Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 manual Sew in a Zipper

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Sew in a Zipper

Fabric Preparation		:
Put the right	sides of		the fabric		to-		Set the	Machine
Put the right	sides of		the fabric		to-
gether and sew to the end of the zip-						Stitch		Stitch	selector
gether and sew to the end of the zip-
per opening.	Use the reverse to lock
the stitches.
Sew the zipper		opening	with	stitch
length at "4" and top thread tension
at "3".						Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
						Top thread	tension	Stitch	length
						control 3 to	6	control	2

Right side	"\'_,_	Zipper foot
of fabric	\	<
	\
Top	edge of fabric

1I8")

Zipper teeth

Zipper tape

To Sew:

1.Fold back the left seam allowance as shown.

2.Turn under the right seam allow- ance to form a 1/8" fold.

3.Place the zipper teeth next to the 1/8"" fold and pin in place.

To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the left side

of the needle.

5.Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape.

6.Sew through the fold and the zip- per tape to the point where the slider begins.

7.Lower the needle to hold the fab- ric and raise the presser foot.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral 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 RightStitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineUse the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowBar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis 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=edeStitch 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 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 MachineOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationShuttle Parts ListRef. No InstructionsExtension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL