OoI!t, Loose | Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 instruction

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

Top side of fabric

X

Setting mark

Loosen

ooI}!t

thread

Tighten

thread

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For Straight Stitch

The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail.

If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no gaps, that each stitch is smooth and even.

W/hen adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread.

Choose the Correct Tension:

The best tension will depend on;

the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers

the type of stitch

The	top	thread			The top	thread
is too	loose.				is too tight
of fabric\					Top side
of fabric\					I of fabric
The		top	thread		The	bobbin	thread
					The	bobbin	thread
appears			on	the	ag_ears on the
underside				of the	ag_ears on the
underside				of the	upper surface		of the
					upper surface		of the

fabric.	fabric.

Tension

is too

loose:

Tension

is too

tight:

The

top

thread

shows

through

the

The

bobbin

thread

will

come

through

bottom

of

the

fabric.

The

bottom

side

the

top

of the fabric.

The top

side of

of the

stitch

will

feel

bumpy.

the

stitch

will

feel

bumpy.

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Sears 12781, 12681, 12581, 11682 manual OoI!t, Loose

Contents

Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFace Cover Plate Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnob Foot Control Use Children Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Setting Spool PinSeveral Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTable Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart TtmdGreen For Check Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown Bobbin Thread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top thread OoI!t Loose Prepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Stitch Selector Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReleaseto sew forward again StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine Use the Seam Guides Learn the StitchesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Straight Stretch DarningBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres How Bar Tacking Zigzag Stitches AppliqueSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cut Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Section Learn StitchesThis zigzag variation is very useful HeresHow Place the fabric under the presserFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 Zigzag Stitches Lace Work Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its Uses Blind Hemming Models 12681Stjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=ede Stitch selector ButtonholesTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Per, set the zipper foot Right side of the needleStitch across and below Tom of the zipper Shell Stitching Models 12781 Smocking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desire Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to What to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttle What to Do WhenSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not Moving Cleaning the Machine Care for YourReplacing the Light Bulb Machine Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Clean the Shuttle RaceAbout every three months Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustration Parts List Ref. NoShuttle Instructions Extension IndexZipper application 3031 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL