Kenmore 12551, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401, 12621 Learn to USE the Stitches, Machine Setting Chart

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5. LEARN TO USE THE STITCHES

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Machine Setting Chart

The following pages will show you how to:

1.Set the Stitch Selector.

2.Set the Stitch Length Control.

3.Set the Stitch Width Control.

NOTE: Machine settings are graphically shown for your quick reference. Simply following the illustrated

charts, select and sew a variety of stitches shown below.

4.Use the stitch correctly.

NOTE: You may want to use fabric scraps to experiment with these stitches.

This manual will show you the best uses of these stitches.

Top thread tension control

 

Stitch

width

control

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Stitch selector

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Zigzag stitch

 

Straight

stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three-step

zigzag

 

 

 

 

 

Built-in buttonhole

Blind stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shell stitch

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Straight

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Box stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rick-rack

stretch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rwo-point

shell stitch

 

 

 

 

 

Smocking

stretch

Elastic blind

stitch

 

 

 

 

 

Overcast

stretch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elastic edge stretch

 

 

 

 

 

Serging

stretch

Overlock stretch

 

 

 

 

 

Elasticstretch

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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 leverConvert to free-arm sewing Attach th.e spool pinsPut thread on the spool pin 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 StitchingLjI Choose the Right Presser FootKnow what the presser feet will do 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 StitchesPresser foot Straight StitchesSewing a Straight Seam Darning Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeTop-stitching Iiii BastingGathering 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 ZigzagFinished Blind HemInside Dress Final 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 Smocking Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchRick-Rack Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchOverlock Stretch Stitch Elastic Edge Stretch StitchLearning to SEW Buttonholes Tips on buttonholingManual Method III Method Adjust the stitch widthAdjust the stitch density 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 Chanje the light bulb Clean the feed dogsClean your machine Clean the shuttle LibGeneral Problems Stitching ProblemsThread Problems Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A

12551, 14501, 14571, 12621, 14401 specifications

The Kenmore 14572, 11101, 14502, 10101, and 14401 are part of Kenmore's line of high-performance appliances, each designed to meet diverse household needs while incorporating advanced technologies and user-friendly features.

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