Kenmore 1791 manual Fagoting, Bar-Tacking, Decorative stitch that also is good for mending knits

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OTHER USEFUL UTiLiTY AND BASIC ZIGZAG STITCHES

FAGOTING

A decorative stitch that also is good for mending knits.

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This is a popular decorative stitch {used in sleeves or fronts of blouses and dresses). To attach two sepa-

rate pieces of fabric together, leave a little space

inbetweem To prepare the fabric:

Fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press. Baste folded edges to tissue paper with about _,_'°space between. Stitch over the _" afiow- ance, just catching the fabric fold on both sides with needle. Remove bastings and paper; press.

Setting your machine

Stitch Selector --

Stitch Width Control --4

Stitch Length Control -- Various

(Depending on fabric)

Stitch Modifier -- Neutrai

Zigzag Foot

Zigzag Needleplate

BAR-TACKING

To reinforce points of strain on any garment

RBNFORCING SEAMS

REINFORCING CORNERS

ARROWHEAD TACKING

A valuable stitch to strengthen corners of pockets or straps of lingerie. Simply stitch ... turn fabric in

reverse direction ... stitch again ... four to six times. Use a wide z_gzag stitch at the satin-stitch

length (red line) for strap reinforcements. Use a

medium-width zigzag set at a fine stitch length for securing corners -- great for pockets!

Try "arrowhead" tacking for reinforcing small (but visible) areas of strain. Start, from the top, with your zigzag width setting at 4, slowly change width to 3

.., and so on.,. to reach the "point of the arrow" at

Setting your machine

Stitch Selector --i_

Stitch Width Contro{ - t to 4

Stitch Length Control -- Red

zone

Stitch Modifier --Neutral

Zigzag Presser Foot

Zigzag Needtep_ate

width setting 0.

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Contents Needle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Check chartBack View Knowing Your Sewing MachineSolid State Foot Control Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEWNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Electronic Needle ControlStitch Selector Push Before Turning DialPutt out to disengage Winding BobbinPush 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 SevngMoving Feed Dogs Keep the FabricKeep YOU on Target 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 Presser Foot To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag 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 ButtonholeWorked Buttonholing Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Tips on Making Bound Buttonholes Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch 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 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 fabricRICK-RACK STR Etch StretchUsed most often for Top-stitching 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 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 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 CleanTo Keep Your Light JOBSewing Bright Oiling Under Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running TOP Cover PlateNeedles AccessoriesPresser Feet Other Vital ITEMSUl o c