Kenmore 18, 1500, 14 manual Setting Stitch Length, Basting, Fastening, Reverse

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SETTING STITCH LENGTH

For all types of sewing other than buttonhole making and blind

stitching, the buttonhole control knob (red dot) must be set at C

(center needle position).

Loosen knob and move stitch length control lever between 0 and

4 aligning the red mark on the side of the lever with the desired

position; tighten knob. The arrow mark indicates the setting for

the satin stitch. This will vary slightly depending upon the type of

material to be sewn. The 4 setting is the Ionges_ stitch. The size

of stitch you select will depend on the fabric you want to sew

Select stitch length and tighten knob so that forward and reverse

stitches will be approximately the same size.

BASTING

REVERSE

STITCHING

Set stitch length control lever at 4 for the longest possible stitch.

Use a paper backing when basting very sheer fabrics.

Raise lever for reverse stitching. Lower lever for forward stitching. (Raise or lower lever as far as locking knob will allow). It is best to begin and end most seams with reverse stitching, often coiled back tacking.

 

Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot.

FASTENING

Lower

needle into

fabric about _ inch from beginning

of seam.

Push

stitch length

control lever up for reverse stitching.

Stitch

Ain reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam.

SEAMMove stitch length control lever down for forward stitching and complete seam. When you reach the end, raise the stitch length control lever and sew back over 1_ inch of complete seam.

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Contents Instructions Contents Front View Back View Presser Foot LeverInstalling Machine Head in Portable and Cabinet To remove bulb, turn light switch off, open the face coverPush the plug onto three prong connector under the machine Sewing LightNeedle and Thread Table Placement of Needle Needle SizeWith this Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle Winding the Bobbin Place bobbin onto Bobbin winder shaftLatch until it clicks StopsInserting Bobbin Into Case Into ShuttleThreading Upper Machine Adjusting the Pressure Presser Foot Picking UP Bobbin ThreadSetting Stitch Length BastingFastening ReverseAdjusting Tensions Increase TensionIncrease Tension Decrease TensionChart Place Inserting Removing MaterialStitch Turning a Corner Changing the Attachment FootSetting Stitch Width Inserting the DiscDecorative Stitching Decorative Stitches Stitch length about 1 arrowDarning With Presser FootWithout Presser Foot Turn feed dog control to leftAdjusting Your Sewing Machine for Good Stitches Buttonhole with Special Buttonhole Foot Page Sewing on Lace Blind StitchingSewing on Buttons Stitching so that edge of ace is overcastApplique Writing and MonogrammingSynthetics Sewing on Plastic FilmsReplacement of the Belt Removing LintCleaning and Oiling DustFor Oiling Machine Fig. CWhat to do IrregularBunching Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser footWhat Knocking NoiseAt a Medium Speed ImproperParts List Part # PatternMemo Sewing Machine

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