Contents
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Sears, Roebuck and Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and identify the parts on your machine
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Locate and identify the accessories
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Parts and accessories fitted on the machine
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2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set up the machine
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Plug in the machine and switch on the power
Set the foot control
Put thread on the spool pin
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Convert to free-arm sewing
Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin
Prepare the bobbin Load Thread on the Bobbin (Model 14501,14502, 14571, 14572 only)
Remove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case
Insert the bobbin Case into the Shuttle
Prepare the Needle
Change the needle
Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart
8to 10stitches perinch
Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle
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Pick up the Bobbin Thread
2. a. Hold the top thread loosely in your left hand.
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Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension
Adjust the bobbin thread tension
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Choose the Right Presser Foot
Know what the presser feet will do
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Change the presser foot
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Use the Feed Cover Plate
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Use the Double Needle*
3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS
Stitch Selector
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Stitch Length Control
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Reverse Stitch Lever
Seam Guide Lines
4. PRACTICE GOOD HABITS
-- Before you begin to sew
When you begin to sew
5. LEARN TO USE THE STITCHES
I I Machine Setting Chart
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Straight Stitches
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Sewing a Straight Seam
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fabric edge
Top-stitching
Darning
Basting
Gathering
Attaching a zipper
Cording
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Zigzag stitches
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Overcasting stitch
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Satin stitch
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Bar tacking
2. Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches ontop of the fabric.
Applique
Embroidery and Monogramming
Button sewing
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Blind Hem
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Box Stitch
Shell Stitch
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Two typesof shell stitches are built into your machine:
Stretch Stitches
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Ultra Stitch
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OVERCAST OR ELASTIC
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OVERLOCK STRETCH
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Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics
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Straight Stretch Stitch
Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch
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Smocking Stretch Stitch
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Overcast Stretch Stitch
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitch
Elastic Stretch Stitch
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6. LEARNING TO SEW BUTTONHOLES
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Tips on buttonholing
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top thread tension slightly.
Manual Method
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Built-in Method
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Make the Buttonhole
Corded Buttonholes (a variation of the built-in buttonhole)
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Buttonhole Attachment System
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Set up the machine
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Make the Buttonhole
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7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Chan_je the light bulb
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Clean your machine
Clean the feed dogs
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8. CHECK CHART FOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
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SEWING MACHINE
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.