Kenmore 17920, 17922 manual Seam Guides, Presser Foot Lever, Buttonhole Control, Pressure Regulator

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SEAM

GUIDES

 

 

 

Seam guides are printed on needle plate, at

 

both sides of needle, to help you line up the

 

fabric and keep it straight. The standard

 

seam

width

is 5/8".

So these lines are

 

emphasized,

easy to follow.

 

Cornering Guide

Also the cross lines are "cornering

guides" to

 

 

 

 

 

help when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge. (For details on cornering, see page 29. )

PRESSER FOOT LEVER

Presser foot lever has a two position lift. In order to place heavy fabric under the presser foot or to change the presser foot raise the presser foot lever to its maximum upward position as shown.

BUTTONHOLE CONTROL

This control is used in making bar tacked

buttonholes with two control settings.

Detailed instructions are given on page 51.

PRESSURE REGULATOR

Presser foot pressure is vital for straight seams, uniform stitch length, even handling of both layers of fabric. To adjust pressure; use Pressure Regulator which is situated inside the face cover. Then to increase pressure, turn the dial clockwise (or vice

versa). Just remember.., for lightweight fabric, more pressure; for heavy fabric, less

pressure.

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Contents Table of Contents Identification Chart Front View Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View ThreadLIGHT/POWER Switch Setting UP Your MachineFoot Control Needle UP/DOWN Switch Basting SwitchAccessory BOX Electronic Needle ControlButtonhole Accessories Presser FeetOther Vital Items Optional AccessoriesNeedle Converting Spool Pins and CapsSewing Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading TOP Thread Threading Double NeedlePicking UP Bobbin Thread More Tips on Thread Tension Thread Tension ControlBalance Stitch Selector Indicator Stitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position ControlStitch Width Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Modifier Seam Guides Presser Foot LeverButtonhole Control Pressure RegulatorFabric Chart NeedlesNeedle To 10 stitches Per inchPresser Feet Changing NeedleChanging Presser Feet Adjustable Holder Even Feed FootTo attach the even feed foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowEdgestitcher Quilting GuideThis one attachment helps you join fabric ThisNeedle Plates Changing Needle PlateFeed Cover Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperCleaning the Feed Dogs with a Brush Cleaning and Oiling Shuttle AreaReplacing Bobbin Case Feed dogsOiling Underside Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateIII Oiling in END Cover Plate Oiling in Face Cover PlateChanging Light Bulb Checking Performance Problems Stitches are irregularMachine skips stitches IiiiFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Straight Stitching Fastening a SeamTurning a Square Corner Removing FabricSettings Temporary Sewing by MachineDarning Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Quilting Narrow HemmingZigzag Stitching OvercastingSatin Stitching BAR TackingMonogramming AppliqueingEmbroidery IiiiiiiButton Sewing TapeProcedure Blind HemmingTry Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMAdjusting StretchStitch RecommendationRICK- Rack Stretch Stitch Smocking Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Preparation Adjusting Stitch BalanceCorded Buttonholes Buttonhole MAKING-USING BU Tonhole AttachmentIuide block Gear URL-EDGE Buttonhole Djusting Stitch DensityStep Stitch width control toSetting Bound ButtonholeIiiii Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigIiii Facing SideTips on Design Stitching Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsDecorative Embroidery Designs Sewing Machine

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