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  • Page 1 823800036 Kenmoce SEWING MACHINE 19502...
  • Page 2 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Homemaker, CONGRATULATIONS! have iust purchased a Kenmore Sensor Sew 70, a sewing machine that can, with some easy setting you, do both decorative and utility sewing more quickly and accurately than ever dreamed possible. This...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine ..• Wind the Bobbin ....... 19_20 A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ..... • Insertthe Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ..Locate and Identify the Parts ....

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    =, Elastic Casing Stitch ....Sew a Button ......Decorate with Geometric Patterns ..Put in a Zipper ......40_42 Cross Stitch ......Smocking .... SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Sand Stitch ......Program Decorative Stitch Chart of Sewing Functions ..... Patterns etc ....

  • Page 5: A Portable Case Or Cabinet Is Available

    Sears retail store through our general catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so is your sewing place. Another option . , . buy a Carrying Case . , . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere. Fig. Fig.
  • Page 6 SECTION K_OW_0U ..:' Rf_Ac'HI_I_;_ ''__ _'_i Locate and identify the Parts Up & Down Needle Position Large Spool Button (P. 29) Holder (P. 18) Cover Stitch Pattern Chart (P. 45 _ 49) Foot Storage Compartment (P. 12) Pressure Control Dial (P.

  • Page 7: Locate And Identify The Accessories

    Lbcate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Locate and Identify the Accessories Accessory Storage Accessory Foot,Comrol (P 8) Thread Guide (P. 24} Bobbin Additional Spool Needle Clamp Thread Guide (P 24) Presser Foot (P. 12 '_ 15} Sliding Buttonhole Foot Buttonhole Opener Presser Foot Lever...
  • Page 8 Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Machine 5ensDr-_e= cket Power supply olZ) CCICE) Sewing light Power EEDD Power NOTE: Pattern Indicator light will show Power supply plug SAFETY FEATURE: Your machine wilt operate unless the NOTE: Before...

  • Page 9: Set The Foot Control

    Set Up the Machine (Continued) Set the Pressure Dial Set the Foot Control Check Your Feed Balance Dial Pressure._ control _/_-_ dial Sett;ng mark Foot controi foot control regulates speed most sewing, the groove in the Feed Balance Dial should which you sew.

  • Page 10: Adjust The Presser Foot Lever

    Thread Cutter = Adjust the PresserFoot Lever t, / cL_tter High position cutte Normal 3osition Presser fool don't need a scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing. Just use the handy thread lever cutter on the back of the Presser Bar above the presser foot holder.
  • Page 11 Set Up the Machine (Continued) Your Kenmore Sensor 70 can do free Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy To remove: for: To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) Grip the table with...
  • Page 12 Stitching s leeves, waistbands, pantlegs, darning socks o r mending knees, elbows, sewing buttons sleeves, waistabands, oranycircular garment area. orareas ofwear i nchildren's clothes. etc.

  • Page 13: Foot Storage Compartment

    Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively. NOTE: numbers after each foot indicate the stitch patterns Most of the presser feet are stored in the Foot Storage...

  • Page 14: A. Zigzag Foot

    Presser Foot Types Transparent Buttonhole Foot 0veredge Foot Zigzag Foot buttonho]e C-" Overedge foot Transparent Zigzag foot foot This foot especially constructed Use this foot to sew buttonholes when you Use this foot both straight and zigzag want to control the fabric feed and button- stitching...

  • Page 15: D. Quilter

    ® PresserFoot Types (Continued) F. Satin Stitch Foot Zipper Foot Quilter Zipperfoot foot Satin stitch Quilter this transparent foot outlining -his foot can be set to sew on each side of This attachment turns your zigzag foot applique and Cut-Out Work, as well as for...

  • Page 16: G. Blind Stitch Hem Foot

    G. Blind StitchHem Foot Straight Foot Sliding Buttonhole Foot Straight foot hem foot buttonhole Blind stitch Sliding foot Use this foot most buttonholes. It i_ Use this foot perfect blind hemming. this foot exclusively straight The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep stitching.
  • Page 17 Purple (16) ..medium-heavy weight decorative When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the topstitching on these fabrics length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will (This...

  • Page 18: To Change Your Needle

    Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change Your Needle RECOMMENDED NEEDLE STITCH LENGTH FABRIC SIZE THREAD SIZE SETTING COLOR Lightweight: Polyester Core/Cotton Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Wrap Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, 11-ORANGE (12 stitches Fine Mercerized Cotton Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, inch) Silk...

  • Page 19: Additional Spool Pin

    Prepare the Bobbin Additional Spool Pin • Put Thread on the Spool Ordinary spool Large spool [_-/'_ SPr_°l holder _/JF//X_ /Spooi r--<" fe , Small spool __. _/Addidonal Small Spool spool holder _I"_ spool Spool_ hole NOTE: NOTE: Your spool tilts upward For winding...
  • Page 20 R,: M ACH] NE!FORS EWII_G_: i_ = To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin Hook Clutch ® Gently push down plastic bobbin cover and slide it towards you. Set aside. Pull the Clutch away from the machine to stop the needle from moving...
  • Page 21 Prepare the Bobbin (Continued) Bobbin winder _ensQrSe_u stopper NOTE: Pattern Indicator will read "SP" show machine Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left and clip the thread. winding the bobbin. Remove the bobbin. 11. Push in the clutch to put power back into the needle.

  • Page 22: Insertthe Bobbin Into The Bobbin Holder

    insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ® • Slide the bobbin cover plate over Pull about inches thread Then pull thread clockwise bobbin into bobbin the bobbin. Allow about 4 inches toward back of the machine toward through tension holder that thread...

  • Page 23: Check Your Presser Foot

    Prepare Your Top Thread o Check Your Presser Foot To Attach: Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely Remove: snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed. Presser bet- If you need to remove or attach the foot holder,...

  • Page 24: Change The Presser Foot

    o Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot the stitch wish to sew. Consult Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet. To snap off To snap on _Pin • e 4 =_O #osltJon button Groove_...
  • Page 25 Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued) o Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose the Correct Tension: The best tension will depend Right side of fabric the stiffness and thickness of the fabric Setting mark the number of fabric layers the type of stitch Loos_ The top thread The top thread...

  • Page 26: Thread Your Needle

    Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued) • Thread Your Needle NOTE: The numbered steps below follow the numbers on the illustrations. NOTE: Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. Each place has a spring. Hold thread, as shown.

  • Page 27: Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

    Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Hold the top thread lightly with your Press Up/Down Needle Position Pull both threads under and back left hand. Button twice. the presser foot. Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread clear. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top thread.

  • Page 28: For Zigzag Stitch

    For Zigzag Stitch Check the tension of your zigzag stitch by sewing a zigzag stitch fabric plan to use. Also use the type of thread you will be using, but put different colors on the bobbin and the upper spool. In the ideal zigzag stitch,...
  • Page 29 Illustration shows Up/Down Needle Position Button and the control panel of your Kenmore Sensor The control buttons, indicator lights and indicator screens enable you to control your machine and know what it is doing at all times. In this section,...

  • Page 30: Up!Down Needle Position Button

    Up!DownNeedle Position Button Control Panel 5_nsorSew Pattern Section titch When you press this button, the needle will go up or down. _- and Length 7 Stitch Width If the needle is up and you press this button, the needle will go down to its J Section lowest position.

  • Page 31: Pattern Indicator Screen

    Pattern indicator Screen Pattern Selection Buttons 5_n_at_e_ 5e.nsotSe=_ IB IZZ][Z][Z] [Z]QDE ] use these buttons to select a stitch pattern. They run from 0 to 9. This digit indicator screen lights up to show what stitch pattern you are want to use decorative stitch Example: using,...

  • Page 32: Memory Button

    Memory Button Clear Button Straight and Zigzag Stitch Buttons 5ensarSew "TO 5ens:arS_w 5ensar_mLu 5ensarSew [23E 2r o[Z] Q-q The Memory Button, with its memory The Clear Button will erase the stitch can set each of these most used stitches by pressing just one button: indicator light,...

  • Page 33: Stitch Width Button

    Stitch Width and Length Buttons All stitches in your Sensor Sew 70 are pre-set for the best stitch NOTE: The range of stitch width depends on the stitch pattern you select. length and width, but if you wish to change the settings here's how:...

  • Page 34: Stitch Length Button

    • Stitch Length Button This button sets the stitch length for both straight and zigzag stitches. When you press the stitch length button, the stitch length light will go on and the indicator screen will show the pre-set stitch length: "2.0"...

  • Page 35: Reverse Stitch And Auto-Lock Buttons

    Reverse Stitch and Auto-Lock Buttons Auto-Lock Button (automatic with memory) Both of these buttons will secure seams. = Reverse Stitch Button (manual no memory} Use this button secure seams with an auto-lock stitch at the first and last stitch you sew. To Use the Auto-Lock Stitch: Press the Auto-Lock...

  • Page 36: Use The Seam Guides

    Turn a Square Corner The Stitching s kills covered i nthissection r equire somespecial s kill from you. For all other stitches, yourmachine d oes mostof the work. .Cornering Even if youareskilled atthese stitches, youwill uide wantto learn the features o f thismachine t hat may benew toyou.

  • Page 37: Sew On Heavy Fabrics

    Sew on Heavy Fabrics Use the Darning Plate Darning plate Use this skill when sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabric, such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans. Sometimes when sew, VOU want control fabric yourself. Use Foot A (Zigzag foot) with the black spring button.

  • Page 38: Basting []

    Basting Set the Machine I+ +I Zigzag foot Press the foot control, machine will take one stitch and stop automatically. Pressure Darning plate dial: Release the foot control. "_C::::::CC_ Hold fabric taut and slide Blue needle No. 11 to the place where want next stitch.

  • Page 39: Darning []

    Darning Set the Machine G3E30D o E)I:::D I:Z:1133 \Press Thread tension 3 to6 F: SaTin s[irch foot How to darn correctly Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 36). Stretch fabric with hole center between Make the turning points of each row blunt...

  • Page 40: Sew A Button

    Sew a Button Setthe Machine "Press Draw thread reverse side of Stitch width control Left hole Right hole fabric button Thread tension Turn the hand wheel so the needle will enter Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 3i6). 3to7 right hole...
  • Page 41 Put in a Zipper it's as easy as A -- 8 -- C Set the Machine opening \Press of fabric Thread tension [_The pin on the left hand side 3 to6 edge of fabric E: Zipper foot Prepare your fabric. Attach the zipper foot,...
  • Page 42 Zipper teeth Hi8") 3per tape Sew in the zipper. Attach the presser bar to the right pins Open the zipper. on the zipper foot. Fold back left seam allowance Lower presser foot and stitch shown. rest of the seam. Lower the zipper foot on the right...
  • Page 43 Put in a Zipper (Continued) Right side of fabric Right side of Fabric Right sTde Right side of fabric of fabric 14. Stop about 2" from 10. Close zipper turn fabric Remove the zipper foot and attach presser bar to the left pins on the zipper zipper.
  • Page 44 This section, discussing the many stitches available to you on this machine is organized by the stitch numbers on your Chart of Stitch Patterns. There are some variations and overlaps, but generally the stitches are here in numerical order. However, may know what you want...

  • Page 45: Chart Of Sewing Functions

    Chart of Sewing Functions Now that are familiar with your machine and ready to sew, what are you going to sew? The following chart tells (in alphabetical order) what sewing functions this machine performs and directs to the proper page detailed instructions.
  • Page 46 Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Other Thread Pressure Needle Pattern Foot Uses Refer to Page Attach. Tension Dial STRAIGHT Straight Quilting Check Regular seams, pintucking, quilting, zippers, Chart topstitching, darning, mending, basting, guide Darning gathering, etc. plate 50 _ 55 Zigzag Zipper foot OUTLINE...

  • Page 47: Stitch Pattern Chart

    Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Stitch Other Thread Pressure Foot Needle Uses Pattern Attach. Tension Dial I Refer to Page ZIGZAG Zigzag Check Mend, darn, finish edges, apply trims, (regular) Chart embroider, gather, buttons, satin stitch, monogram, decorative stitches 59 _ 61 ZIGZAG Zigzag Check...
  • Page 48 Stitch Pattern Chart {Continued) Thread Pressure Other Stitch Needle Uses Foot Refer Page Attach. Tension Dial Pattern Check Blind Stitch stretch fabrics, more elastic BLIND Foot Chart STITCH Blind Stitch Check woven fabrics: blind BLIND Foot (G) Chart STITCH overcasting Check Finish hems,...
  • Page 49 Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Other Thread Pressure Stitch Needle Referto Page Pattern Foot A_tach. Tension Dial Uses SMOCKING Check Use in smocking or as a decorative stitch. Zigzag STITCH Chart Satin Check FEATHER Zigzag Hand-quilting stitch, used to reinforce stretch STITCH Chart and woven...
  • Page 50 Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Pressure Thread Other Refer to Page Stitch Needle Foot Uses Tension Dial Attach. Pattern Smocking on children's clothes, blouses, Check SMOCKING Satin curtains, etc. Chart STITCHES (32) Fill in designs already outlined with satin Check SAND or other embroidery stitch.

  • Page 51: Straight Stitches

    Straight Stitches When you turn on your machine, it is auto- matically set to sew a straight sdtch (pattern • Straight Stitch Se_theMachine Press Thread tension To sew a straight stitch: the end of the seam, you may want to reverse to lock the stitch. Raise the presser foot.
  • Page 52 • Topstitching Machine Press 2to6 Thread tension Here's How Zigzag foot Lower the presser foot. Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of Foot Blind st;tch hem foot Evenly guide the fabric along this edge to produce an even row of topstitching 3/8"...

  • Page 53: Position Your

    Straight Stitches []--_ (Continued) = Position Your Needle for Topstitching The needle has three positions: left, center and right. -_of_ © To position the needle to the right: To position the needle at the center: To position the needle to the left: Press the stitch width control...

  • Page 54: Pintucking

    Pintucking Set the Machine CD D/I Sliding guide Guide screw Press Right side of fabric Thread tension 3to 6 Here's How Attach the blind stitch hem foot. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot. G: Blind stitch Position the needle 1/16"...

  • Page 55: Quilting

    Straight Stitches (ContinueoD Quilting Set the Machine Quilter Press Thread tenstion 3to6 Here's To do quilting successfully, follow these simple steps: D: Quilter Loosen the quilter screw on the back of the presser foot as shown. Slide the quilting guide (D) into the opening under...

  • Page 56: Gathering

    Gathering NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are for 5/8" seam allowances. For other widths, adjust Set the Machine your fabric accordingly. Sew the first of stitches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge of the fabric. Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot...
  • Page 57 Thread tension 3to6 A: Zigzag foot EHue needle Here's How: The Stitch and Its Uses Place your fabric edge on the 6/8" seam line in order to produce a 5/8" seam. This stitch pattern, a variation of the straight Sew as you would a straight stitch.

  • Page 58: Straight Stretch

    Straight Stretch Set the Machine Thread tension A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING 2to6 Stretch stitching was developed to be used on stretch fabrics and knits. It can be used on other fabrics as well. It works well on curved seams and on any A: ZTgzag foot garments that will...

  • Page 59: Saddle Stitch

    Saddle Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension 2to6 Here's How Zigzag foot Sew as you would for topstitching. To turn corners: Lower the needle into the fabric on the fourth stitch, Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric. Blind stitch foot Lower...

  • Page 60: Zigzag Stitches

    Zigzag Stitches [] Basic Zigzag Machine Press Thread tension 2to5 Here's many ways to sew a zigzag stitch are as varied as the stitch patterns on this machine or as the width and length settings allow. Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.

  • Page 61: Satin Stitch

    Zigzag Stitches [] IContinued) Satin Stitch Zigzag width: Set the Machine Stitch length : @3@DQ3 > :> :> :> Stitch width: ''_ ] _ as desired /"'-_ Press • Press Thread Stitch Length: 0.2 to 1 0 > tension (or as desired) Close to 0 Pressure dial:l or 2 Satin...

  • Page 62: Overcasting Stitch

    • Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Press Black ridge and brush guide Thread tension 2to 5 ¢ NOTE: These wires keep light weight For overcasting folded fabric: fabric from rolling into can also fold the raw edge of the ridge hold medium seam and overcast.

  • Page 63: Multiple Zigzag

    Zigzag Stitches [] (Continued) Multiple Zigzag Set the Machine _=nsor_ua o_ _ ° Thread tension 3 _o6 Zigzag foot Here's How to Repair a Tear: The Stitch and Its Uses Straight position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides,...

  • Page 64: Overedge Seam

    • Overedge Seam[] the Machine idge and brush Thread tension guide 3to 7 Here's Place your fabric so that the raw edges C: Overedge foot under the wire guides and touch black ridge and brush guide. The Stitch and Its Uses Gentay guide the fabric...

  • Page 65: Knit Stitch

    Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Knit Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension 3to6 A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear Pressure Dial "1", so that stretch velour, because it provides knit will retain its shape as you are sewing.
  • Page 66 Make sure the fabric around the needle and foot is slack. The Kenmore Sensor Sew 70 can make three * Do Not push or pull the fabric. types of buttonholes: * D__£bunch the fabric...

  • Page 67: Buttonholes []

    Buttonholes [] _ [] (Continued) S_nsatSB,- -Paper Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom Here's How determine the buttonhole length. NOTE: Before sew buttonholes on the actual garment, make several practice buttonholes. Be sure to duplicate exactJy: NOTE: If the...
  • Page 68 5errsetSew CD 8 oEl. erT-'. _ Press Press the first pattern selection button bartack. Press the Memory Button rounded for keyhole). The pattern indicator will show: Bartack Lower the needle to the top mark. Rounded NOTE: assure more uniform length and shape of your buttonholes, Keyhole...

  • Page 69: Adjust The Stitch

    Buttonholes (Continued) • Adjust the Stitch Density Stitch Density on One Side: adiust stitch density the entire Feed buttonhole or of only one side. The stitches on each side of the buttonhole should _balance be the same stitch density. To adjust, use the feed stitch length...

  • Page 70: Corded Buttonholes

    Corded Buttonholes Set the Machine With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Thread tension 1 to5 Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end.

  • Page 71: Hemming And Edging Stitches

    Hemming and Edging Stitches Hemming and Edging garments, table- cloths, napkins craft items have often required careful hand sewing produce a professional, finished look. your Sensor Sew 70 can do these precision stitches much faster more precisely than you ever dreamed The Stitches covered in this section...

  • Page 72: Blind Hem Stitch

    • Blind Hem Stitch (stretch) Blind Hem Stitch (woven) Set the Machine 1/8" /1o[] When the i .:_When needle comes needle Sliding Light Weight Fabric guide to the left comes to the Thread tension right 1 to4 screw 2/8" G: Blind stitch foot Heavy Weight Fabric The Stitches...

  • Page 73: Shell Stitch

    (Continued) Hemming and Edging Stitches Shell Stitch Setthe Machine 5_.n_=t 5 w GS_ _G(33 !f-/y-'- 112" ",-J Woven Fabrics Here's How For best effect-- Thread tension set the stitch width and length as you desire. you may need to tighten the top thread slightly, 6to9 allow...
  • Page 74 Scallop Stitch [] Set the Machine _CI30g Here's How Sew your scallops at least 3/8" from the folded edge. Thread tension After stitching, trim fabric close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the 3to 6 thread. Helpful Hints A;...

  • Page 75: Cut-Out Work

    Hemming and Edging Stitches [](Continued) • Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique set the Machine Thread tension F: Sa'dn stitch Here's How - For Applique Here's How - For Cut-Out Work foot Use a fusible heavy weight interfacing Choose a simple design and trace the outline behind...

  • Page 76: Reinforcing Stitches

    Reinforcing Stitches and [] Feather Stitch Set the Machine • • • • • e e¢ • • e¢ • ® ® o_ 0,._ • • ® • Thread tension "1t7"It_ • • 1 to4 • • • • ;;_'€¢;; ' 'o°o°o °O°O;...
  • Page 77 (Continued) Reinforcing Stitches Fagoting Stitch set the Machine Right side D 53 of fabric Paper Here's How Thread tension Fold under each fabric edge 1/2" 3to 7 press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear-away backing 1/8" apart. slowly, guiding fabric so the...
  • Page 78 Elastic Casing Stitch Setthe Machine Here's How Slide a piece of 1/8"' elastic under Thread tension foot, then up through the slot in Foot 3to 7 (satin stitch). Sew the elastic on the wrong side of the fabric, pulling it gently to avoid sewing F: Satin stitch...
  • Page 79 Decorate with Geometric Patterns _" Set the Machine Adjust stitch width length you desire. Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric. Thread tension Mark lines decoration on the 1 to4 fabric, using a washable fabric marker. Helpful Hint Lower the needle at the starting point.

  • Page 80: Cross Stitch

    Cross Stitch Set the Machine T_Jrl_a_S_ua EOI3080 Ci3E3 Thread tension 2to 5 Here's How For Cross-Stitching Without a Pattern: F: Satin stitch foot Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen Start in the center of the design and sew the or wool flannel for the background...

  • Page 81: Smocking

    Smocking _-_ , _--_ , (or any decorative stitch) Step I (1 to 6) Step I1 (7 to 8) Set the Machine of fabric Thread tension Here's How Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. F: Satin stitch Cut the fabric three times the finished width.

  • Page 82: Sand Stitch

    Sandstitch [] MaChine Thread tension t to4 F: Satin stitch ,_'_ foot Pressure dial: 1 or 2 The Stitch and Its Uses Here's How Outline pattern with a Satin Stitch The sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery designs. Set stitch width at "1.5".

  • Page 83: One Cycle Stitching

    Program Decorative Stitch Patterns . [] etc. To program stitch pattern combinations, press the pattern selection buttons • Two Cycle Stitching in the order shown. stitch pattern, press the memory button twice after selecting the stitch pattern numbers. Set the Machine NOTE: Continue press...

  • Page 84: Pattern Single Units

    = Pattern Single Units (Aid to Programming) IJECORATIVE STI¥CHES P_TTER_ No The patterns shown in the upper column are the units of each pattern sewn when the memory button is touched once. Each buttonhole is automatically locked at the end. "Auto-Lock"...

  • Page 85: Patterns

    Program Decorative Stitch Patterns [] _ [] etc. (Continued) To Adjust a Distorted Pattern ÷ Feed _nce ÷ ==.==_ .====,_ Compressed Patterns: Drawn Out Pattern: Correct turning feed balance dial Correct turning feed balance dial toward "+". large screw toward the "-".
  • Page 86 Monogramming Your machine will sew the 26 letters of the alphabet, the period and leave a space, plus the numbers from 0 to 9. You can program entire words and sentences. Step oL ¢4 n y_- "-' ...-" r.-._ ..-_,,- -el \- _..,.;_ ÷!_...

  • Page 87: Reduce The Size Of Numbers And Letters

    MO,o,,omm,°g []. • Reduce the Size of Numbers and Letters Here's How 7 mF_ Program the stitch pattern combinations. Press the foot control. and the indicator (see illustration) When the needle comes to point@ screen shows pattern , release the foot control at once.
  • Page 88 Borde decorativo Bordure ddcorative Alegre una falda o blusa con bordes decorativos. Une bordure ddcorative peut @ayer une jupe ou une blouse. Ajuste de la mfiquina # R@lage de la machine Numero de hilos: Nombre de fils: Numero de agujas: Nombre d'aiguilles: (EnIever l'aiguille de droite)
  • Page 89 What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Monograms and buttonholes Machine was not allowed to complete Hold down the foot control until the machine identical, last few stitches, stopped, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Incorrect size needle, Insert new needle,...

  • Page 90: Replace The Light Bulb

    Replace the Light Bulb Unplug machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove it. Put the new bulb in by turning clock- wise and pushing...

  • Page 91: Clean The Bobbin Holder

    Clean the Bobbin Holder insure that your machine operates at its best, need to keep essential parts clean at all times. The bobbin area can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught, Brush or vacuum the dust and lint...

  • Page 92: Clean The Hook Race And Feed Dogs

    Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs marks Unplug machine and remove Take out the bobbin. Lift up the Use the lint brush in the accessory Line up the red marks and place the presser foot and needle. bobbin holder and remove to clean the feed dogs, hook...

  • Page 93: Oil The Underside

    Oil the Underside Oil the Face Cover Plate ® Fig. 1 © Oil at those points indicated by short arrows in the illustration above, Fig. 2 No other oiling is required. REMOVE cover or base cover. No customer service required in these areas.
  • Page 94 PARTS LiST...
  • Page 95 PARTS LiST (Continued) parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck Ref, No. Part No. Description and Co. store or service center. "20--6868 Bobbin box with 10 bobbins WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE 625031005 Thread spool pin FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 802422002...

  • Page 96: Monogramming

    iNDEX Accessories ...... Elastic casings ....44, 48, 77 Memory button ....Alphabet &numbers ....85,86 Extension table ....Monogramming ....85, 86 Appliqueing ...... Multiple zigzag stitching .... 46, 62 "Auto-Lock" button ....Fabric, needle, thread Needle ....... 16, 17 stitch length chart...
  • Page 97 INDEX (Continued) Quilter ......Thread guide ....6, 24 Quilting ......Thread tensions ....26, 27 Thread tension dial ....5, 26 Top cover ....... Topstitching ....51,52 Top thread ....24_26 Replacing bobbin holder ..... Turning a square corner ....
  • Page 98 WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defers in material or workmanship which appear in the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two...
  • Page 99 SEWING MACHINE Now that have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co., Stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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