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Kenmore SWA/RS 12551 Owner's Manual

Kenmore SWA/RS 12551 Owner's Manual (60 pages)

Kenmore Sewing Machine User Manual

Brand: Kenmore | Category: Sewing Machine | Size: 2.83 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Know Your Machine

4
- Locate and Identify the Parts on Your Machine
  4
- Locate and Identify the Accessories
  6
2 Prepare Your Machine for Sewing

9
- Set up the Machine
  9
- Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
  9
- Set the Foot Control
  9
- Adjust the Presser Foot
  9
- Put Thread on Th_Spool Pin
  10
- Convert to Free-Arm Sewing
  10
- Prepare the Bobbin
  11
- Load Thread on the Bobbin
  11
- Remove the Bobbin Case from the Shuttle
  13
- Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case
  14
- Insert the Bobbin Case into the Shuttle
  14
- Prepare the Needle
  15
- Change the Needle
  15
- Needle, Thread, Fabric and Stitch Length Chart
  16
- Prepare the Top Thread
  17
- Thread the Needle
  17
- Pick up the Bobbin Thread
  18
- Check the Thread Tension
  19
- Choose the Right Presser Foot
  20
- Know What the Presser Foot will Do
  20
- Change the Presser Foot
  21
- Use the Feed Cover Plate
  22
- Darning
  22
3 Learn to Use the Controls

23
- Stitch Selector Dial
  23
- Stitch Length Dial
  23
- Stitch Width Control
  24
- Reverse Stitch Lever
  24
- Seam Guide Lines
  24
4 Practice Good Habits

25
- Before You Begin to Sew
  25
- When You Begin to Sew
  25
5 Learn to Use the Stitches

26
- Machinesetting Chart
  26
- Stitch Width Control
  26
- Straight Stitches
  27
- Sewing a Straight Seam
  27
- Stitch Width Control
  27
- Square the Corner
  28
- Top-Stitching
  28
- Darning
  28
- Basting
  29
- Gathering
  29
- Attaching a Zipper
  30
- Cording
  30
- Zigzag Stitches
  31
- Stitch Width Control
  31
- Overcasting Stitch
  32
- Satin Stitch
  32
- Bar Tacking
  32
- Applique
  33
- Embroidery
  33
- Monogramming
  33
- Button Sewing
  34
- Three-Step Zigzag
  35
- Stitch Width Control
  35
- Blind Hem
  36
- Stitch Width Control
  36
- Box Stitch
  38
- Stitch Width Control
  38
- Shell Stitch
  39
- Stitch Width Control
  39
- Adjusting Stitch Length
  40
- Stitch Width Control
  40
- Stretch Stitch
  41
- Where to Use Which Stretch Stitch: a Check-Chart
  41
- Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics
  42
- Straight Stretch Stitch
  43
- Rick-Rack Stretch Stitch
  43
- Smocking Stretch Stitch
  43
- Overcast Stretch Stitch
  44
- Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitch
  44
- Elastic Stretch Stitch
  44
- Overlock Stretch Stitch
  45
- Elastic Edge Stretch Stitch
  45
6 Learn to Sew Buttonholes

46
- Choose the Buttonhole Style
  46
- Manual Method
  47
- Built-In Method
  49
- Adjust the Stitch Width
  49
- Adjust the Stitch Length
  49
- Corded Buttonholes (a Variation of the Built-In Buttonhole)
  51
- Buttonhole Attachment System
  52
- Set up the Machine
  53
- Make the Buttonhole
  55
7 Care for Your Machine

56
- Change the Sewing Light Bulb
  56
- Clean Your Machine
  56
- Clean the Feed Dogs
  56
- Clean the Shuttle
  57
8 Check Chart for Performance Problems

58
- General Problems
  58
- Stitching Problems
  58
- Thread Problems
  59

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