Kenmore 15/I649 - Manual (Page 26)

SYNTHETICS
Vour KENMOHE will ssw pl( the now fabrics of svmhstic fiber, such as nylon.
»Orion, »»Dacron, rayon, ocotaro- Wends of ihaso, and combinalions of
synthetic snd natural titsers When stitching a fabric of blended or cortsbltied
fibers, handle it as you would a maferial of ihe fiber present in the largest
pstcemag® For example, a fabric woven of SOFf! Orton and 40?o silk should
be handled as erne made emirely of Orion
When stitching a fabric that is over 50?i> svnihetti: liber, remember;
a Seiect patterns of the loose fitting type with cap or kimono sleeves,
because most synthetic fiber fabrics cannot be eased with steam press,
log. arid are not absorbent
b Use a symhatic thread
c Use a fine needle as retanimended in chart on page 5
d Wind the bobbin in the usual way. but do not pass thread betweert
tension discs Guide thtaad by hand for 3 smoothly wound bobbin
0 ChDosE the stitch length that gives the most satisfactory seam
f Check thread tensions by sewing on a double thickness of the fabric to
he used Usually the upper thread tension must be iposenod
Somstimes both bobbin and upper thread tensions must be loosened
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SEWING ON PLASTIC FILMS
Set ihe fnacWoe with normal thraad tensions and a large size stitch Use
a fine needle and mercemed thread Hold plastic pieces together whh
cellophane tape or paper clips rather than pins Sew corners slightly rounded
rather than square
^Trademark for Dupont's Acrylic fiber -'’'‘‘^Trademark for Duponts polyester
fiber
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