Kenmore Sewing Machine Threading Guide: Complete Instructions

THREADING THE REST OF YOUR MACHINE

Upper threading ...

needle threading ...

now quick and easy

C)Making certain that needle is

in its highest position, thread it from front to back.

B)Now pull thread toward you

into Top-Threading Path (14), down to Tension Spring (13) -- diagram above, Pull thread up into spring. Then draw thread through

stotted take-up ]ever (t5} and down again through either side of lower thread guide (1t).

D) Holding the needle thread with

the left hand, and basting button pushed, gently tap the foot control. A single stitch will be made. This brings the bobbin thread up to the top surface forming a loop. Reach into this loop with a long instrument like a screwdriver and pug loop free, Then pull three or four inches of both top and bobbin threads behind the needle.

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Kenmore 1791 manual Threading the Rest of Your Machine, Upper threading, Needle threading, Now quick and easy

Contents

Knowing Parts and features SettingNeedle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Check chart Solid State Foot Control Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View 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 Push Winding BobbinPutt out to disengage 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 Keep YOU on Target Feed Dogs Keep the FabricMoving 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 To support and shape edges and detailsZigzag Presser Foot 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 An art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Settings for round-end, keyhole, eyeletWorked Buttonholing Bound buttonhole settings PURL-EDGING For That Professional TouchTips on Making Bound Buttonholes Darning Plate Home-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Cording is Simple with Same Zipper SettingsZippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good Looking 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 Used most often for Top-stitching StretchRICK-RACK STR Etch 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 Weveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at Here are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USEOnly your fancy is needed for This fanciwork Is Easy These Kenmore Special AidsNOW Narrow Hemming 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 Sewing Bright Light JOBTo Keep Your Oiling Your Keeps IT Smooth RunningOiling Under TOP Cover Plate Presser Feet AccessoriesNeedles Other Vital ITEMS Ul o c

Kenmore Complete Guide to Threading Your Sewing Machine

Models: 1791

THREADING THE REST OF YOUR MACHINE

Upper threading ...

needle threading ...

now quick and easy