Sears 12581, 12781, 12681 Prepare Your Machine for Sewing, Stitch Selector, Stitch Length Control

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SECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Stitch Selector

Model 12781

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The stitch selector control not only determines the

stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for

regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitches.

The different types of stitches are designated by color.

Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches are orange.

Stretch Stitches are yellow.

Buttonhole Settings are blue.

NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control.

Model 12681

Model 12581

Model 11682

Stitch Length Control

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Stitch Length Control

The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitches setting.

The higher the number, the longer the stitch.

"0" means no feed.

Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length

control.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenSetting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTableGreen For Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTtmd Check Your NeedleTo Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the BobbinPull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown BobbinThread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top threadOoI!t LoosePrepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightPrepare Your Machine for Sewing Stitch SelectorStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineLearn the Stitches Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Darning Straight StretchBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowZigzag Stitches Applique Bar TackingSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutSection Learn Stitches Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful Foot so that the stitches are made HeresHowPlace the fabric under the presser Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag StitchesLace Work Models 12781, 12681 Stitch and Its UsesStjtch Blind Hemming Models12681 That Be*wcon exteRded=edeButtonholes Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Stitch across and below Per, set the zipper footRight side of the needle Tom of the zipperTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Set the stitch length as you desirePosition Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyBox Stitching Model 12781 only Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleWhat to Do When Fabric not MovingReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineCare for Your MachineClean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationShuttle Parts ListRef. No InstructionsIndex ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL