Kenmore 1791 Choosing, Right Needle For the Fabric, Fabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice

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CHOOSING

THE FABRIC IS THE KEY TO NEEDLE AND THREAD CHOICE

THE RIGHT NEEDLE

FOR THE FABRIC

Kenmore needles are

recommended for all

Kenmore machines

							NEEDLE
			FABRIC				SIZE AND
							COLOR
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	LIGHTWEIGHT:			Batiste,	Dimity,		9- BROWN
	Chiffon,	Silks,		Synthetic Jerseys,			9- BROWN
	Chiffon,	Silks,		Synthetic Jerseys,			or
	Fine Lace,		Organza.		Crepe,		or
	Fine Lace,		Organza.		Crepe,		11-ORANGE
	Taffeta,	Voile,		Organdy			11-ORANGE
	Taffeta,	Voile,		Organdy
		i i	i.i.

			RECOMMENDED
	THREAD	SIZE	STITCH	LENGTH
			SETTING
Polyester	Core/Cotton		Wrap
Fine Mercerized		Cotton	12 stitches
Polyester	Synthetm		per	inch
SilkA

,,. you'll find them in your nearest Sears store or the Sears

General Catalog. m the sewing machine section.

If you do not have a Kenmore needle, prease use th_s illustra-

tion to be sure your needle as the

right size. Distance from top of

needle to needlehote should be this exact length,

When do you change needles?

Usually after sewing 2 or 3 garments or

whenever the needle is blunted, bent

or dirty. And, of course, you'lt change

need{es to suit fabric as indicated by

this chart,

MEDIUMWEtGHT: Cotton.

Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham,

Shantung, Pique, Seersucker,

Satin, Knits, Vinyl, Suitings,

Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather

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MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT:

Corduroy, Denim. Wool,

Sailcloth, Woo! Flannel,

Gabardine, Velvets, Leather

HEAVYWEIGHT; Coatings,

Upholstery, Cotton Duck,

Heavy Twills, Canvas

Decorative top-stitching on ell types of fabric

Synthetic Knits and Stretch:

Polyester Doubie Kmts, Nylon

Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry,

Spandex, Cire Tricot

14-RED

1B-PURPLE

1B-GREEN

16-PURPLE 18÷ GREEN

or

Q-BLUE

Q-BLUE with

"Q FOOT ....

Polyester		Core!	Cotton	Wrap	10 to 12 stitches
50	Mercerized		Cotton
Polyester		Synthetm			per	inch
Siik	A
50	Mercerized		Cotton
Mercerized		Heavy-Duty			12 stitches
Polyester		Synthetm			per inch
Sirk A

Heavy-Duty		Mercerized		Cotton	8 stitches
Po{yester		Synthetic
					per	inch
Silk	A

				•	, ,.i,,	,
Buttonhole		Twist			6 stitches
					per inch

Polyester		Synthetic			10 for Reguiar
						or
50	Mercenzed		Cotton		6 for Stretch

Stitches

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Contents Check chart Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Needle Contro, stitch selector IndicatorSolid State Foot Control Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your MachinePush Before Turning Dial Electronic Needle ControlStitch Selector Needle stops precisely in up or down positionPush Winding BobbinPutt out to disengage Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Bobbin CaseNow quick and easy Threading the Rest of Your MachineUpper threading Needle threadingChecking for Correct Tension of Thread Thread TensionThread Tension Straight Stitching Zigzag StitchingYour Size 14 Needle is BASIC., o Changing NeedlesNeedleplates To Replace the Needleplate InsertKenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machines ChoosingRight Needle For the Fabric Fabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread ChoiceStraight and Zigzag Sevng Your Foot Controls SpeedPresser Foot Applies PressureKeep YOU on Target Feed Dogs Keep the FabricMoving Swing UP For Free ARM SewingHere are Your Basic Seings for Straight Stitching Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGStitch length is your Key decisionBacktacking Crossing seams oo Turning square corners Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentHandsome TOP-STITCHINGNew free Basting method for Very long stitches TemporarySewing By Machine PIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW SimpleFor easy zigzag Sewing Zigzag StitchingExpands Your Skills Many plain Fancy usesBasic zigzag Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Most important use forBuilt-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver Heres how to set your machineHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Blind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing TouchNo Presser Foot Setting your machineMending Darning By Machine So much easier Takes little practiceTo reinforce points of strain on any garment FagotingBAR-TACKING Decorative stitch that also is good for mending knitsZigzag To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Presser Foot Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemButtonholes and Fastners Its great for Making single Extra-long buttonholesGet acquainted with whats in your Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentAnother important buttonhole accessory It wilt becomeButtonhole Start with the ones You like in the chart belowYour NEW Buttonhole Skills Round ENDAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletWorked Buttonholing Darning Plate Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Tips on Making Bound ButtonholesHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Makes job easy MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESKenmore Clear plastic footFor seams That need to stretch With the fabric Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStraight Stretch Stitching Stretch and Special StitchesUsed most often for Top-stitching StretchRICK-RACK STR Etch Youll love this For skirt-bands Lingerie Feather StretchElastic Stretch Overcast StretchStitches Can be HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineParis Point Stretch Some FavoriteFinishing and Personal Touches Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsUSE Them Machine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE?Weveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USEOnly your fancy is needed for This fanciwork Is Easy These Kenmore Special AidsNOW Narrow Hemming Foot Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryYour Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible Even FeedEdging Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsHandsome Shell Stitching Lovely LettuceOrderly rows Uniformly spaced Easier with Your KenmoreGuide for Quilting the Kenmore WAYSuspected Problem Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Incorrect thread tensionsKeeping IT Clean Cleaning YourSewing Bright Light JOBTo Keep Your TOP Cover Plate Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running Oiling UnderPresser Feet AccessoriesNeedles ITEMS Other VitalUl o c