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TAB OF NTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE identlflca_ _art ........ , ..................................... 2 - 3 Setting up your machine ........ ._.. ............................. 4 Foot 0ontrol, Power/light switch, Needles, Needle, thread and fabric chart,,.,., ............ .. 8 Changing needle, Pmeser foot lever, Pin.ration for threading ...[...]

1. KNOWING YOUR _NG MACHINE IDE_RCATION CHART Thud cutter T_ _ temion c_trol Bobbin winder tenon disc )lever channel Face cover Thread A_ box/ extension table Preset foot thumb screw lever Thread cutter foot Needle plate Bobbin cover plate Needle ) screw Thread guide Needle Bobbin window 2[...]

Built-in button_ control * Bobbin wl_ ehaft Bobbin wl_r latch * Available _ndtng upon model. Stitch width control Stitch selector Reverse stitch lever Stitch length control S_ ra_ _tch * Power/llght switch Stitch length indicator RKr threed guide Hand wheel/push-pull clutch Swing-sway _ _n Nomenclature plate Fool control plug receptacle Foot contro[...]

S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE 1, Install your Kenmore sewing machi_ in s Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_ or set the Foot control 2_ Your K_e sewing _chine has been thoroughly cited at the factory. Be sum to wipe off the _ie p_W e_ end bed _ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e garment, It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric so any lurplul oil is a_. FOOT CONTROL Make wre pow[...]

CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING This machine can be used either as e flatbed or H a freearm model. With the accessory box in place, the machine is a flatbed model With e ierge, working liut_ece, which slopes og_ntly toward you to help the smooth flow fabric. By removing the accessory box, the machine converts into free-arm machine for sewing children[...]

SNAP.ON FEET Straight ititch Stllnda_ zlgztlg Satin stitch Built-in buttonh¢_ Zlpt_ Prmmerfoot foot t_lo, E6483) foot |No, ET_IE) foot (No_ 57998) guidefoot (No. E6484) holder (No, b_NI4l (No. 56481) ONE.PIECE FEET (No. 45W6) (No. 46727) INo. 46729) (No, 43820| {No. 6784) Presser foot thumb screw (No. 135) largeS_-ptn|No._Pl_) (No,__)c°ver plate [...]

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Roller foot INo. 6765) Blind hem foot (No, _1 - Holds fa_ folded f_ blind _ _ng. srd _ther mtke behind h. RKO_ tot i_n k_ttm or vinyl. Even-feeding foot tNo. 6888) -F_ both fabric leyeNi _lts_dy to help _t bundCtXl Of Ultra Su_ fabric, matin, tricot oroth_ sltck fabrics, S_ g-Brown INo. _1 Size 11-0_ INo. _1) Size 14:Red iNo. 6[...]

.if you do not have a Kenmore needle, please i Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conf_ with the size of the thud and both should be suitable to the fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.©oded by size for your €onvenle_ (See chert below). Never use a bent needle or one with a dull point. ruing, use "o NEI.:I)Lg".. end _O F'O[...]

CHANGING NEEDLE Raise _is bar to its highest p_itlon by turning the hand w_l toward you. Loosen the _e clamp screw, Holding the _le with _ _ __ _ _o dip the needle into the _tebar. When It is in as far as tt will go, tighten the needle €l_p screw, PREUER UVER PruNr foot lever _ a two _itlon lift. In order to place haaw fabric under the presser fo[...]

WINDING THE BOBBIN ® ! ® I. Pull out retractable spool pin and place thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin, draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as indicated, and pull end of thread toward bobbin winder. 2. Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times in direction of arrow; place bobbin on bobbirl winder shaft, 3, Push bobbin wi[...]

THR_DING THE BOBBIN CASE i ® ® ® • O 6 , Pull thread through slot (B) toward the rear of machine and leave _out 4 inches of thread, Replace bobbin cover plats allowing thread to emerge through slot in needle plate, 1, Raise needle to its highut position by rotating hand wheel toward you. 2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front, 3. [...]

THR DiNG TOP READ 1, Rain thread take,up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you, Raise preuer foot lever, Place thread' Wool on _ pin. Piece appropriate spool cap over the _. See Fig. 1. Holding thread taut with right hand, draw thread through rear thread guides (A and B) and Into threading channel (C) toward you, (Fig,[...]

PICKING UP BOBBIN READ 1. Raise pr_ foot lever. Hold n_ie threed I_y in left hand and rotate he,heel toward you _ complete turn. (Fig. 1) 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling upper thread. (Fig. 2) ® 3. Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 3 to 4 inches of thread clear, (Fig, 3) / ® FIg.2 If you can no1: pick up bo[...]

t ) i4 F_. i Fig. 2 FIo. 4 PREUER FE_ /'his machine is fitted wlzh a zigzag P_r 1. Straight stitch foot 2, Satin stitch foot 3, Buttonhole foot 4. Built.in buttonhole guide foot 6. Zipper foot CHANGING _EUER FEn Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise presser foot lever. _.on miser f_ . Raise foot _ leVer 1o remove zne foot, {Fig, 1) 2, [...]

STITCH 8ELECTOR All of the stitches t_t are made by your Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch by imply turning the dial. Stitch patternsare color-coded to recommnd setting ranges on stitch length end width dials, Orange pattm Yellow Hue _4n buttonhole STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITC[...]

8TITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE PosrrloN CONTROL The width of all the Stitche_ produced on this machine, with the obvious exception of I I i ! I i Revere stitch _er I i I To decrease or increase the width of s stitch, turn the stitch width control dial from .!.. 4, The-higher the number the wider the atltch. Recommended settingrenges are color. coded to patter[...]

PRESSURE REGU_TOR Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight seame, uniform etitch length and even handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is located inside the face cover, To Incremm p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease pressure, turn the dlal €ounterclockwise. 8_M GUIDE8 Seam guides ate engraved [...]

STRAIGHT STITCHING Decrease ktereue temllotl tensioh Top stitch too tight too lOOse ZIGZAG STITCHING For molt febdu the top thread tlm_on control _o,ld be ut inthe white zone betwwn 3 endS. If, when you start to sew. you find that the ztJtchlng isIrr_ulK, you will need to adjust the tension _, +" w Make any adjustrnlmtl with ptess_ foot '[...]

2. STARTING TO SEW Now that you m faunmw with the eontrols on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you sireready to start to low with your sewing meohine, Below am some good habits to follow eaK:h time you sit down to low: 1. Check the needkl-lt should be straight, 5. properly set and sharp on the point. it should be the [...]

MACHINE S_iNG CHART 0012-- u, s___ Machine settings ere graphically shown in this section for your quick reference, Simply following illustrated charts, select and _ a variety of stitches shown below,.. Blind slttr, h Two-point _1 stiWh Box stt_h StitGh Buttonl_e 2O Db_ Stitch paekap is different depe_i_ u_ the model.[...]

STRAIGHT STITCHING SM_IL °'R"_ C-L-R lO i2 ii : THREE NEEDLE POSITIONS Stmlght etiteh foot gl_ optimum stitching, but _et be used at center It) setting. You may stitch in tl left (L) or right qR) setting, but be sure to use the zigzag foot. I i I I STARTING TO SEW AND BACK TACKING Make z_m both threads am drawn back under the presser foo[...]

Cornering Guide TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To rum a square corner 518" from the fabdc edge_ stop stitching with :the_nndle piercing the fabdc, when reaahlng the comertng gu_ as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabn¢. (Fig. 1) Fig, I New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and beg[...]

DARNING SETTINGS Pressure Regulator. 0 (DARN) Zigzag foot or square automatt© buttonholo f_t S_tch fabric be_n .embFol_ with _ centered. L_ p_ Mr end sew at a slow _ moving fabdc back and f_ with a study rhythm to cover dern_ area. When it is c_md, turn hibfio i/4 a turn and sew layer of stitching a©_ first layer, If fabric is thin or My damaged [...]

ZIPPER APPLICATION!CORDING Needle P_tion/Stitch Width. C Uu zipper foot whioh ali_ you to m to the right _ left of the zlp_ or €I_ to the cord. ZIPPER APPUCATION To sew down the fight side, attach left ldde ofi zipper foot toper foot holder so that the needle pal_ through the opening on the left side of the foot. To sew d_ the left side, attach d[...]

ZiG_G _iTCHING 0 See_ 10. 1--4 e012_ m |1 Simple zigzag stitching nblu you to do many exciting things with your Kenmore sewing machine, Beyond basics, you'H use zigzag stitching to applique, embroider end monogram. Unlike straight stttc_, zigzag stitches have a trials-to-side width as well as a stitch length. You'll find "recipes&quo[...]

OVERCASTING This is one. of the more frequently used zigzag stizches on garnmnt construction, YOU may want to overcast along the raw edge of uch mm allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment end stitch. SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Stitch Selector - Stitch Length - | between 0 end 24 Use Satin stitch foot which is _ to permit der_ stitching to p[...]

APPLIQUEING Settings same as Satin Stitching Select an applique design to be appl_ to y ow garment and baste it in place. Satin stitch Mou_ the raw _ of the applique € p te!v €ovedng the You may want tO do this with a contrasting' colOr of thread, EMBROIDERY Settings same as Satin Stitching Satin stitch can be used to produce many differen[...]

SUTTON S ING _TTINGS Stitch Selector Uu feed cover plate 1. Fix' the bqtton on febdc at desired posittoCJ With _r tape, 2 Align two holes of button with StOl of presser foot and lower foo! to hold the button securely. 3, Turn hand wheel manually until needle _proachu just above button. 4, A_u_Jt stitch width _ontrol so _le will enter one hole [...]

6UNO HEMMING 0 page 18. 1H- 4 _foot 12 -8 Blir_l hemming is a good technique to use on _ts, and esp_laliy on curtains and rapery hen sO that stitches need not show on the front of the fabric. Because your Kenmore has two types of bli_titches built in, blind hemming Is easier than you'd exit, It's just O matter of folding., give it avyi PR[...]

Working on _,g side _of fabric, foJd hem up. Prm and pin in place. T_n fold _m allowan_ under.., lea_ng _'° of hem edge extending, ® Place _rment under p_r foot tn much a manner that straight stitchu wilt be a_ on extended edge, The zlgz_ stitch should just catch the fold of the garment. + ® Now the right side of your garment will show only[...]

MENDING AND OVERCA_ _ITCHING (THREE.STEP ZIGZAG) See moo le_ S - 4 MENDING A TEAR Stitch _th- 24- 12 StitchWldth. 3- 4 To _Iraa straight or _cornered tear, _tion the tearunder she _ _ such a way that thestkchl.9 catc_ both _tdH of the reef, When mending a th_cornered tear, stitch _ each end to the center, it is well to _se a p_ of fabricu_ the tN[...]

8HE_ _TCHING 2--4 0 _foot ......... = i ,i ¸ 12 m PROCEDURE Stitch Leith- 12 Slltch Width- 2- 4 This shell.stitched edge is a _lar finish for li_ and nightgowns, To achieve t_ mui_ _ affect, a#ow _ to clear just the rlgh! edge of the fabric when it z_z_. Regular shetl stitch Regular shell stitch pr_uces a tiny shel! hem on iingeim and other fins g[...]

BOX STITCH 0 2--4 24 -- 12 Stitch Length - 24.12 Stitch Width- 2.4 OVERLAPPED SEAM Box stitch is ideal for producing flat overla_ sear _ almost any _ of fabric and e bolder effect wig ruult from sewing with e contrasting thread. Overlap the raw ediles of two pieces of fabric 1/4 and pin or tack, Place the fabdc right side up with the middle of the [...]

FAGOTING STITCH 0 Seepage IlL _foot 24-- 12 m Tissue pa_ PROCEDURE Sfltoh Length- 24.12 StltchWidth. 4 This is a popular decorative stitch (used In or fronts of bloum end d_). To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_ together, leave a little apace between, To prepare the fabric, fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press. Bests folded [...]

STRETCH STITCHES 1,-4 mmmO _l I _/ 4 tow zn The stitches shown at right are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics, t, S_ioht Stretch 2, Rick-Rack Stretch 3, ElasUc Edge Stretch 4, _r_st Stretch 5, Ovedock Stretch 6. Elasttc S_toh 7, Sergtng Stretch 8, Patching Stretch 9, Smocking Stretch ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH Depending upon your preference in[...]

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH SETTINGS Stitch Selector. | StitCh _ngth- Yellow Zone Needle Pot_lontStltch Width - c- L- R You may use any of the three nee(fit positlont. (See page 21 for directions. Straight stitch foot Is reoommended fo optimum stitching. Use this stretch stitch with knit or synthetlt fabdQ, Sew as you do with regular straigh stitch. Th[...]

SMOCKING STRETCH STITCH . Stitch Selector, Stitch Length - Yellow Zone Stitch Width. 2 - 4 1. Sew rows of s_Ight stitches 3/8" apart, Draw Up the bobbin thread to wither the fid_ricto _ _uired length. If requtr_l, _k the ptherlng with a stdp of fabric ot bias binding. 2. Sow smocking stitch between the r_ of gathering, When ¢ompiste, remove t[...]

OVERCASTSTR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector _ Stitch Length. Yellow J'one Stitch Width - 4 This hi' _ lame _ sWi3h _ by older gaits. Note: To tmw overcast stretch stitch in the opposite direction, use Nrging or ovedoek stretch stitch. SERGING (OR PINE LEAF) STR_CH STITCH 1t Stitch Selector - P Stitch Length- Yellow Zone StttchWldthh. 2.4 Great [...]

_f OVERLOCK STRETCH STITCH n Stitch Selector - 15 Stitch Length- Yellow Zone Stitch Width- 4 durability, 0 ir el, o ELASTIC EDGE STR_CH STITCH Stitch Selector. :_ Stitch Length - Yellow Zone StltchWidth. 4 Use this stitch in preforence to overcast Watch for _r_ting ltmtch or knit febd= where strength and flexibility are required. /e y! _t[...]

WHERE TO USE WHICH 81rRETCH 8TrrCH: A CHECK-CHART 8oma _relchy _mggeNions,.. Loosely GonstmcttKI knits sometimeo catch over toeJ of IXU_r foot. To remedy this, wrap ehort strip of transparent tape around the foot encasing both tow, To avoid tangled threads when working with knJm, start mrrt can)fully, Position fabric and lower needle before lowerin[...]

HINTS ON 8_ING DtFFERE_ FABRICS The ©hmrt below pr_ee _ny details but you', also want to remmben,. *Soft fabd_ need backing- especially where stitches are close together. *in sewing knits, if you can't match f_dc and thread exactly, _ the strut fi_ thread available and uzea Q NEEDLE, *When working on tweed- or other: multi- colored bulky[...]

Suit.in S_ ® ® ® ® 42 S_p-in Aut_ittc System B_ONHOLE MAKING Your Ken_ bdngs you two buttonhole syste_ along with several _iel acc_ s_ that enab_ you to me all your clothes "€i_lng" proteins. Your built-in _tsm enables you to sew button_ with flni_ ends tbar-tncked) by limply moving the canvas. Only two €entral Nttlnga am _uired. [...]

BU_ONHOLE MAKING - BUiLT-iN SY_EM 0 SNp_ 11t, m $ © PREPARATION Carefully mark the buttonholo length _ your gaunt. Place tfle fabric with tho buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot. PuB the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the irndex mark (B| is eltgnedwlth the grlidual_n (C), with th_ to rear. (Repreduc_ton of trm identical size bu[...]

I' T III ...... i[ll ¸¸ II i _ I I ......... sir .......... _ ill I ¸ .............. I M_e _W ® ® Lm _f ADJUSTING STITCH DENSITY Depa_r_ upon the_abrtcs on which you are 1, For more density, turn l_ dial toward "12", 2. For tess der_Jity, turn the dial toward ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH You _y adjust the width of the a_ end the space[...]

BU_ONHOLE MAKING - USING B_NH_ ATTACHME_ 0 | OO 12-- 1!. Ii | m PROCEDURE Stitoh S_tor -_!; Sttt¢h Length- _ tuber s,=,w th -"l u r_l covw plate Buttonhole foot Ra_ needle to its h_t _tion end ralw prouer foot, Re_e ec_ box end bobbin oover plate, Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411,_ e_ end snap it down Into place pmsino _t zSak_st the _ pl[...]

3_ Place guide plate onto machine so it fits i, place with plnlengeer tn the center of arc h_de of the tmmp_ete. Make sure guide blocks are inserted In guide slotsl , Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Pick up bobbin thread through guide pla!e by turning hand wheel. Piece feb_ between presser foot and guide plate, Align marked bu[...]

ADJUSTING STITCH DENSIW 0ependtng upon the fabrics on which you are sewing, at your own preference in button- holes, you may alter buttonhole stitch density by turning stitch density control knob, I, For more denalty, turn the knob toward you, 2. For less density, turn the knob away from you, ® CHOOSING BUTTONHOLE STYLE AND SIZE Each buttonholing [...]

DECORATIVE EMBROIDERY DESIGNS 0 +pVR_,.__ Scallop Domino ++_,_ Diamond ....... ,,= ...... ,,, ...... ,d=. Arrowhead +"_,vvVV| ..... v_ll .... wvv_ ._+_i11_.._._-4_+___ Pyramid YOU may get the look and feel of hen embr_ Infinitely faster and easier by yo= machine, Just ch_ which of the duigna you wsl to sew alone or in combination with ea¢ oth[...]

APPLICATIONS Create the loveliest of custom designs-your own personal touch. There is much you can do by adjusting stitch width or length. Below you see some applications end vartatin. You*il find many more design _s as you _ mote expert, SCALLOP PA_ERN A speedy and decorative way of handling a raw edge is by udng the k_dlop pattern. Simply sew alo[...]

ARROWHEAD PATTERN A aeries of arrow _ htide can ba UUd te_ accent your sewing, Indtylduel plttemunit Is I sloe tit good etltOh to r etnforoe the point M atre!jl, Oae It onthe poQket earner, DOMINO PATTERN This pattern Is suitable for decorative edge and border, Domino on bin tai_ PYRAMID PA_ERN This la an attractive embroidery =tltoh to be used alo[...]

3, CARING FOR THE MACHINE CLEANING THE FEED DOGII ITH A BRUOH To insure the belt poulble operation of your machine, It il neceaury to keep the essential parle clean at all tJnlo|, I, Remove bobbin cover plate, 2. Remove needle plata.' 3, Using the brush provided, remove the lint that accumulate In and around the feed dogs and shuttle area, CLE[...]

! TOp OOVlit' ptltl ......... ,JL k ........................................ _ ......... OILING UNDER TOP COVER PLATE Remove top €ove r,plafe by Iooleelng two _- screws (A end B)!II ShOwn at left, T_ place one or two drops of Kenmore sewtng re|chine oil at each point_ OILING UNDERilDE Tilt back machine end remove two bottom €over1 by loose[...]

OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE _wlng face cover plate open end oli points ndlaated by arrows In illustration, !©HANGING LIGHT BUL B I The eewlng light II located Ineide thin faae ¢0ver plate as shown, To replace the bulb, puth switch to off, unplug machine and iwtng the face cover plate open, Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left, Wi[...]

4. C _our KenmOre sewing machine im e pr_lelon mltrurneht, designed to give you mall9 years of troublefree sewing with minimum malnte nence. If YoU have any Performance probe shack the/lit below and you'll _ ikl, solve the'problem_ourielf. - .... Itltohel Me Irregular 1, Needle size Is notoorrect for thrUd fabric,. See page 8. 2, Meohine [...]

_chino skips ititchH Needle size Is not correct for thread and fabric,. See page 8, Fabric is certain knit or synthetic, • Use "0 NEEI)L£",, end "O FOOT",.. Needle la bent or blunt. • Replace needle, Needle le not |ll the way up into needle clamp.- See NOLO, Top thread ten lion Is too tight. • Decrease top thread tension,[...]

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SLEWING MACHINE Now that you havre puraha_ your Kanmore Sewing Meohlne, ehould a rt_ ever exit for repair parts or urvloe, almply oontaot any Sum Service Cent_ and most 8earn, Roebuok and Co, Stores, Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you .11 or vlelt, The model number of your Bewlng Machine wlll be shown on your nomenoleture plata on the [...]