SETrlNG UP Your Machine, Getting Ready to SEW | Kenmore 1791

GETTING READY TO SEW

SETrlNG UP YOUR MACHINE

When you open your Kenmore carton, you'll find the basic machine, foot control, the instruction book you now are reading, and one box of attachments {Accessories end ButtonholerL Set your machine on a sturdy flat surface. Be sure to wipe off any excess oil that may have accumulated in shipping,

Step 1: The spool pins

You'tlfind Spool Pins (32) packed in the Accassones and Buttonholer

Box. Using a screwdriver, attach them securely at rear as indicated.

Step 2: The electrlclty

Plug Foot Controt {46) into Cord Connection {26). Then, connect cord into any 110-120volt wall outlet.

Important safety notes

Your machine will not operate unless

the Power/Light Switch (28) is turned on. This same switch controls

the machine power, sewing light, the!llt_i indicator lights on the stitch selection

panel (20) and needle controls (24 and 25). If you are interrupted or stop sewing, turn off the switch-this is an

important safety feature that prevents accidents.

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Kenmore 1791 manual SETrlNG UP Your Machine, Getting Ready to SEW

Contents

Knowing Parts and features SettingNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chart Back View Knowing Your Sewing MachineSolid State Foot Control Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEW Electronic Needle Control Stitch SelectorNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Push Before Turning Dial Putt out to disengage Winding BobbinPush Threading the Bobbin Case Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operation Threading the Rest of Your Machine Upper threadingNeedle threading Now quick and easy Thread Tension Thread Tension Straight StitchingZigzag Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of Thread Changing Needles NeedleplatesTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., o Choosing Right Needle For the FabricFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machines Your Foot Controls Speed Presser FootApplies Pressure Straight and Zigzag Sevng Moving Feed Dogs Keep the FabricKeep YOU on Target Sewing Swing UP For Free ARM Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NG Stitch length is yourKey decision Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight Stitching Making Permanent Seams Truly Permanent HandsomeTOP-STITCHING Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square corners Temporary Sewing By MachinePIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple New free Basting method for Very long stitches Zigzag Stitching Expands Your SkillsMany plain Fancy uses For easy zigzag Sewing Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- il Change Stitch Length Width For Strength For VarietyMost important use for Basic zigzag Heres how to set your machine Hemming Can Simplified Also using the special KenmoreBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saver Setting your machine Mending Darning By MachineSo much easier Takes little practice No Presser Foot Fagoting BAR-TACKINGDecorative 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 Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole System Buttonholes and FastnersIts great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can be Using Your Special Buttonhole Attachment Another important buttonhole accessoryIt wilt become Get acquainted with whats in your Start with the ones You like in the chart below Your NEW Buttonhole SkillsRound END Buttonhole Worked Buttonholing Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Bound buttonhole settings PURL-EDGING For That Professional TouchTips 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 MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YES KenmoreClear plastic foot Makes job easy Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch Stitching 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 Feather Stretch Elastic StretchOvercast Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands Lingerie HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by Machine Paris Point StretchSome Favorite Stitches Can be Satin Stitches AS the Professionals USE ThemMachine 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 Most USEFUL, Versatile Accessory Your Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims PossibleEven Feed Foot Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy Endings Handsome Shell StitchingLovely Lettuce Edging Easier with Your Kenmore Guide forQuilting the Kenmore WAY Orderly rows Uniformly spaced Suspected Problem Incorrect thread tensions Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned to Cleaning Your Keeping IT Clean To Keep Your Light JOBSewing Bright Oiling Your Keeps IT Smooth RunningOiling Under TOP Cover Plate Needles AccessoriesPresser Feet Other Vital ITEMS Ul o c