin Stitch designs 15i Set stitch width at 1 57 Set stitch length at 0 3 or as you desire 2 Fillin the design with the sand stitch 3 Decrease the stitch width to fill in small spaces 4 Sew in rows starting at the edge until the pattern is filled in 81 ty d Arva RISE PE UdARCOIE FRUIT LITE S e TEE ENG 2 d AS p EM pe 3 ei ip ir aan d m1 M n A n We a P s ens 2 de Mh E ox est SRT NR GANT Ima deni QULA M eU LIS LLANE RO E rS E LP DE Cetera rr EL MEER SEC PET M Di t EINEAN AR D Program Decorative Stitch Patterns 45 47 etc PP 1o program stitch pattern combinations press the pattern selection buttons e Two Cycie Stitching in the order shown Jo sew two of any stitch pattern press the memory button twice after selecting the stitch pattern numbers Set the Machine NOTE Continue to press the foot control until the machine stops Thread tension automatically 1104 Combine Stitch Patterns 1 Press the Auto Lock Ei F Satin stitch foot 2 Press Memory 3 Press the stitch pattern e One Cycle Stitching 4 P M Press Memory 1 Press the Auto Lock D Press the next stitch pattern 2 Press Memory 6 Press Memory 7 Press the stitch pattern 4 Press Memory 8 Press Memory 5 Press the Auto Lock 9 Press the stitch pattern z Hehehe d 6 Press Memory E 10 Pres
34. ch is OFF 1 Check your outlet to be sure it isa 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet 2 insert the machine plug into the five prong outiet as shown It will only fit one way 3 insert the power supply plug into the outlet 4 Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light Sewing light Power switch NOTE The Pattern Indicator light will show SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the Haht power switch is turned on lf you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power swttch to prevent injury to children AX MANET m ae xt ye ei ilR p UU Swat ae i voe Pe T sensorSew 70 Uo 7 C Js Eis 0 COGJGJ 6 GJ GOD E Set Up the Machine Continued e Set the Foot Control Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew Position the foot control as shown with your heel on the fioor To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your foot To decrease speed release your foot pressure slightly NOTE The foot control is sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs PE OE Ook RAT uer ueni NT Ree ager TRIER moa DUI RE aa aeri ena i gitA AT T e aanta lay tas NL a ARAS Ae E TL Rete Ria AA med irre Kgs remy are eredi ge ASA AA A ee La a lr sare mr uma reden Atle eos ANE St Sas Rs UL AUR Lt T
35. ch width control button 1 Press the stitch width control button 1 Press the stitch width control button 2 Press the stitch length width decrease button 2 The stitch length width indicator shows 2 Press the stitch length width increase button 3 The stitch length width indicator will show C or center needie position 3 The stitch indicator will show R or right E or left needle position needie position NOTE Leftor right needle position is recommended for stitching edge of the fabric Besides the normal straight stitch method of topstitching this machine does other types of topstitching that are better for knits or produce a more elaborate decorative effect 52 tse VS omine IAE e Pintucking Set the Machine Thread tension 31606 G Blind stitch hem toot The Stitch and Its Uses Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close together to add design interest on such items as blouses and pillowcases One pintuck can torm a permanent front crease on knit pants Right side of fabric Right side of fabric Here s How 1 Attach the blind stitch hem foot 2 Place the folded fabric under the presser foot 3 Position the needle 1 16 inside from the folded edge and lower the presser foot 4 Adjust the sliding guide on the blind hem foot to the folded edge by turning the guide screw as shown 5 Feed the folded edge smoothly against the sliding quide NOTE H the fabric tends to pucker
36. ches using the overedge foot to stitch and overcast seams in one step It also has a reverse cycle to provide elasticity for knits and extra strength for woven fabrics Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open Hat ft is ideal fer 1 4 seams on knits when attaching ribbing or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam Biack ridge and brush guide Here s How Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge and brush guide 2 Gently guide the fabric so that the raw edges always touch the black ridge and brush guide NOTE When sewing over several thick nesses under arms in crotch etc raise the presser foot slightly to ease the presser foot over the hump and keep stitches from bunching 3 When you stop sewing remove the fabric by drawing it to the back and out The fabric or stitching will catch on the wire guides if you pull it toward you 63 A RANTS TIS TEES b ocu uk An MAH MA ei EET at E PL Ah a g h Kr ero mali PHL Tae Er en Ju MOEVETNSAASSPSRDEY eto fi i EE PM P uh 2 Zigzag Stitches 15 18 Continued Knit Stitch Set the Machine SengorSeur 7G Ca ZOE oon 0 CO 11 Oe Thread tension 3to6 A Zigzag toot igzag too The Stitch and Its Uses This knit stitch 1s ideal for sewing swimwear Set the Pressure Dial to 1 so that the and
37. dentify the Parts Stitch Pattern Chart P 45 49 Pressure Control Dial iP_ 8 Thread Tension Dial P 26 Threading Chart iP 24 Race Cover Plate P 24 Sewing Light iP 7 Needie Plate iP 35 Needle Position Bobbin Cover Plate Extension Table iP 10 top Cover Foot Storage Compartment P 12 Robbin Winder F 19 20 Hand Wheel Pattern Setection Buttons P 29 31 Manual Buttons P 32 33 Stiteh Width amp Length Control Auto Lock Burton P 34 Reverse Stitch Button P 34 Base sd va TE Mote das ST Locate and Identify the Parts Continued N Foot Control P 8 pA Thread Guide P 24 Thread Guide iP 24 Needle Clamp P 17 Presser Foot P 12 15 Presser Foot Lever P 9 Push Pull Clutch P 19 Feed Balance Dial P 8 58 Free Arm IP 10 11 Light and Power Switch P 7 omenclature Pilate Plug Connector P 7 A Locate and Identify the Accessories Accessory Storage Box Accessory Box Bobbin Additional Spool Pin Sliding Buttonhole Foot J Buttonhole Opener e Small Screw Driver Smali Spool Holder Large Screw Driver Lin Brush Darnina Plate Set Up the Machine e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Machine Socket Power supply plug NOTE Before inserting the plug into your machine be sure the power swit
38. e id For most sewing the groove in the Feed Balance Dial should point to the arrow Be You may rarely need to adjust the dial But if necessary use this dial to regulate the feed balance for Buttonholes See P 68 for details Any stretch stitch such as patterns xs and monogramming when sewing on very particular fabrics e Set the Pressure Dial Pressure control Setung N The Pressure Dial is located under the top cover Set as follows 3 most sewing 2 applique and Cut Out Work 1 basting sewing chiffon jace organdy and other lightweight fabrics Also tor velours and knits with more stretch IDONEUS LIE COVISEUED POET EER Ie teret ev f o Adjust the Presser Foot Lever e Thread Cutter Thread High cutter position D n wae A has a Normal up ne j 7 position TE af if HE Mead foot You don t need a scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread euer Normal up cutter on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot holder f ga p High position E position 2 1 Pull thread through the groove until it is taut 2 Then pull the thread sharply down and back to cut it The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 higher for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy tabrics under the presser foot
39. e To Adiust a Distorted Pattern Monogramming DO los a9 E fa e Heduce the Size of Numbers and Letters ee am ee fex po ym 2o z 9 p p y c9 7 eo ovo oy ot 9 o o P fx C UE Y oF x PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replace the Light Bulb Clean the Bobbin Holder TE Clean the Hook Hace and Feed Dogs TEN Oil the Underside Oil the Face Cover Plate CAP LEM LES AA Cu ai PARTS LIST zo X 84 85 86 86 204 8B 89 90 91 92 92 a id S Hac MM M MEI IET XL M E gt nC l a 8 ee A ot s mte Aree 8103 She A xtA y MK ate nae aos t a t Eod TAR Uus yk 7 1 a ee NL N pasta MUN ED a adea uat Et ONU ae AR DOE ALLE fett eter etiem it s fa e Ner 0 0798 e tfc c ert m te eati n T T a anas de ue daas r r Me a w al 1 SUNL er te SET WT A p EI Nun Ln fo c 9c0page 8a RET NA Ae qu i EAE ECTION zl br 80107 dee an d Te hue ut wey oa uw e uu t aspi rg i Hines ks maamuma ake T atas i AMET T ani AS Rr am onem s emen amem M de S Ide nM e eA Hon t an a A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog Whenever you re ready to sew so is your sewing place Another option buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored anywhere Locate and I
40. e or plan Find the center of the design or if the design is a border choose a starting point Count the cross stitches from the center up and program the number See p 83 Pattern Single Units Use Auto Lock to begin and end a gt t xS L3 4 Ad LX Lm tete 6 Q 0 gt y x Centre dr q L 360 C yes AY CS EN C zx e Pese Mats s a ee Faf PR e d OTO t e tut 2 4 ee te gt atot Ose pm ae gt inet wr LC ere e e qa wate ateta Stt e ON Oa d ate P a MO T L stat P LMS ate eta At MS w uS XE Se SX ee J Acer Sx t t ENEA CON o 44 er doe hy e trat a te ats e S o ur e v Pe e od a s one CX X 9590 OMG CN e PN QS o e d c o For Cross Stitching Without a Pattern L 2 Start in the center of the design and sew the first row letting the fabric feed naturally Then count the next row ot stitches to the ieft or right Add or delete stitches by pressing the Clear button and reprogramming Begin each row by lowering the needle at the corner of a previous stitch Use the placement arrow 2 on Foot F to insure straight even rows 79 A e amd a ds a P rer Sed PRA Tm gi RETE APAE AR aa idle Smocking 32 faz lor any decorative stitch Set the Machine SensorSeu 70 C887 ano sped peu zx c Wrong side Thread tens
41. eams tricot chiffon tor a flat non puckering seam Use on knits and other stretch fabrics good tor topstitching Zigzag 1A E Zigzag A Topstitching suits blazers jumpers denim outfits Ea Blind Stitch Hem Foot G Darning Blue 11 plate 1 Basting tailor tacks tack quilt layers 37 45 t Te ge c o erre ide e s 2 am rore cate E are tert MEM aa ASE ACD bi inar odia al PEL E f h Brak 57 NES E 1 3t Ede d d its TN em ZE iy Phot y rA ur rx a Stitch Pattern Chart Continued Stitch Other Thread Pressure ZIGZAG 15 Check 2 5 3 Mend darn finish edges apply trims iregular Chart embroider gather buttons satin stitch monograrn decorative stitches ZIGZAG 16 3 Use tor sewing patches repairing straight Zigzag A or corner tears finishing seams on terry cloth sewing bar tacks tor belt loops and drapery pleats strong than zigzag 3 a 7 3 Use tor overcasting tor knits and woven tabrics needing extra strength for narrow seams an knits or heavy weight woven fabrics dq Use tor swimwear and stretch velour imultiple OVEREDGE SEAM Overedge C Blue 11 BUTTONHOLE Slidina Buttonholes in three shapes aiso corded Buttonhole buttonholes Bartack J Ln Bartack Rounded Keyhole Transparent Buttonhole Keyho
42. ecorative stitch B E SMOCKING STITCH Wei Hand quilting stitch used to reinforce stretch and woven tabrics use on spandex under FEATHER STITCH AS garments and to decoratively hem elastic NaS tabric Use for patchwork quilting Satin F Decorate garments with one row or several DECORATIVE one stitch or a combination GEOMETRICS Elastic Casing replace bias tape casings m wrists and warsts tack down elastic Fagoting Join two tolded edges for decorative open work appearance Use paper behind ELASTIC CASING FAGOTING wad Ls Mand d eS a Toms L Lise in embroidery combine with letters and numbers for samplers CROSS Satin F STITCHING DM SE Ora Nen Check 2 5 3 Chart 48 Rae RST ees LIve ird ve P ue gt Y Sey PR reas tr um oer ere S eru rm ae PERS Bart ty tt Fa iia Mee Se TE Bae eT MAS eed ae MEPS aN eb AV Y Zo Ner T7 tr A d ae vos Sel Ss St ta i Ei ADN z SPAS yee IVA Rl AEN Imp Nie an Iu ew ESSI el d rt EN x ven ad E 2 a pe II a o E tt x i kd Para iD SEIS Stitch Pattern Chart Continued dd Thread Pressure SMOCKING 42 Check 1 4 Smocking on children s clothes blouses STITCHES 43 Chart curtains etc 48 32 42 B SAND Check Fili in designs already outlined with satin STITCHING Chart x or other embroidery stitch 2 STRETCH 457 STITCH 46 DECORATIVE
43. hine near the bobbin winder To Use This Extra Spool Pin QM D Fit the square end of the spool pin into the square hole as shown Fit the spool pin felt on the base of the spool pin Put your spool of thread on top of the felt with the thread winding in the direction shown See directions for winding the bobbin p 19 20 d e To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine 1 Gently push down on the plastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you 2 Set aside Lift out the bobbin as shown 3 3 D Dese dan ELA pr are E BLEE eres Se V 1 we Ee ensTagt HIM efor at ee M Soars AT fae LEGE Ea s A4 ren eS XX A E ER Wind the Bobbin Bobbin winder ihread guide i t as a i Clutch Pull the Clutch away from the machine to stop the needle trom moving while you wind the bobbin Pass the thread through the top cover thread quide and under the hook as shown Puli the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide Place the thread through one of the bobbin holes from inside to outside as shown Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle as shown so that the thread comes out on top Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right until it clicks 19 MAL ERENER z a Prepare the Bobbin Continued NOTE SensorSew 70 JEJEJ ESED ES om IEE UNO The Pattern Indicator will read SP to show the machine is winding the bobbin
44. icator screen 2 Press 5 Y ou have selected stitch pattern NOTE If you select numbers not on the stitch pattern chart See inside machine top cover and p 45 to 49 the machine will blink until you select numbers on the chart ridere mens rara Ait warner en sry La Jun Aa n in NAANA WD d The Memory Button with its memory indicator light will memorize your pattern selection Your machine can remember up to 31 stitch patterns including the Auto Lock which auto matically reintorces or locks the stitch you have chosen This button is most typically used when monogramming or combining patterns To Set the Memory Press the Memory Button after you select your stitch pattern The memory indicator fight will go on to show that the machine has recorded your selection NOTE If you are selecting a series of different stitch patterns you must press the memory button after each selection The Sensor Sew 70 will remember them in order 3ensorsew 70 a oE TL The Clear Button will erase the stitch pattern you have selected and auto matically return your machine to the straight stitch pattern The Clear Button works in two ways to clear a series ot stitch patterns depending on whether you have pressed the foot control Foot Control Not Pressed The Clear Button clears one stitch pattern at a time beginning with the last selected and ending with the first selected until it c
45. ie Deu ey T PERS Y iT QU prp e EEEO EANA O gyv P Ta Sarg z EERS AINE RES H Me pages z ey ES x Wire V Aran dE Parvo tax eres tive foe mt APELA Patterns 45 47 etc Continued d Program Decorative Stitch e To Adjust a Distorted Pattern Compressed Patterns Drawn Qut Pattern Correct by turning the teed balance dial Correct by turning the feed balance dial toward the Use the large screw toward the driver in your accessory box if decorative stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric adjust them with the feed balance dial 84 MBE Fs TEE TED RE RE k Bonen TR GE Moog IB 1 9 ag ze Your machine will sew the 28 letters of the alphabet the period and leave a space plus the numbers from O to 9 You can program entire words and sentences V 7 V r wv A 3 w gion O 7H E P P The chart above shows where to clip the connecting threads and where each pattern starts marked by o N 4T L VN A Scat You can program words and sentences in the same way as you program other stitch patterns Press the memory button after each stitch pattern selection up to 31 selections See example Gidi diiin rmm X Li 5 1 ot Pn E EE ERE EG r i Each number and letter is automatically locked at the beginning and end so you can clip connecting threads 85 v Foy od Mey AER
46. intervals Set up the machine as if you were going to sew a button see p 39 Position your fabric and bartack e Gathering Set the Machine SensarSeu 7G U2j 7 E GC E Tan GJ Thread tension 1t04 A Zigzag toot The Stitch and its Uses Use this stitch to gather trims skirts sleeves at the top smocking or any time you want more fullness You will need two rows of stitches Here s How for medium weight fabrics and tight firm gathers 1 Set the stitch length to 4 0 2 Loosen the needle thread tension to 2 or as desired NOTE Steps 3 and 4 are for 5 8 seam allowances For other widths adjust o s 9M your tabric accordingly Sew the first row of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of the fabric Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A following the first row of stitches Using both hands pull the bobbin threads from each end of the fabric until you have the gathers you want Knot the threads at each end and even out the gathers Here s How for light weight fabrics ruffles and flounces Set your stitch length at 4 5 Secure your gathering rows at the beginning Stitch two rows as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics Do not lock the threads at the end of your stitching rows Pull the bobbin threads to produce the fullness you desire Knot the threads and even out the gathers 55 Thread tension 3106 A Zigzag foot
47. ion i tog Here s How i i 1 Choose a soft lightweight tabric such as batiste gingham or challis F Satin stitch 2 Cut the fabric three times the finished width toot 3 Set the stitch length control button at 4 5 and sew rows of straight gathering stitches 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked NOTE Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier 4 Knot the threads along the edge 5 Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly The Stitches and Their Uses 86 Secure the threads at the other end Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment 7 Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches for children s clothes or women s blouses 8 Pull out the gathering stitches Heiptul Hint These stitches can be used in combination with others for any decorative effect you desire 80 tes 7 1 T z A SES 25A UR y 3 V Li RE AE x m be Dicks ben ae sai e TEM ue ENS d rE TA EEA N k A E SPE A rs Yi i h n ERES ENG iam M P il Bee E 12 i seat xU ES se ETE 3 is wae n LEN MEN ELE E AAT BEERS E ee ran DIRE end be PRR NR SCIRE D RU I LIS UD E SA pre by Tg tee ey BAUR Us RACINE AE py Sata dem eR Br ERTS HIE erste S PARIEN APTS Bete S D pr T amn PEFC E PUE Sand Stitch 44 Set the Machine qu Thread tension Li 1104 E Satin stitch toot Pressure diai lor The Stitch and fts Uses Here s How The sand stit
48. itches are purely decorative You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what special effects are possible 78 l Here s How Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric Mark the lines for decoration on the fabric using a washable fabric marker Lower the needle at the starting point Lower the presser foot Lock the stitch at the beginning press auto lock Gently guide the fabric along the marked line Use the auto tock to secure the row of stitches at the end Helpful Hint You may want to combine these geometric decorative stitches with other decorative stitches see Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns p 82 for detailed instruc tions wn Thread tension 2105 F Satin stitch toot The Stitch and its Uses You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive samplers and other sewing projects 1 2 Here s How Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or wool flannel for the background fabric If you choose light weight fabric use a tear away fabric backing for support Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire to match the pattern you hav
49. le oO 2n A m a 46 qu Lip Eol ha Leet Ex ree erica e e aqua o Cem e o Moda P ca n PENES A S EISE DR S Shp kee RET e AAT I ERIS V CBE as E ET 1 T POLLS ES eee Poggi PAPER Eo wii xov 3 ayo Refer to Page a Se tu xo eit RETO ne Lune ue ers f Lm myama aar Stitch Pattern Chart Continued Stitch Other BLIND HEM STITCH Thread Tension Pressure Dial Uses Refer to Page Lise tor stretch fabrics more elastic BLIND HEM blind hem and STITCH Use tor woven tabries overcasting Finish hems sieeve and neck openings Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie 72 Blind Stitch Hem Foot iG Transparent Buttonhole i SCALLOP 30 Zigzag A Check 3 6 S Use tor scalloped edges on collars pockets STITCH P Chart or placemats Create a delicate edge on thin mene x EA fabrics Decorate edges on hemlines or SER sleeves 73 S CUT OUT 31 Satin F Use on cut out work and applique For edaing WORK p the designs also on placemats blankets CERA collars cuffs and pockets APPLIQUE iu 74 S 47 eem TARL UK ETE qua MARNE UH cas i ALAS eripe weg fe SARS ee 1 POWELL we Que Pressure Dial Thread Tension Stitch Pattern Needie Lises Refer to Page 4 Use in smocking or as a d
50. left side of the blind hem foot NO 5 Place the told of the hem against the sliding guide so that the 1 8 extending edge shows on the right The long zigzag stitch should barely pierce the folded edge of the fabric but still sew on the 1 8 extended edge YES See at left for proper stitch appearance 6 After hemming press both sides of the finished hem The right side of the garment will show only the blind stitches The regular blind hem stitch is strong Helpful Hint enough for woven fabrics Hemming Thin Fabrics Reduce pressure on the presser foot to avoid a distinct line 71 i29 f as ENNE rapin wars USE E REPE e Lx LEN E F EGH rei FB 4 Bee The TE d 1 d ved f t car 3 a SE SNS PER A A eee Hemming and Edging Stitches 28 31 Continued e Shell Stitch ris Soe Paste ue Mor t Raat e o dw pee e M RA SS DES Set the Machine SensarS amp eu 70 ICI GI COGO COI Woven Fabrics Here s How 1 For best effect Thread tension set the stitch width and length as you desire SL to 9 m you may need to tighten the top thread slightly B Transparent alow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it Duttonhoie zigzags toot 2 Ifyou sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart Y ou can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction F Satin stitch toot The Stitch and I
51. ll show See the Chart ot Stitch Patterns for the stitching areas of 25 and 26 Go to Step 8 8 Sew up the right side until you come to the top mark Stop 9 Press the Memory Button M The pattern indicator will show Bartack Rounded Keyhole The machine will bartack or auto lock the end of the buttonhole and stop IMPORTANT The machine stitches the last stitches slowly Hold down the foot contro until the machine has completed its stitches and has stopped Practice until you achieve the results you desire SIZE appearance m stitch density see P 68 10 Remove the fabric and place a pin in front of the bartack at the end of the buttonhole to prevent accidental cutting of the bartacks 11 Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener in your accessory box NOTE For keyhole buttonholes pierce the hole first with the long point on the buttonhole opener Then cut the rest of the buttonhole Carefully remove the fabric from the keyhole with embroidery SCISSOFS Memory Function The machine has now memorized this buttonhole it will sew a complete buttonhole tdentical to the first one each time you press the foot control 67 HESTHe 5 1h Daw Pe hr e IPAE P4 AS s o v zit Ea mat peer Siete Hie A RULES Buttonholes ja B3 Continued Adiust the Stitch Density You can adjust the stitch density of the entire buttonhole or of only one side The stitch length button co
52. m 1 0 down to 0 0 by 0 5 mm from 4 5 down to 1 07 nen OTIS wibi id pai E PES af I To increase the Stitch Length Press the button The stitch length will increase by 0 1 mm from 0 0 up to 1 0 by 0 5 mm from 1 0 up to 74 5 To Adjust the Stitch Length Quickly Hold Down the or button until you reach the length you desire To Return to the Preset Stitch Length lor clear the stitch length setting Press the Stitch Length button again lor press the Clear button The stitch length light and the indicator screen will go off 33 A rra EE ES E xt Arpa SA xe M E qAERINN TAS fr Wipe t ti Heverse Stitch and Auto Lock Buttons Both of these buttons will secure seams o Reverse Stitch Button manual no memory Use this button to Secure seams with an auto lock stitch at the first and last stitch you sew To Use the Auto Lock Stitch Press the Auto Lock Button The pattern indicator screen will show AL The machine will take a few stitches in place and stop automatically 2a paataan a EA ea a To Use the Auto Lock Memory Use this button to 1 Press the Auto Lock Button secure seams 2 Press the Memory Button reinforce th nd the top edges of pockets i eintorce the seams a Prsges OL POG 3 Press the Stitch Pattern Buttons you desire Be sure to press the Memory Press and hold the reverse
53. mber when you inquire Write them here for easy reference Model No 385 Serial No SECTION 1 SECTION 2 KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts Locate and identify the Accessories PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power set the Foot Control Check Your Feed Blanes Dial Set the Pressure Dial Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Free Arm Sewing the Horovabl Extension Tabie Know What the Presser Feet Will Do e Foot Storage Compartment e Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot i Transparent Pur Foot D Overedge Foot Quilter Zipper Foot 2 l Satin Stitch Foot 2 20 0 Blind Stitch Hem Foot Straight Foot 2 es E ge zo Wo 7 3 9 0 o 9v o 9 o9 et eee ee o fe PC uio UE ore crommoogmor Choose Your Needie and Thread e Check Your Needie e Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch bEndth Chart DL e To Change Your Needle _ Prepare the Bobbin _ _ e Put Thread on the Spooi e Additional Spool Pin T oR mode E ee OR o c 5 o zr e wICNS r c Wi lt z r R Sliding Buttonhole Edot g Re Be Bde p ZT 6 qo amp 09 amp w 107711 12415 T 13 15 MEE 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16247 16 17 17 18 21 18 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 3 SECTION 4
54. ne 5 Replace the bobbin 2 Remove the bobbin cover plate by firmly pulling it toward you 3 Remove the bobbin 50 SER nata ta aa Pe E Fatih a ea ZI meii a RZ Pon VEERE ANE EA AE IER ASAIN AAAA ACE ER ACC in hr et nn dad Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle Remove the bobbin face cover plate Hemove the screw on the left side of the needle with the large screw driver from your accessory box Remove the needle plate Use the lint brush in the accessory box to clean the feed dogs hook Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin hoider and remove it race and bobbin holder Also use a soft dry cioth 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 91 peu Haa Fima T Quo iet ina ELANA DELAYS eg ee Oil the Face Cover Plate 1 Oil at those points indicated by short arrows in the illustration above No other oiling is required DO NOT REMOVE the top cover or base cover No customer service is required in these areas 1 Tit the machine head back 2 Remove the bottom covers by loosening the two screws A and B under the free arm Fig 1 3 Oil at the arrows shown in the illustration Fig 2 NOTE Noother oiling is required 92 PARTS LIST 93 PARTS LIST Continued All parts listed herein may be ordered f
55. ne silks and silk jike fabrics Always buy a good quality thread it should resist tangling and be strong smooth and consistent in thickness Tarbes VILI SRM aa a Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart 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 Suitimas Linen Wool Crepe Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Denim Wool Sailcloth Wool Flannel Gabardine Velvets Leather Heavy Weight Coatings Upholstery Cotton Duck Heavy Twilis Canvas Decorative top stitching on all types of fabric Stretch Fabric Polyester Doubie Knits Nylon Tricot Jersey Stretch Terry Spandex Cire Tricot NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR T1 OR ANGE 14 RED Dr 16 PURPLE 18 GREEN 16 PURPLE 18 GREEN 11 STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE BLUE THHEAD SIZE Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A Buttonhole Twist Use as top thread only Polyester Core Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 2 0 12 stitches per inch 2 0 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch 2 5 30 8
56. ng mark 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 26 Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The top thread i too loose Right side oi fabric The top thread appears on the underside of the tabric Tension is too loose The top thread shows through the The bobbin thread will come through bottom of the fabric The bottom side the top of the fabric The top side of of the stitch will feel bumpy the stiffness and thickness of the fabric The tap thread is toa tight Right side ot fabric The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the tabric Tension is too tight the stitch will feel bumpy N mme rure riens ebbe niei A mt queens epa aat aaa aa M LLLLB RAT ILLES ERT ap M ARA SA ERU PU aia HAAA AAAA S B 4 pay AY xe utes paraw MI tal a ETE os lw t as ig SAT ex AX uer Ae et EDS xv E M U rien mmm ca cmn mar M x em E For Zigzag Stitch titch H5 on tabric you plan to use Also use the type ot thread you will be using but put different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool ing a zigzag 5 Check the ten
57. ng the many stitches available to you on this machine is organized by the stitch numbers on your Chart of Stitch Patterns There are some variations and overlaps but generally the stitches are here in numerical 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 ot Stitch Patterns and the discussion of stitches to aid you in locating quickly the stitch pattern and instructions you need NOTE If a stitch pattern on this machine can be used for stitching stretch fabrics you will find the word stretch in parentheses atter the stitch pattern name All stitch pattern on the Chart of Stitch Patterns P 45 to 49 will be labeled with an S in the name box Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are familiar with your machine and ready to sew what are you going to sew The following chart telis you in alphabetical order what sewing functions this machine performs and directs you to the proper page for detailed instructions in many cases you also have your choice of Stitches FUNCTION APPLIQUE 31 47 74 BARTACK 15 16 46 65 67 BASTE 10 14 37 45 BATHING SUIT SEW 18 46 54 BLIND HEM 28 29 47 71 BUTTON SEW 15 39 46 BUTTONHOLE BARTACK 19 21 ROUNDED 22 24 46 65 67 KEYHOLE 25 27 CROSS STITCH 41 48 79 CUT OUT WORK 31 47 74 DARN 10 16 38 EDGE A GARMENT PROJECT 17 18 29 46 47 63 64 30 31 71 72 73 74 DECOR
58. nter needle position foot is 1 For larger buttonholes use the transparent buttonhole foot Stitch Patterns 19 27 For detailed instructions see p 71 Stitch Patterns 15 d erum mie oe tir ped TENDI tems fate a MV m zh DEAS m i Mts FH 5s Pet Reig ai Tua aep ay af o Dm iius JST D ET WA ees Choose Your Needle and Thread i i Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing In your needle case you will find the following color coded needles 18 Biue 11 Orange 11 Red 14 Purpie 16 Green 18 tor stretch fabrics for lightweight fabrics for medium or medium heavy weight fabrics tor medium heavy weight and decorative topstitching on these fabrics This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topstitching thread for heavy weight tabrics and decorative topstitching on these fabrics Specialty needies are also available Denim Needle Topstitching Needle Leather Needie for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or canvas its larger eye will hold heavier thread punches tiny holes in leather and suede When buying needles other than Kenmore needies be sure the needle fits the length and shape ot the needle shown above A longer or shorter needle will skip stitches or break e Check Your Needle 1 Look for barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needie can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fi
59. ntrols the stitch density ft is pre set at 0 4 Set the Machine deem we d Fine Coarse stitches stitches Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole Press or to adjust the stitch density ot the entire buttonhole 68 Rie ee a Cee Soa ee Ere ae oe Ee DS Stitch Density on One Side The stitches on each side of the buttonhole should be the same stitch density To adjust use the feed balance dial below the Hand Wheel For Condition A Lett Side Stitches too Far Apart see above Turn the feed balance dial slightly toward Use the large screw driver in your accessory box Feed balance dial For Condition B Right Side Stitches too Far Apart isee above Turn the feed balance dial slightly toward R After adiusting the feed balance dial sew another test buttonhole to be sure your adjustment is correct NOTE Remember to turn the feed balance dial to the standard mark when you have completed your buttonholes Stitch Width 4 to 5 Thread tension DL J Sliding buttonhole toot i105 or B Transparent buttonhote toot Use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored more attractive raised buttonhole Use filler cord lat least 15 inches of heavy thread Try a practice buttonhole first NOTE For this buttonhole use stitch patterns to The sliding buttonhole foot is prefer able but B Foot can also be used Don t repeat corded b
60. ntrols to see what they will do Let s look carefully at each control button beginning with the Up Down Needle Position Button and continuing down the Control Panel Pattern Indicator Memory Button Memory Light Memory Clear Burton Up Down Needle Position Button Stitch Width Light Stitch Width Control Button Stitch Length Width Indicator 4 Reverse Stitch Button We HA frm HIPH E Pattern Selection Buttons trom O to 8 Zigzag Stitch Button Straight Stitch Button Stitch Length Light Stitch Length Control Button Auto Lock Button Stitch Length Width Sutch Length Width Decrease Button increase Button 28 mmm Rape dy m eres EET ACC AP a n gei di A PEL ERT ra Se CHATTE TE REM Vor Rd aor A oes ae Rene thee Veet ated EIER ps RE Ies SSE RSE f 3 1 4 fe i qv RIDE d ES biz d Fc eth E AEREE EAEEREN Ee eee RE IER M 1 5 e y 2 ATE TR Ey rm x Rasa ape ee te et No IT US LIS i TEL PU X Control Panel SensorSew 70 LJ JL Ex rir ES of m iee a Section JCI o o h hi n the needle will go up or down j Stitch Width When you press this button go up C d aet If the needie is up and you press this button the needle will go down to its Section lowest position lf the needle is down and you press this button the needle will go to Its highest position E CAUTION Do not press the foot c
61. o its highest position Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Cut the threads DET gE ETM ION i PT enne TU umm metes 3 F ITE T DSL ae cr i LE esI 1 P wd H e my FI i 5 d or RR Rit uu zm ifLPM ZU Kiel IRistuveP UA Etat eel X I tke NEL m ev ante fa i RT rf E gt ose aA Aei RT CU pee devel b A i ee wo ee Trp ta Ned ze A tes na Lee cH pie va ia r rr mmm po E nd Here s How 1 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 Blind stitch hem toot G The Stitch and Its Uses 3 8 from the edge Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your P 3 P y NOTE You can easily adjust your needles garment and keeps seams and edges flat and from left to right for topstitching Crisp without moving your fabric from Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows under the presser foot of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Use the Auto Lock button to secure your topstitching and eliminate unsightly back tacking 51 Straight Stitches 10 Continued 9 Position Your Needle for Topstitching The needle has three positions left center and right Fe iE nw Co To position the needle to the left To position the needie at the center To position the needle to the right 1 Press the stit
62. older here is what you do 22 To Hemove To Remove Turn the screw toward the back of the machine Use the large screw driver ay Pr D VPE SSE Tah a cae ted ae ixl PE seg ie RED Lr iN SIT i e EA To Attach Presser Bar To Attach EK Match the hole in the toot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar Fit the foot holder screw into the hole Tighten the screw by turning it toward you mama M E e Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew Consult the Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet To snap off Red button Needle position button To Snap Off the Presser Foot 1 Press the Up Down Needle Position Button to raise the needle to its highest position 2 Raise the presser foot 3 Press the red button on the back of the toot holder The presser toot will drop off To snap on To Snap On the Presser Foot 1 Set the Pressure Dial at 3 2 Place the presser foot so the hori zontal pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder 3 Lower the presser foot holder to lock the presser foot in place NOTE ff you do not hear the presser toot snap in place press down on the presser foot holder firmly until you hear the snap 23 Prepare Your Top Thread Continued e Thread Your Needie NOTE NOTE
63. omes to 10 This allows you to correct any mistakes you may make while pro gramming a series of patterns Foot Control Pressed leven if only one stitch The Clear Button deletes all stitch patterns in the series at once You see a right away Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons Sensorhew 70 Sensorsew 70 DJL CJE e GE D JOE p 4 Y ou can set each of these most used stitches by pressing just one button Straight or Zigzag The pattern indicator screen will show Straight or iS Zigzag 31 yan er OE EARN uc A 7 D u 2 v N a is E Pu T PA PAQUETE Nd La 2 a b PADS ESO Se Ee EEE Stitch Width and Length Buttons All stitches in your Sensor Sew 70 are pre set for the best stitch length and width but if you wish to change the settings here s how You can set stitch width and length with these two buttons Use one at a time The machine will remember the first one while you set the other without your having to press the memory button Use the Plus or minus buttons to increase or decrease the stitch width or iength The indicator screen will show the stitch width or length you have selected e Stitch Width Button This button controls the width of zigzag stitches NOTE If you press the stitch width button while doing straight stitching the stitch width light will go on and the indicator screen will show C Your needie is in the Center f you press the
64. ontrol while you press the up down needle position button Use this button to take up the bobbin thread down and up as you hold the top thread turn a corner down to keep the fabric from slipping it eliminates the hand wheel for raising and lowermg the needle The Control Panel is divided into three sections The Stitch Pattern Section where you set stitch patterns with memory and clear buttons and convenient straight and zigzag stitch buttons The Stitch Width and Length Section where you set the length of straight stitches and the length and width of zigzag stitches The Stitch Lock Section with the Reverse and Auto Lock buttons to secure your stitches either manually or automatically 29 Pattern Indicator Screen SensorgSeur IIE loo na This two digit indicator screen lights up to show what stitch pattern you are using NOTE When you turn on your machine the indicator will automatically show the straight stitch 10 To Select a Strtch Pattern 1 Press two numbers to indicate which pattern you want to use 2 The numbers will show on the pattern indicator screen 30 Pattern Selection Buttons SensorSeul 70 SensorSew 0 EI OIC YS IL gs QES DRE Wh You use these buttons to select a stitch pattern They run from 0 to 9 Example You want to use decorative stitch 1 Press 4 A number 4 and a flashing line will appear on the pattern ind
65. presser bar and sew at a slow speed movement Pressure i dak 1 Move the fabric back and torth slowly until you have Take care not to get circles covered the darning area Darning plate 5 Turn the fabric 1 4 turn and sew another layer of stitching The quick mastering of this work depends over the first layer on regular guiding NOTE If your fabric is thin or badly damaged use a separate Therefore piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it Hold the hoop correctly 6 When you finish darning return the pressure dial to 3 and Always work from left to right remove the darning plate las when writing Move work lengthways inot sideways for seivedge and wettway 38 Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch width control bution Thread tension B Transparent buttonhole toot bcn a Darning piate Lett hole Use the darning plate for button sewing see p 36 5 E Match the button holes to the horizontal slot on the presser foot Lower the foot to hold the button in place P Turn the hand wheel by hand until the needle point is rust above the button Press the stitch width button or so the 8 needle will enter the left hole of the button AMKeHAMAPAMABA M a Right hole Draw thread to reverse side of Tabric Turn the hand wheel so the needie will enter the right hole of the button Readiust the stitch width if necessary Stitch several times After
66. rom any Sears Roebuck and Co store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 PART NUMBER 2 PART DESCRIPTION 3 MODEL NUMBER 4 NAMEOF ITEM lf the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling 94 Qi GN 24 20 6868 625031005 802422002 102403202 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 823502002 820822013 823801004 822508005 822804004 820817015 823803006 822801001 820801005 822019004 822020008 6864 6797 6830 41670 416869 6889 802424004 823805008 Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Thread spool pin Quilter Spool pin feit No 11 Stretch fabric needies BLU No 11 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needies GRN Needie clamp with screw Sliding buttonhole foot Straight foot Zigzag foot Satin stitch foot Blind stitch hem foot Zipper toot Overedge toot Transparent buttonhole foot Small spool holder Large spool holder Needle threader Light bulb Buttonhole opener Large screw driver Small screw driver Oil and lint brush Lint brush Darning plate These items are not furnished with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above INDEX A E M Accessories 0 1 s B Elastic casings s 44 48 77 Mee ola eee TES Alphabet amp numbers
67. s Memory See the Pattern Single Unit Chart Y ou will sew one flower 11 Press the Auto Lock 12 Press Memory n a Pres the sutch patter NOTE The Auto Lock stitch is already programmed into the buttonhole stitches and monograms but not on any other stitches You must To repeat the same combination of stitches just press the foot control again press Auto Lock to lock the decorative or any other stitches after stitching the first combination 82 Fen ET Tee amp T RIZ VEDO ERTS NE MS EDEN LUN ROS pout au X es 3 ie RE En TL em i a e s ELS X2 SETS LAS ces Mp dc E 3 F F t a 1 f pee ae C cim EDR wR OT Lables zn MELDE UNE gum NE qu M D CI Ix MIN vus Fes ze c o ir Fi ee E x AATE 2 ee se gun X T Uus 7 um i i 3 s fe a bigis e uii ART x eS m ji whet cS Due n 2 Ea EE Ege ES Tai B cube Ti e d dT 13 Xu RS SLL EASE AE SeS EILIS o Pattern Single Units Aid to Programming PATTERN tia The patterns shown tn the upper column are the units of each pattern sewn when the memory button 1s touched once Each buttonhole is automatically locked at the end Auto Lock stitch ts already programmed on the buttonhoie stitching but on no other stitch patterns shown here 83 ST See Se IE TE i TI r earthed pfiimaekevpf vete P VR e pivtebi t Hut e URP ten Sadat caries ee eat ENEE ROPA ET T Sit eee oA inl M I
68. s shown With your thumb and index finger gently snap in a 6 e Stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any circular garment area TORTE ten ver epee 244 esac CoS AUS inm ef darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in children s clothes E Y E Uh Lm Ice GUY TE rare Ts Mae PEED ese z PERA YOA XE x AIEA SRR fh NOU os we RS Am iW uu T Pad Ai z E hee hPa ys pe Legi E sewing buttons on sleeves waistabands etc 11 STE S pee a RE EEE TEE Fat Fete ty Bay EAEE se I TRESE tein Sah ES FETE er Pg ipnieen phe Webra Sees r pst m DET 38 tel KE Ta R aere EUM d re fe 2 a lt n NUN Sede eS pir ua Vie ak ur EE Ho Ae Mime LR pee prutar up sr Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser teet are an important feature of this machine You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns Most of the presser feet are stored in the Foot Storage Compartment under where you use the foot the top cover e Foot Storage Compartment G Blind stitch Needle set hem Toot D Quilter i i i H Straight foot M Toot b ells i E Zipper toot C Overedge toot B8 e c uo Aiz Zigzag toot TOOL Re
69. sion of your zigzag stitch by sew yo o amp 8 Z o S a q ri o C t t6 S o z 2 5 zc s Qr E ped o E c G E x Q Dc D CC m m Me m o P e e Q c HHIH 3 3 hed o Y le Zu o c QUE p e g HHD 4 de 5 Bu iu cu AE TE NO a 0 a aM 5 o Lt T jo wie Am o wm M 4 0 En ce 2S w 5 Hight Side ot Fabric Wrong Side of Fabric Right Side ot Fabric Foo Loose The 24 Too Tight top thread will loop through the points on rhe ot 1he bottom stitch pull together on top of the stitch The points of the zigzag will 27 SELES 2 gg gE ame e ET A Wwe DA dia codi re Eae EE E SE eae m ta s e l Ain le abr nM AI lie TES Dtm ee See ee tL Rac eee tee FRAO cM st Ufa e rut i CR ka ux c IP TP Dt T ne d a kV Mer ue c t RIETI pt Str gt 3 3 e HAE T E x Sates Ee AY USE ATUm m enm marta Ay d d e E lj 4 UM ET AO 5 Le ai zd d P i ny dos rece Seek a Aet Ae t RESQUE ICONES EE The illustration shows the Up Down Needie Position Button and the control panel of your Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 The control buttons indicator lights and indicator screens enable you to control your machine and know what it is doing at all times In this section you will learn what these buttons are and how to use them Each time you press a control button you will hear a beep Practice using these co
70. stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loosen upper thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric insert new needle Replace needie plate or polish off burrs completely Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin case and shuttle Remove darning plate Increase pressure on presser foot Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch Push in the clutch Disassemble and clean shuttle Clean bobbin case and shuttle 1 Keep the fabric from falling off the edges of the sewing surface 2 Bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle isee illustration on page 67 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 garment to aid fabric feed for woven and stretch fabrics Do not use the Memory function Sew each button individually ND Pe d Seis f E TAE he ees EELE H f iB 1 i MAIMNIMUMS a ETE dei fugiat h i ae 2 E SS H E E EE Eu d Tv Yr lt m P RR SS DA a a a a a A a Aa a iara ar ai A Aa ig R SP Aan Pr Replace the Light Bulb 1 Unplug the machine and open the face cover CAUTION The light bulb will be HOT Protect your fingers when you handle it 2 Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter clockwise
71. stretch velour because it provides the knit will retain its shape as you are sewing greatest amount of elasticity and strength Here s How 1 Place your fabric to allow a 5 8 seam 2 Trim the seam allowance after sewing NOTE Be careful not to cut the stitches 64 Thread tension 1to5 J Siiding buttonhole toot lent 8 Transparent buttonhole ioot pg dj Rounded Keyhole The Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can make three types of buttonholes the Bartack 2a the Rounded j the Keyhole 25 m Use either the Transparent Buttonhole Foot B or the Sliding Buttonhole Foot J to sew buttonholes buttonhole toot B Transparent buttonhole toot Foot J has marks you can use to decide on the length of your buttonhole It also helps you know when the two sides are even 1t has rubber grippers on the bottom to hold the fabric in place under the foot It is the preferred buttonhole foot Foot B has a ridge down the bottom center of the foot to keep the stitched buttonhole sides evenly spaced Use this buttonhole foot for tight spaces or buttonholes too large for the J foot IMPORTANT For Perfect Matching Buttonholes Here are some helpful tips For details follow the steps and notes on pages 66 and 67 caretully Make sure you have a flat sewing surface Use the extension table Put cabinet mounted machines in the flat bed position For
72. table top machines support the fabric by hand Use the B Foot tor sewing next to a thick seam Make sure the fabric around the needle and foot is slack Do Not push or pull the fabric Do bunch the fabric slightly all around the needle and foot to create slack Sew several practice buttonholes duplicating exactly the fabric the seam conditions the buttonhole position on the garment SensorSeiu 70 Here s How NOTE Before you sew buttonholes on the actual garment make several practice buttonholes Be sure to duplicate exactly the fabric the seam conditions folds interfacing topstitching etc the buttonhole position on the garment For Keyhole Buttonholes Be sure the hole portion of the keyhole faces the edge of the garment 1 Be sure your sewing surface is flat to prevent the fabric pulling against the fabric teed NOTE Fabric pulled tight by its own weight falling over the edges of the sewing surface will be too tight and distort the automatic fabric feed The buttonhole length and shape may change slightly from one buttonhole to another a Attach the extension table b If your machine is mounted in a cabinet be sure the machine is in the flat bed position c If your machine is on a table be sure to support the fabric around the edges of the sewing machine surface 65 2 Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom to determine the b
73. to remove it 3 Put the new bulb in by turning clock wise and pushing up 88 4 qu UAR Uu Pag inge Gries ELS MAROC MER ERU Pa preir LAA ECO TEAR wmm ut n mta ny ua i TS a ieee et be it A Pe XE CR b 2 2 Lr eee vire sii E D Pe x aa prs L jt ont A We gt fa DA d Ned ares H 3 perad 3 Ae e E nae Hu MNT a im er T ap T 4 sakna ton EUST ACER BM Ux Mig IND ied iust 4 SEED SH FELT be EIE V MP PELLE PER PT ra oibisat vr E Dow ux t ru EY BAI A te t n J f fe 7i T d Eg ai xS ATE n feo Sy Noes dad aT tar seo Schlag pis Hehe t PM he s he tU A n f gt EAS n 23 o kic EIE aa AEE EAE EAEN sa Sio E AAE 1 e D F tae FE p aN ETa DEI TA 3 i1 AA VAT armati XIX IY VM EI EA Ed th x DEH R Sh ot een i ne irk ee xe ES iNT Soa ie DOM PA tam x Des P o A4 5X ad 4 Chipre apes ee RLS PESE 1 E tere chr PELLEN Ep Iu if n EC 2s yn R 3 4 eS eRe CC POR PEE DEEP UE opp Aca rae E EpL d 5 PiMLI nsi ii Clean the Bobbin Holder To insure that your machine operates at its best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The bobbin area can attract dust and lint Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Follow these directions 4 Brush or vacuum the dust and lint 6 Slide on the bobbin cover plate by 1 Turn off the power or unplug the out of the bobbin holder pushing it into the grooves machi
74. ts Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric Several rows ot shell stitching are called shell tucks Shell stitching can be used to finish hems sleeve and neck openings Shell tucking can be used to create scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie 72 gt MA Rt Page LI z P z zat EE i ea LA E ia A Seog INS t T gt See Scallop Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension A Zigzag toot The Stitch and its Uses Use this attractive scallop stitch to create scallop edges or decorate your sewing Projects such as collars pockets or placemats You can create a delicate appearance on thin fabrics such as chiffon using a single layer of fabric with a tear away backing for support while stitching You can also use this scallop stitch to sew decorative edgings on the hemlines of dresses Or sleeves Right side ot fabric Right side ot tabric Here s How 1 Sew your scallops at least 3 8 from the folded edge 2 After stitching trim fabric close to the stitching Be careful not to cut the thread Helpful Hints For thin fabrics Use a single layer of fabric with a tear away backing for support while stitching For hemlines and sleeves Use a tear away backing if necessary For collars pockets or craft projects Place interfacing between the layers of fabric to provide stiffness la Hemming and Edging Stitches Fm e Cut Out Work Edging
75. uttonhole length NOTE if the fabric is thick near the seam and your buttonholes the length and shape ot your buttonholes may vary Try one or more of the following adjustments in order a Change to the B Foot b Start your buttonhole so that you sew towards the edge of the fabric instead of away trom it c Put standard writing paper see illustration not tissue paper under the buttonhole area next to the feed dogs as you sew the buttonhole for woven and stretch fabrics d Sew each buttonhole individually Do not use the Memory function SensarSeui 70 3 Press the first pattern selection button for bartack for rounded or 25 for keyhole 4 Lower the needle to the top mark NOTE To assure more uniform length and shape of your buttonholes keep the fabric bunched slightly aH around the needle and foot see illustration as you sew the buttonhole so that the fabric does not pull tight in any direction For Bartack or Rounded Buttonholes continue with Steps 5 and 6 For Keyhole Buttonholes go to Step 7 5 Sew down the left side and stop at the bottom mark at the end of the buttonhole 8 Press the Memory Button M The pattern indicator screen will show Bartack Rounded Go to Step B 7 Do not sew down to the bottom of the buttonhole but stop about 1 8 from the mark NOTE The red marks on the sliding buttonhole foot are helpful here and press M The pattern indicator wi
76. uttonholes by memory Make them individu ally FETE B tox RATNER IE 1 cvs Ta rA MET HEAR IS TU i uua Peur I eau v Tes PA ATA Extr j 3 EEAHN THE STITGHES i a Sei pari Lg i iti a i RP TEE ee ares roa T a vut FL x TVA With the buttonhole foot raised hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole toot Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole toot until they clear the tront end Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front ot the J foot to hold them tight NOTE For the B Foot hold the cords tight in tront of the foot as you sew Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Sew the buttonhole according to the buttonhole sewing instructions on p 65 to 67 Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the tabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads Pull the right end of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end through a darning needle draw to the wrong side of the fabric and cut NOTE To adjust stitch density see p 68 69 A EH ark BE F MpUeM Baag PLATES NIA fue thes han x ray Nel i nM o SEH LE Ls t Me a nipi ad Om lj at The Stitches covered in this section are vag A Ej eT says X Lm T POOR d ve TX re bee c sa SLE Fera
77. y pee ote Ebe Hemming and Edging Stitches 28 31 Hemming and Edging garments table cloths napkins and craft items have often required careful hand sewing to produce a professional finished look Now your Sensor Sew 70 can do these precision stitches much faster and more precisely than you ever dreamed possible Blind Hem Stitch stretch Sheli Stich 28 Scallop Stitch 30 Cut Out Work Edging 31 Applique i31 70 SW TS Bear ew ALMUS BAM e Biind Hem Stitch stretch e Blind Hem Stitch woven Set the Machine side ot fabric Light Weight Fabric Thread tension 1 8 to 2 8 G Biind stitch hem toot Heavy Weight Fabric The Stitches and Their Uses Here s How L1 When the wee o w ww oW ho o n e e When the needie comes needie to the left a comes to the right The stretch Blind Hem Stitch is to be 1 Finish the raw edge ot your hem any way you desire See Overcasting p 61 used for stretch fabrics because it is the n Measure turn up your hem and pin stronger and more elastic of the blind hem stitches LanAandDnrAw Naar 46 YS id sd sd dii NO showing we NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material wrong side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 8 of the finished hem edge Turn the sliding quide screw so that the sliding quide is very close 1 16 to the
78. you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 3 to 4 inches of thread at the button Draw the thread to the reverse side of the tabric and knot the threads 39 Put in a Zipper It s as easy as A B C Set the Machine Thread Tension 1 40 A The pin on the right hand side The pin on the lett hand side Attach the zipper foot as shown To sew on the right side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the right pins on the zipper foot To sew on the left side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper foot Enc ot opening Right side ot fabric Top edge of fabric Prepare your tabric Put the right sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening Use the reverse to lock the stitches Set the stitch length at 4 5 and sew the zipper opening A tu pH ALA c PINO US AN KIN IN DHT RENS NOS EDEN DEWOCH ALI os il SN t4 i m M Zipper teeth d uet w Mera 3 t 1 4 Lower the presser foot ang stitch the t 4 a up m a Bg o EE ym d ipa c C 2 a th O al oo tA a ie cC DES S 2 c oo 7 EA CL oi 4er c uu p 0 X ad KE up ON DUE MC e e OF a vr 2 be L o o e Q uw dB Nes 4L aX UO ct un x pe ge cw v tU Ew g 92g o p hs e No oor g Ei ow 2 oO 3 I QO i we 0 t5 no Me w Q e ef g e wm ha e aba o Q wu i Q Qoo w Au DA m 2 etc oc ox oo gs 3 BE

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