Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 manual Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

•BasicZigzag

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
control 2 to	5	control	orange
	=:

Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine. It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem° ming, overcasting, mending and darn- ing. It can also be used to decorate with trims, appliques and cut-out work or as a decorative stitch.

Here'sHow

There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.

Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

Satin Stitch p. 21

Applique Work p. 22

Bar Tacking p. 22

Button Sewing p. 23

Overcasting p. 24

Rick-rack stretch p. 24

Overcast stretch p. 25

Serging p. 25

Three-step zigzag p. 26

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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 ExtensionTableFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart TtmdGreen For 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 HeresHow Place the fabric under the presserFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Zigzag Stitches Lace Work Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its UsesBlind Hemming Models 12681Stjtch 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 Per, set the zipper foot Right side of the needleStitch across and below Tom of the zipperShell Stitching Models 12781 Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desireElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttle What to Do WhenSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not MovingCleaning the Machine Care for YourReplacing the Light Bulb MachineClean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationParts List Ref. NoShuttle InstructionsIndex ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL