Kenmore 1791 manual Knowing Parts and features, Setting, Needle Contro, stitch selector Indicator

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					TABLE	OF CONTENTS
	KNOWING		YOUR	MACHINE	Page
	Knowing		parts and features		1 - 2		Choosing	the right buttonhole
	GETTING		READY	TO SEW			"' Regular-worked" buttonholing
	Setting	up your machine				3	Purl-edging, bound buttonholes
							installing	zippers
	Electronic		needle	contro, stitch selector	and indicator	4
	Winding	the bobbin				5	Machine-sewing		buttons
					6- 7		STRETCH	AND	SPECIAL STITCHES
	Threading		your machine
						8	Straight stretch		stitching
	Checking		for correct tension
	Changing		needies,	needleplates		9	Rick-rack,	stretch
						10	Feather,	elastIc	and overcast stretch
	Special fabnc			chart

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3t

32

STRAIGHT

AND

ZIGZAG SEWING

Paris point

stretch,

built-in decorative stretch stitches

33

AND

PERSONAL TOUCHES

Using the free-arm

13

FINISHING

14

Satin stitches,

machine

emboridery

34

Straight

stitching

15

Narrow

hemming

35

Securing seams, top-stitching

3 ways

to

do basting

16

Edgestitchlng,

even feed foot

36

Zigzag

sewing --

the

basics

17

Shell stitching,

lettuce

edging

38

39

Blind hemming

19

Appliques and

quilting

Mending, darning, fagoting, bar-tacking

20

CARING

FOR

YOUR

MACHINE

4O

Interfacing

22

Performance

check chart

BUTTONHOLES

AND FASTENERS

Keeping

your

machine

clean

42

Using your "built-in"

system

23

Oiling your

machine

44

parts

45

Your "attachment"

system

24

Ordenng

replacement

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Contents Setting Knowing Parts and featuresNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chartBack View Knowing Your Sewing MachineSolid State Foot Control Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your MachineStitch Selector Electronic Needle ControlNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning DialPutt out to disengage Winding BobbinPush Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Bobbin CaseUpper threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineNeedle threading Now quick and easyThread Tension Straight Stitching Thread TensionZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadNeedleplates Changing NeedlesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oRight Needle For the Fabric ChoosingFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesPresser Foot Your Foot Controls SpeedApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag SevngMoving Feed Dogs Keep the FabricKeep YOU on Target Swing UP For Free ARM SewingStitch length is your Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingHandsome Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersSewing By Machine TemporaryPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitchesExpands Your Skills Zigzag StitchingMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag SewingChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilMost important use for Basic zigzagHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Heres how to set your machineBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverMending Darning By Machine Setting your machineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser FootBAR-TACKING FagotingDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits To reinforce points of strain on any garmentZigzag Presser Foot To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Buttonholes and Fastners Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beAnother important buttonhole accessory Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in yourYour NEW Buttonhole Skills Start with the ones You like in the chart belowRound END ButtonholeWorked Buttonholing Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine PURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Bound buttonhole settingsTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning PlateZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Kenmore MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESClear plastic foot Makes job easyStraight Stretch Stitching Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabricRICK-RACK STR Etch StretchUsed most often for Top-stitching Elastic Stretch Feather StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieParis Point Stretch HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineSome Favorite Stitches Can beUSE Them Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Finishing and Personal TouchesOnly your fancy is needed for This fanciwork Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USEWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at NOW Narrow Hemming These Kenmore Special AidsIs Easy Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryEven Feed FootHandsome Shell Stitching Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsLovely Lettuce EdgingGuide for Easier with Your KenmoreQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Incorrect thread tensionsKeeping IT Clean Cleaning YourTo Keep Your Light JOBSewing Bright Keeps IT Smooth Running Oiling YourOiling Under TOP Cover PlateNeedles AccessoriesPresser Feet ITEMS Other VitalUl o c