Kenmore 14, 18, 1500 manual What to do, Irregular, Bunching

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WHAT TO DO

PROBLEM

Irregular

Stitches

Breaking

Needle

Bunching of

Thread

Puckering

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Improper threading.

Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Light pressure on presser foot. Loose presser foot.

Unevenly wound bobbin.

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot.

Feed dog down.

Incorrect thread tension(s). Light pressure on presser foot.

Using two different sizes or kinds of thread.

Bent or blunt needle.

Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too soft.

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (Page 5).

Rethread machine (page 9).

Tighten upper thread tension (page 12).

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10).

Reset presser foot (page 15).

Rewind bobbin (page 7).

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5). Reset needle (page 5).

Reset presser foot (page 15).

Draw both threads back under presser foot (page 10). Raise feed dog (page 15),

Reset thread tension(s) (pages 12, 13). Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10).

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.

Insert new needle (page 5).

Reset presser foot (page 15).

Use underlay of tissue paper or tarleton when stitching.

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Contents Instructions Contents Front View Presser Foot Lever Back ViewTo remove bulb, turn light switch off, open the face cover Installing Machine Head in Portable and CabinetPush the plug onto three prong connector under the machine Sewing LightWith this Needle and Thread Table Placement of NeedleNeedle Size Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle Place bobbin onto Bobbin winder shaft Winding the BobbinLatch until it clicks StopsCase Into Shuttle Inserting Bobbin IntoThreading Upper Machine Picking UP Bobbin Thread Adjusting the Pressure Presser FootBasting Setting Stitch LengthFastening ReverseIncrease Tension Adjusting TensionsDecrease Tension Increase TensionStitch Chart PlaceInserting Removing Material Changing the Attachment Foot Turning a CornerDecorative Stitching Setting Stitch WidthInserting the Disc Stitch length about 1 arrow Decorative StitchesWith Presser Foot DarningWithout Presser Foot Turn feed dog control to leftAdjusting Your Sewing Machine for Good Stitches Buttonhole with Special Buttonhole Foot Page Blind Stitching Sewing on LaceSewing on Buttons Stitching so that edge of ace is overcastWriting and Monogramming AppliqueSewing on Plastic Films SyntheticsRemoving Lint Replacement of the BeltFor Cleaning and OilingDust Fig. C Oiling MachineIrregular What to doBunching Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser footKnocking Noise WhatAt a Medium Speed ImproperParts List Pattern Part #Memo Sewing Machine

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