Kenmore 1791 manual To support and shape edges and details, Zigzag Presser Foot

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iNTERFACING

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To support and shape edges and details

You will use this for stiffening collars, cuffs, flaps m many garment areas -- fronts, hems, iapels. The interfacing may be any special fabric applied to the inside of a garment to give it shape, body

and/or support. "'tnterfacings" come m light, medium and heavy weaghts w also in "fusible" fabrics, with adhesives applied, Generally, you will use the machine settings shown at right, for seams or darts in interfacing.

Setting your machine

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Stitch Selector -- il

Stitch Width Controt--2 to 4

Stitch Length Control -- 12

Stitch Modifier --Neutral

Zigzag Presser Foot

Zigzag Needleplate

YOU'LL USE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHES FOR SUPER-SEWING, TOO!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Straight

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Zigzag

 

 

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Mending

 

 

 

 

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Box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blind

Hem

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elastic

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Fagoting

 

 

 

The following stitches are built into your machine to give you the

optimum in ease of use in sewing basic stitches. Below are some of the uses for each stitch:

t. Straight----Basting, seaming, and top stitching. (See pages 15

and 16).

2. Zigzag----Satin stitching, AppIiclue (Page 39), Overcasting and

Bar Tacking.

3. Mending---- Repair garments end sew interfacings, (Page 20).

4.Box ---- Can be used for Overcasting also, or a decorative stitch around a collar etc.

5.Blind Hem ---- Hemming of all types of fabrics, Especially helpful when sewing large pieces of fabric such as draperies.

6, Elastic Blind Hem ---- provides a stretchy, durable hem finish to

soft, stretchable materials.

7.Fagoting ----A decorative stitch that can be used for repair of tears that requae a backing for stability.

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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 for Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver Heres how to set your machine Hemming 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