Knowing Parts and features, Setting, Stretch | Kenmore 1791 instruction

					TABLE	OF CONTENTS
	KNOWING		YOUR	MACHINE	Page
	Knowing		parts and features		1 - 2		Choosing	the right buttonhole
	GETTING		READY	TO SEW			"' Regular-worked" buttonholing
	Setting	up your machine				3	Purl-edging, bound buttonholes
							installing	zippers
	Electronic		needle	contro, stitch selector	and indicator	4
	Winding	the bobbin				5	Machine-sewing		buttons
					6- 7		STRETCH	AND	SPECIAL STITCHES
	Threading		your machine
						8	Straight stretch		stitching
	Checking		for correct tension
	Changing		needies,	needleplates		9	Rick-rack,	stretch
						10	Feather,	elastIc	and overcast stretch
	Special fabnc			chart

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27

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30

3t

32

STRAIGHT

AND

ZIGZAG SEWING

Paris point

stretch,

built-in decorative stretch stitches

33

AND

PERSONAL TOUCHES

Using the free-arm

13

FINISHING

14

Satin stitches,

machine

emboridery

34

Straight

stitching

15

Narrow

hemming

35

Securing seams, top-stitching

3 ways

to

do basting

16

Edgestitchlng,

even feed foot

36

Zigzag

sewing --

the

basics

17

Shell stitching,

lettuce

edging

38

39

Blind hemming

19

Appliques and

quilting

Mending, darning, fagoting, bar-tacking

20

CARING

FOR

YOUR

MACHINE

4O

Interfacing

22

Performance

check chart

BUTTONHOLES

AND FASTENERS

Keeping

your

machine

clean

42

Using your "built-in"

system

23

Oiling your

machine

44

parts

45

Your "attachment"

system

24

Ordenng

replacement

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Kenmore 1791 manual Knowing Parts and features, Setting, Needle Contro, stitch selector Indicator, Stretch, Emboridery

Contents

Setting Knowing Parts and featuresNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chart Back View Knowing Your Sewing MachineSolid State Foot Control Frontview Getting Ready to SEW SETrlNG UP Your Machine Stitch Selector Electronic Needle ControlNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning Dial Putt out to disengage Winding BobbinPush Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Bobbin Case Upper threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineNeedle threading Now quick and easy Thread Tension Straight Stitching Thread TensionZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of Thread Needleplates Changing NeedlesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., o Right Needle For the Fabric ChoosingFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machines Presser Foot Your Foot Controls SpeedApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag Sevng Moving Feed Dogs Keep the FabricKeep YOU on Target Swing UP For Free ARM Sewing Stitch length is your Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight Stitching Handsome Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square corners Sewing By Machine TemporaryPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitches Expands Your Skills Zigzag StitchingMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag Sewing Change Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilMost important use for Basic zigzag Hemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Heres how to set your machineBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver Mending Darning By Machine Setting your machineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser Foot BAR-TACKING FagotingDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits To reinforce points of strain on any garment Zigzag Presser Foot To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Buttonholes and Fastners Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be Another important buttonhole accessory Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in your Your NEW Buttonhole Skills Start with the ones You like in the chart belowRound END Buttonhole Worked Buttonholing Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine PURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Bound buttonhole settingsTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning Plate Zippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Kenmore MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESClear plastic foot Makes job easy Straight Stretch Stitching Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStretch and Special Stitches For seams That need to stretch With the fabric RICK-RACK STR Etch StretchUsed most often for Top-stitching Elastic Stretch Feather StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands Lingerie Paris Point Stretch HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineSome Favorite Stitches Can be USE Them Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Finishing and Personal Touches Only your fancy is needed for This fanciwork Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USEWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at NOW Narrow Hemming These Kenmore Special AidsIs Easy Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryEven Feed Foot Handsome Shell Stitching Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsLovely Lettuce Edging Guide for Easier with Your KenmoreQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spaced Suspected Problem Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Incorrect thread tensions Keeping IT Clean Cleaning Your To Keep Your Light JOBSewing Bright Keeps IT Smooth Running Oiling YourOiling Under TOP Cover Plate Needles AccessoriesPresser Feet ITEMS Other Vital Ul o c