Kenmore 14501 Attach th.e spool pins, Put thread on the spool pin, Convert to free-arm sewing

Page 10

i

B

Attach th.e spool pins

1.Check the accessory box for two spool pins.

2.Attach the spool pins at the rear of your machine, using the large screw driver.

Put thread on the spool pin

1.a. Swing the spool pin away from you and fully to the back of the machine.

b.Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

Secure it with a suitable size spool cap

which is similar to the size of the spool, to ensure smooth flow of thread.

NOTE: Remember to return the spool pin under the arm for storage.

2.Attach the extra spool pin on the right end of the carrying handle, when sewing with a double needle (see page 6).

Convert to free-arm sewing

Your machine has a free arm for sewing sleeves, pant legs, etc. For free-arm sewing, you need to remove the extension table as follows:

1.Remove the extension table by pulling it to the left.

NOTE: Here are some of the uses of this free-arm feature:

A* mend elbows and knees of garmeRts *sew in sleeves, especially on small

garments

*applique, embroider, hem around edges of cuffs or pant legs

*sew in elastic casings in skirts or pants at the waistline

2.For all other sewing, slide the table along the free arm until the pins (A and B) fit into the holes on the machine.

8

Image 10
Contents SWA/RS Sears, Roebuck and Co This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing MachineTable of Contents Know Your Machine Locate and identify the parts on your machineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Optional accessories Foot NeedleSet the foot control Plug in the machine and switch on the powerSet up the machine Control the presser foot leverPut thread on the spool pin Attach th.e spool pinsConvert to free-arm sewing Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin Prepare the bobbin IIIRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Insert the bobbin Case into the ShuttlePrepare the Needle Change the needleNeedle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart FabricPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedlePick up the Bobbin Thread Hold the top thread loosely in your left handStraight Stitching Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tensionAdjust the bobbin thread tension Zigzag StitchingKnow what the presser feet will do Choose the Right Presser FootLjI Change the presser foot Foot holderUse the Feed Cover Plate Use the Double NeedleStitch Selector Stitch Length ControlSeam Guide Lines Stitch Width ControlReverse Stitch Lever BacktackingWhen you begin to sew Before you begin to sewMachine Setting Chart Learn to USE the StitchesSewing a Straight Seam Straight StitchesPresser foot Top-stitching Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeDarning Gathering BastingIiii Cording Attaching a zipperResser,oot ZigzagBar tacking Satin stitchOvercasting stitch Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabricApplique Embroidery and MonogrammingButton sewing IIInl Three-step ZigzagInside Dress Final Blind HemFinished Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Shell Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machineStretch Stitches Ultra StitchSerging Or Pine Leaf Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-ChartSuitable for Stretch Fabrics Basic Stitches with Stretch ApplicationsTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchSmocking Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchOverlock Stretch Stitch Elastic Edge Stretch StitchLearning to SEW Buttonholes Tips on buttonholingManual Method III Adjust the stitch density Adjust the stitch widthMethod Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes a variation of the built-in buttonhole Buttonhole Attachment System Set up the machine NlnnIIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOn Iiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-GuideMake the Buttonhole Clean your machine Clean the feed dogsChanje the light bulb Clean the shuttle LibGeneral Problems Stitching ProblemsThread Problems Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A