Kenmore 38517026590 sewing machine

OWNER'S MANUAL - Page 8

For 38517026590. Also, The document are for others Kenmore models: 385. 17026, 385.17828

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaifable ..................................... 4
Locate and identify the Parts .............................................. 4 - 5
Identify the Accessories ............................................................ 6
2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ........................................................... 7 ~ I3
_, PIug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ..................... 7
,. Foot Control Use .................................................................. 7
e Set the Presser Adiust Lever ................................................ 9
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ............................................. 10
e Thread Cutter ...................................................................... 10
Accessory. Storage Box ....................................................... 11
e Free Arm Sewing: the Removable
Extension Table .......................................................... 11 - 12
Know What the Presser Feet Wilt Do .............................. 13 - 18
Check the Presser Foot ...................................................... 13
,. Change the Presser Foot .................................................... 13
Presser Foot Types .................................................... t 6 - 18
Choose the Needle and Thread ...................................... 19 ~ 22
Check the Needle ............................................................... 19
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................ t9
e To Change the Needle ....................................................... 22
Prepare the BobMn ......................................................... 23 ~ 26
To Remove the Bobbin trom the Machine .......................... 23
Honzontal Spool Pin ........................................................... 23
Additional Spool Pin ............................................................ 23
Bobbin Winding ................................................................... 24
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ............................. 26
Prepare the Top Thread .................................................. 27 - 33
e Thread the Needle .............................................................. 27
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ................................................. 29
Adjust the Top Thread Tension .................................. 30 ~ 33
Stitch Selector (Model 17026) ................................................. 35
Stitch Selector (Model 17828) ................................................. 37
Stitch Length Control ............................................................... 39
Stitch Width Control ................................................................. 39
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ............................................. 39
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................ 42
Starting To Sew ....................................................................... 42
3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Practica{ Stitch Chart ....................................................... 45 - 52
Straight Stitches .............................................................. 53 - 62
Straight Stitches .................................................................. 53
Use the Seam Guides ......................................................... 53
Turn a Square Corner ......................................................... 53
Topstitching ........................................................................ 56
o Sew in a Zipper ........................................................... 57 - 58
e Dropping the Feed Dogs .................................................... 62
e Darning ............................................................................... 62
Zigzag Stitches ............................................................... 65 ~ 82
o Basic Zigzag ........................................................................ 65
Monogramming .................................................................. 66
Satin Stitch .......................................................................... 67
Applique .............................................................................. 68
o Bar Tacking ........................................................................ 68
Embroidery .......................................................................... 69
Sew a Button ....................................................................... 70
Overcasting Stitch ............................................................... 72
Blind Hemming ................................................................... 73
Lace Work .......................................................................... 75
Thre_Step Zigzag .............................................................. 76
o Shell Stitching ..................................................................... 77
e Box Stitching ....................................................................... 78
Fagoting Stitch ..................... _............................................. 79
Two-Point Shell Stitching ................................................... 80
o Two-Point Box Stitch ........................................................... 81
o Overedging Stitch ............................................................... 81
Decorative with Geometric Patterns .................................... 82
Stretch Stitches ............................................................... 83 - 91
o Straight Stretch ................................................................... 83
Rick-Rack Stretch ............................................................... 84
e Overcast Stretch Stilching .................................................. 85
Smocking ............................................................................ 87
e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ................................ 88
e Elastic Stretch Stitch ........................................................... 89
Stretch Patching ................................................................. 90
o Hemng Bone Stretch .......................................................... 90
Decorative Strelch Palterns ................................................ 91
Buttonhole Making ......................................................... 92 ~ 102
o Manual Buttonhole ...................................................... 92 - 93
e Using Buttonhole Attachment .................................... 96 - t 02
Twin Needle Stitches (Optional Item) .................................... 105
SECTION 4, PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to do When ................................................................... 107
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Rep]ace the Light Bulb .......................................................... 110
Clean the Bobbin Holder ....................................................... 110
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ................................... 112
Oiling the Machine ................................................................ 113
PARTS LIST .......................................................................................... 114,115
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