Kenmore 1791 manual Change Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety, Most important use for

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CHANGE

STITCH LENGTH

AND WIDTH

FOR STRENGTH

...FOR VARIETY

YOUR KEY CONTROL is the

Stitch Width Control (21),

When adjusting settings,

remember: the higher the number the wider the zigzag stitch, Your choice of zigzag stitch width and length wilt depend on the fabric and job. The stitch length-rule is usually the lighter the fabric, the shorter the stitch.

Extra wide zigzag for heavy fab-

rics or those that fray- set width at 4

Wide zigzag for double layers, like hemming -- set at 3

Medium zigzag for most con- struction seems -- set at 2

Narrow zigzag for light febrJcs, barely shows -- set at 1

A most important use for

Fabrics that fray? Here's the

solution o,, Use zigzag

overcasting for seams that tend to ravel, This is gener- ally done after the garment

is finished. Also, raw or

worn edges of older gar- ments can be overcast to

prevent further raveling.

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basic zigzag

Special Edge Stitch Settings

Stitch Selector -- il

Stitch Width --usually at 3

Stitch Length -- usually at !0

Stitch Modifier --Neutral

Overcast Foot

Zigzag Needleplate

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Contents Check chart Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Needle Contro, stitch selector IndicatorBack View Knowing Your Sewing MachineSolid 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 positionPutt out to disengage Winding BobbinPush 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 PressureMoving Feed Dogs Keep the FabricKeep 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 knitsZigzag Presser Foot To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag 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 ENDWorked Buttonholing Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Darning Plate Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Tips on Making Bound ButtonholesZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsHome-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 StitchesRICK-RACK STR Etch StretchUsed 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?Only 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 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 YourTo Keep Your Light JOBSewing Bright TOP Cover Plate Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running Oiling UnderNeedles AccessoriesPresser Feet ITEMS Other VitalUl o c