Kenmore 1791 manual Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole System, Buttonholes and Fastners

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USING YOUR

BUILT-IN

BUTTONHOLE

SYSTEM

It's great for

making single and

extra-long buttonholes

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BUTTONHOLES AND FASTNERS

Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be

used on free-arm. It is an excellent way to make button-

holes on cuffs, waist bands, other tight places. An important aid is the Buttonhole Guide Foot (in your

buttonhole attachment box). It has graduated markings IYB" apart) to help you make buttonholes to exact size.

Mark buttonhole length on your garment.

Pull the guide foot (A) all the way forward so that the notch

(B)is aligned with the graduation (C), with thread to rear. Place fabric with marked buttonholes under the foot.

The buttonhole control lever (t7) shows you the direction you w_l{ be stitching, The control set to the left starts your buttonhole. Position

marked buttonhote so your needle pierces the beginning of the buttonhole.

1.Switch the control to left, (if it has been already at left, set it at right, sew several stitches and switch to left again.) Step on foot control to form first bartack and left side of buttonhole,

2.When you reach end of left side, slide the control to the right and complete the buttonhole.

ADJUSTING STITCH BALANCE

Stitch length differences in forward and reverse stitches of the buttonhole are equalized with the stitch modifier.

If the reverse stitches are too far apart, turn the modifier slightly clockwise; if they ere too close together, turn counter-clockwise.

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Setting your machine

Stitch Selector - L_

Stitch Width Control _ 1 to 1_

Stitch Length Control _ 24 to 12 (Green zone)

Stitch Modifier -- Neutral {See below)

Buttonhole Guide Foot Zfgzag NeedEe Plate

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Contents Knowing Parts and features SettingNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chartKnowing Your Sewing Machine Back ViewSolid State Foot Control Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEWElectronic Needle Control Stitch SelectorNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning DialWinding Bobbin Putt out to disengagePush Threading the Bobbin Case Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operationThreading the Rest of Your Machine Upper threadingNeedle threading Now quick and easyThread Tension Thread Tension Straight StitchingZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadChanging Needles NeedleplatesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oChoosing Right Needle For the FabricFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesYour Foot Controls Speed Presser FootApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag SevngFeed Dogs Keep the Fabric MovingKeep YOU on Target Sewing Swing UP For Free ARMEasy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NG Stitch length is yourKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingMaking Permanent Seams Truly Permanent HandsomeTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersTemporary Sewing By MachinePIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitchesZigzag Stitching Expands Your SkillsMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag SewingSpecial Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- il Change Stitch Length Width For Strength For VarietyMost important use for Basic zigzagHeres how to set your machine Hemming Can Simplified Also using the special KenmoreBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverSetting your machine Mending Darning By MachineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser FootFagoting BAR-TACKINGDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits To reinforce points of strain on any garmentTo support and shape edges and details Zigzag Presser FootZigzag Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole System Buttonholes and FastnersIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beUsing Your Special Buttonhole Attachment Another important buttonhole accessoryIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in yourStart with the ones You like in the chart below Your NEW Buttonhole SkillsRound END ButtonholeSettings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet Worked ButtonholingAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Bound buttonhole settings PURL-EDGING For That Professional TouchTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning PlateCording is Simple with Same Zipper Settings Zippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good LookingHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YES KenmoreClear plastic foot Makes job easySetting Your Machine for Straight Stretch Stitching Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabricStretch RICK-RACK STR EtchUsed most often for Top-stitching Feather Stretch Elastic StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieHOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by Machine Paris Point StretchSome Favorite Stitches Can beSatin Stitches AS the Professionals USE ThemMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Finishing and Personal TouchesHere 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 Most USEFUL, Versatile Accessory Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims PossibleEven Feed FootProblem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy Endings Handsome Shell StitchingLovely Lettuce EdgingEasier with Your Kenmore Guide forQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Incorrect thread tensions Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned toCleaning Your Keeping IT CleanLight JOB To Keep YourSewing Bright Oiling Your Keeps IT Smooth RunningOiling Under TOP Cover PlateAccessories NeedlesPresser Feet Other Vital ITEMSUl o c