Kenmore 15218, 385.1 521 2, 15616, 15718 owner manual Contents

Page 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION

I. NAMES

OF PARTS

 

Use the Seam Guides

 

34

Cabinets

and Sewing

Machine

Tote Bag

2

Turn a Square Corner

 

34

Variable

Needle Position

 

36

Names of Parts

 

 

2

 

 

 

Topstitching

 

 

36

Available

Accessories

and Attachments

4

 

 

Zipper Sewing

 

 

36-38

SECTION II, GETTING READYTO SEW

 

 

 

 

• Fabric preparation

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting

Machine to Power Supply

6

• To sew

........................................................................

 

 

 

38

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

6

To Drop or Raise the Feed

Dogs

40

For Your Safety

 

 

6

Darning

........................................................................

 

 

 

40

Polarized Plug

 

 

6

SECTION

IV, ZIGZAG

 

STITCH

SEWING

Controlling

Sewing Speed

6

Basic Zigzag

 

 

42

Setting

Spool

Pins

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

Satin Stitching

 

 

42

Presser

Foot

Lifter

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

Monogramming

 

 

44

Thread Cutter

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

.................................................................

 

 

Applique

.......................................................................

 

 

 

44

Accessory

Box

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Tacking

 

 

46

Extension

Table

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

Button Sewing

 

 

46

• Detaching the table

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

Overcasting

Stitch

 

 

48

• Attaching

the table

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

SECTION V, UTILITY AND DECORATIVE

Changing

Needle

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Remove and Attach

the Foot Holder

10

STITCHES

 

 

 

 

• To remove

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blind Hem

Stitch

 

 

50

• To attach

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

....................................................................

 

 

 

Lace Work

....................................................................

 

 

50

Changing

Presser Foot

................................................

12

Shell Stitch

...................................................................

 

 

52

• To remove

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple

Zigzag Stitch

 

52

• To attach

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

....................................................................

 

 

 

• Seam finishing

 

 

52

Presser

Foot Types

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

• Mending

.....................................................................

 

 

52

• Zigzag

foot

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Box Stitch

.....................................................................

 

 

54

• Automatic

buttonhole

 

foot

12

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative

Stitch Patterns

............................................

54

• Zipper

foot

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

Twin needle Stitches

(Option)

56

• Straight

stitch foot

 

 

 

14

 

 

SECTION

VI, STRETCH

STITCHES

• Satin

stitch foot

 

 

14

Selecting

Needle and

Fabric

16

Straight

Stretch

 

 

58

Bobbin

Winding

 

 

20-24

Rick-rack Stretch

 

 

58

• Removing bobbin case

20-24

Overcast

Stretch Stitching

............................................

60

• Bobbin

winding

 

 

20-22

• Starting

to sew

 

 

60

• Inserting

bobbin

 

 

24

Smocking

.....................................................................

 

 

60

Threading

the

Machine

...........................................

26-28

• To sew

........................................................................

 

 

 

60

• Threading

the machine

26

Serging

.........................................................................

 

 

 

62

• Needle

threader

 

 

26

Elastic Stretch Stitch

....................................................

 

62

• Drawing up bobbin thread

28

Decorative

Stretch Patterns

.........................................

64

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a

 

SECTION

VII, BUTTONHOLE

 

Straight

Stitch

...............................................................

 

 

28

Buttonhole

...............................................................

 

 

66-70

• Correct

tension

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Preparation for sewing

 

66

• Tension

is too tight

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

• To sew

...................................................................

 

 

 

66-68

• Tension

is too loose

...................................................

 

30

• To adjust

buttonhole

stitch

density

70

Adjust

bobbin

tension

 

 

 

30

...................................................

 

Corded Buttonhole

 

 

70

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch ... 30

 

 

SECTION

VIII, CARE

OFYOUR

MACHINE

• Correct

tension

 

 

30

• Tension

is too tight

 

 

30

Replacing the Light Bulb

 

72

• Tension

is too loose

...................................................

 

30

Cleaning

the Feed Dogs

 

72

Stitch

Pattern

Selector

 

.................................................

32

Cleaning

the Shuttle

Race

...........................................

74

Stitch

Length

Control

 

 

32

• Cleaning

the shuttle

area

...........................................

74

Stitch Width Control

 

 

32

• Replacing

shuttle assembly

.......................................

74

Reverse

Stitch Control

 

.................................................

32

Oiling the Machine

 

 

76

SECTION

III, STRAIGHT

STITCH SEWING

 

• Oil behind

the face

cover

...........................................

76

Straight

Stitch

 

 

 

 

34

• Oil the

shuttle area

.....................................................

 

76

...............................................................

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

78

• Starting

to sew

 

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Finishing

sewing

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XI

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Maquina DE Coser Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.AImportant Safety Instructions Conserve Estas Instrucciones Consignes Importantes DE SI!CURITI Sears Installation Service U.S.AEn Estados Unidos Master Protection AgreementsSpecification Especificaciones de la maquinaCaracteristiques De la machine 15616 Especificaciones de la maquina 15218 CaracteristiquesDe la machine 15218 Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remediesSears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Sears.C.an.a.dq!no..Toronto,. Ontario Cqnad. M.5B. .2.B8Garantia de la mtquina de coser Kenmore Garantie pour machine coudre Kenmore Contents Indice XllVl. Puntadas Table DES Matiires XlllPartie I. Identification DES PlleCES DE LA Machine Identification desCabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag Rsos # Names PartsScrew @ Presser Foot Needle clamp screw Foot controlSeccion I. Nombre DE LAS Partes Partie I. Identification DES Piices DE LA MachineAvailable Accessories and Attachments Accessoires et pieces disponibles Accesorios y refacciones disponiblesConnecting Machine to Power Supply Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor Your Safety Polarized PlugSeccion II. Preparacion DE LA Maquina Para Coser CoserPartie II. PRIPAREZ-VOUS .COUDRE Para su seguridadSetting Spool Pins Accessory BoxPresser Foot Lifter Thread CutterBofte a accessoires Ajuste de los porta-carretes Pose de La broche a bobinePalanca de elevacion del prensatelas Releve-pied presseurExtension Table Changing NeedleTo Remove and Attach the Foot Holder Detaching the tableRetrait et installation du support de pied Ampliacion movil de la superficie de costuraRallonge de plateau Cambio de agujaChanging Presser Foot Presser Foot TypesZigzag foot Cambio de prensatelas PalancaChangement de pied presseur Tipos de prensatelasPage Prensatelas Para puntada Recta Prensatelas Para puntada DecorativaSelecting Needle and Fabric Very Light Medium Heavy AllChiffon Georgette Seleccion de hilo y tela Peso Tipo DE Tela Tipo DE Aguja TamanoChoix de Iaiguille et tissu DiametrePoids DaiguilleBlank Ptgina btanca Blanche Bobbin Winding Removing bobbin caseBobbin winding Embobinado de la canilla Remplir la canetteBobbin winding Embobinado de la canilla Continuacion Remplir la canette suiteInserting bobbin Colocacibn de la canilla Insertion de la canetteThreading the Machine Threading the machineNeedle threader For Model 15218, 15616 and 15718 i Knob Enhebrado del hilo de la aguja Enfilage de la machineEnhebrado del hilo de la aguja Enfilage de la machineDrawing up bobbin thread Ajuste de la tension del hilo de la aguja para Point droitPuntada recta Reglage de la tension du fil de Iaiguille pour leAdjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch Adjust bobbin tension i Adjusting screwTension is too loose Too tightAjuste de la tension del hilo de la aguja para Puntada zig-zagEl hilo esta demasiado flojo Si la tension est trop elevee 1Endroit du tissuStitch Pattern Selector Reverse Stitch Control2345 Press the reverse stitch control to sew in reverseSelector de patron Perilla de la Iongitud de puntadaSelecteur de point Cadran de reglage de la Iongueur du pointStraight Stitch Or2 Zigzag foot Straight stitch foot 2to6 C3 0 orEll clip Seccion II1. Costura DE Puntada RectaPartie III. Couture AU Point DroitVariable Needle Position TopstitchingZipper Sewing Stitch pattern selector Presser footPosicion variable de la aguja Position variable de IaiguilleCostura a la vista Costura de cremallerasTo sew Approx., 1.3 cmCostura de cremalleras b cierres continuacibn Para coser La couture des fermetures & glissiere suite Pour coudreTo Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs DarningComo bajar / subir los dientes del transporte Comment descendre ou monter les griffes dentrafnementZurcido Ou ci5Basic Zigzag Satin StitchingSeccion IV. Puntadas DE ZlG-ZAGPartie IV. Points ZIG-ZAG Monogramming AppliqueMonogramas MonogrammesAplicaciones AppliquesBarTacking Button SewingPuntada De refuerzo Brides de renfortCostura de botones Pose des BoutonsOvercasting Stitch Puntada de sobrehilado o remate SurfilageLightweight fabric Blind Hem StitchLace Work Seccion V. Puntadas Utiles Y Decorativas Trabajos Con encajesDobladillo Invisible Ourlet invisibleShell Stitch Multiple Zigzag StitchSeam finishing Place the fabric under the presser foot in such a mannerPuntada en forma de concha Point coquillePuntada de multiple zig-zag Point zig-zag multipleBox Stitch For model 15218, 15616 Decorative Stitch Patterns For model 15616Puntada de caja Para modelo 15218, 15616 y Point de creneau Pour 15616 etPuntadas decorativas Para modelo 15218, 15616 y Points decoratifs Pour 15218, 15616 etTwin Needle Stitches Option 1Stitch selector For modelStitch selector For model Puntadas de doble aguja Opcion Aiguilles jumeleesRick-rack Stretch Stitch width controlSeccion Vl. Puntadas Elasticas Partie VI. Points ExtensiblesDroit Zig-zagOvercast Stretch Stitching SmockingStarting to sew Puntada elastica de remate o sobrehilado Surfilage ExtensiblePuntada de pluma Point de smocksSerging Elastic Stretch Stitch For model 15218, 15616Puntada de dobladillo Point de surjetPuntada Elastica de Extension Para modelo 15616 15718 Decorative Stretch Patterns For model 15218, 15616 1Stitch Pattern Selector 27Presser Foot Zigzag foot NeedleTension 4Stitch length control Diseos decorativos elasticos Para modelo 15218, 15616 et Motifs Decoratifs extensibles Pour 15218, 15616 yButtonhole Preparation for sewing iGrooveOjales BoutonnierePreparacibn para coser 1Enclavadura Preparation a la couture 1Rainure 2BrocheTTERNi Page To adjust buttonhole stitch density Corded ButtonholeCostura de ojales con cordon Boutonnieres passepoileesCleaning the Feed Dogs Replacing the Light BulbSeccion VIII. Mantenimiento DE LA Maquina Partie VIII. Entretien DE Votre MachineCleaning the Shuttle Race Cleaning the shuttle area 1Bobbin caseReplacing Shuttle assembly 2Levers Limpieza de la corredera de la lanzadera Nettoyage de la coursiereRemontage de la navette 2Patte de retenue Oiling the Machine Unplug the machine before oilingOil behind the face cover Lubricacion de la maquina Lubrification de la machineAceite atras de la plancha cubierta frontal Lubrifiez derriere le couvercle de fagadeTroubleshooting Tejidos En cas de probleme Probleme Le fil daiguille se casseReference Le fil de canette seTo purchase Protection Agreement Or maintenance Canada Product Serviced By Sears

385.1 521 2, 15616, 15718, 15218 specifications

Kenmore, a brand known for producing high-quality appliances, offers a variety of sewing machines that cater to different user needs, including the models 15218, 15718, 15616, and 385.1 521 2. These machines are ideal for both beginners and experienced sewists, combining performance, versatility, and user-friendly features.

The Kenmore 15218 is recognized for its robust build and ease of use. It features a one-step buttonhole function, allowing users to create perfect buttonholes effortlessly. The machine has 10 built-in stitches, catering to various sewing projects from basic hemming to decorative stitching. Its drop-in bobbin system ensures easy threading, while the adjustable stitch length and width provide customization options for different fabrics.

The Kenmore 15718 takes functionality a step further with its 18 built-in stitches, including utility, decorative, and stretch stitches. One of its standout features is the drop feed system, which is perfect for free-motion quilting and embroidery. The machine's automatic needle threader simplifies the threading process, making it an excellent choice for those who may struggle with manual threading. Additionally, the detachable free arm enhances its versatility, allowing for seamless sewing on sleeves and pant legs.

The Kenmore 15616 is designed for ease and precision. It comes with 16 built-in stitches and includes an auto-buttonhole feature. This model is particularly appealing to quilters and garment makers alike due to its adjustable presser foot pressure, which allows for different fabric thicknesses. The machine also sports a built-in light to illuminate the sewing area, making it easier to work on intricate tasks.

Finally, the Kenmore 385.1 521 2 stands out with its comprehensive range of features. It offers 25 built-in stitches, including an impressive selection of decorative options. This model features an automatic needle threader, making it user-friendly, especially for novices. With its heavy-duty metal frame, the machine provides stability during operation, ensuring consistent stitch quality. The built-in dual feed feature is particularly beneficial for quilting, as it helps manage multiple layers of fabric smoothly.

All of these Kenmore models offer reliability and efficiency, with features tailored to enhance the sewing experience. Whether it’s everyday mending or complex quilting projects, Kenmore sewing machines empower users to bring their creative ideas to life with confidence.
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