Kenmore 1791 manual Sewing, Swing UP For Free ARM

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SWING UP

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FOR FREE ARM

SEWING

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This machine easily converts from a flat-bed to a free-arm machine for easy handling of awkward, hard-to-reach sewing tasks. To convert to free-arm, push Release But- ton (5), swing base up and away.

With the Base (44) swung

away, you can ship any sleeve under the presser foot. Now

you can see seam clearly, sew without hindrance, It's great for patching and decorating, too (see section on "Finishing Touches").

Tricky turtlenecks are a cinch to stitch with the free arm. (If

you're sewing sweater-type

fabric, see "Stretch" section.) To stitch armhole of a vest (or pants legs or a waistband), you'll find Jt easIer if you re-

move the Base (44) completely,

Fofiow the directions be!ow.

BASE SLIPS OFF tF SPACE NEEDED

To slip the base off, swing the base away and puil it to the left. (if in cabinet, lift machine to free-arm position, To replace base, insert Guide Pin into position and swing base down toward you, until it snaps in place, it'sa flat-bedmachlne!

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Contents Needle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Check chartSolid State Foot Control Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEWNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Electronic Needle ControlStitch Selector Push Before Turning DialPush Winding BobbinPutt out to disengage Threading the Bobbin Case Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operationNeedle threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineUpper threading Now quick and easyZigzag Stitching Thread TensionThread Tension Straight Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Changing NeedlesNeedleplates Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice ChoosingRight Needle For the Fabric Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesApplies Pressure Your Foot Controls SpeedPresser Foot Straight and Zigzag SevngKeep YOU on Target Feed Dogs Keep the FabricMoving Sewing Swing UP For Free ARMKey decision Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGStitch length is your Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingTOP-STITCHING Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentHandsome Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple TemporarySewing By Machine New free Basting method for Very long stitchesMany plain Fancy uses Zigzag StitchingExpands Your Skills For easy zigzag SewingMost important use for Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Basic zigzagBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Heres how to set your machineHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverSo much easier Takes little practice Setting your machineMending Darning By Machine No Presser FootDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits FagotingBAR-TACKING To reinforce points of strain on any garmentZigzag To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Presser Foot Its great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemButtonholes and Fastners Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beIt wilt become Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentAnother important buttonhole accessory Get acquainted with whats in yourRound END Start with the ones You like in the chart belowYour NEW Buttonhole Skills ButtonholeAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletWorked Buttonholing Tips on Making Bound Buttonholes Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Darning PlateHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Clear plastic foot MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESKenmore Makes job easyStretch and Special Stitches Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStraight Stretch Stitching For seams That need to stretch With the fabricUsed most often for Top-stitching StretchRICK-RACK STR Etch Overcast Stretch Feather StretchElastic Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieSome Favorite HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineParis Point Stretch Stitches Can beMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsUSE Them Finishing and Personal TouchesWeveadded 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 Even Feed Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryYour Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible FootLovely Lettuce Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsHandsome Shell Stitching EdgingQuilting the Kenmore WAY Easier with Your KenmoreGuide for Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Incorrect thread tensions Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned toCleaning Your Keeping IT CleanSewing Bright Light JOBTo Keep Your Oiling Under Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running TOP Cover PlatePresser Feet AccessoriesNeedles Other Vital ITEMSUl o c