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OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruct=on before using this sewing machine, DA N G ER- To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using a[...]

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oili[...]

SECTION SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ....... 4 Locate and Identify the Parts .............. 5_6 Identify the Accessories ................... 6 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine .................. 7_11 • Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power . . 7 Set the Foot Control ................. [...]

• Gathering ...................... 52 Straight Stretch [] ..................... 53 Lock-a-Matic Seam [] .................... 54 Outline Stretch [] ..................... 55 Saddle Stitch [] ....................... 56 Zigzag Stitches [] _[], [] , [] and _], 57_63 • Basic Zigzae _ .................. 57 • Satin Stitch _] ..................... 58 [...]

A full line of sewing cabEnets is available atyour nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option.., buy a Carrying Case,, • then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere. Fig. 1 .J Fig. 2[...]

Locate and Identify the Parts ;SECTION KNOW YOt Thread Spool Pin Upper Th read Gu ide Take-up Lever Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Plate Thread Cotter Extension Table {Acc'esso ry storage b ox) J Display sharpness adiosting knob / / Liquid Crystal Display f _St_t Key board ch Pattern Chart Needle Position Button Auto-Lock Button R[...]

Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Carrying Handle Bobbin winder spmdfe Bobbin w_ nder stopper Hand Wheel Light and Power Switch Machine sockets Power supply cord,,,/ Nomenclature Plate Foot Control Hole for additional spoo] pin Prasser Foot Lever Free Arm Drop teed lever Bobbin Large screw dr_ver Large spool holder __Lint brush Small sc[...]

Set Up the Machine e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power (_ Power supply Power switch supply ppfy cord Foot control Machine sockets Machine plug I_) Foot control plug Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrica_ power. Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot con[...]

:SetUp the Machine (Continued) • Set the Foot Control Foot control The foot controi regutates the speed at which you Sew. "To increase speed, gently press down with the bail of your foot. To decrease speed, release your foot pressure slightly. NOTE: e Check the Feed Balance Dial f For most sewing, thegroove in the Feed Balance Dial should po[...]

RE YOURMACHINE FOR SEWING • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever posit_on position :OOt lever The Presser Foot Lever ra+ses and lowers your presser foot+ You can raise it about 1/4" h}gher than the normal up posit+on for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabr+cs under the presser foot, You don't need a pair of smssors[...]

e Accessory Storage Box The iid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessones are conveniently located in the box. • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removab|e Extension Table The extenston table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. For free arm sewing, Pull the end of the extension table aw[...]

Stitching sfeeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area. ::8 Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas of wear in children's clothes, * Sewing buttons on sJeeves, waistbands, etc. 11[...]

The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what each foot does in order to use them effective|% The Foot Storage Compartment with most of the presser feet is located in the accessory storage box. (See page 10), Automatic buttonhole foot N and other sewing accessories wifl be found under the Foot Storage Compartment,[...]

• Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot A: Zigzag foot Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching. The black button on the right stde of the foot sets the foot to remain rigid so that you can sew on heavy fabrics. (See p, 32 for detailed instru- ctsons.) Stitch Patterns: [] _ [] C, Overedge Foot C; Overedge toot This foot is especially cons[...]

• Presser Foot Types (Continued) G. Blind Hem Stitch Foot H. G:' B_ind hem stitch foot Use this foot for perfect blind hemming and topstltching. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a guide screw on top to guide the folded edge of your hem, For detailed instructions, see p. 48, 50 and 72 _ 73. Stitch Pattern[...]

e Check the Presser Foot Your presser foot _s held m place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the foot hoJder, here is what you do: To Remove: Foot screw To Remove: Turn the screw toward the back of the machine. Use the large screw driver. To Attach: Presser [...]

• .= ,,,_r Twin Needle Black shank The choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles; Blue (1 1) .......... for stretch fabrics Orange (11} ........ _ for Iightweight fabrics Red (14) .......... for medium or meElium-heavy weight fabrics Purpie (16) .........[...]

e Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart f FABRIC Lightweight: Battste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Kmts, Su_tings, Linen, Woo] Crepe, Leather M_dium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool [...]

• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine J (_) Remove the cover plate by (_)Takeoutthebobbin. sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right. • Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool Small Spool Lift up the spool pin, Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder pr[...]

e Wind the Bobbin 0 Guide the thread around the thread guide. Th read gu i de jD Bobb]n wJ nder stopper #® winding spindle (_) Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outstde. (_) Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and push _t to the right. With the free end of the thread he_d in your hand, depress the foot control. [...]

• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder (_ Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds counter-clockwise (left). (_) Pull about 4 inches of thread toward you through the tension slot (_), (_ Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through the slot (_, (_) Pull out about 15 cm (6") of thread and att[...]

7_ ¸ -- : i ¸ ! .... .... Prepare the Top Thread e Thread the Needle ® Raise the presser foot lifter, Press the Up/Down needle position button twice to rinse the needle. (&) Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. (_ Then down around the check spring holder. (_) Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the take-up lever and dow[...]

Prepare theTop Thread (Continued) • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread t_) Hold the top thread _ightly with your left hand. | tlU / n_dle posit ion ..... i_._/ button ._) , J (_ Press the Up/Down Needle Position Button Twice. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top thread. ....... J (_ Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, lea[...]

® Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top s_de ot fabric Top thread thread Setting mark Loosen__ Tighten For Straight Sotch The _deal stratght stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, 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 s[...]

: PreparetheT0pThrea d (Continued) • Adjust the Top Thread Tension (Continued) For Zigzag Stitch tn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tension. Top tension To[...]

Main Function of Buttons r_ Up/Down U needle q _" POsition 11 ,o,,oo Reverse stitch button e Reverse Stitch Button Use th_s button to: -- secure seams. --reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets: At Straight Stitching, Zigzag Stitching ( -_ )and Mending Stitching ( i}_i ), Press and hold the reverse stitch button. The machine will sew [...]

Control Panel Display sharpness adjusting knob Mode Button Twin Need}e Button Mirror Image Button Pattern Selection Button Memory Button Buttons Stitch Pattern Chart Liquid Crystal D_splay [ Stitch Width Control Button Stitch Length Control Button • Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob ...... / By turning the display sharpness adjusting knob, sharpne[...]

e Mode Button When the power switch Is turned on, the utility mode is set automatically. Press the mode button, to change to block alphabet or script alphabet, The LED indicates the mode selected. e Pattern Selection Buttons f Pattern 30 Utility mode i'_ ® {-T_÷ Flooh 1 7 Ftashed ' ( :3 0 "e" _ _ ) alternately Cursor 0OT Stitc[...]

Memory Button • Mirror Image Button • Clear Button The Memory Button, with its LED Light, wilt "memorize" your pattern selection. Press the Memory Button after you select your stitch pattern. The LED light wlll go on to show that the machine has recorded your selection. NOTE: If you are selecting a series of different stitch patterns,[...]

e Twin Needle Button • Editing Button 3ust press this button and the machine Use this button to: automatically reduces the maximum w_dth for twin needle sewing, Press button again for single needle sewing, For detailed instruction, see page 80. check and correct pattern comb_- nations before sewing, -- press again when editing is completed and th[...]

e Message Button (Example) pattern 10 [lo --0 root ^ I I I I ISTRA!GHT STITCH'] _iVCH.,FooT:k oR I:E. TENSION:5, H" WIDTH CONTROL DLE POSITIONS When you press the message button, the message on the Hquid crystat display will scrofl to the left after 2 seconds. * Suitable presser foot, Thread tension, Pressure or spemaI sewing method will [...]

Use the Seam Guides Cornen ng gutcle The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to hefp you measure seam width. The lines are 1/8" apart, with the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked. Turn a Square Corner Cornenng uide To turn a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge: 1. Stop stitching and lower the needle by pressing the Up/Down [...]

: Sewing on Heavy:Fabrics Dropping the Feed Dogs J When sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabric, such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans. 1, 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. Sew as usual. 3. Stop when your needle reaches the point where the f[...]

Basting [] • ....... iCTICE COMMON:STITCHING SKI LLS 19 f t Sat the Machine [19 Foot ] Thread lension 0 to 2.5 A: Zigzag foot Pressure Adiusting Lever: 0 Drop teed lever Blue needle No. 1_ J Drop the feed dogs, {see p. 32). 1, Press the foot controi, The machine will make one stitch and stop automattcaUy. 2. Release the foot control 3. Hold the f[...]

34 10 Set the M;_chine | I + [io---O root A t Thread tension 2to 6 Pressure Adjusting Lever: 0 F" Satin stitch foot Drop teed lever 1. Drop the feed dogs. (see p. 32). 2, Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops, as shown. 3. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed. 4. Move the fabric back and forth slowly [...]

Sew a Button 13 Thread tension 3_o6 F Satin stlteh foot Drop teed lever Drop the feed dogs. (see p. 32). 1. Match the button holes to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. 2. Lower the toot to hold the button in place. 3, Turn the hand wheel by hand until the needle point _s _ust above the button. 4. Press the stitch width button (+ or --} so [...]

It's as easy at A -- B -- C Set the Machine 10 ! $ [lo Foot AJ Thread tension 2to 6 E; Z_pper foot A The Pin on the J_ left hand side A. Attach the zipper foot, as shown, 1. To sew on the left side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the right pins on the zipper foot, 2. To sew on the right side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to th[...]

:Put in a Zipper (Continued) C (t/8") Zipper teeth C, Sew In the zipper. !. FoJd back the left seam allowance as shown. 2. Turn under ,the right seam allowance to form a 1/8" _old. 3. Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8"" fold and pmm place. NOTE: Be sure the top of the zipper (the slider) is at the top of the garment. 4, Att[...]

10. Close the zipper andturn thefabric top side up. Spread flat. 1t. Remove the zipper foot and attach the foot holder to the left pros on the z_pper foot. 12. Stitch across and below the bottom of the z_pper. 13. Turn the corner and continue to gulde the foot along the zrpper teeth, as shown. Stitch through the fabric and the zipper tape. 14, Stop[...]

!: W!:!"/ :i_?_i:_-_ Y!_ ! Z _ : ?_:" : _?:_w v Chart of Sewing F, unctions Now that you are familiar with your machine and ready to sew, what are you going to sew? The following chart tells you (in atphabettcal order) what sewing functions this machine performs and directs you to the proper page for detailed instructions, in many cases, [...]

Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch No, Pattern STRAIGHT 10 I f LOCK-A- MATIC SEAM 11 STRAIGHT STRETCH 12 Iff m S ZIGZAG tregu|ar) ,.w , 11 Foot Straight (H} Zigzag (A} Zigzag (A) MENDING ;14 12 Straight (H) Zigzag (A} 13 Zigzag (A} Overedge {C) _ Zigzag (A} Other Attach. Quilter Zipper foot Blind hem stitch foot Satin stitch foot Needle Thread Adjusting C[...]

Stitch pattern OVEREDGE SEAM BLIND HEM STITCH s OUTLINE STRETCH s SADDLE STITCH s BASTING I 6 17 18 19 Foot Other Attach. 8lind Hem [_ Stitch (G) Zigzag (A) Zigzag (A} Blind Hem Stitch _G) Zigzag (A} Uses for overcesung0 for knits and woven fabrics needing extra strength, for narrow seams on knits or heavy wmght woven fabrics. place of straight sti[...]

Stitch Pattern Chart (continued): Stitch Pattern KNIT STITCH 20 S TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES 21 SCALLOP STITCH 21 22 S FEATHER STITCH 25 26 S _ DOUBLE EDGE ZIGZAG 27 No, Foot 20 Zigzag (A) 22 Zigzag IA) 24 25 30 or 36 Satin (F) 40 41 21 22 Zigzag {A) 25 26 Zigzag {A) 27 Overedge _C) Other Attach, Twin Needle Check Chart Needle Thread Tension Blue t11) 3 [...]

Stitch Pattern No. BLIND HEM 28 STITCH SHELL 28 STITCH AUTOMATIC 29 DARNING 29 CUT-OUT WORK 30 APPLIQUE 31 H E STITC H ES Foot Blind Hem [_ Stitch (G) Sattn IF) Sliding Buttonhole (a) Sat,n IF} [_ Other Attach. Needle Check Chart on p. 1_77 Check Chart on p. 17 Check Chart on. p. 17 Check Chart on p, 177 Thread Tension 2~6 6_9 L ...................[...]

Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Stitch Pattern RICK*RACK STRETCH 32 ELASTIC CASING FAGOTING CROSS STITCHING 34 ELASTIC STR ETCH SMOCKING STITCHES 36 S No. Foot Other Needle Attach. 32 _ Check 2 _ 6 Zigzag (A) _ Chert on p. 17 Satin (F) [_ 33 Use paper Cheek 3 _ 8 behind Chart on p. 17 Satin (F} 34 Check 2 ~ 6 Chart onp. 17 Satin (F} 35 =I' Ch[...]

Stitch Pattern SAND STITCHING 38 DECORATIVE 43_ GEOMETRIES 54 43 54 SHADING 55 STITCH 56 55 56 STRETCH STITCH 39_ DECORATIVE 4t, No, Foot 38 57~ I 67 Satin {F} [_ Satin IF} [_ Satin (F) [_ Satin (F) Needle Check Thread Tension 2~6 2-8 Adjusting Lever 1 or2 Uses Fill in designs already outlined with satin or Other embro=dery stitch, Decorate garment[...]

l Stitch Pattern No. MONOGRAM 00_ Numbers, 40 Letters, Period, Space BUTTONHOLE Bartack Rounded Keyhole 1 2 3 Foot Satin fF} Slidlng Buttonhole (J) Automatic buttonhole IN} Other Attach. Needle Check Chart on p. 17 Check Chart on p. 1j Thread Tension 2-6 2~6 Adjusting Lever Uses Numbers and letters or sentences may be programmed in sequence for mon[...]

Straight Stitches []_ [_ and [] When you turn on your machine, it is auto- matJcally set to sew a straight stitch o Straight Stitch Set the Machine 10 I + [io---e FDoT A ] Th read te nsio n 2to5 H: Straight stitch foot The Stitch and its Uses You can use your basic straight stitch in many ways besides just sewing a straight seam. Three common uses [...]

e Topstitchlng Set the Machine _0 I t + [ --e root Aj Thread tension 2to6 A: Zigzag foot G. BHnd hem stitch foot De Stttch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges fiat and crisp, Accent suits or b_ouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs, fapets or collars. Use the A[...]

,, :I?_C: f_ :i_! ::, :: ,::, :,,: .... _ _ i(!i:!i::i:i?ii! i ¸:iiii:i:!!;_i;i;_i '¸!:: ® Position the Needle for Topstitching The needle can be positioned to the left, center and right. i _o -_ wo.o t2.23 1 1 To position the needle to the left: You can move the needle to any position desired by pressing stitch width control button. W 0.0 [...]

e Pintucking Sat the Machine 10 I + [Io--- ooT A I Thread tension 2to 6 ]'he 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 form a permanent front crease on knit pants. Sliding guide Guide screw Here*s How 1. Attach the blind hem stitch foot. [...]

LEA RNTH E STITCHES • Quilting SettheMachine 1o i I + (!0-4 F00 A ] Thread tension 2to 6 D: Quilter or A: Zigzag toot H: Straight stitch toot The Stitch and Its Uses Quilting is stitching two layers of fabric together with batting in between to add dimension and warmth. You can use quilting on entire garments or parts of garments, such as yokes, [...]

¸¸¸7:¸¸¸¸ ¸ i: _ : • Gathering Set the Machine 10 l 1 + Foot A ] Thread tension 1 to4 A: Zigzag foot [ lo w35 L40) The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to gather trim skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any t=me you want more fullness. Use two rows of stitches. Here's How (for medium weight fabrics and tight, firm gathers) 1. [...]

straight stretch _] ES 12 II H A I Thread tension 2_-0 6 A: Zigzag foot H: Straight stitch foot The Stitch and lts Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch, especially deveJoped for knits and stretch fabrics. This stitch can also be used for topstitching, A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING Stretch stitching was developed to be used[...]

Locl_*_Matic Seam I _ Set the Machine " I [il z- 0oT Aj Thread tenslon ,2to6 For general sewing, the tock-a-matic stitch =s the fastest way _o sew and secure a seam. it is programmed to automatically sew reverse stitches at the beginning and when the reverse stitch button is pressed at the end of a seam, Seams are sewn quickly and securely. Lo[...]

OutlineStretch [_ 17 f Set the Machine ]7 FOOT A Thread tension 3to6 A: Zigzag foot 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 filmy chiffons, _t can be used to seam and overcast at the sa[...]

Set the Machine 18 Ill [18 root Ill Thread tension 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot G: Blind hem stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The saddle stitch is formed with one stitch foward, two stitches backward, and a fourth stitch forward. You can achieve a lovely hand-worked Iook when topstitching suits, blazers, )umpers, and denim out-fits with the saddle stit[...]

i3NWr00T A 1 Thread tension 3to 8 A: Zigzag toot The St=tch 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 sewir_g buttons. buttonholes, hemming, overcasting mending and darning. It can also be used to decorate w_th trims, appliques and cut-out work or as a decora[...]

Satin Stitch set the Machine 13 t j3/vv_ FOOT A J Thread tension 3to8 Pressure Adjusting Lever: or A: Zigzag foot 1 or2 F. Satin stitch foot Defeutt Stitch w_dth Stitch Length: as desired 02 to 1.0 {or as desired) The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it Can also be used to overcast a raw edge[...]

• Overcasting Stitch set the Machine 13 113 Foot A ] Thread tension 3to 6 C: Overedge foot The Stitch and its Uses Thts zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing proiect. Here's How 1. The black ridge and brush and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric st[...]

• Mending [] Set the Machine 14 14 ...... FOOT A] Thread tension 3to 6 A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and its Uses The mending or multiple zigzag is a comb- nation zigzag and straight stitch. Use the mending everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength, elasticity, and is flatter than a regular ztgzag. The mending stitch ts e[...]

• Overedge Seam [] Sat the Machine _5 _ i5 _ FO0_ Thread _ens_on 3_o 7 C: Overedge foot The Stitch and its Uses This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step. It also is a stretch stitch _o provide elastictty for knits and ext]a strength for woven fabrics. Use [...]

Knit Stitch [] Set the Machine 20 l! ,00, A Thread tension 3to 6 A: Zigzag toot Set the pressure adjusting lever to "1 ", so that the knit wilt retain its shape as you are sewing. The Stitch and Its Uses This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour, because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. He[...]

® Rick-Rack Stretch [] set the Machine 32 Foot A} Thread tension 2to 6 A; Zigzag foot or F Satin stitch foot The Stitch and its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as welf. 63[...]

A_tomatic D ar_ing :_ Set the Machine 29 [29 FOOT j ] Thread tension 2to6 J: Sliding buttonhole foot The machine automatically darns rips and holes. Large and smatl holes can be mended quickly and easily with this unique stitch. Buttonhole foot J is used to hotd the fabric securely while darning. For extra support or strengthening the darn pin or[...]

e Darning Small Rips U_ULi Small rips can be repaired by programming the machine to sew a shorter darn. Begin the first row of the darn stopping the machine when you reach the bottom edge of the rtp. For example, you may on|y need to sew 5 stitches. Press the reverse button but do not hold it. The machine will now complete the 16 rows with 5 stitch[...]

Set the Machine _] [_ B,t Foot ,. j_ Thread tension 2to6 N: Automatic buttonhole foot _ULLLj =rE:> B,2 FOOT N Rounded =L=0 B,3 Foot ,! The machine sews three different types of buttonhole to meet every sewing need. AIt three buttonholes are made in the same way. The automatic buttonhole foot will gauge the buttonhole length. Before you sew butto[...]

]-L_ STEP 2 !-[ ca sTEP ; ]--] | i I RAISE FOOT I [ PRESS BHI KEY J I 3. Depress the foot control and keep depressed until the machine stops by itself, The buttonhole will be automatically sewn: the front bartack and left row first, then the right row and back bartack. The machine will stop automatically. 4. To sew another buttonhole or to start fr[...]

e Adjust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Width: Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole: [r'-i ws. o LO. 41 __! [__ f t H I The stitch width button controls the stitch width, it is pre-set at "5.0" Press "+" or "--" to adjust the stitch width of the entire buttonhole. 11-"1 WS. 0 LO. 4] ____I [__ r D H Fine C[...]

Manual Bu_Onhoii:ng _ Set the Machine Thread tension 2to6 J: Sliding buttonhole to at [ _J step ] A I -.--I s EPi _] NOTE: Sen_or_ Do not put finger, screw driver or any other object near or under the sensor when sewJrlg buttonholes by us{n0 sliding buttonhole foot J. Otherwise the sewing procedure in the pattern indicator may advance to the next [...]

[ _ SIEP 2 [ sTEp } e Stitch Density on One Side (_) Press the memory button. The machine will bartack and sew down the right side. Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the first stitch on the left hand side. (_) Press the memory button, The machine will autoqock the end of the buttonhole and stop. Keep the foot control depressed until t[...]

Set the Machine Th rood ten,ion 2to6 Use this procedure when you want to achieve a taifored, more attraetwe raised buttonhole. Use fitler cord (at least 75 inches of heavy thread). Try a practice buttonhole first. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6_ 7. 8. With the buttonho{e foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring[...]

H_imingla_d E_ging Stitches :_: and [] Set the Machine 28 Foot Thread tension 2to6 Gt 8]imd hem stitch foot [ 28 WS, 0 L2.0] Stitch width: 5.0 .... YI :Z j Hemming and Edging garments, tablecloths, napkins and craft items has often required careful hand sewing to produce a professional, finished look. The machine can do these precision stitches muc[...]

Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) [] Set the Machine 28 Foot a Thread tenspon 2to 6 G. Blind ham stitch foot J The Stitches and Their Uses The stretch Blind Hem Stitch _ is to be used for stretch fabrics because It is the stronger and more elastic of the blind hem stitches, NO =:' .____: NO YES The regular blind hem stitch _ is strong enough for wove[...]

e Shell Stitch [] Set the Machine 28 Thread tension 6to9 FOOT G ] F- Satin stitch foot [ 28 w5.0 L2.0 j Stitch width: 4.0 to 6,0 The Stitch and its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric, Several rows of shell stitching are called shell tucks. Shell stitching can be used to finish hems, sleeve and neck openings. Sh[...]

EAR N :T H E Sl e Scallop Stitch [] and _2_ Set the Machine 21 ) [21 Foot ^ Thread tension 3to 6 A: Z_gzag foot or The St=tch and Its Uses Use this attractive scaltop stitch to create scaf!op edges or decorate your sewing projects, such as collars, pockets or place- mats, You can create a delicate appearance on thin fabrics, such as chiffon, using [...]

• Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique [] Set the Machine 30 (30 Foot } Thread tension 2to Pressure Adjusting Lever: The Stitch and Its Uses F Satin stitch foot ...... ,) Cut-Out Work and Applique are the major uses for this stitch, but it can also be used to provide edging on many sewing proiects, including placemats, blankets, collars0 cuffs and po[...]

Reinforcing stitches i and tESI, • Feather Stitch Set the Machine 25 } 25 Thread tension 2to 6 FOOT A ] _ A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and its Uses This stitch is strong, useful and decorative. it can reinforce stretch and woven fabrics. You can use it to sew spandex undergar- ments or decoratively hem elastic fabric. You may also use this stitch in[...]

e Fagoting Stitch Sat the Machine 33 [33 Fo0T Thread tension 3to 8 F Satin stJlch toot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. For other stitches that may be used in fagoting, see stitch patterns [] and [] (p. 77). 1/8" Paper Here's How 1. 2. 3. J Fold[...]

e Elastic Casing Stitch [] Set the Machine 33 toot F] Thread tension 3to 8 F Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings _n such areas as wrists and waists. In children's clothing, this stitch is especially hetpfut, because it reduces bulk. Here's How 1. Slide a piece of 1/8" elastic under t[...]

f Set the Machine 4O t t 40 FO01 F I Thread te ns_o n 3to7 A: Zigzag foot or F Satin stitch toot ===8=========== Twin needte Additional spool pro Spool pin Turn off and unplug the machine before changing the needle to the twin needle, Insert the additional spool pin, and put the felt and spool on it with the thread comming off the spool as shown. P[...]

:; :71 Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine 49 { 49 FootF I Thread tension 2to 8 F Satin stitch toot The Stitches and Their Uses These stttches ere 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 whet special effects are possible. Here&apos[...]

The Stitches and Their Uses Decorative stretch patterns can be used for adding creative and personalized touch to the items you sew for your home and family. 82[...]

Cross Stitch [] Set the Machine 34 f34 Foot l Thread tension 2to6 F Satin stitch toot The Stitch and its Uses You can make beautiful designs with th_s embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time it would take if embroidered bV hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive sampters[...]

_ is_cki_ !i !i_ _ii _i_!_i: ¸; _ i i_!i i i ¸ _'iiii_ _ i_ _:_ i_i _._ _i _ Sat the Machine 36 2to6Thread tension A; Zigzag toot or F" Satin stitch foot Stepi {1 to 6) Step li {7to8) 318" Here's How 1. 2. 3, NOTE: Choose a soft. lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times the finished wi[...]

Set the Mach ine Thread tension 2to 6 FOOT F ] Pressure Adjusting Lever: I or2 F: Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The sand stitch fTIIs in outlined embroidery designs, Here's How 1. Outilne the pattern with a Satin Stitch Set stitch width at "1.5", Set stitch length at "0.3" or as you desire, 2. FiJt in the design[...]

Set the Machine 55 56 Thread tensio n 2to8 Pressure Adiust]ng Lever: 1 or2 F Satin stitch toot The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches can be used to quickly and neat|y outline designs. Use them to enhance apptiques and create your own machine embroidered motifs. Pattern Here°s How Draw'the destgn on the right side of the fabric. Place a t[...]

61 F_ Thread tension 2to6 F Sad n stitch foot • One Cycle Stitching ® _ Pro,sMomo_. [o ! (_ El Press the stitch pattern. I '_ 61 1 L--Cursor See the Pattern Single Unit Chart. You will sew one flower. NOTE: The machine will sew a single pattern each time the foot control is depressed, Do not release the foot control until the machine stops [...]

e Two Cycle Stitching ® ® Prosstho Auto-Lock. ] (_) S_ Press the stitch pattern. [ G, 5 9 ] (_) 5/ Press the next stitch pattern. [ ® 59 6 I w- flash ® [_ Press Momory. [ _, 5_ {51 DO _ f,ash (_) .___ Press the stitch pattern. I C, 59 {51 5 9 4- flash ] (_) _ Press Memory. [ 0 59 {51 59 DD_"_ashj [ (_) E / Press the stitch pattern. Q 5 9 {[...]

Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button Step _ Press the Auto-Lock. ®® ® El @ ¥ ®® Press Memory. Press the stitch pattern. Press Memory. Press Memory, Press Mirror image, _-_ Press Mirror image, Press the Auto-Lock, ® _ Press Memory, After selecting patterns and pressing the _°_C_ 1 button, the same number of pattecns will be sewn i[...]

• Pattern Single Umts (Aid to Programming) 27 Jt 28--" 30' 31 > 32 _jJ 03 38 76 77 H 78 * The autoqock stitch is not programmed on above patterns, 23 24 25 ! 26-- {K- 39 40 41 42 79 80 . _ )°X::))° 55 56 72 * Up to 31 patterns can be programmed in the memory. 11 BH1 BH2 BH3 19 29 * The f°H°wmg patterns I U _) ! cannot be used in [...]

Memory Lock Alphabet and Numbers Your machine will sew the 26 letters of the alphabet and numbers in block and script styles, Up to 31 patterns (letters, numbers, punctuation marks end spaces) can be programmed. Each letter and number is automatically locked at the beginning and end enabling you to remove the connecting threads. The chart below sho[...]

• Combining Letters in Block Style Step _'_--,* ---- R FOOT F ® 2B S ® @ 22 M ® @ tB 1 ® 29 7" ® "L flash ( T "*" _ ) ---[. SMITO _ flash J @ @ k. 92 I? H S 14 1 TH ] +-flash (H_) S 14 _1 THE] -_ flash j (/3 _fl • Combining Large and Small Letters Step [,_ ,t, ® t_::-_I---[° FOOT F] -----[S FOOT F ] (_ [_ -- -[ _[...]

e Combining Letters in Script Style. Step FOOT F] Q 2; .... [ ® [_ ---I ® _ ---[ ® _---[ ® 2B ---[ ® ® _E ---[ ® _---! @ 2e --- [ 0 [_ ___[ @ 3E --- [ P F 0 Lq T____. _" P E] _ flash ] P , "_ flash P • [3_ flash ] P, S -_ flash j P, S [3 *- flash ] P. S • +-flash j P, -q" • _ "_ flash ] P • S • H *- flash ] P , [...]

e Checking and Editing You r Program (Example) When patterns "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, i, J, K, L, M, N, 0" are memorized. The iiquld crystal display will shown [ABCDEFGH t JKLMNJ . * Check pattern combination before sewing. _r To Delete Patterns Without Adding: (Example: Delete pattern D} Q ® l [ SI_'B c D EF GH_I *- flash (A**O) I:[...]

_r To De|ere and Add Patterns: |Replace D with Z) L_ ! CDEFGH4 _flash (A_O) ABC_.E,, FGHI J _" flash {_D +_ 0 ) _flash (Z _ I_ ) ABC EFGHI JKe _flash (Z "_0) [ABCZEFGHI JKLMN] Press EDIT buttom Move the cursor to alphabet D by pressing width control button + Press pattern 35, Press MEM button. Press EDIT button again when editing is compl[...]

balance dial If decorative stitch patterns, letters/numbers or manuel buttonholes are uneven when Vou sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial, * After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must reset the dial to" !> " e To Adjust Distorted Patterns Comperssed Patterns; Correct by turning the feed balance[...]

What to do When Condition Cause Reference The needle thread breaks, The bobbin thread breaks, The needle breaks. I, The needle thread is not threaded properly, 2. The needle thread tenslon is too tight. 3, The needle is bent or blunt, 4. The needte is _ncorrectlv inserted, 5, The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under (drawn[...]

Condition Cause Reference Seam puckering. The cloth is not feeding smoothly, Gathering. The machine doesn't work, Patterns are distorted. The automatic buttonhole stitches are not working. Noisy operation. Machine is stopped on the sewing, ignore the button you press or does not change the display on the LCD. 1. The needle thread tension is to[...]

Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine operates at _ts best, you need to keep the essentlar parts clean at all times. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle, Remove the cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right. Take out the bobbin. Brush out dust and ]int. {You may atso use a vacuum cleane[...]

Oiling the Machine Open face cover plate and oil two points as shown below at least once a year. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil; otherwise it may stain fabrics. In case machine is not used for an extended time, oil it before sewing. Use Kenmore sewing machine oil. No other oiling is required. 100[...]

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A_I parts listed herein may be ordered lrom any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM it the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center [...]

INDEX A Accessories .................... 6 Accessory storage box ............. 5, 10 Alphabet & numbers .............. 91 Appliqueing ............. 43, 76 "Auto-Lock" pattern ......... 25 Automatic buttonholing .......... 66_68 Automatic buttonhole foot ............. ........... 12, 14, 46, 66_68, 101_102 Automatic darning ...........[...]

Oiling ..................... 100 Outline stretch stitching ......... 4t, 55 Overcasting stitching ............... 59 Overedge foot .... 12, 13, 41"42, 101 _102 Overedge seam ................ 4t, 61 Parts list ................... 101_102 Pattern chart .................. 26 Pattern memory ............... 28 Pattern select_on ............ 27 Patt[...]

-" ÷ WAR RANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m material or workmanshtp which appear _" m the mechamca_ components of the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of pur[...]

SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your ;<enmore Sewing Machine, should _ need ever exist for repmr parts or service, s_mpw contact your nearest Stars Service Center. Be sure to provide aH pertinent facts when you cail or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on th_ = back of your Sewing [...]