Kenmore 1232 Sewing Machine User Manual
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1. AP Rr a a Lower Presser Foot and stitch one stitch to left by turning Hand Wheel toward you and raise needle See Fig 4 Ay J 3 X Af U 7 E D Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and make bartack with a few stitches and raise needie See Fig 5 Set Stitch Width Control to Green Zone and sew other side of buttonhole gt stopping a few stitches before desired length and raise needle See Fig 6 1 gia Set Stitch Width Control to 5 and make bartack a few stitches See Fig 7 Remove fabric from machine Depending upon the fabrics on which you are sewing or your own preference in buttonholes you may slightly decrease the width of the sides and the spaces in the center by varying the stitch width settings dem li uuo ee gi n up ae RE NR DENSIS d c o o A UN ES s ds PO Y RR EN x Lepore 4 DANIA oe NU ERR t t CAINS ED iat tenance tt IN UU A ROSSER RR ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control 12 Zipper Foot HEGULAR ZIPPER wn a Pin or baste zipper to fabric a2. 37 aan HINE miiie m SEW m Z md e MODEL 1232 Zl INSTRUCTIONS withthe free EUM sears Roebuck and Co Dear Homemaker You have just invested in a very fine stretch stitch sewing machine Be fore using your new Kenmore machine please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to oper ate and care for your machine Specific instructions are given on threading tension adjustments clean ing oiing etc This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember any correspondence or reference to your machine must mention the model number and serial number of your machine Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance The model num ber and serial number are located on the nomenclature plate as identified on Page 3 of this booklet Model No Serijal No Retuin these numbers for future reference O Gf w lt eo 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 20 A WO O am 10 C 12 P i Knowing Your Sewing Machine identifying Parts installing Machine Converting to Free arm Sewing Winding the Bob
3. If the stitch is satisfactory but the seam is puckered it may be necessary to loosen the tension on both the top and bottom threads Be sure to balance them as indicated on Paga 9 When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case make slight adjustments with a screwdriver SA tty rm em mmn Aa aem 011 tem mp num DEP TS XO 14 ee ti a d a aea aa 8888 T em m m nmm Pera ha pa a ga ta aa equ S EEE rn DECREASE TENSION Turn Counter Clockwise Vs Mem is ipM m PPP Aer rm mmm emm mm mm NI PUn HD rs tya o akan ss INCRE uM Turn Clockwise m A M m mer we mere mm mmm ata ag a taa ai ta aaa A NA Ad nom ENS irm mmm r meer e E aaa tag qpa ttt om sU The easiest way to check tensions is to sew a medium zig zag stitch on the fabric you will be using Use the appropriate type of thread and needle Use different colors of thread on the bobbin and upper spool Sew a line of medium zig zag stitches The bobbin thread should not show on the top of the fabric Adiust the top tension if necessary to achieve the stitch formation mentioned above UNDESIRABLE DESIRABLE TOP SIDE OF FABRIC This control r
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5. Silk A 12 stitches per inch 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 10 to 12 stitches per inch aleve pean ff iA 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Siik A B to 10 stitches per inch 7 omen tenens BAPE AO n aa AL AAA Gn LY YT vari Heavy Duty Mercerized B stitches Polyester Core Cotton per inch Silk A Buttonhole Twist Use as top thread only amp stitches per inch Polyester Core Cotton 10 for Regular or 6 for Stretch 50 Mercerized Cotton Stitches Wrap Wrap NEEDLE SIZE AND S COLOR EOE 67 Cotton Cotton Blends S Fereale Di Medium Heavy Weight E Corduroy Denim Wool 36 8 iE 186 REEN E LUE n with E OF FOOT a To change the various presser feet raise the presser bar to its highest posi tion by lifting the presser foot lever Kx Loosen the presser foot thumb screw choose the proper foot insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain l the foot is secure A B C Y ou have been given a variety of presser feet A Zigzag Foot B Satin Stitch Foot C Zipper Foot NOTE Additional feet and attachments are available at most large retail stores or through the catalog Please select attachments for left needle posi
6. be kept free of dust lint and occasional tangled thread Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case 2 Push levers of shuttle race aside and lift shuttle race cover and shuttle out 3 Clean the shuttle race with small brush 4 Put a drop of oil on the center pin of the stiuttle and shuttle race see arrows To Replace Shuttle Assembly 1 Position shuttle race as illustrated so that race is forming half moon on the left side of the machine 2 Hold shuttle by center pin and posi tion shuttle so as to form a half moon on the right side Pointed hook will be on the bottom 3 Place shuttle race cover into place over shuttle assembiy 4 Snap the levers into position Fig 2 4 Lever Seng Shuttie Assembly Shuttle shuttle driver D Shuttie Race Pointed s hook EOS fX ETE EY FD 7 Pm i oy a j yey ud 8 is de 3 REPS FEE ek 0 Rex d ery 69563 dE Mee DOR E Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head To re move cover plate loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below 0 T 4 E33 hn gt COILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers to oil points indicated on underside of machine To remove bottom covers remove screws A B C and D as shown be
7. 23 402 SOON 0 0332 Od OL iVHAA Suis ee eee ny w CORRECTION Replace needie plate or polish off burrs completely Increase pressure on presser foot Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning Replace shuttle or polish off burrs completely Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric insert new needle Loosen upper thread tension Start to stitch at a medium speed Rethresd machine Loosen upper thread tension increase pressure on presser foot Reset needle Check bobbin case threading Loosen bobbin thread tension Clean bobbin case and shuttle Stitch length between 6 to 24 Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Use Q NEEDLE Disassemble and ciean shuttle Insert new to stitch 5 Non pg serie mm 2 ia aren ETE SSSA EE SS oe One TT UT ose dri f Ti 2 dd UAE n 7 n DONAT M 2 EN EA MANI UA DAD San SGT DEUS UE Reais 2 DIA IARE later SEO CLEANING AND 009 Fig 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush insure the best possible operation Of your machine it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times Using a smail brush remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle area and around the feed dogs Fig 2 Parts of the Shuttle Assembly To Clean the Shuttle Area 1 This area must
8. 8 29 31 Electric Cord Receptacle Nomenclature Plate Clutch Knob Hand Wheel Bobbin Winder Thread Spool Pins 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fig 3 d Fig 4 Place cover on machine with word SEARS on handie facing you The case siopes in the same direction of the machine Fig 3 Push the speed control plug onto three prong connector Plug machine cord into any 110 120 volt wali outlet Turn on power by pushing light and power switch Fig 4 Spool pins are packed in accessory box Screw thread spool pins in place securely with a screw driver Position nylon discs as shown in illustration To install the machine in cabinet pasi tion machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board insert washers and screws and tighten into place Fig 1 Follow instructions provided with Sears Cabinet Screws and washers are supplied with cabinet A separate base and cover is available to carry the machine when needed To install machine in carrying case set machine into base with word FRONT in base facing you Fig 2 2 To replace the table simply slide it along the free arm to its original position and place supporting feg in down position Fig t Hemove the extension table from the machine by folding the support leg up and pulling table to the left Fig 1 2 bobbin winder shaft to the right until it clicks Holding onto end of thread start
9. Follow directions given in the follow ing pages for more specific uses OVERCASTING This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches in garment const ruction You may want to overcast along the raw edge of each seam allow ance or fold the raw edge toward the garment and stitch Fig 1 shows the raw edge finished Fig 2 Hlustrates the folded edge stitched Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling 2 Di Hia e im AE ime rs mel I AOA y 2 7 N PROG E M ned Vane IEE EEO ONE M 7 E LN T eRe PITT D TT MORTUI DU aad ot at E AY TRIAL Bitte UNQUAM RU IND M DERE RUE f A T TAA RAT EA I T RE UL tr DSRS x y AEST 2 1 AS PE UU NIA DAS Ree 02 v Ee QU v es E a PO qu T ME OT 7 1 O RA M A UU UE zs 4 RR p a ee ae STRAIGHT STRETCH E STITCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Vertical Stitch Width Control i9 Stitch Length Control 6 Zigzag Presser Foot Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming The seam may be pres se
10. See Section 1 page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION if the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A Printed in Taiwan Part No 647800104 51
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12. bin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading of Top Thread Using the Controls Adjusting Top Tension Adjusting Bobbin Tension Checking Tensions Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Contro Reverse Stitch Control Stretch Stitch Contro Pressure Regulator Sewing Light Seam Guides Presser Foot Lever Accessories Needles Needle Thread and Fabric Chart Presser Feet I Starting to Sew Garment Construction Stitches Straight Stitching Zigzag Stitching Stretch Stitching Special Finishing Stitches Satin Stitching Appliqueing Buttonhole Making Zipper Application Button Sewing Bar Tacking Darning Free arm Sewing Section Section Section i Checking Performance Problems Section IV Caring for the Machine Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate Oiling Underside Oiling in Face Cover Plate Parts List TABLE OF CONTENTS Stitch Width Control Stretch Stitch Control Stitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Light and Power Switch Extension Table Support Leg Shuttle Cover Free Arm 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 18 19 Needle Plate Presser Foot Thread Guide Needle Clamp Screw Thread Guide Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Thread Guide Face Cover Plate Take up Lever Upper Thread Guides T ON 5 Bobbin Winder Tension Disc Pressure Regulator Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Presser Foot Thumb Screw Feed Dogs 26 27 2
13. d open as with any regular seam but will stretch if necessary etel 2T TEASE T EIN VD VIDA UA AQUA AU This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type of fabric Any seam that will receive a great deal of strain when worn should be sewn with the stretch stitch Use in children s shorts and slacks as well as aduit sports clothes ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Vertical Stitch Width Control 2 10 5 Stitch Length Control 6 Zigzag Presser Foot Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES After the basic construction of your garment is finished there are still many finishing touches to be done To aid your completion of your garment the Ken more has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control 2105 Stitch Length Control Green Zone Satin Stitch Foot 7 e 2 on z Hi HEEE i us E 1 3 v SN a Sans i X x Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing buttonhole making Whenever you are using this stitch it is well to remember to loosen the ten
14. eft hole of the button 4 Turn hand wheel again by hand so needle enters second hole Readjust stitch width if necessary Stitch a number of times 5 Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining Draw these threads to reverse side of gar ment and tie BAR TACKING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control 1 to 5 Stitch Length Control Green Zone Zigzag Presser Foot This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners of pockets and straps on lingerie Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches SU E EOS EE IER M Serene BOSS T RE Oe oT LONE LA ny h m 2 Um NARATAS DSRS NA DARNING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control gik No Presser Foot Remove presser foot stretch fabric be tween embroidery hoops with hole centered Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning Lowering the presser bar start sewing at a slow to medium speed Move the fabric back and forth with a steady rhythm to cover the darning area When it is covered turn the fabric and sew another layer of stitching acros
15. egulates the width of the stitch you select THE HIGHER THE ce NUMBER THE WIDER THE STITCH You may vary your zigzag stitch 90900 T by adjusting this control to the setting you desire This control must be set on 1 position in order to do straight ii S The stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch you select THE EC i HIGHER THE NUMBER THE SHORTER THE STITCH 9 The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number 0 stitches per inch The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness 7 of the fabric you are sewing A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric The middle range of the control is the 10 12 stitch per inch range which is the E most commoniy used 5 A basting stitch is made by using the longest possible stitch setting 6 per 7 inch The white amp green marking Cm on the control is the setting used for the shortest stitches such as in Satin Stitching The marking 38 on the control is the setting used for darning or embroidering E LENGTH se stitching is needed turn the control clockwise and hold there durs T iH di be in addition to the obvious controls of your machine there are other smail regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator This will release the pressure on the presser foot See above To increase the pres
16. ic you plan to use Try the buttonhole with the button you wiH use LENGTH x EBS 5 3 3 Ca lt 2 Always use an interfacing in area of 4 1 garment where buttonholes are placed Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used Tear paper away after stitching if it is used x oS Mark the buttonhole length at both ends and also the center line See Fig 1 Set Stitch Width Control to Green Zone Stitch forward on left side of buttonhole until desired length is ob tained Stop with needie in fabric on right side of stitching Point A See Fig 2 Raise Presser Foot with needle in fabric and turn fabric around 180 degrees using needle as a pivot See Fig 3 ANS A NEC CERAM E D Site BAU RON T S E VERAT AE RR DERIT 4 DA 2 IO MS z DRST EI i oes Rac NG ADU 7 a qu ud dM uu T T EO por pu um Qu M d D EUS ARES 1 CERRO BLN ENO GTC EE RS aE ALE EE RN EARS CLR SR BSE E CRN TET Bsa A ANAN AAVA AS AAAS R I EDI REB ICE O SERO UA DIST RRA DA ROSAS DU eA y RR AS VIUA se HE zm 2 Bee 10 T EEUU DONI AIME Ud ADU ARA Te faa ere CAO Dus IA UAM H De
17. ical equipment of the sewing machine includ ing motor wiring switch and speed control FULL 80 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the first day of use in your home Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation ol the sewing machine except for normal maintenance To obtain warranty service described above simply contact the nearest Sears store or Service Center throughout the United States ip te ae X ee due e de aere ee e io e de This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Sears Tower BSC 41 3 Chicago fL 60684 tu ee aes tits necis e Hh e tes Eee Ages crit aee mee af e t ctis Rete e e r r AB E td Ce Hill Qe Le e Qe ee Spe be ne illos i tto b age e e ge o e le t SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears Roebuck and Co Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine
18. low Ra da Ti a paye fMRI pe r PREPARAR i erre meros m d MM th i anat pA pid LITE TIPP 1 dal SOMME ee T mme py a Ral a Ea 4 aye n ny aran 3 TUNES M SREB Sri kg T ORE gg p msn PAY E 8 Suh RELIG pi ELE SAP is HO R E ce OE M Vom a Bo Se ETR R hor Open face cover plate and oit points in illustration PARTS LIST ox 9 O E 12 13 ap P i4 IS 6 18 12 mm X Sur m Gan 8 Ed Oe H Las d Nua All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co or Simpsons Sears Lim ted store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 2 PART DESCRIPTION 4 NAME OF ITEM INFORMATION 1 PART NUMBER 3 MODEL NUMBER if the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling Description Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder
19. machine When bobbin is slightly filled snip off end of thread Start machine Wind thread until bobbin winder shaft releases Tighten clutch knob and remove bobbin Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shawn Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin Push bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown Pull thread through slot of case as shown Pull thread under tension spring 8 Holding latch open position case into shuttle and release latch Case should lock into place when tateh is released insert Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left Open the shuttle cover Raise needie to its highest position by rotating hand wheel toward you To remove bobbin case from shut tle pull open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle turn to position See Fig 3 with thread in proper piace Helease spool of thread and continue to thread machine exactly as shown Needle must always be threaded in direction as shown in Fig 4 Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread Fig 5 Place thread on s
20. mmr wm rm E mt vd Ure dne Neth Nat e aiat a naa 9 9 LAT 24 PN PA IUE EUER PR ISP DR P SPA PER gat aaa Pd NE Y S emm eT tn S ent i na o ii A e aa Ma Dg erem emem emen emen nem em mm nen jb eph SAS asa taa ita tata aaa t t Ma ld mm i m eem rr pem e ge m HA SA el A yy ttt mm nem NAA a aaa Vl NL S re remm vemm S POPE a a gan SAAT P eem m wi mr nem mi A TES rai a at pae APA AY or eere eme eye sa n a t AN lt Pee NE PA aput aA AEN AARAA a a a a ga rem Ee ta aAA me eere Meri Ae WARRANTY FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 29 years from the first day of use in your home Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the sewing machine head e A io ee e e e ipie Ae tie FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the first day of use in your home Sears will free of charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the electr
21. nd place uA the work in position under the foot Loosen the zipper foot adjusting screw to set the foot on the left side of the needle and sew the left side zipper as shown Fig 1 To sew the right side zipper loosen the screw and bring the foot to the right side of the needle Needle entry right INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper See Fig 2 Fol low the zipper manufacturer s instruc tions After zipper has been inserted finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch CORDING Foot can also be used to make cording for slipcovers etc Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown in Fig 3 NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIP PER FOOT 6787 for invisible zipper and cording which will be obtained at any stores of Sears Roe buck and Co and Simpsons Sears Limited 2 BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control Must be adiusted Stitch Length Control 7 Zigzag Presser Foot 1 Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely 2 Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button 3 Adjust stitch width control so needle will enter l
22. ome of these seams are Common two layer seams Curved two layer seams Top stitched three layer seams Top stitched four layer seams When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness sew slowly and carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot Lower needle into fabric about 1 2 inch from beginning of seam Turn the reverse stitch control clockWise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam Release control and complete seam When you reach the end turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1 2 inch of completed seam OER RRS TURNING A SOUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5 8 from the fabric edge stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric when reaching the cornering guide as shown Raise the presser foot turn fabric New stitching line will align with 5 8 seam guide on side of needie plate Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in new direction Cornering guide i i 2 277 ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control 1 to 5 Stitch Length Control Any Number Zigzag Presser Foot This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams applique and buttonhole Simply use the settings indicated in the illustration fer the simple zigzag
23. pool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool Draw thread through the top thread guides Holding the spool stationary with right hand pull the end of the thread between the tension discs as shown Pull the spring wire loop up and past the top hook until the thread can be slipped into the hook See Fig 2 When the thread is released the spring wire loop will re Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension Ht consists of discs between which the thread passes The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial The higher the num ber the tighter the tension There are many reasons for having to reset your tension The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another The required tension depends upon the stiffness of the fabric thickness of the fabric numbers of layers of fabric be ing sewn as well as the type of stitch you are making It is best to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment Decrease Tension Increase Tension 9 a C vem ro u fa aa qtu ta HY erm rove m ere em gos s a at f m e og AMPs EINE Mi P4 PSI uon E NR e 4 0 fe BOY 9 HO Ue vy D RTI Ves A ut hu Bobbin tension requires adjusting less frequently than the upper thread tension
24. rubber ring Thread spool pin Nylon disc No 9 Single needles BRN No 11 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN O NEEDLES Needle clamp with screw Standard zigzag foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Zipper foot Needle threader Light bulb Motor belt Motor belt Buttonhole opener Large screw driver Small screw driver Oil and lint brush 1 47 2 6510 3 6862 4 1939 5 8286 6 2273 7 6550 6551 6552 6553 6554 6746 8 36353 9 40390 10 6870 11 593401008 12 6757 13 6864 14 6707 15 40164 33379 16 6830 17 41670 18 41669 19 6889 These items are not furnished with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above MI i M apti e LRAT MANT MANN I eere m m emt a a aaa aa atat a 0 EANA em erem eon bp a a atat Matta a ARP Pag rug em emm m n ten a atat p s o mmm reme mmm um amt APIS ont e iUe m m mmm mmm mnm nm a aa TIO m meme erm e er e NN PR ts a a M A AM AM ARIA E UT mmm a a AP aaa AREA LO TUTTI TU penne nnnm nmm NEAN 13 a ht a aun anan Mtt e i ad Ha AA 2 eem Pi Pen AAA a et a sauna NA ANI SR TIT NA Am pe eene 9 AI EEE vr Sam a
25. s the first layer of stitching This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as 1 Mend elbows and knees of garments more easily 2 Sew in sleeves more easily This is especially true when sewing smaller garments 3 Applique embroider or hem around edges of cuffs or pants legs 4 Sewing in elastic casings in skirts or pants at the waistline FREE ARM SEWING Oid 92ueuuojieg 601339110 raded anssi jo 0 380 6 109j 2855870 18358 8jpaau MSU iJasuj pup pue 8215 aues aq pinoys peas uiqqog pue JOOS Jassasd uo aunssajd 3599132411 sjuaisua peau 1898 pauio 318 sauoins M e HUN pjot pue p 11 008 100 1355810 jO 4 pug Japun speaJui yog Me4p 01 ans aq weas e 621815 3 300 1855840 19598H eppaau jasay HIQEJ pue pea4u1 ajpaau ZIS 1384102 35000 Apuab 31 apinb 10241 pnd you og Aje1atduroo suing 4140 uqsipod 40 880 apiau eaejdati Amadu sung HO usuod 40 spnanus eoejday uiqqod puma 100 Jassaid 1958H 1004 Jessaid UO eJnssaJd 500204 Apruab 1 96 ouge pnd you og uoum pea4ui1 Jaddn ueiubi j auitogui pegado 294308 pue peagqi 104 a paau 8215 1
26. sion of the top thread slightly The wider the stitch you make the fooser the tension should be If you are stitching on a very soft fabric it is well to use a backing of tissue paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch Puckering of the material will be eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric As with all special stitches it is best to make a sampie design on your fabric before starting the design on the garment APPLIQUEING SETTINGS Same as with Satin Stitching possi M Select an applique design to be applied Ne A to your garment and baste it in place D we 1 Satin stitch around the raw edge of the 20 LN ve applique completely covering the edge E Y You may want to do this with a con D trasting color of thread or self color 0 RE a 21 Hear LAS hs 2 TEES RG D H 7 2 03 M Y M nene n ye poly e f tee OE bte pop 2 7 Rapes MA cision ee 2 MOSES Wu QN TO ASARAN EAE SN TAI RE RS TEUER AUD ERAI ee SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontai Stitch Width Control Green Zone Stitch Length Control Green Zone Satin Stitch Foot p c Sees 5 is 4 pe R Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabr
27. sure push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is obtained Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric skipped stitches or difficulty in guiding the fabric If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric reduce the pressure When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric reduce the pressure Increase pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics The light and power switch shown in Fig 1 provides the electric current for the motor as well as the light In order to operate the machine this switch must be on To turn on the light depress the switch If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine un attended just turn off the switch and the machine cannot be started ac cidentally The sewing light is located in the face cover as shown To replace the bulb turn the light off and open the face cover Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter clockwise and remove it from the socket Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise NOTE First unplug the machine prior to re moving and replacing the bulb Be aware that the light bulb may be warm Fig 2 Seam guides are printed on either side of the needie plate to aid you in guid ing your fabric THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NEEDLE PLATE IS THE ALL IMPORTANT 5 8 SEAM LINE The cornering guides are convenient when turning a square corner 5 8 trom the fabric edge See nex
28. t section of this book for directions To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot the lever can raise foot beyond the normal up position This is also an aid in changing your presser feet Use KENMORE needles The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric See next page Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point Fig 1 shows you the exact length of your needle Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact tength Q Needie with blue shank is avail able at any store or service center of Sears Roebuck and Co or Simpson Sears Limited This special needle is to be used when sewing certain knits and difficult synthetic fabrics you experience skipped stitches in any of your sewing use Q Needle Raise needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward vou Loosen the needie clamp screw Holding the needle with the flat side away from you slip the needle into the needle bar When it is in as far as it will go tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver Fiat side away from yous RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING THREAD SIZE e a ESTA Fe Pm tv ro ger f iter tt rri vM i Xem Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton
29. tion with low bar Starting to Sew Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the ac cessories provided for the machine you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew 1 Test the needle it should be straight properly set and sharp on the point It should be the correct size for the fabric and thread being used Do not be afraid to change your needle frequently Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to dull the needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers 2 Before placing the material on the machine see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine Hold on to threads during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam 3 Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5 8 seam marking on the needle plate when making a simple seam 5 Run the machine at a slow even speed The more pressure you put on the speed control the faster the machine will sew 6 Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam 7 Always finish sewing each seam
30. with the needle at its highest point 8 Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle Never pull or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered 9 When turning the hand wheel manually always turn it toward you STRAIGHT STITCHING Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch it is important each dial has the fol lowing settings i SETTINGS Stretch Stitch Control Horizontal Stitch Width Control i8 Stitch Length Control 12 to 6 Zigzag Presser Foot VOD j s TANI Nel VIR ITAL n IE IRA UT Ir RUNDEN UU UU UA M E D DI TURON 0 A e JUNI You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing temporary and permanent 1 Temporary stitching Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer of fabric The various types of temporary stitching are Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking 2 Permanent stitching This is the actual stitching that holds the garment to gether Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and therefore must be good looking The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10 12 stitches per inch This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics multiple layers of fabric and thicker seams S
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