Kenmore 1791 manual Thread Tension Straight Stitching, Zigzag Stitching

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THREAD

TENSION: STRAIGHT STITCHING

"Balance" is the key to handsome, durable straight stitching

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Decrease tension Increase tension

CHECKING FOR CORRECT TENSION OF THREAD

The good looking appearance of your straight stitching is mainly determined by the balanced tension of the top thread and bobbin thread. The tension is well balanced when the two threads lock m the middfe of the layers of fabric when straight stitching.

You can achieve balanced tension by regulating the Top Thread Tension Control (17). if the upper thread appears to be too tight, dial left (lower numbers) to decrease tension. If the upper thread is too loose, dial right (higher numbers} to increase tension.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

TOP STITCH

TOO TIGHT

TOP STITCH

TOO LOOSE

STRAIGHT STITCH

JUST RIGHT

THREAD

TENSION:

ZIGZAG STITCHING

CHECKING

FOR

GOOD LOOKING

ZIGZAG STITCHES

Always

practice

stitching

on two layers of the fabr=c

chance

for

puckering.

Reduce

the

top

tension,

if

you will

be using.

puckering

occurs,

Make sure that you are using the right size and type

The top

thread

will

be visible

on

the

bottom

to

of needle

for the

fabric.

See chart page 11,

varying

degrees

depending on

the

thread, fabric,

Choose a thread of good quality and type for your

type of stitch being used and speed of sewing.

The bobbin thread should never be visible on the

fabric. See chart page 11.

Remember -- the wider the zigzag setting, the more

top of the

fabric,

BOBBIN

TENSION

The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you do not need to

adjust

it.

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Contents Setting Knowing Parts and featuresNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chartKnowing Your Sewing Machine Back ViewSolid State Foot Control Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your MachineStitch Selector Electronic Needle ControlNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning DialWinding Bobbin Putt out to disengagePush Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Bobbin CaseUpper threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineNeedle threading Now quick and easyThread Tension Straight Stitching Thread TensionZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadNeedleplates Changing NeedlesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oRight Needle For the Fabric ChoosingFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesPresser Foot Your Foot Controls SpeedApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag SevngFeed Dogs Keep the Fabric MovingKeep YOU on Target Swing UP For Free ARM SewingStitch length is your Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingHandsome Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersSewing By Machine TemporaryPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitchesExpands Your Skills Zigzag StitchingMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag SewingChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilMost important use for Basic zigzagHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Heres how to set your machineBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverMending Darning By Machine Setting your machineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser FootBAR-TACKING FagotingDecorative 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 Buttonholes and Fastners Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beAnother important buttonhole accessory Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in yourYour NEW Buttonhole Skills Start with the ones You like in the chart belowRound END ButtonholeSettings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet Worked ButtonholingAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine PURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Bound buttonhole settingsTips 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 Kenmore MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESClear plastic foot Makes job easyStraight Stretch Stitching Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabricStretch RICK-RACK STR EtchUsed most often for Top-stitching Elastic Stretch Feather StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieParis Point Stretch HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineSome Favorite Stitches Can beUSE Them Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsMachine 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 Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryEven Feed FootHandsome Shell Stitching Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsLovely Lettuce EdgingGuide for Easier with Your KenmoreQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Incorrect thread tensionsKeeping IT Clean Cleaning YourLight JOB To Keep YourSewing Bright Keeps IT Smooth Running Oiling YourOiling Under TOP Cover PlateAccessories NeedlesPresser Feet ITEMS Other VitalUl o c