Sears 12681, 12781, 12581 Setting Spool Pin, Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter, Several

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SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Setting Spool Pin

Spool pin =

The spool pin is used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine.

To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage.

• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever

• Thread Cutter

Normal

position

High

positior

position

'Presser foot

lever

The

Presser

Foot

Lever

raises

and

lowers

your

You

don't need a pair of scissors to cut the

presser foot.

thread

after

you

finish sewing.

Just

use the

You

can raise it

about 1/4"

higher

than

the

normal

handy

thread

cutter,

position

for

easy

removal of the presser

foot or

Pull

the threads

to lengthen

several

inches

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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFace Cover Plate AutoClutchKnob Identify the AccessoriesChildren Foot Control UseSetting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterSeveral ExtensionTable Section Prepare Your Machine for SewingTtmd Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartGreen For Check Your NeedleWind 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 PrepareyourmachineforsewingPrepare Your Machine for Sewing Stitch SelectorStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlReleaseto sew forward again Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo SewLearn the Stitches Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Darning Straight StretchBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin StitchZigzag Stitches Applique Bar TackingSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a ButtonSection Learn Stitches Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful Place the fabric under the presser HeresHowFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Lace Work Models 12781, 12681 Zigzag StitchesThree-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its Uses12681 Blind Hemming ModelsStjtch 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 Right side of the needle Per, set the zipper footStitch across and below Tom of the zipperSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desireBox Stitching Model 12781 only Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When What to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not MovingCare for Your Cleaning the MachineReplacing the Light Bulb MachineClean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineRef. No Parts ListShuttle InstructionsIndex ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty