elas ent ‘Section I Knowing Your Sewing Machine identifying Parts Nc eeal2 TBBLE OF installing and Connecting Machine a CONTENTS Converting to Free-arm Sewing lesa Winding the Bobbin = -s--s oe Threading Bobbin Case TERRE a Threading-Top Thread .. Teale uate Using the Controls ‘Top Tension Control sees 10 Adjusting Top Tension it Stitch Length Control... ! 12 Stitch Width Control 3 Reverse Siltch Control eal Special Stitch Varogator ade Speclal Stitch Dial. vee, Bade Prowoure Regulator... 16 Daring Plate... 7 Sewing Light ...s0s.ssossssssssesesconscouneueadt Seam Guide is: eee Presser Foot Lever ©... Jsscviseniseeieee a8 Accessories Needles. o.-cescese voc vteetneee est Needle, Thead, Fabric Chart 2 Presber FOst. co esesesecsscccccoons 21 Section II Starting to Sew Garment Construction Stitches Straight Stitching . Fastening A Seam Zigzag Stitching ........- Straight Stretch Stitching. RickRack Stretch Stitching. .. ‘Smocking Stretch Stitching. Overcast Stretch Stitching. . Elastic Stretch Stitching ‘Special Finish Stitches Blind Hemming ..........s.2e exe Satin Stitching ‘ 7 Appliqueing .... 7 Buttonholing 89 Button Sewing, Bar Tacking .... so apotl) Mending oe steak Darning...... nee Zipper Application.......-....csesceesereserese ID Decorative Stitches 2 Scallop Stitch, Arrow Head Stitch 14 Diamond Stitch, Domino stiten, 15 Free Arm Sewing 6 ‘Section Ill Checking Pertormance Problems ‘Section 1V Caring For The Machine Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle ......... tee Oiling Under Top Cover Plate ie Oiling Underside 4 Oiling in Face Cover Plate 5 Paris List . Fi 6,7e 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. z. 6. 9. 0. Soeroun Page 2 - Shuttle Cover Plate . Needle Plate . Feed Dogs . Presser Foot Screw . Seam Guide Lines . Thread Guide . Needle Clamp Screw . Face cover Thread Guide . Top Thread Tension Control . Front Thread Guide - Thread Take-Up Lever . Top Thread Guide Rear Thread Guide Special Stitch Dial . Stitch Width Control Special Stitch Variegator . Reverse Stitch Control . Stitch Length Control . Light and Power Switch |. Extension Table |. Free Arm22. 23, 24. 25, 26. 27. Clutch Knob . Hand Wheel Bobbin Winder . Thread Spool Pins . Pressure Regulator . Bobbin Winder Tension Dise 28. Face Cover Plate 29. Presser Foot Lever 30. Thread Cutter 31. Presser Foot 32. Nomenclature Plate8 S = . Pe. | 1. To install the machine in cabinet, The case slopes in the same di- Position machine head on cabinet rection of the machine. (Fig. 3) Platform so that holes on bottomof 3. Push the speed control plug onto machine match those on boards. three-prong connector. Plug ma- . Insert washers and screws and chine cord into any 110-120 volt tighten into place. (Fig. 1) wall outlet. Turn on power by push- 2. To install machine in portable car- ing light and power switch rying case, simply slip machine into (See Fig. 4) base, making certain the machine _ 4. Screw spool pins firmly into place and the words Front in the case with a screwdriver. face you. (Fig. 2) Place nylon discs on spool pins. Place cover on machine with words Discs and pins are packed in the “Sears” on handle facing you. accessory box. rrCONVERTING TO FREE-ARM-SEWING 1. Remove the tablefrom the machine 2. To replace the table, simply slide it by pulling the base to the left. along the free arm to its original (Fig. 1, 2) position. (Fig. 1)1. Release clutch by turning clutch knob toward you. 2. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension discs 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. 5. 6 Sil. ee ee Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it clicks. Holding onto end of thread, start machine. When bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of thread. Start machine. Wind thread until bobbin winder latch releases. Tighten clutch knob and remove bobbin, 70 8000! ins have been included with this machine io aid in bobbin winding. By placing a ceeigg, Mead on the Second spool pin, you may wind your bobbin without unthreadiny the machine.eee Liste THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to highest position. Remove bobbin cover plate—just lift up the front and it slips right out. Fig. 1 Place the full bobbin in bobbin case with the thread coming off in a counter-clockwise direction. Fig. 2 Pull thread into slot (a) of bobbin case. Pull thread from right to left and back through slot (b). Fig. 3 Draw about 4 inches of thread back; replace the bobbin cover plate with this thread coming out as shown. Fig. 4 ia vo 2 = a1, Place thread on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back ‘of the spool (Fig. 1-a). Draw thread through the rear thread guide (Fig 1-b, 1-c). Pass thread through top thread guide (Fig. 1-d). 2. Holding the spool with the right hand, pull the thread through the tension discs. The spring wire loop should be pulled up until the thread passes beyond the beak of the hook. Fig. 2. 3. After the thread has slipped into the hook, allow the spring wire to return to position by releasing the thread spool. Fig. 3. eeFig 4 4. Continue threading through the front thread guide, take-up lever, and down through path shown in Fig. 4 and 5. 5. Always thread needle in direction as shown in Fig. 5. 6. Holding the needle thread with left hand, rotate hand wheel toward you for one complete turn. This brings the bobbin thread up to the surface. With right hand, reach into this loop of thread with a small screwdriver and pull loop free. Three of four Inches of both threads should then be pulled to rear of needle. Fig. 6.CONTROLS TOP TENSION CONTROL Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial on the front of the control. The higher the number, 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, thick- ness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being 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. To adjust for the correct stitch, see next page.ADJUSTING TOP TENSION PROBLEM | REMEDY Upper thread too tight | |Section I Page 12 STITCH LENGTH CONTROLSac Ceca tree mee eleSooroun eas REVERSE STITCH CONTROL SPECIAL STITCH VARIEGATORSection I Ce CmEEy SPECIAL STITCH DIAL REGULAR STITCH SETTINGForen aL BLIND STITCH OR OVERCAST STRETCH SETTING MENDING STITCH SETTINGeteup [ee REy BUTTONHOLE STITCH SETTINGEo aE een ET pore eR Urea FN; ey eRe od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. PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE REGULATOR Push down outer ring of presser foot pressure regulator (See above illustration). This will release pressure of presser foot. To increase pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obteined. For ordinary sewing, the inner pin should be all the way down. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric reduce the pressure. Increase pressure when sewing lighter weight fabrics. If feed dog or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the pressure.sree ra DARNING PLATE When you need to feed the fabric by hand as in darning, or sewing on buttons, attach the darning plate over the needle plate as shown in Fig. 1. Be sure you have the needle raised to its highest position when doing this. SEWING LIGHT The light and power switch shown in Fig. 2 provides the electric current for the motor as well as the light. In order to_onerate the machine this switch must be on To tum on the light, depress the switch. If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended, just turn of the switch and the machine cannot be started accidentally. The sewing light is located inside the face cover plate as shown in Fig. 3. To replace the bulb, turn light off, and swing the face cover plate open. Push up on the bulb slightly and turn bulb to the left. Remove bulb from socket. Push in new bulb and turn to the right.Sele eon) SEAM GUIDES Seam Guides are marked on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. PRESSER FOOT LEVER To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot, the presser foot lever can raise the foot beyond the normal “UP” position. This is also an aid in changing your presser feet.Scene Pat) NEEDLES Use Kenmore Needles. The size of the needle should conform tv the size of thread —S— and type of fabric. (See next page). Fig.1 Never use a bent or blunt needle. Fig. 1 shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length. You will find among your accessories “Q NEEDLE"™ with blue shank. This special needle is to be used when sewing certain knits and certain difficult synthetic fabrics. If you experience skipped stitches in any of your sewing, use “QNEEDLE”™. PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE Flat side away from you. Raise needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. Loosen the needle clamp screw. Holding the needle with the flat side away from you, slip the needle into the needle ber. When it is in as far as it will go, tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. TTSoon et) NEEDLE, THREAD, AND FABRIC CHART FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silke, Synthetic gortt Jerseys, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffetta, Voile, Organdy ‘Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, ‘Denim, Wool, Sallcioth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Heavy Weight: Coatings, Upholstery, Cotton Duck, ‘i Heavy Twills, Canvas ABCD yy Dosveve Topsttenra on Synthetic Knits and Stretch y vay PADI ies: Polyester Due QNEEDLE"T™M “knits, Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Streteh Terry, Spandex, Cire TricotSection I ace ACOSO ay PRESSER FEET The various presser feet that come with your Kenmore Sewing Machine are designed to help you to do every kind ‘of sewing easily and perfectly. To change the presser foot: / 1. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning hand whee! towards you Raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever 2, 9. Loosen the presser foot screw. (You do not need to remove the screw) 4. Choose the proper foot. Insert from the front. | 5. Tighten the screw using the large screwdriver to make certain the foot is secure. You have been given a variety of presser feet: Zigzag Stitch Foot Buttonhole Foot Straight Stitch Foot Zipper Foot pomStarting to Sew 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 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 al 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 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.cStro Co Page 2 STRAIGHT STITCHING impedan T SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark on top: Stitch Width Control — Red Dot Stitch Length Control —8 to12. Straight Stitch Foot st as shown in the illustration in order to straight stitch. Before setting turn Set your machine ju! It is important that each dial have the above setting. hand whool toward you, so that needle is above fabric. You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing —temporary and permanent. _sually the longest stitch possible and often done on 4, Temporary stitching pes of temporary stitching are: a single layer of fabric. The various ty Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking2. Permanent stitching—This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together. 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. Some 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 thi¢k- ness, sew slowly and carefully so seam will be strong as possible in this area. FASTENING A SEAM (Backtacking) Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about 1/2 inch from be- ginning of seam. Depress reverse stitch control and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release reverse stitch con- trol and complete seam. When you reach the end, depress reverse stitch control and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam.Section II eee ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— 3 Special Stitch Vari tor —Red mark on top Stitch Width Controt—2 to 5 Stitch Length Control—Any setting except Black Dot Zigzag Stitch Foot This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine. This is the feature that enables you to overcast seams, applique and monogram. Simply use the settings indicated in the illustration for the simple zigzag. Follow directions given below and in the following pages for more speoific uses. OVERCASTING This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches in garment con- struction. You may want to overcast along the raw edge of each seam allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment and stitch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitched. Stitchso 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.Section I rete (i STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics. These are special stitches bullt In to the machine for your quick selection. 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rick-Rack Stretch 3. Smacking Stretch 4. Overcast Stretch STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— Special Stitch Variegator—Black mark on top Stitch Width Control—Red Dot Stitch Length Control— [5] Straight Stitch Foot Use this special stretch stitch with knitted fabrics and other fabrics that stretch. Sew as you do a regular straight stitch seam. The ‘machine will make triple lock stitches back and forth which gives the stretch to the seam, See illustration. This stitch enables you to press open your seam as with any straight stitched seam. The seam will stretch with the fabric without breaking the thread. 2 This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams that will receive a great deal of strain | when worn, such as in children's shoris and slacks as well as adult sport clothes.Seat eter) RICK-RACK STRETCH STITCHING SETTIN Special Stitch Dial— && Special Stitch Va lack mark Stitch Width Control—Any number 2toS Stitch Length Contro! Zigzag Stitch Foot Use this special stitch for all- purpose heavy duty sewing of stretch fabrics. Sew as you do a regular plain zigzag seam. The machine will make triple lock stitches back and forth of a fixed stitch length, to give the stretch to aS seam. | SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING | SETTINGS: Step1. Make a straight line gathers across the fab: that you wis! mock Step 2. Special Stitch Dial— RE Special Stitch Variegator—Black mark on top Stitch W 4105 Stitch L Zigzag Stitch F With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stiteh over the gathers. The design will be a series of small diamonds. When smocking a garment, the stitching should be done before the piece is sewn into the garment.Eifel (ela Page 5¢ OVERCAST STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— 43 Special Stitch Variegator—Dlack mark ontop Stitch Width Control—3 to 5 Stitch Length Control—[B) Zigzag Stitch Foot This is the same type of stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear. It is used for seams of 318" to 1/4”. The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be used when you are making ‘swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require streich. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge. Raw or worn edges of older garments can bbe overcast to prevent further raveling, ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— 2 Special Stitch Variegator—Black mark on top Stitch Width Control—3 to 5 Stitch Length Control- Zigzag Stitch Foot This is a good stitch to use in makirg or repairing lingerie. The stitch is decorative as well as useful. Simply stitch the elastic into place around the waist of the garment, making sure that the elastic is evenly ‘spaced. To do this mark the correct length piece into quarters and match these markings with center front and back of the garment as well as side seams.roto p te i-Tel A) SPECIAL FINISH 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 Kenmore has been designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be done by hand. inside of Dress Finished edge Fig. 1! ‘inished edge Fig. 2% a4 Prosser Foot Fig. 3 Right side finished hem Fig. 4 BLIND HEMMING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— 4 Special Stitch Var on top Stitch Width Control —2 to 3 Stitch Length Control—about 8 to 12 Zigzag Stitch Foot 1. Finish edge of hem anyway you desire. Turn up hem appropriate width. Fig. 1 2. Fold garment away from hem leaving 1/8” of hem edge extend- ing. Fig. 2 3. Place garment under presser foot in such @ manner that ‘straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge. The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment. Fig. 3 4. Press both sides of the finisned hem. The right side of the garment will show only the blind stitches. Fig. 4 ator—Red markelo Page 7 SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— gaz Special Stitch Variegator—Red mark ontop Stitch Width Control—Any number 2 to 5 Stitch Length Control— = Zigzag Stitch Foot Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for appliqueing, monogramming, and bartacking. Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tonsion of the top thread slightly. The wider stitch you make, the looser the tension should be. If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to uso a backing of tissue paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminater and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the right side of the fabric. As with all special stitches, it is best to make a sample on your fabric. before starting the design on the garment. APPLIQUEING SETTINGS: ‘Same as with Satin Stitching Select an applique design to be applied to your garment and baste it in place. Satin stitch around the raw edge of the applique completely covering the edge. You may want to do this with a contrasting color of thread or self color.roeupl fare) BUTTONHOLING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial — | Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark on top Stitch Width Control — é Stitch Length Control — Buttonhole Foot Mark your buttonholes on garment you are sewing. Set the controls of the machine as indicated above. The markings on the left side of the buttonhole foot will enable you to make buttonholes of identical size when sewing a series. Markings are 4/8” apart, with the maximum length of 1-1/8”. After determining the length buttonhole desired, slide the foot so that red arrow points to same mark on left side of foot at start of each buttonhole. (Be sure to make a sample buttonhole to verity size needed).Section I Page 9 1. Let the needle pierce the fabric at the marked top end of the buttonhole. Slide presser foot so arrow points to desired length (1-1/8” buttonhole is set in illustration of foot above.) Lowerthe buttonhole prosser foot. Start with Stitch Width-Buttonhole Control set as pictured in Fig. 1 above. 2. Stitch forward until you reach the marked end of the buttonhole. While maintaining @ siow constant speed, turn the Stitch Wiath-Button- hole Control clockwise (Fig. 2) until it stops as shown in Fig. 3 above. 3. You will then sew in reverse forming the second side of the buttonhole. 4, After sewing back to the beginning of the buttonhole, turn the dial slowly back to the first buttonhole position. (See Fig. 4.) Note: All buttonholes should be made with an interfacing of tissue paper or interfacing fabric between the layers of garment. Always make @ practice buttonhole on a scrap of the fabric you are sewingBUTTON SEWING SETTINGS: Special Stiteh Dial — Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark on top Darning Plate Zigzag Stitch Foot 4. Align two holes of button evenly 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 one 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 garment and tie. BAR TACKING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial — tt Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark on top Stitch Width Control —2 to 5 Stitch Length Control— = Zigzag Stitch 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.Derry ree teetitiees anette MENDING SETTINGS: Special Stitch Di. ¢ Special Stitch Variegator—Red mark ontop Stitch Width Control—4 to 5 Stitch Length Control—Any setting except Black Dot Zigzag Stitch Foot 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-cornered tear, stitch from each end to the center. It is well to use a piece of fabric under the tear for reinforcement. DARNING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial— Special Stitch Variegator—Red mark on top Stitch Width Control—Red Dot Darning Plate No Presser Foot Remove presser foot, stretch fabric between embroidery hoops with hole centered. Draw the bobbine thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking ‘one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning. Lower 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 across the first layer of stitchingZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial We | Special Stitch Variegator — Red mark on top Stitch Width Control— Red Dot | Stitch Length Control —10 to 12 i Zipper Foot 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 needle clears the side notch on the foot. See Fig. 1. Carefully follow directions given on the zipper package. INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle Is sew- ing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding ‘on the teeth of the zipper. See Fig. 2. Follow the zipper manu- facturer’s instructions. 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 astrip of bias fabric. and sew as shown in Fig. 3.DECORATIVE STITCHES The stitches shown below are decorative stitch pattern, useful to decorate your garments. These stitches are special stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection. THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DECORATIVE STITCHING 1. Set each controls at required settings. 2. Reduce the top thread tension slightly. 3. To start decorative pattern at its beginning, stitch until a complete unit is obtained by using a scrap of the fabric. 4. Start with a full bobbin and plenty of thread on the spool to avoid runn- ing out of thread in the middle of your pattern. 5. On a very soft fabric you may want to use a tissue paper backing or organdy that can be cut away.Section II Pee aes SCALLOP STITCH SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial — a= Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark on top Stitch Width Control—Any number 3to5 Stitch Length Control— = Zigzag Stitch Foot A speedy and decorative way of handling a raw edge is by using the Scallop Stitch. Simply sew along the raw edge of the fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching. This stitch is also attractive when decorating a collar or down the jront of a blouse, around a cuff or finish on the edge of a cocktail apron. ARROW HEAD STITCH SETTINGS. Special Stitch Dial— Special Stitch Variegator —Red mark ontop Stitch Width Control —Any number Stitch Length Control—= Zigzag Stitch Foot A series of arrow heads can be used to accent your sewing. Individual pattern unit is also a good stitch to reinforce the point of strain. Use it on the pocket corner. For the stimulated arrow head pattern, you must always set Stitch Length Control at = setting.Slt E Page 15 DIAMOND STITCH SETTINGS: Special Stitch Dial— ee ‘Special Stitch Variegator—Red mark on top Stitch Width Control —Any number 3105 Stitch Length Contro|— = Zigzag Stitch Foot This is a series of diamond patterns and is used to add professional touch to your sewing, such as blouses and dresses. DOMINO STITCH SETTINGS: an Special Stitch Dial — = F gn Special Stitch Variegator—Red mark Cam ‘on top Stitch Width Control— Any number 3to5 Stitch Length Control —= Zigzag Stitch Foot This pattern is attractive for the bottom lines of cooking apron and children’s skirt.This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the 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: te a 4. Mend elbows and knees of garments more easily. . Sew in sleeves more easily. This is especial- ly true when sewing smaller garments. Applique, embroider or hem around edges of cuffs or pants legs. Sewing in clastic casings in skirts or pants at the waistline.Bolom tt ta i GUIDANCE For Your Selection of the Best Kind of Stitch For Your Stretch Fabrics. Be Cb USE Use on stretch knit fabrics, Use to rapair knit raady made garments where seams need give. Use to seam areas of stress in childrens and adults sportswear—crotch seams, armholes, etc. Sew center seam of men's neck STRAIGHT STRETCH _ ties. Sew any seam that is on the bias and must give. Use for all-purpose heavy duty sewing WANS of stretch fabrics. Same usages as that of zigzag stitch on lighter weight RICK-RACK STRETCH stretch fabrics. SERRRGR Use on children's wear, baby clothes and lingerie. SMOCKING way Use on crotch seams, waistband and Seam finishes in shorts and slacks, sl OVERCAST STRETCH wear and swimwear construction. SES rR SSC et USE Wn Use for all-purpose stretch sewing, seam finishing, edge finis! PLAIN ZIGZAG attaching stretch laces. A Overcast seam finishing on all types of AA stretch fabrics. BLIND STITCH Flexible blind hemming. NAY To repair a straight or three-cornered MENDING teat Nae eon Use for attaching girdle panels and SCALLOP STITCH applying stretch laces.Fabric Nylon Tricot Stretch Terry Cloth Leather Stretch knit for Swimwear, Skiwear, Girdles Est Te aL Late Special Stitches to Use Shallow zig zag Short straight stitch Overcast stretch Blind hem Straight stretch Overcast stretch Zig zag Straight or simple zigzag ‘Straight stretch ‘Overcast stretch Blind hem Zig zag stretch Elastic stretch | Mending Scallop stitch New fabrics are coming on the market alf the time. Remember that soft fabrics may need to be stabilized a little. This is especially true when buttonholing or satin stitching as the stitches are so Close together. 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For the easy maintenance described on these pages, you may want to buy tho opocial sewing machine oil and brush available in the sewing machine department of your nearest Sears store. The small brush can be used to clean in and around the feed dogs and shuttle area to remove accumulated dust and lint. This is specially important when you're working with knits and fabrics with Nap that tend to shed more than woven fabrics. Cleaning shuttle area. On tare occasions, you may want tn clean the shuttle area. Just follow these simple steps... 1. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle to highest position. 2. Remove bobbin cover plate ..,just lift up the front and it slips right out. 3. Loosen two screws of needle Plate and remove needle plate, 4. Turning hand wheel slowly toward you, align three red dots in line. Move hook toward you with your finger. Fig. 1.Section IV ere case out. Fig. 2. Then clean shuttle with small brush and put a drop of oil on bottom of shuttle, Fig. 3. Don't over-oil (Reminder: don’t use household oil...use sewing machine oil.) SS AG i r 5. Lift up on the front edge of = bobbin case and pull bobbin Se Fig. 3 2 Replace bobbin case realigning the three red dots. Move hook back to original position holding case in place. Fig. 4.Section IV Page 3 OILING UNDER TOP COVER PLATE Remove the top cover plate to oil points indicated. ‘To remove the cover plate, unscrew two bolts on the top cover plate and lift cover plate.Foire: ola AY Page 4 OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back and points indicated on unders To remove base and (E) as sh emove base cover and free arm cover to oil Je of machine d free arm cover remove screws (A), (B), (C), (D)Section IV tere) OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE ‘Swing hinged face cover plate open and oil points indicated.PART LIST All paris listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpsons-Sears Limited 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 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, Ret.# = Part# Description 1 135 | Presser foot screw 2 214203 | Needle clamp 3 231008 | Thread spool pin 4 2273 | Nylondise 5 9363 | Zigzag stitch foot 6 6873 | Straight stitch foot z 6757 | Zipper foot 8 214369 | Buttonhole foot 9 214763 | Darning plate 10 "B740 Pack of #9 needles iu urange pack “6741 | Pack of #11 needles in yellow pack "6742 | Pack of # 14 needles in red pack "6743 | Pack of # 16 needles in green pack “6744 | Pack of # 18 needles in blue pack *6746 | Pack of “QNEEDLES"1u in chocolate pack "1 1939 | Bobbine winder rubber ring 12 6797 | Light bulb 13 “6862 | Box of metal bobbins (10 pes) 14 “6868 | Box of light weight plastic bobbins (10 pes) 15 214718 | Bobbin case 16 200885 | Sewing machine belt (long) 7 214756 | Sewing machine belt (short) 18 3015 | Large screwdriver 19 3016 | Small screwdriver *These parts are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered, (See above ordering information) SS