Kenmore 17920 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identification .................................... 1 - 2
Setting your machine ..................................... 3 - 4
Foot control, Light/power switch, Electronic
needle control, Maximum speed control,
Accessory box
Parts list ...................................................... 5 - 6
Spool pins and caps ......................................... 7
Converting to free-arm sewing ............................ 7
Winding the bobbin .......................................... 8
Threading the bobbin case ................................. 9
Threading top thread ........................................ 10
Picking up bobbin thread ................................... 11
CONTROLS
Thread tension control ...................................... 12
Stitch selector and indicator, Stitch width control .... 13
Stitch length control, Reverse stitch lever .............. 14
Stitch modifier ................................................ 14
Buttonhole control, Pressure regulator .................. 15
Seam guides, Presser foot lever ........................... 15
ACCESSORIES
Needles, Placement of needle ............................. 16
Needle, thread and fabric chart, Presser feet ......... :. 17
Even feed foot, Adjustable holder ........................ 18
Edgestitcher, Quilting guide ............................... 19
Needle plates, Feed cover plate ........................... 20
CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle ............................ 21
Oiling ...................................................... 22 - 23
Changing light bulb .......................................... 23
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS .... 24-25
2. STARTING TO SEW
Machine setting chart...'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'_.'1_11 _26 28
Straight stitching ........................................ 29 - 32
Fastening a seam, Turning asquare corner,
Removing fabric, Darning, Temporary sewing
by machine, Zipper application - cording, Narrow
hemming, Quilting
Zigzag stitching .......................................... 33 - 35
Overcasting, Satin stitching, Bar tacking,
Appliqueing, Embroidery, Monogramming,
Button sewing
Blind hemming ................................................ 36
Stretch stitches .......................................... 37 - 39
Recommendation, Adjusting stitch balance,
Straight stretch stitch, Rick-rack stretch,
Feather stretch, Smocking stretch, Elastic
stretch, Overcast stretch, Paris point stretch
Buttonhole making ..................................... 40 - 46