Sears 385. 1254180, 385. 1264180, 385. 1274180 Stitch Selector

Stitch Selector

IVlode___l12741 Model 12641 Model 12541

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The stitch selector control not onty determines the statch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and

rick rack stretch stitches.

The different types of stitches are designated by cotor.

Straight, Zigzag and Utility Stitches areorange.

Stretch Stitches aregold.

Buttonhole Settings are biue.

NOTE: To avoid needle or fabrtc damage, be sure your needle isup and out of fabric when adjusting this control.

Contents

Main SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO. Kenmore Sewing Machine TABLEOFCONTENTS What to Do When ....................... 45_46 INDEX ...................................... 52 A:Portable Case OtCabinet isAvaiiasie : LoCate and identify the Parts ClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories %_ Set Up the Machine \ o Foot Control Use NOTE: set Upthe Macine (Continued) Setting Spool Pins Page :setlUp the MaChine (Continued}: .... Page Know What the PresserFeet Will:Do (Continued) Choose Your Needle andThread Choose :Your Needle and Thread (Continued) Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length Chart 12 oTo Change Your Needle ,! NOTE: Prepare the Bobbin Prepare the Bobbin :(Continued) f j/ ......... i iiiii!!iiiii: idii Page Prepare Your Top Thread ThreadYour Needle @ i ii i!ii !! iii iiiii i i ii i!i i i i!il ! = 17 Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread \ Adjust the Top Thread Tension i Page Stitch Selector Stitch Length Controt Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch Control "L" SooVooL Starting To Sew Sv L Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) ,[3 24 Check Chart on p. 12 , 1_4 8 ~ 24 Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) onp. 1! 25 S V L 1_4 U 9. Use the Seam Guides o Turn a Square Corner O Darning 28 Straight Stretch Zigzag Stitches (seep.201. SECTION NTHE STITC [ 3O Page 32 C Here's How o Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p, 27), 1, 2. 33 @ Page iii! i ! : i!iiiil ii! ! i i i ii i NOTE: Blind Hemming Page Buttonholes @ ,D @ @ \/ Buttonholes (Continued) 4O Sew in a Zipper: To Sew: 1. Sew in a Zipper (Continued) 42 J \ 14. Stop about 2" from the top of the z!pper. Shell Stitch ing (Models 12741 and ;12641) ! Elastic Stretch Stitch (Model 12741 only) Box Stitching (Model 12741 only) What to Do When PROBLEM 45 CORRECTION What to Do When (Continued) Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine CAUTION! 47 / Page Oilingthe Machine !i,lili_ii!i_I!_'I!!i _! _!!_,!ii_ii'i_ i_ii_ii_!_i,i_i_i_'!_, _ _ 5O PARTS LIST 1 2 6 13 INDEX WARRANTY SEWING MACHINE