Kenmore 12621, 14502, 14501, 14572, 14401 Method, Adjust the stitch width, Adjust the stitch density

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Built-in	Method
Top thread		tension control		Stitch	width	control
0-2	4	,6,	B	1 .2.3	4	5
	See page 17.			*3.5 --	4.5(Blue range)
Presser foot

Zigzag foot	plus	-1
buttonhole	guide

* Adjust the stitch width

(Model 14501, 14502, 14571, 14572 only)

You may adjust the width of the sides and the space in the center within the blue range (3.5 - 4.5) as shown, depending upon your fabric and buttonhole length.

The space gets wider for wider buttonhole.

Stitch selector

1 0

Stitch length control

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1 .2.3.4

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**Adjust the stitch density

More density

Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length control.

1.For more density, turn the control toward "24".

2.For less density, turn the control toward

He,i"

®

Less density

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Contents SWA/RS This Model is a Center NEEDLE, LOW BAR Sewing Machine Sears, Roebuck and CoTable of Contents Locate and identify the parts on your machine Know Your MachineBobbin winder latch Locate and identify the accessories Parts and accessoriesfitted on the machine Foot Needle Optional accessoriesSet up the machine Plug in the machine and switch on the powerSet 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 III Prepare the bobbinRemove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle Insert the bobbin Case into the Shuttle Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin CaseChange the needle Prepare the NeedleFabric Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length ChartThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadHold the top thread loosely in your left hand Pick up the Bobbin ThreadAdjust the bobbin thread tension Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tensionStraight Stitching Zigzag StitchingKnow what the presser feet will do Choose the Right Presser FootLjI Foot holder Change the presser footUse the Double Needle Use the Feed Cover PlateStitch Length Control Stitch SelectorReverse Stitch Lever Stitch Width ControlSeam Guide Lines BacktackingBefore you begin to sew When you begin to sewLearn to USE the Stitches Machine Setting ChartSewing a Straight Seam Straight StitchesPresser foot Top-stitching Square the Corner 5/8 from the fabric edgeDarning Gathering BastingIiii Attaching a zipper CordingZigzag Resser,ootOvercasting stitch Satin stitchBar tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches on top of the fabricEmbroidery and Monogramming AppliqueButton sewing Three-step Zigzag IIInlInside Dress Final Blind HemFinished Finished Edge Right Side of Finished HEM Box Stitch Two types of shell stitches are built into your machine Shell StitchUltra Stitch Stretch StitchesSuitable for Stretch Fabrics Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch a Check-ChartSerging Or Pine Leaf Basic Stitches with Stretch ApplicationsTips on Sewing Different Fabrics Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchSmocking Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch Stitch Overcast Stretch StitchElastic Edge Stretch Stitch Overlock Stretch Stitch Tips on buttonholing Learning to SEW ButtonholesManual 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 Nlnn Set up the machineIiiifiii IiIIIltl..J..-Guide IIIllmli!.LJilII1 f I slot IllllIIi!i tlllll 11-PienOnMake the Buttonhole Clean your machine Clean the feed dogsChanje the light bulb Lib Clean the shuttleStitching Problems General ProblemsThread Problems SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A Sewing Machine