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SYNTHETICS
Your KENMORE will sew alt the new fabrics of synthetic fiber,
such as nylon, *Orlon, **Dacron, rayon, acetate, blends of these,
and combinations of synthetic and natural fibers. When stitching
a fabric of blended or combined fibers, handle it as you would a
material of the fiber present in the largest percentage. For example,
a fabric woven of 60fb Orlon and 40_3 silk should be handled as one
made entirely of Orlon.
When stitching a fabric that is over 50,ยข6 synthetic fiber, remember:
a. Select patterns of the loose fitting type with cap or kimono
sleeves, because most synthetic fiber fabrics cannot be eased
with steam pressing, and are not absorbent.
b. Use a synthetic thread.
c. Use a fine needle as recommended in chart on page 5.
d. Wind the bobbin in the usual way, but do not pass thread
between tension discs. Guide thread by hand for a smoothly
wound bobbin.
e. Choose the stitch length that gives the most satisfactory seam.
f. Check thread tensions by sewing on a double thickness of the
fabric to be used. Usually the upper thread tension must be
loosened. Sometimes both bobbin and upper thread tensions
must be loosened (Pages 12, 13).
SEWINGONPLASTICFILMS
Set the machine with normal thread tensions and a large size stitch.
Use a fine needle and mercerized thread. Hold plastic pieces
together with cellophane tape or paper clips rather than pins. Sew
corners slightly rounded rather than square.
*Trademark for Dupont's Acrylic fiber. **Trademark for Dupont's
polyester fiber.
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