Sears 11682, 12781, 12681, 12581 manual Darning, Straight Stretch, Be usedo et! f= csand

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Darning

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

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Top thread tension	Stitch length
control1 to 4	controlany number

Here'sHow

1.	Put the darning plate on the needle plate
No presser	(seep. 1_88).
foot
2. Remove presser foot and stretch fabric
Darning plate
	centered.
3.	between embroidery hoops with hole
	Draw the bobbin thread up through the

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Straight Stretch

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
control 2 to	6	control	yellow

position

_=_	stretchstitch
	l___J
Straight foot	Zigzag foot
_	or
_	Stretch stitching was developed
	_be usedo_ _et_! f=_ ;csan_d_

4. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed,

5. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area.

6.Turn the fabric half turn and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer.

NOTE: If your fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it.

7.When you finish darning, remove the darning plate.

This stitch is the stretch variation of

the straight stitch, especially develop- ed for knits and stretch fabrics,

This stitch can also be used for topstitching on all fabrics.

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curved seams and on any

garments that will receive a great deal of strain (ie. children's clothes).

The stretch stitch does not

actually stretch as it is being sewn, but is stitched in a

forward and back motion (sometimes called a "reverse- action" stitch), so that it will give when the fabric stretches instead of breaking,

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Face Cover Plate Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts AutoClutchKnob Identify the AccessoriesChildren Foot Control UseSeveral Setting Spool PinAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter 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 Length Control Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Selector Releaseto sew forward again Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo SewTurn a Square Corner Learn the StitchesUse the Seam Guides Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Be usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin StitchSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Zigzag Stitches AppliqueBar Tacking To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a ButtonThis zigzag variation is very useful Section Learn StitchesZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch 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 StjtchTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 ButtonholesStitch selector 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 BulbAbout every three months Clean the Shuttle RaceOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineInstructions Parts ListRef. No ShuttleZipper application 3031 IndexExtension Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty