Kenmore 17921 - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identification.......................................................... 2-3
Setting up your machine......................................................4-5
Foot control, Light/power switch, Electronic needle
control. Maximum speed control. Accessory box
Parts list................................................................................. 6-7
Spool pins and caps............................................................... 8
Converting to free-arm sewing.............................................. 8
Winding the bobbin................................................................. 9
Threading the bobbin case................................................... 10
Picking up bobbin thread......................................................12
Threading top thread.............................................................11
Picking up bobbin thread......................................................12
CONTROLS
Thread tension control.......................................................... 13
Stitch selector and indicator. Stitch width control.............14
Stitch length control. Reverse stitch lever. Stitch modifier... 15
Buttonhole control. Pressure regulator.............................. 16
Seam guides, Presser foot lever.......................................... 17
ACCESSORIES
Needles, Placement of needle.............................................. 18
Needle, thread and fabric chart, Presser feet..................... 19
Even feed foot. Adjustable holder........................................20
Edgestitcher, Quilting guide................................................ 21
Needle plates. Feed cover plate........................................... 22
CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle........................................... 23
Oiling................................................................................ 24-25
Changing light bulb............................................................... 25
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS..................... 26 -27
2. STARTING TO SEW................................................................28
Machine setting chart............................................................ 29
Straight stitching.............................................................. 29-34
Fastening a seam. Turning a square corner. Removing
fabric. Top-stitching, darning. Temporary sewing by
machine. Zipper application-cording. Narrow hemming.
Quilting
Zigzag stitching.................................,...............................35-38
Overcasting, Satin stitching. Bar tacking, Appliqueing,
Embroidery, Monogramming, Button sewing
Mending and overcast stitching...........................................39
Box stitch................................................................................ 40
Blind hemming.................................. ................................41 -42
Scallop stitch........... .............................................................. 43
Stretch stitches................................................................. 44-47
Adjusting stitch length. Adjusting stitch balance.
Straight stretch stitch. Rick-rack stretch. Feather stretch.
Smocking stretch. Elastic stretch. Overcast stretch,
Paris point stretch
Getting the most from fabrics that give......................... 48-49
Hints on sewing different fabrics......................................... 49
Buttonhole making......................................................... 50 - 58
Decorative Embroidery designs........ ............................. 59-60
WARRANTY................. .................................. Inside back cover
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