Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1791 Kenmore
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TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR MACHINE Page Knowing parts and features 1 - 2 GETTING READY TO SEW Setting up your machine 3 Electronic needle contro|, stitch selector and indicator 4 Winding the bobbi.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE !. Free arm 2. Free-arm cover 3. Bobbin window 4. Bobbin cover piate 5. Swing-away base release 6. Needleptate 7, Presser foot 8. Needle bar thread guide 9. Needle clamp screw t0. Needle bar 11. Thread guide 12, Face cover pIate 13.
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GETTING READY TO SEW SETrlNG UP YOUR MACHINE When you open your Kenmore carton, you'll find the basic machine, foot control, the instruction book you now are reading, and one box of attachments {Accessories end ButtonholerL Set your machine on a sturdy flat surface.
ELECTRONIC NEEDLE CONTROL Needle stops precisely in up or down position The electronic control panel contains three switches. One switch provides an electronically controlled basting or tacking to take the chore out of hand basting.
WINDING THE BOBBIN A) Place thread on Spool Pin (32) and cover with a cap (32) as shown below. To wind bobbin, draw thread from spool through Rear Thread Guides (34 and 36) and the Bobbin Winder Disc (35) as indicated below.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Drop-in bobbin makes this a simple sure operation A) Make sure needle is in highest position (this will always be true if top left needle position light is on). B) Remove Bobbin Cover Plate (4) -- just lift up the front and it slips right out.
THREADING THE REST OF YOUR MACHINE Upper threading ... needle threading ... now quick and easy 7 B) Now pull thread toward you into Top-Threading Path (14), down to Tension Spring (13) -- diagram above, Pull thread up into spring. Then draw thread through stotted take-up ]ever (t5} and down again through either side of lower thread guide (1t).
THREAD TENSION: STRAIGHT STITCHING "Balance" is the key to handsome, durable straight stitching o Decrease tension Increase tension CHECKING FOR CORRECT TENSION OF THREAD The good looking appearance of your straight stitching is mainly determined by the balanced tension of the top thread and bobbin thread.
CHANGING NEEDLES AND NEEDLEPLATES Needle choice depends on thread _,.,both determined by fabric YOUR SIZE 14 NEEDLE IS BASIC., o o,. to most of your sewing, To replace needle: Turn hand wheel toward you to raise Needle Bar (10) to highest posi- tion. Loosen Needle Clamp Screw (9) with screwdriver.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT NEEDLE FOR THE FABRIC Kenmore needles are recommended for all Kenmore machines ,,. you'll find them in your nearest Sears store or the Sears General Catalog. m the sewing machine section. If you do not have a Kenmore needle, prease use th_s illustra- tion to be sure your needle as the right size.
11 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG SEV_NG YOUR FOOT CONTROLS THE SPEED THE "PRESSER FOOT" APPLIES THE PRESSURE ZIGZAG_ _ STRAIGHT FOOT _ _F_IOTOC_ Z3gzag |ool mstatled on machine: 8 others In _:cesso_ea.
THE "FEED DOGS'" KEEP THE FABRIC MOVING The Feed Dogs (42) are at work reside your machine under the Needleplate (6) creating an upward force that moves fabric under presser foot. As the stitch is being set into the fabric, the feed comes up to help presser foot keep fabric taut, then to advance fabric one stitch at a time.
13 SWING UP FOR FREE ARM SEWING i This machine easily converts from a flat-bed to a free-arm machine for easy handling of awkward, hard-to-reach sewing tasks. To convert to free-arm, push Release But- ton (5), swing base up and away. With the Base (44) swung away, you can ship any sleeve under the presser foot.
EASY TO SET FOR ALL STRAIGHT STITCH I NG Stitch length is your key decision Chances are, you'll use straight stitching most fre- quently. This is the basic permanent stitch that holds the garment together. You'll use the Straight Stitch Presser Foot and Straight Stitch Needteplate, of course.
15 MAKING PERMANENT SEAMS TRULY PERMANENT Backtacking.., crossing seams o_o turning square corners HANDSOME TOP-STITCHING , electronic ,,jjj It's a good idea to begin and end each seam by stitching in reverse, pressing down Reverse Stitch Control (23).
"TEMPORARY'" SEWING BY MACHINE New free basting method for very long stitches !%!o longer do you need to baste by hand! Regular basting (above right) by machine is easy -- simply use straight stitching with longest available length setting (6 stitches per inch).
17 ZIGZAG STITCHING m AND HOW IT EXPANDS YOUR SKILLS Many plain and fancy uses Simple zigzag stttching enables you to do many exciting things with your Ken- more sewing machine. Beyond basics, you'll use zigzag stitching to applique, embroider and monogram.
CHANGE STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH FOR STRENGTH ...FOR VARIETY YOUR KEY CONTROL is the Stitch Width Control (21), When adjusting settings, remember: the higher the number the wider the zigzag stitch, Your choice of zigzag stitch width and length wilt depend on the fabric and job.
19 BLIND HEMMING-- A BASIC STITCH THAT ADDS A FINISHING TOUCH Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver RIGHT SIDE OF FINISHED HEM Blind hemming is a good technique to use on garments, and especially on curtains and drapery hems so that stitches need not show on the front of the fabnc.
MENDING AND DARNING-- BY MACHINE! So much easier! Takes little practice! HOW TO REPAIR STRAIGHT OR 3-CORNERED T_-_AR Setting your machine Stitch Selector --ii;_ Stitch Width Control -- 4 Stitch Length.
21 OTHER USEFUL UTiLiTY AND BASIC ZIGZAG STITCHES FAGOTING t ! ! t I BAR-TACKING RBNFORCING SEAMS REINFORCING CORNERS ARROWHEAD TACKING A decorative stitch that also is good for mending knits. This is a popular decorative stitch {used in sleeves or fronts of blouses and dresses).
iNTERFACING I To support and shape edges and details You will use this for stiffening collars, cuffs, flaps m many garment areas -- fronts, hems, iapels. The interfacing may be any special fabric applied to the inside of a garment to give it shape, body and/or support.
BUTTONHOLES AND FASTNERS 23 USING YOUR BUILT-IN BUTTONHOLE SYSTEM It's great for making single and extra-long buttonholes _p Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be used on free-arm. It is an excellent way to make button- holes on cuffs, waist bands, other tight places.
USING YOUR SPECIAL BUTTONHOLE ATTACHMENT It wilt become your "best friend" BUTTONHOLE GU{DEPLATE TEMPLATES Another important buttonhole accessory.
25 IT CAN BE FUN TO TRY OUT (and show off) YOUR NEW BUTTONHOLE SKILLS Start with the ones you like in the chart below Choosing buttonhole style and size _ Each buttonholing situation will be differ- e.
"'REGULAR- WORKED" BUTTONHOLING An art by our . grandmothers.., now easy to do by machine Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet .., Stitch Selector - il Stitch Width Control'-- i.
27 PURL-EDGING FOR THAT PROFESSIONAL TOUCH You can make a purl-edge buttonhole by sewing a wide buttonhole over a narrow stitched but- tonhole. Machine settings are the same as for a round-end buttonhole. Simply choose the cor- rect size purl-edge template for your button.
ZIPPERS THAT ARE SMOOTH-WORKING, GOOD LOOKING Home-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex- pensive ready-mades. We recommend you follow di- rections given on zipper package. There are two basic types: conventional, and invisible. Your Zipper Foot will assist you with any of these installations.
29 MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YES-- WiTH THiS KENMORE! Clear plastic foot makes job easy! Your settings: Stitch Selector ii Set Length Control at any number Width Contro! -- adjust to button size Use Zigz.
STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING For seams that need to stretch with the fabric STRETCH AND SPECIAL STITCHES You'll use this basic stitch often- for garment construction or anywhere else you would use a straight stitch for seaming -- p|ain, pressed-open or double-stitched, tf you want a good looking top stitch on knits, use straight stretch .
THE STRETCH STITCHES YOU USE MOST ARE BUiLT-IN 31 So many ways to sew today's knits! You have a Your basic settings are illustrated immediately wide variety of zigzag stitches_ simpiy set Stitch below.
FEATHER STRETCH F Stitch Selector -- This is a good stitch to use with laces, on lingerie, bra and girdles; and to apply bias tape. It's great when quilting. ELASTIC STRETCH You'll love this for skirt-bands and lingerie Stitch Selector _ Use this versatile stitch to insert elastic in gar- ments.
PARIS POINT STRETCH 33 Stitch Selector - G Stitch Width Control -- 2 to 3 Stitch Length Control -- 24 to 12 Excellent for hemstitching table and bed covers with a •eiegant touch. Picot-like stitch can also be made on sheer materials, Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching.
FINISHING AND PERSONAL TOUCHES SATIN STITCHES AS THE PROFESSIONALS USE THEM Closely-spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. They add a lovely finishing touch to garments and {inens-- whether in simple sewing or super decorations with any of your patterns or embroidery designing.
HERE ARE SOME "'SINGLE-NEEDLE" DESIGNS YOU'LL LIKE TO USE Only your "fancy" is needed for this fanciwork Now we demonstrate variations and applications you'll want to master as you become more expert. For examp(e ...
iMPROVE YOUR SKILLS WiTH THESE KENMORE SPECIAL AIDS Want to do "narrow-hemming"? Your Kenmore special at- tachments (found in your Accessories & Buttonhoier box) will help you develop these talents. You'll want to meet m and try all these aids.
YOUR KENMORE EDGESTITCHER MAKES MANY TRIMS POSSIBLE 1 3 2 5 A MOST USEFUL, VERSATILE ACCESSORY 37 This one attachment helps you join fabric edges.., insert lace,.
PROBLEM FABRICS? TOO SOFT TO FINISH? HERE ARE HAPPY ENDINGS ... The extreme stretchiness of some soft fa brics (like jerseys and lingerie tricot) can make hemming troublesome, Here are two good answers with your Kenmore. HANDSOME SHELL STITCHING This shell-stitched edge is a popular finish for lingerie and n_ghtgowns.
APPLIQUES, OTHER ADD-ONS m EASIER WITH YOUR KENMORE Neat ways to personalize your sewing Appliques, small pieces of fabric applied as decorative trim- now are more popular than ever in adding interest to children's wear, sportswear, even dressy clothing.
CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS? THIS CHART MAY SOLVE THEM Your Kenmore sewing machine =s a precision instrument, designed to give you many years of troublefree sewing -- with minimum maintenance. But it is a complex machine, And you may sometimes have difficulty in mastering a given stitch, .
SUSPECTED PROBLEM PUCKERING SKIPPING STITCHES BREAKING UPPER THREAD BREAKING BOBBIN THREAD FABRIC NOT MOVING ! J t i PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect thread tension{s), Light pressure on presser foot. Using two different sizes or kinds of thread. Sent or blunt needle.
CLEANING YOUR MACHgNE AND KEEPING IT CLEAN A clean machine sews better... runs smoother... lasts longer It takes a little time -- and very little effort -- to keep the essential parts of your sewing machine in finest working order.
HOLE SHUTTLE A LIGHT JOB TO KEEP YOUR SEWING BRIGHT Then clean shuttle area with small brush and discharge lint from hole on the left wal!, Put a drop of oi! to the points indicated by arrows, Don't over-oif.
OILING YOUR MACHINE KEEPS IT SMOOTH RUNNING Be sure to use special sewing machine oil i To prevent friction and wear, oil your machine regularly. If you use the machine all day every day, oil it weekly. If it is used moderate!y, oil it every two months.
REPLACING (OR ADDING) iMPORTANT A3-[ACHNIENTS All the attachments and accessories shown on these two pages may be ob- tained from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simpson-Sears Limited store or service center, __ You may want to order these NEEDLES- additional needles: Size Needle Part No, Packet of needles _ "No.
OTHER VITAL iTEMS Adjustable Holder art 29308) _bbin Box with 10 Metal(# 6862)Bobbins Plastic Bobbins I# 6868) mo, ..r.....°o, __ I# 55501) Small Screw Driver I # 55500) *Oil & Lint Brush Magneti.
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