Kenmore 12621, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401, 10101, 14571, 11101, 12551 Stretch Stitches, Ultra Stitch

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Stretch Stitches

Top thread tension control

f

O, _'--_, 6 • 8

See page 17.

Presser foot

f

Zigzag foot

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Stitch width control

Stitch selector

1 " 2 '3 '-_" 5 --_ 1

2 -- 5 (Yellow range)

Stitch length control

6-- 12

(Yellow range)

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These eight stitches are built into your machine to use with stretch and knit fabrics:

1.Straight stretch stitch

2.Rick-rack stretch

3.Smocking stretch

	rx/	4.	Overcast		stretch
	rx/	5. Serging or pine leaf stretch
		5. Serging or pine leaf stretch
		6.	Elastic stretch
		7.	Overlock		stretch
	V_	8. Elastic edge stretch (model 14571 only)
	V_
	v_	NOTE:		For	best results, use the "Q
	V_			NEEDLE"T,		and "Q FOOT"TM" for
	V_
	V_			sewing on knit and synthetic fabrics.
	V_			See the optional parts list on page 6.
	V_.			See the optional parts list on page 6.
	V_.
	V_	Ultra		Stitch
	v_	Ultra		Stitch
	v_

Depending upon your preference in stitch patterns, Ultra Stitch feature enables you to make stretch stitches closer together without changing the balance of forward and reverse motion stitches by turning the stitch length control within the yellow range.

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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 NeedlePlug in the machine and switch on the power Set up the machineSet the foot control 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 handCheck the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension Adjust the bobbin thread tensionStraight Stitching 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 ControlStitch Width Control Reverse Stitch LeverSeam Guide Lines 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 ZigzagSatin stitch Overcasting stitchBar tacking 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 StitchWhere to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-Chart Suitable for Stretch FabricsSerging Or Pine Leaf 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