Sears 11682 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance, Reverse Stitch Control, Releaseto sew forward again

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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

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Stitch Length Cont_rol_

To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at • position.

In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should be in the detent position between S and L (• position) for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reversemotion stitches.

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L • V • S

Smock ing stretch

Rickrack stretch

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Reverse Stitch Control

To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing.

Releaseto sew forward again.

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate AutoClutchKnob Identify the AccessoriesChildren Foot Control UseAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral ExtensionTable Section Prepare Your Machine for SewingCheck Your Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTtmd Green ForWind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the MachineBobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shownThread Your Needle Top thread Bring bobbin thread up by pullingLoose OoI!tTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right PrepareyourmachineforsewingStitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo SewUse the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin StitchBar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a ButtonZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis zigzag variation is very useful Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 HeresHowPlace the fabric under the presser Foot so that the stitches are madeStitch and Its Uses Zigzag StitchesLace Work Models 12781, 12681 Three-Step ZigzagThat Be*wcon exteRded=ede Blind Hemming Models12681 StjtchStitch selector ButtonholesTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Tom of the zipper Per, set the zipper footRight side of the needle Stitch across and belowSet the stitch length as you desire Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1toTop thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyBox Stitching Model 12781 only PositionWhat to Do When Fabric not Moving Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleWhat to Do When Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper ThreadMachine Cleaning the MachineCare for Your Replacing the Light BulbOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineInstructions Parts ListRef. No ShuttleExtension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty