Sears 12581, 11682 manual Zigzag Stitches, Lace Work Models 12781, 12681, Three-Step Zigzag

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Three-Step Zigzag

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
control 1 to	4	control	0,5 to 1

Zigzag foot

The Stitch and Its Uses

The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch. It has more strength, elasticity, and is 'flatter than a regular zigzag.

The three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful for:

--mending

-sewing patches smoothly and securely.

-repairing straight tears.

--finishing seams.

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Seam Finishing

Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presserfoot.

Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.

Mending

Position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides.

Lace Work (Models 12781, 12681 and 12581)

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread tension	Stitch	length
control 1 to 4	control	1

Zigzag foot

Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch to blouses and lingerie. Table linens

and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace.

Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1/2". Place lace underneath and top- stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.

Trim excess fabric close to stitching.

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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