Kenmore 1660 manual

Kenmore INSTRUCTIONS ZIG • ZAG SEWING MACHINE MODEL 1357/1525/1660/1947 60278[...]

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1. Shuttle cover 12. Face cover plate 2. Base front cover 13, Take-up lever 3. Base 14, Upper thread guide 4. Zigzag stitch needle plate 15, Special stitch dia! 5, Front cover release button 16. Stitch width control 6. Presser foot 17. Special stitch modifier and 7. Thread guide buttonhole control 8, Needle clamp screw 18. Reverse stitch lever 9. T[...]

@ (Flat-bed type) 23. Electric cord receptacle 24. Nomenclature plate 25. Light and power switch 26. Clutch knob 27. Hand wheel 28. Bobbin winder 29. Spool pins 30. Bobbin winder tension disc 31. Pressure regulator 32. Presser foot lever 33. Thread cutter 34. Presser foot thumb screw 35. Feed dogs 36, Base release button 37. Needle plate 38, Guide [...]

INSTALLING MACHINE (Free-arm type) / :. , To install the machine in cabinet, position machine head on cabinet platform so that holes on bottom of machine match those on board. Insert washers and screws and 3. tighten into place. (Fig. 1) A separate base and cover is available to carry the machine when needed. The base must be removed wl_n machine i[...]

INSTALLING MACHINE (Flat bed type) Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the rear edge of the machine bed. 2. Raise hinge pins in the cabinet or case. Slip machine head onto pins. 3, Tighten hinge screws securely. 4. Push the speed control plug onto three-prong connector under the bed plate. Lower machine head to front cabinet flap. 1 , Plug m[...]

CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING i•.° I. Remove the base from the machine by pushing the release button (if applicable) and pulling the base to the left. (Fig, 1, 2) 2. To replace the base, simply slide it along the free arm to its original position. (Fig. 1) Note: Base cannot be removed or replaced unless shuttle cover is closed. 6[...]

WINDING THE BOBBIN ® 1. Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you. 2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown. 3. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown. 4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it click[...]

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE , , Remove base front cover by push- ing the release button on the left side. Open the shuttle cover. Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand wheel toward you. 3. To remove bobbin case from shut- tie, pull open latch of bobbin case. 4. Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle, 5. Insert bobbin into bobbin cas[...]

THREADING OF TOP THREAD Place thread on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool. Draw thread through the top thread guide, 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 h[...]

ONTROLS STRAIGHT STITCHING ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION ' STRAIGHT STITCHING The good looking appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top end bobbin threads. The tension is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the middle of layers of fabric you are sewing. If, when you start to sew[...]

STITCH WIDTH CONTROL This control regulates the width of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE WIDER THE STITCH. You may vary your zigzag stitch width by adjusting this control to the setting you desire. This control must be on Red Dot in order to do straight stitching. Turn only the outer rim of this control to set the stitch width. The[...]

REVERSE STITCH CONTROL It is best to begin and end seams with a few stitches taken in rpverse. This is called back tacking. Back tacking fastens the ends of the seams firmly and prevents raveling. When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise and hold there during sewing. The fabric will imme- diately start feeding backwards and seam[...]

SPECIAL STITCH DIAL There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home sewing, This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the task at hand. All stitches printed in red on the dial must be sewn with the Special Stitch Modifier set at the Red Dot. To make the stitches printed in black on this dial, the Spec[...]

SPECIAL MENDING STITCH AND SMOCKING STRETCH :L;8_ You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. It is _ accomplished with the illustrated setting and the Modifier set at {he Red Dot. When the Modifier is turned to the White Dot a Smocking Stitch resul[...]

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF MACHINE IN SEWING In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other small regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine. PRESSURE REGULATOR i_ i_ii!!iii<i!i_!i 'ii_% _ _ :i_ !zii<_i_i_i;iii•i_: _'¸' ,'-'_ < iiii!k :: <i Push down the outer ring of the [...]

Free-arm type) _i _ FEED DOG CONTROL There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. Remove the base cover from the base. Pull down the feed dog control or turn to the left as shown in Fig. 1. The fee_l dogs will drop. You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself. For most of your stitching, the feed[...]

NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS (Free-arm type) You are provided with two needle plate inserts: A. Needle plate with wide oval hole for all zigzag stitching. B. Needle plate with round hole for regular straight stitching and straight stretch stitch sewing. CHANGING NEEDLE PLATE INSERTS o , 3. Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot. Swing [...]

'='=' ACCESSORIES NEEDLES 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 rrkachine that is not this [...]

FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity , Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic!Jerseys, • " Fine Lace, Organza, Cre_e;, _:_-!_!_: ..... Taffetta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits. Vinyl, Suitings, Linen, Wool Ci;epe, Leathi_r :ii Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Woot, Sail[...]

I III I II IIII..................... II I I II1' ......... = ......... ' .... 7 BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT You will find the following parts in your Buttonhole Attachment Box: 1. Cover Plate with pinion gear in the cen.ter. 2. Buttonhole adapter to be used instead of base cover when button- hole attachment is used. (Model 1660 only) 1 Guide Pl[...]

PRESSER FEET To change the various presser feet, raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw, choose the proper foot, insert from the front. Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure. To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under th[...]

mmm 2. STARTING TO SEW : ..... " '' ............................ r ......... Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to _ew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: 1 , . Test [...]

mmGARMENT CONSTRUCTION STRAIGHT STITCHING Set your machine just as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch. It is important each dial have the following settings. STITCHES SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _e_ Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Control - 12 to 6 Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Straight Stitch Foot Straight Sl[...]

Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foo/t. 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 comp[...]

ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _:etlt Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Any Number Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, blind hem, al_plique, buttonhole, mo[...]

STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit tabrics. These are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. (:5(2)@@@@ 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rick- Rack Stretch : 3. Smocking Stretch 4. Elastic Stretch 5. Overcast Stretch 6. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS S[...]

RICK-RACK STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _e_i Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - 6 Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can'be used as a decorative top stitch as well. SMOCKING STRETCH STI[...]

OVERCAST STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special _itch Dial. "_ Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control - 6 Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This is the same type of, stitch used by the garment industry in making sports- -wear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and f[...]

SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial- J=l_ Stitch Width Control- 4 Stitch Length Control- 6 Special Stitch Modifier - White Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate The serging or pine leaf stretch stitch is equally useful with woven and knitted fabrics. This stitch can be used in making elastic swimwear, as well a[...]

SPECIAL FINISHING STITCHES " ....... , - t 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 Kenmore has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand. / BUTTONHOLE MAKING (Model 1525) SETTINdS Special Stitch Di[...]

' . ...... " _Jln'l'l' I' _!ll ' ' i_' ......... _........ I i Illi IIIIII I g Turn the control to "R" stitching back to the beginning of the button- hole. The speed with which the control is turned determines the number of stitches at the end of the buttonhole. The slower the control is turned[...]

BUTTONHOLE MAKING (Model 1947) SETTINGS Step 1. Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Step 2. Special Stitch Dial- I_ Stitch Width Control- 4 9titch Length Control- Red Zone Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate 1 Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Mount the button- hole guide onto the presser foot so that rear edge of presser foot [...]

. Set special stitch dial at !:::i and bartack several times at the marked beginning of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch. Raise needle to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you manually. f Step 1 , Set special stitch dial at ,n. Stitch forward until you approach the front marking of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the lef[...]

Step 4 5, / Set special stitch dial at i],and continue sewing until needle reaches beginning of your buttonhole. If the forward stitching does not exactly match the reverse stitching, slightly adjust the btitch length control during forward sewing. Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. Try the buttonholewith the bu[...]

BUTTONHOLE MAKING (Model 1660, 1357) SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _ elll Stitch Width Control - 1 to 1 Stitch Length Control - 0 • Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Feed Dogs- Down Buttonhole Foot Zigzag Needle Plate . , . . Turn hand wheel so needle is down. Remove base front cover by pushing release button. Open shuttle cover. Insert buttonho[...]

BLIND HEMMING' SETTINGS i Special Stitch Dial- "_ Stitch Width Control - 2 to 3 Stitch Length Control - 12 to 8 Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zigzag foot or edgestitcher if available Zigzag Needle Plate Inside of .:. :.! Finished Edge , Finish edge of hem anyway you desire, Turn up hem appropriate width. (Fig. 1) 2. Fold garment away f[...]

SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _o=== Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Satin Stitch Foot Zigzag Needle Plate Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, buttonhole makir_g. Whenever you are us[...]

/ ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS / Special Stitch Dial - CeIiI Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Contro[- _2 _u I G Special Stitch Modifier- Red Dot Zipper Foot Straight Stitch Needle Plate REGULAR ZIPPER The foot is adjustable for use on the right or left side of the needle when sewing the regular type of zipper. Adjust the foot so the nee[...]

MENDING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - :_i_ Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Special Stitch Modifier - Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate To repair a straight or three-cornered tear, position the tear under the needle in such a way that the stitching catches both sides of the tear. When mending _: a three-corne[...]

BUTTON SEWING' SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _o:l: Feed Dogs. Down Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate 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 left hole of the [...]

FREE-ARM SEWING This sewing machine can be used like ....... ..... . a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the base. 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" [...]

Check, g Performance Problems WHAT TO DO i :_i; i 'PROBEEM_;:: _ PROBABL E:::CAUSE CORRECTION : Loose:upper thread.-ten=ion: i_,=_i ..... |.igh, p,_ure: o_p:_,: foot. ..... ' :::-:-Stitches Loose pmsser foot. :._::: Unevenly _ ound:bobbin. Nicks or burrs on :. shuttle. Nicks or burrs at:hole of needle Incormctisize ne_dl_:: :::- +:::: := [...]

,m i i llt i iii CORRECTION PROBABLE CAUSE i L. I ":: :; "::__'_ .i Incorrect size needle. _:,Certain knits :and synthetics. Sen, o, ; Stitch_:i;i_;:; :!.:!ii;:i!ii::!i!!i;; "_:: ._ Incorrect setting :of ;_le) ;):.:: :Tightupperilhread.tenslon.. ...... '!:i: :..::Light/prate: oii _::p_eimer:foot. Choose. correct size: needl[...]

CARING FOR THE MACHINE ......... .............................. _ ............... _ _ _ _ __,_._ _._,__ CLEANING AND OILING Fig, 1 Cleaning the feed dogs with a brush. Fig. 1 ShU_ Sly Shuttle Race Cover i:il- ! pointed._.,. hook " Shuttle Shuttle Race Fig. 2 To insure the best possible operation of your-machine, it is necessary to keep the ess[...]

OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head, To remove cover plate, insert a screw driver into the spacing between arm casting and top cover plate and lift the cover plate as illustrated below. 45[...]

OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt "machine head back and remove bottom cover to oil points in_dicated on undi_rside of machine. To remove bottom cover, remove screws (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) as shown below. 46 I[...]

OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back to oil points indicated on underside of machine. OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE Swing hinged face cover plate open and oil points indicated in illustration. 47[...]

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PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Simpsons-Sears Limited store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE TI_E INFORMATION : 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM Roebuck and Co. or FOLLOWING If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically [...]

SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your' Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or Service, sir_ply contact any Sears Service Center _nd most Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on[...]