Stitch width control

Stitch selector

Reverse stitch lever

Stitch length control

S_ ra_ _tch *

Power/llght switch

Stitch length indicator

RKr threed guide

Hand wheel/push-pull clutch

Swing-sway_ _n

Nomenclature plate

Fool control plug receptacle

Foot control

Foldaway carryinghandle

Rear thread guide

P_r foot lever

Buttonhole attachment

Owner's marlua|

Foot control

Power/light S_ran_ switchswitch

S_NG UP YOUR MACHINE

1, Install your Kenmore sewing machi_ in s Kenmore .blnet Or OP.,e_or set the

2_ Your K_e sewing _chine has been thoroughlycited at the factory. Be sum to

wipe off the _ie p_W e_ endbed

_ie ur_tlv I_ore uwl_:e garment,

It i_ wise to practice on a mrap of fabric so any lurplul oil is a_.

FOOT CONTROL

Make wre power/light switch le off. Plug

foot control plug into machine receptacle, Then oon_t cord into any i10-120 volt

A, C, wall outlet.

POWER/LIGHT SWITCH

Your machine will not operate un_ the power/light switch is turned on, Turning on the _r sute_tically illuminates the stitching sru. if you're interrupted or stop sewing and leave the machine, turn off the power/light switch.

SPEED RANGE SWITCH

Your machine has two ranges of speed-a low range for slower, intricate work and a high one for faster, general work, On the low setting the machine will sew no faster then approximately one-half the speed of the high one, even when the foot control is fully depre_d.

(No. 67979) iNo. 41040) (No. _)

S_ g-Brown INo. _1

Size 11-0_ INo. _1)

Size 14:Red iNo. 6662)

SLm1_ (N_.6553)

S_ l_O_ INo._)

Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conf_ with the size of the thud and both should be suitable to the fabric. Ken_ _les ere colcx.??oded by size for your ???onvenle_ (See chert below).

Never use a bent needle or one with a dull point.

ruing, use "o NEI.:I)Lg"..end _OF'OOT"*.. *Available at most Seam retail stores and

catal_.

I.Pull out retractable spool pin and place thread spool on the pin. To windbobbin, draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as indicated, and pull end of thread toward bobbin winder.

2.Wind thread around bobbin aev,oral times in direction of arrow; place bobbin on bobbirl winder shaft,

3, Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it ???lk_kl. Then pull Hand Wheel away from machine to disengage clutch

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(see diagram below), Start machine by pressing down on foot control,

4.When bobbin is fuN, winding stops automatically. Push in Hand Wheel. Remove bobbin from shaft and trim thread end.

Treat hand wheel as a "clutch"

It controls the needle drive mechanism so that when pulled out (disengaged), the machine will not operate while the bobbin is being wound.

1, Raise needle to its highut position by rotating hand wheel toward you.

2, Rmove bobbin cover plate by lifting up the front,

3.I_rt bobbin into bobbin case making sure bobbin rotates counter clockwise,

4.Pull thread through slot (A) and then to the left,

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6 Pull thread through slot (B) toward the rear of machine and leave _out 4 inches

of thread,

,Replace bobbin cover plats allowing thread to emerge through slot in needle plate,

1, Rain thread take,up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you,

Holding thread taut with right hand, draw thread through rear thread guides (A and B) and Into threading channel (C) toward you, (Fig, 1)

2, Draw thread down channel (C) end up channel (O). Thread take-up lever IE) by guiding thread through the slot and lead thread down through channel (D) again.

Pass thread through lower thread guide (F) and needle bar thread guide (G) and thread n_le from front to back, (Fig. 2 and 3)

THMADING DOUBLE NEEDLE*

Place second spool of thread on _ond spool pin, end thread machine as you would for a single needle except double thread _idee are provided at (F) and (G) in Fig. 2 end 3. Draw one

thread through each of these and through each side of _ie from front to beck. Make certain

threeds are not crossed.

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PREUER FE_

/'hismachineis fitted wlzha zigzagP_r

1. Straight stitch foot 2, Satin stitch foot

3, Buttonhole foot

4.Built.in buttonhole guide foot

6.Zipper foot

CHANGING _EUER FEn

Make sure needle is tn the up position, Raise presser foot lever.

2, Place desired foot on the needle plate aligning _te holes, Lower the p_r foot le_ so that foot holder snaps on the foot, (Fig. 2)

One.pkN:e presser feet (Fig, 3)

1, L_n IXesser foot thumb scxew and remove the foQt holder,

2, Insert _red foot from the left, Lower the presser foot lever and tighten the

screw using the large screw ddver to make certain the foot is secure.

For m_lnas with prestJey foot lock (Fig, 4).

To change presser feet, simply drop Pr_r Foot L_k and slip foot away from the Presser Bar. Raise Pr_r Foot L_r _ond the normal up position and place _ foot on presser bar, To lock foot securely, raise presser foot lock es high as possible,

FEED COVER PLATE

There are a few ti_ when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot, Place feed cover plate over needle plate aligning two pins of feed cover plate with ho_ of _e plate. Yo_ may then determine the movement of the fabrk_

STITCH 8ELECTOR

All of the stitches t_t are made by your Kenm_ _chine ere illustrated on the stitch

sel_tor, You can obtain your desired stitch by imply turning the dial.

Stitch patternsare color-coded to recommnd

setting ranges on stitch length end width dials,

STITCH UNG_ CO_ROL

NUMBER- THE SHORTER THE STITCH.

The nu_ on stitch lert_ contro! IndP,,ates the _xirnate nu_ of stitc_ Per inch, The Itit_h _ you ues win be de_Ined by the thickness of the fabrl?? you am _,

A _ _h es_ _ld be ulmd for thicket fe_ or _ layem of fabric,

The middle range of the control is the i2 stitch per inch range which is the most commonly u_.

Recom_ed seffing ranges are color-coded In four colors to stitch patterns on the selector dkd.

The orange marking m between 0 and 24 is

_e _t_ng u_ for the _est _tchn _??h as m satin _tchi_,

Revere stitch _er

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8TITCH WIDTH/NEEDLE

PosrrloN CONTROL

The width of all the Stitche_ produced on this machine, with the obvious exception of

To decrease or increase the width of s stitch,

turn the stitch width control dial from .!.. 4, The-higher the number the wider the atltch.

Recommended settingrenges are color. coded to patterns on the stitch selector dial.

When _ng with a double needle*, control the stitch Width within white zone on the dial.

NOTE: Doubleneedle will hit needle plate and break if stitch width la set out of white zone on the dial,

Some models enable you to straight stitch with the needle in any of threepoeitiorw - left, right or center, These positions are designated as L, R or C on the stitch width dial. Details for sewing in these positions are given on page 2!1 and 36.

_Available at most Sears retail stores and

catalog,

It is best to begin and finish seams with stitches taken tn reve_ about _ Inch. This

is called 'BACK TACKING. Back tacki_ fastens the ends of the seams firmly and prevents raveling.

When reverse stitching is needed, push down the lever end hold there dud_ ironing. The fabric will im_iately start feeding back.

war= and seam will be fastened. See page tg and 21 for details.

NOTE: When you operate the lever while

ruing straight stretch stitch: the machine sews only straight stitches

and does not uw straight stitch in reverse.

Do not use the lever while sewing zigzag stretch stitches. The machine sews only zigzag stitches in reverse.

BUTTONHOLE CONTROL

This control iS used in making bar tacked buttonholes with two con_ settings.

Detailed instructions are given on page 43, (This feature is built into the stitch selector

on some models,)

PRESSURE REGU_TOR

Presser foot pressure is vital for strsight seame, uniform etitch length and even handling of both isyml of hlbdo, To adjust pressure; use pressure regulator whk:h Is located inside the face cover, To Incremm

p_ure, turn the dial d6ckwlse, To decrease pressure,turn thedlal ???ounterclockwise.

8_M GUIDE8

Seam guides ate engraved in needle plate at both s_ of feed dog holes to help you line up the febHo and keep it atrsighL The standard seam width is 5/8", So these li_ are emphasized, easy to follow.

Each dimension on _le plate indicates seam width from needle al Center position. If using either Right or Left _le position, add or subtract 1/8" to the marking.

Also the crosslinesere "cornering guides" to h_ when turning n square ???omer 5/8" from

the fabric _e. tFo??details on ???_erlng, see page _.)

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CorneringGuide

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Decrease ktereue temllotl tensioh

For molt febdu the top thread tlm_on control

_o,ld be ut inthewhitezonebetwwn3 endS.

If, when you start to sew. you find that the

ztJtchlngisIrr_ulK, youwill needto adjustthe tension_,

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Make any adjustrnlmtl with ptess_ foot 'down.

1, If the lhrsadl ore kx_king on the top iu_face

turning the tension centre4 to the teh (lower

n, ml_rs).

2, If the m/area is heppenin9 with the threads

onthe undemideof the fe_o, the tonzlonis

too loeb, This can be oorreCt_ by tumtn9

the tensioncontrol to the right (higl_

numberz),

ZIGZAG STITCHING

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A perfect stitch is obtained when the tension is well balanced, but the tension balance may

vary according to the type end size of _le, thread and fabric, The fabdc determines size of

thread and needle, The presser foot pressure and the thread tension control should also be

adjusted properly,

FABRICS:

Heavy fabric, stiff . increase top thread tension, Use larger size needle, heavier thread and longer stitch length,

zigzag setting, the more chem_e there Is of

puckering, If this occurs decrease the top tar.don ilightly and/or reduce the zl_ag width.

BOBBIN THREAD TENSION

In the cm of zigzag stitching, the wider the The bobbin thread tension has been correctly

set at the factory, so you do not need to adjust it,

BALANCE

Heaw fabrics, soft - Decrease top thread tension. Use longer stitch length,

Light, sheer fabdcs - Oecrease top thread tension and presser foot prate. Use shorter stitch length, Sew slowly,

THREADS:

Poiyester and silk, Decrease top thread tension. Nylon- Increase top thread tension,

and thmzdbeingused. Do not be afraid _o changeyourneedlefrequently.Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic

blends, tend to dull the needles more

easily than fabdcs made of natural fibers.

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,Before placing the rnaterbl on the machine, see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 3-4 inches to the rear of the machine. Hold on to threads

dudng the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.

3.Test the _hlne stitch on 8 scrap of fabric you plan to use, The fsb_ _ld

be double thtcknm. Adjust t_ _hi_

for the length of stitch and tension sultabte to your fabric.

4.Feb_ should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the mterkd to the

left of the needle end the _ht edge of the

6.Fasten each seam by back tacking tit the beginning arid end of the seam,

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7.Finish sewing _h seam with tim needle izt Its highest point exr_lq)t turning a

square???or_. (Seepage_.)

8_ Guide the fabdc gentP,/with your hand.

N_ pull or hold the fa_ in such o way that the n_i feeding is altered.

9, W_ turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.

Machine settings ere graphically shown in this section for your quick reference, Simply

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following illustrated charts, select and _ a variety of stitches shown below,..

Blind slttr,h

Two-point _1 stiWh

Box stt_h

StitGh

Buttonl_e

Cornering

Guide

TURNING A SQUARE CORNER

To rum a square corner 518" from the fabdc edge_ stop stitching with :the_nndle piercing the fabdc, when reaahlng the comertng gu_ as shown. Raise the presser foot, turn fabn??. (Fig. 1)

Fig, I

New stitching line will align with 5/8" seam guide on side of needle plate. Lower the presser foot and begin atitching in new direction.' (Fig. 21

Fig. 2

Simple zigzag stitching nblu you to do many exciting things with your Kenmore sewing machine, Beyond basics, you'H use zigzag stitching to applique, embroider end monogram. Unlike straight stttc_, zigzag stitches have a trials-to-side width as well as a

Extra wide zigzag for heavy fabrics cr th_ that fray,,v- set width at 4.

stitch length. You'll find "recipes" for many

ztg_ operations on followi_ paw. . You can create on exciting variety of zigzag

stit_ by adjusting stitch width end length controls {see chart below).

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OVERCASTING

This is one. of the more frequently used zigzag stizches on garnmnt construction, YOU may want to overcast along the raw edge of uch mm allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment end stitch.

SATIN STITCHING

SETTINGS

Stitch Selector -

Stitch Length - | between 0 end 24

Use Satin stitch foot which is _ to permit der_ stitching to pass under it easily,

Whenever you eta u_ng this stitch, it is well to rememb_ to lOOSenthe'tension of the top thread _dightiy, The wider tim stitch you make, the toosw the tension should be.

If yOU are stitchir_g on a very wft fabric, use e backing of _ paper or interfacing for a well formed stiteh, Puckering of the matmisl will be elkntrmted and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the dght side of the fa_ic.

As with eli special stitches, it is best to make a sample design on your fabric before starting the desert on the garment,

BAR TACKING

Settings same as Satin Stitching

Choose this stitch to reinforce points of strain such as corners of pockets and straps on lingerie,

Sew 4 to 6 stitches using a medium-width zigzag,

_foot

Blir_l hemming is a good technique to use on

Finish raw edge of fabric approp_lateh/. You may want to use seam tape on woven fabrics, With knits use a lace seam tapo or just use decorative stretch stltch_

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-Regular blind stitch for normal flbri_

- Elastic blindstitch for soft,

stretchable fabrics

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Working on _,g side _of fabric, foJd hem up. Prm and pin in place. T_n fold _m

allowan_ under.., lea_ng _'?? of hem edge extending,

Place _rment under p_r foot tn much a manner that straight stitchu wilt be a_ on extended edge, The zlgz_ stitch should just catch the fold of the garment.+

Now the right side of your garment will show

only the blind stitches i Be sure to press both sides of the finished hem I

FAGOTING STITCH

Seepage IlL

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Tissuepa_

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PROCEDURE

Sfltoh Length- 24.12

StltchWidth. 4

This is a popular decorative stitch (used In or fronts of bloum end d_).

To attach two separate IdeCes of fab_ together, leave a little apace between,

To prepare the fabric, fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press. Bests folded edges to tissue paper with about 118" spacebetween,

Stitch over the 1/8" allowance, just catching the fabric fold on both sides with needle.

Remove basti_ and paper; prm.

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The stitches shown at right are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics,

t, S_ioht Stretch

2, Rick-Rack Stretch

3, ElasUc Edge Stretch

4, _r_st Stretch

5, Ovedock Stretch

6. Elasttc S_toh

7, Sergtng Stretch

8, Patching Stretch

9, Smocking Stretch

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Depending upon your preference in stitch _tte_, y_ my make stretch stitches. cl_r together without changing the balance

of stitches by turning stitch length control wtthin yellow zone,

RECOMMENDATION

1.It is recommended to use the Q set for sewing knit end woven synthatlc fabrics

to prevent irregular stitches or skipped stitches,

2, !1 is nece-_o,.aryto use an interfacing or backing when sewing very soft and thin knits or woven synthetic fabrlcs to have better stitch formation,

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NOTE: If the reverse stitch lever is operated while sewing any of the above stretch stitches, the _chine sews only straight or plain zigzag stitch,

8oma _relchy _mggeNions,..

Loosely GonstmcttKI knits sometimeo catch over toeJ of IXU_r foot. To remedy this, wrap ehort strip of transparent tape around the foot encasing both tow,

To avoid tangled threads when working with knJm, start mrrt can)fully, Position fabric and lower needle before lowering presser foot.

It is always a good Idea tD test thread tendon and mtitches on a scrap of the fabric being used.

KniW contain more yam than woven fabrics. so you wlH need to take greater cam to keep

your machine (dean speolally tn feed dog Ind bobbin can area,

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STRAIGHT STRETCH

RICK-RACK STRETCH

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SMOCKING STR_CH

=earn=mquldng"dvo" 11,e, armholes.??rotchm. _,1.

Uu robe to NW canter m of mm'e nedk tin randamrnz cut on the Idal,

A _ multi-purpme etretch stitch with lame umKle N ttitch, _ for _lhtwldght etmtch febdal,

Ad_x_ttv, ztltch foruu oncMdmn'eclothing,Hwcede, _N of bloum, drwe bodice.

The ??hmrt below pr_ee _ny details but

you', also want to remmben,.

*Soft fabd_ need backing- especially where stitches are close together.

*in sewing knits, if you can't match f_dc and thread exactly, _ the strut fi_ thread available and uzea Q NEEDLE,

*When working on tweed- or other: multi- colored bulky fabrics - use one color thread on bobbin, another on top. (Great for repairs- the "patch" practically dis.

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S_p-in Aut_ittc System

B_ONHOLE MAKING

Your Ken_ bdngs you two buttonhole syste_ along with several _iel acc_ s_ that enab_ you to me all your clothes "???i_lng" proteins.

ac_ box),

Your _ Automatic Buttonhole System isa Kenmore "Exclusive". It repeats identical butt_ quickly and easily with no

to touch control.

You will find following parts in your

acc_ box:

1, BuUonhole guide plate.

2.Three templates which _ you a choice of butt_hole styles end lengths.

3.Cover r4ats with pinion gear,

4, Butlonhole foot.

TIPS ON BUTTONHOLING

Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, Try the buttonhole with the button you will use,

ANvoyI use on interfacing in area of go.ant whore buttonholes ere pieced, Tissue paper or regular interf_ing can be u_, Tear paper away sfter stitch-

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For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top thread tension slightly,

PROCEDURE

Stitoh_tor -_!;

Insert buttonhole cover plate at 411,_

e_ end snap it down Into place

2_ Select correct template for type button- hole you went. insert template into slot of guide plate.'Tum tempkbte advance knob until desired size appears in window

the top side of guide plate,

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Eachbuttonholing situation will be difforent so you will want to experiment with your gait, considering fabric and pta_t of buttOn, Here are some _ic applications:

ROUND END

STRAIGHT

BUTTONH_

_t buttonholes are m_t popular for ever_y _ng-for _ of buttor_ on dreu, bloum, vest, _mt ot coat.

_YHO_

B_ONHOLE

._+_i11_.._._-4_+___Pyramid

YOU may get the look and feel of hen embr_ Infinitely faster and easier by yo= machine,

Just ch_ which of the duigna you wsl to sew alone or in combination with ea?? other,

TIPS ON DESIGN STITCHING

1, Always make 8 practice design on a scrt of the fabric you plan to use,

2, 8tart with e full bobbin and plenty thread on the spool to avoid running o of thread tn the middle of your design.

3.Reduce the top thread tension slightly.

4, On a very soft fabric you may want to u a tissue paper backing or organdy th can be cut away,

5, Decoretive designs are very ettracti' sewn with e double needle end two cole or shades of a color of thread.

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*Available at most Sears retell stores end catalog.

OILING UNDER TOP COVER

PLATE

Remove top ???ove r,plafe by Iooleelng two _- screws (A end B)!II ShOwn at left, T_

place one or two drops of Kenmore sewtng re|chine oil at each point_

OILING UNDERilDE

Tilt back machine end remove two bottom ???over1 by loosening five Icmwe (A_ B, C, D and E),

4. C

_our KenmOresewing machine ime pr_lelon

mltrurneht, designed to give you mall9 years of troublefree sewing with minimum malnte

nence. If YoUhave any Performance probe shack the/lit below and you'll_ ikl,

Rewind bobbin (tee page 10),

7.There are nlcki or burrs It needlep opantng, . fleplece needleplete or sac burpswith extra fine Emery cloth,

Needle breaks

1, Fabric Is being pu!led or pushed egl machine feeding action, Guido It gently,

2, Needle size Is not correct for thread fabric,. See page 8.

3, Needle Is not nil the way up into nt clamp,. See page 9,

4.Premr foot holder is not fastened eecul

, See page 14,

Bun??hing of thread

1, TOp end bobbin threads are not drawn t

u_der premr foot before starting N Draw both threads back under prelMr _

abount 4" and hold until a few stltohu formed,

Fabrlo pu??kere

1:Top thread tension is too ttght,. Decrl top thread teneioM,

2.Proses|'foot pressure le too light, p_ge 17,