Kenmore 1791 manual Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NG, Stitch length is your, Key decision

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EASY TO SET FOR

ALL STRAIGHT

STITCH I NG

Stitch length is your

Chances are, you'll use straight stitching most fre- quently. This is the basic permanent stitch that holds

the garment together. You'll use the Straight Stitch

Presser Foot and Straight Stitch Needteplate, of course. Machine settings are detailed below.

key decision

For permantent seaming, the straight stitch length is determined by thickness of fabric. The numbers

on the Stitch Length Contro! (31) indicate approximate stitches per inch. As a general rule, the heawer the fabric, the longer the stitch; lighter fabric, shorter stitches, Best stitch for medium- weight fabrics is the t0-to-t2 setting indicated at right below,

(See next page for tips on reinforcing and secur- ing permanent seams.)

HERE ARE YOUR BASIC SE_INGS FOR STRAIGHT STITCHING .°.

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Raise needle to highest position. Push" and turn Stitch Selector (22) until straight stitch setting (iI) is illuminated in red on the indicator (20),

Set Stitch Width Control (21) at zero, This is the setting for all straight stitching

. (You will vary this for zigzag sewing -- so it's detailed on page 17.)

Set this inner dial, the Stitch Modifier (30)

at the neutral (notched) position for all

simple forward stitches.

You may use either a zig zag or straight stitch foot BUT--for best control of

fabric, best looking straight stitches and best feeding of fabric use Straight Stitch

Foot and Straight Stitch Needle Plate.

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Contents Check chart Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Needle Contro, stitch selector IndicatorKnowing Your Sewing Machine Back ViewSolid State Foot Control Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your MachinePush Before Turning Dial Electronic Needle ControlStitch Selector Needle stops precisely in up or down positionWinding Bobbin Putt out to disengagePush 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 PressureFeed Dogs Keep the Fabric MovingKeep YOU on Target 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 knitsTo support and shape edges and details Zigzag Presser FootZigzag 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 ENDSettings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet Worked ButtonholingAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Darning Plate Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Tips on Making Bound ButtonholesCording is Simple with Same Zipper Settings Zippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good LookingHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex 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 StitchesStretch RICK-RACK STR EtchUsed most often for Top-stitching 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?Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USE Only your fancy is needed for This fanciworkWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at These Kenmore Special Aids NOW Narrow HemmingIs Easy 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 YourLight JOB To Keep YourSewing Bright TOP Cover Plate Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running Oiling UnderAccessories NeedlesPresser Feet ITEMS Other VitalUl o c