Kenmore 10101, 11101, 12551, 12621, 14401, 14501, 14502, 14571, 14572 Remove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle

Remove the Bobbin Case from theShuttle

1. Remove the extension table from the

machine by pulling it to the left.

2. a. Open the bobbin access cover by

pulling it down at the notch.

b. Use your forefinger and thumb to pull

open the latch on the bobbin case.

c. Pull the bobbin case out of the shuttle.

Bobbin access,

cover

Notch

Bobbin case

3. Turn the bobbin case upside down and the

bobbin will drop out of the case. ®

Contents

Main Sears, Roebuck and Co. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the parts on your machine "\ \ __"_'_"_ _ _ooddo., Page Locate and identify the accessories S Parts and accessories fitted on the machine 5 II I II I Optional accessories 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set up the machine 7 Plug in the machine and switch on the power Set the foot control Put thread on the spool pin B 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 D C B \ A Pick up the Bobbin Thread 2. a. Hold the top thread loosely in your left hand. 16 Check the Thread Tension Adjust the top thread tension Adjust the bobbin thread tension :lj_I Choose the Right Presser Foot Know what the presser feet will do I Change the presser foot 19 Use the Feed Cover Plate 2O Use the Double Needle* 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stitch Selector 21 I! Stitch Length Control I 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 J.... 1j -!J -i Straight Stitches Presserfoot f Sewing a Straight Seam 26 fabric edge Top-stitching Darning Basting Gathering Attaching a zipper Cording 28 Zigzag stitches resser,oot I II l/Ill Overcasting stitch I0 Satin stitch 30 Bar tacking 2. Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches ontop of the fabric. Applique Embroidery and Monogramming Button sewing I I il I I I Three-step Zigzag gg )'L_ i f 33 'l!"il Blind Hem I 34 IlUi f --V-V .... V- Page I1_ II I Box Stitch Shell Stitch 7 It:-'_ --_ _'11 "- I // /7 # (_)It' ,,io-.i _\ I __ I __ llln:l Two typesof shell stitches are built into your machine: Stretch Stitches f rx/ Ultra Stitch _1 II Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch: A Check-Chart /VVVV VVVV 7 7 I / OVERCAST OR ELASTIC \/\/\/\/\/ OVERLOCK STRETCH \\\\\\\ Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics 40 Straight Stretch Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch 41 Smocking Stretch Stitch III Overcast Stretch Stitch Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch Stitch Page 6. LEARNING TO SEW BUTTONHOLES -,J Tips on buttonholing For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top thread tension slightly. Manual Method 0 | / Built-in Method -1 * Adjust the stitch width HFI i I\.!! 48 Make the Buttonhole Corded Buttonholes (a variation of the built-in buttonhole) 49 Buttonhole Attachment System 5O Set up the machine nlnn Jl! IIIIF'II_{II}iIIIltl..J..-Guide IIIllmli!.LJilII1_fI slot IllllII_i!i tlllll 11-Pien_On r Ill Make the Buttonhole [' 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Chan_je the light bulb 54 Clean your machine Clean the feed dogs \ lib 55 8. CHECK CHART FOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS Page SEWING MACHINE SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

Kenmore Remove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle

Models: 10101 11101 12551 12621 14401 14501 14502 14571 14572