Sears 12781 Buttonholes, Stitch selector, Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Buttonholes

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5

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Sliding buttonhole foot

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Adjusting the Stitch Density

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 dial.

(_) For more density, turn the dial toward "0".

(_) For less density, turn the dial toward "'1"'.

NOTE: Always make a practice but-

1.a. Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment.

b.Change to the sliding buttonhole foot.

c.Insert the garment under the

foot with the buttonhole mark- ing running toward you.

Cb	@
Fir/e	Course
stitches	stitches
for light	for heavy
fabrics	fabrics
fabrics

2.a. Move the slider (A) toward you so that the top mark (C} on the slider meets the start mark (B).

b.Line up the markings on the foot with the top mark on your garment.

c.Lower the presser foot.

NOTE: The markings on the slider are engraved in centimeters.

3.a. Set the stitch selector at I_1

b.Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your button- hole.

c.Stop sewing at the left stitch.

tonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use to find the

28more suitable stitch length.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Face Cover Plate Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenSeveral Setting Spool PinAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter 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 RightStitch Length Control Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Selector Releaseto sew forward again Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineTurn a Square Corner Learn the StitchesUse the Seam Guides Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Be usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Zigzag Stitches AppliqueBar Tacking Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutThis zigzag variation is very useful Section Learn StitchesZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch 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=edeTop 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 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 MachineAbout every three months Clean the Shuttle RaceOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationParts List Ref. NoShuttle InstructionsZipper application 3031 IndexExtension Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL