69565 TABLE OF CONTENTS Knowing Your Sewing Machine Identifying Parts ................................. Connecting Machine .............................. 1-2 3 Threading - Bobbin .............................. Top Thread ........................................ 4 -5 6 Using the Controls Top Tension Control 7 -8 ........................... Adjusting Bobbin Tension ...................... Stitch Length Control ............................ Stitch Width Control .............................
Knowing Your Sewing Machi ,--_1. FRONT VIEW @ @ © -@ @ ® ® ® ® ® ® _ @ @ (_' . 11. Thread Guide Box 2. Hinged Extension 12. Take-up 3. Needle Plate 13. Top Thread Tension 4. Zigzag 5. Presser Foot 6. Thread 7. Stitching Plate 14. Threading Lever Guide Special Stitch Dial Stitch Width Control Thread Guide 17. Reverse Stitch 8. Thread Tension 9. Thread Guide 18. 19. Stitch Length Nomenclature Face Cover Plate Regulator Control Path 15. 16. 10.
BACK VIEW r @ ® @ .@ @ @ @ 7 @ \ .@ @ ® / 26. Bobbin Winder Connector 27. Thread Guide 22. Hand 28. Presser Foot Lever 23. Bobbin Winder Shaft 29. Thread Cutter 24. Bobbin Winder Latch 30. Needle Clamp 25. Thread Spool 31. Feed Dogs 20. Light 21.
CONNECTING MACHINE ® % ® ® ® 1. Lift hinged extension at side of machine bed-plate. 2. the left For more sewing space, tip the bed plate cover up by pushing right edge as shown in Fig. 2. Turn the accessory box toward you as shown in Fig. 2. 3. Fig. 3. shows the machine ready to sew with all the extensions in place for maximum sewing space. 3 4. Push the connector column. plug onto three-prong at the back of machine 5. Plug machine cord into 120 volt wall outlet. power by pushing switch. 6.
_B WINDING THE BOBBIN ® ® ® ® , , . Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown in Fig. 1. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin and place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin, fitting the notch on the bobbin over locking stud on the shaft as shown in Fig. 2. Push bobbin winder bobbin until it clicks. latch 4. Release clutch by pulling hand wheel or turning clutch knob as shown in Fig. 4.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE ® ,j i_ I . k ,. \ ® ® ® ® ® 1. To remove bobbin case from the shuttle, raise needle to its highest position. 2. Open bed plate cover, accessory box. , 4. . 5 Pull open latch Pull bobbin shuttle. and remove of bobbin case straight case. out of Insert bobbin into bobbin case making sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown. . 7. Pull thread shown. Pull thread through under slot of case as tension 8.
THREADING Model OF TOP THREAD 1050 _ _ (_ d_ ® Model1020, 1030, 1040, 1045 (_/ ® 6
TOP TENSION Model CONTROL 1050 Model1020, 1030, 1040, 1045 Probably the most important control on your machine is this one that regulates your top thread tension. It consists of discs between which the thread passes. The pressure on these discs is regulated by turning the dial on the front of the control. The higher the number, the tighter the tension.
ADJUSTING TOP TENSIONS A perfect straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom.
ADJUSTING BOBBIN Bobbin tension. requires If the tension stitch is satisfactory loosen the tension them as indicated When adjusting a screwdriver. DECREASE TENSIONS adjusting but the on both the top on Page 9. the tension less seam frequently is puckered, and bottom on the bobbin than it may threads. upper be necessary to Be sure to balance with TENSION Counter Clockwise. TENSION Turn 9 thread case, make slight adjustments Turn INCREASE the Clockwise.
STITCH LENGTH CONTROL The stitch length control located on the right side of the machine the length of the stitch you select. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER-THE SHORTER THE STITCH. regulates The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric you are sewing. A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric. The middle range of the control the most commonly used. A basting per inch.
REVERSE STITCH CONTROL It is best to begin is called and back prevents and end seams tacking. Back with tacking a few fastens stitches the taken ends in reverse. of the seams This firmly raveling. When reverse stitching is needed, turn the control clockwise there during sewing. The fabric will immediately start feeding and seam will be fastened. and hold backwards FEED DOG CONTROL The feed dog control is located on the machine behind accessory box.
SPECIAL STITCH DIAL There are certain types of utility stitches you will use often in your home sewing. This control enables you to just dial the stitch you need for the task at hand. THE RED DOT SETTING The Red Dot setting illustrated is the one used for most of your stitchingeither straight or simple zigzag. When the stitch width is set on the Red Dot and the Special Stitch Dial on the Red Dot setting, you may straight stitch.
SPECIAL MENDING STITCH BLIND STITCH SETTING You will find that much of your sewing is in the mending category. For this reason you have been provided with a stitch for the repair of tears. Use of the stitch setting shown is given in more detail in the next section under Mending. Blind hems are made by using the stitch setting shown in the illustration above. For more detailed instructions in blind hemming, see next section of the book.
OVERCAST STRETCH STITCH SMOCKING Overcast stretch stitching is made by using the stitch setting shown in the illustration above. Detaileg instructions are given the book. STRETCH in the STITCH next section of SETTING STRETCH STITCH You can make smocking stretch stitching by setting the dial to the setting indicated above. See next section of this book for detailed use of the stitches. BUTTONHOLE SETTING I Stretch stitching is easily done by setting the dial to the setting indicated above.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS OF SEWING MACHINE In addition to the obvious controls of your machine, there are other regulators and controls to aid you in using your sewing machine. PRESSURE small REGULATOR Model1020, 1030, 1040, 1045 Model 1050 Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Push down pressure the outer on the presser To increase obtained. the ring foot. pressure, of the (See push pressure regulator. This will release the Fig. 1 above).
SEWING LIGHT The light and power switch shown in Fig. 1 provides the electric current for the motor as well as for the light. In order to operate the machine, this switch must be on. To turn on the light, depress the upper side of the switch. If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended, just turn off the switch and the machine cannot be started accidentally. Fig. 1 The sewing light is located inside the face cover plate as shown.
SEAM Seam GUIDES guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guiding your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE Cornering Guide OF THE "ALL LINE. THE NEEDLE IMPORTANT" PLATE 5/8" IS SEAM The corneripg guides are convenient when turning a square corner 5/8" from the fabric edge. See next section of this book for directions. PRESSER FOOT LEVER To aid you in the placement fabrics under the presser foot, can "up" raise position.
NEEDLES Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with the size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric I I II I i j II I (See next page). Fig. 1 Never use a bent needle or one with blunt point. a Fig. 1. shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use one in your machine that is not this exact length. You will find among your accessories a ..e x_:_:ll[,_:"_with blue shank.
NEEDLE, THREAD, THREAD FABRIC SIZE NEEDLE SIZE Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Polyester Silk A Synthetic 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Synthetic Silk A 50 Mercerized 9orll 14 Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Synthetic Silk A Heavy Duty Mercerized Polyester Synthetic Silk A Silk Buttonhole CHART Twist Polyester Synthetic 50 Mercerized Cotton Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Synthetic Jerseys, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffetta, Voile, Organdy Medium W
FASTENING A SEAM Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot. Lower needle into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning of seam. Turn the reverse stitch control clockwise and stitch in reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam. Release control and complete seam. When you reach the end, turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1/2 inch of completed seam. TURNING -,.
STRETCH STITCHING The stitches shown below are special stitches built are all for use with stretch in to the machine for your and knit fabrics. quick selection. \/X 1. Straight Stretch 2. Rick- Rack Stretch | These A /\/ \/ /\) 3. Smocking Stretch 4. Elastic Stretch 5. Overcast Stretch / \/ | \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \/\ /\/ \ db ®® "-4 /\ ® ® STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - _t_J Stitch Width ControlRed Dot Stitch Length Control - 8 Straight Stitch Foot Use str
RICK-RACK STITCHING STRETCH SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - III Stitch Width Control - 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - 8 Zigzag Presser Foot Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zig zag stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well. SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Step 1. Make a straight line of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock. Step 2.
OVERCAST STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Zigzag Presser Foot - 3 to 4 - 8 This is the same type of stitch used by the garment industry in making sportswear. It is used for seams of 3/8" to 1/4". The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It must be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge.
SPECIAL After the finishing Kenmore done by FINISHING STITCHES ........ basic construction of your garment is finished, there are still many touches to be done. To aid your completion of your garment, the has been_designed to do the following tasks that formerly had to be hand. SATIN STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot Stitch Width Control - Any Number 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Satin Stitch Foot Use zigzag stitching Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches.
BUTTONHOLE MAKING SETTINGS Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control Zigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag stitching - Red Zone plate. 1. Carefully mark the position and length of each buttonhole on your garment. Select the proper size buttonhole guide foot to correspond with the length of buttonhole. \ Fig. 1 2, Mount the guide foot onto the presser foot. Holding on to the top thread, rotate the handwheel toward you one complete turn.
| Step 1 Step 2 1. Set special stitch dial at r'l and bartack several times at the marked beginning of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left stitch. Raise needle to its highest position by turning handwheel toward you manually. 2. Set special stitch dial at "iq. Stitch forward until the hinged the presser foot aligns with the dot on the left side of the guide foot. The toe of the presser foot will be touching the guide foot. Stop sewing at the left stitch and raise needle to position as in Step 1.
HINTS FOR PERFECT BUTTONHOLES < < Start The presser foot and buttonhole guide foot should be in this position at the start of the buttonhole sewing. The needle must be lowered at the marked line for the beginning of the buttonhole. See Fig. 1. / be in presser foot position buttonhole To make and guide shown in Fig. foot will < < < < < < < When the full length of the buttonhole is reached, the presser foot and guide foot will be in position shown in Fig. 2. The < < Fig.
BUTTON SEWING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Feed DogsDown Zigzag Presser Dot Foot Use zigzag stitching plate. 1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely. 2. Turn hand wheel manually until neeclle point is just above button. 3. Adjust needle button. stitch width will enter left control so hole of the 4. Turn hand wheel again by hand so needle enters second hole. Readjust stitch width if necessary. Stitch a number of times. 5.
BLIND HEMMING SETTINGS Special Stitch DialStitch Width Control - 2 to 3 Stitch Length Control - 12 to 10 Zigzag foot or blindstitch Use zigzag stitching After guide plate. you have turned up the hem width Fig. 1 Raw edge fold desired, turn raw edge over 1/2" and stitch this fold with a basting stitch Press. Fold hem back against garmet with basted about 1/8" to right right side of Fig. 2 Hem folded back raw edge extending of garment fold.
Fig. 3 Fabric placed in blindstitch Fig. 4 Stitching stitch. along Fig. 5 Finished hem garment. 35 fold on with right guide. Place the fold of the hem in the slots of the attachment for guiding the fabric. Make certain zigzag stitch catches the fold of by adjusting the blindstitch slightly from left to right. two left ease in that the the hem guide blind side of Remove basting and press hem. Right side of garment will show only the blind stitches as in Fig. 5.
ZIPPER APPLICATION SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot Stitch Width Control - Red Dot Stitch Length Foot Control - 12 to 10 Zipper Use straight stitching REGULAR The foot right is adjustable side for of the the regular type the foot so the the side Carefully the ZIPPER or left sewing Adjust plate. the when of zipper. needle clears notch on the foot. follow directions zipper use on needle See Fig. 1. given on package. Fig.
SPECIAL EDGE STITCH SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial Stitch Width Control- Stitch Length ControlZigzag Presser Foot Use zigzag stitching 1 to 4 Red Zone plate. This is an attractive overcasting stitch you may want to use on fabrics that fray easily. MENDING SETTINGS .;._._._._._.;.:.:._ _.,:.:-:._._._,:.'-_,'-'.'.'.'.'.'-'-'.','.'. - -.... -.......q; Special Stitch Dial - ?.: Stitch Width Control - 4 Stitch Length Control - Red Zone Zigzag Presser Foot Use straight .* ,,.,- *., ,.,,,,, ... • ,, .
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_0 3. Checking Performance Problems WHAT TO DO PROBLEM PROBABLE Incorrect CORRECTION Choose size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread Pulling fabric. Irregular Stitches CAUSE correct Rethread tension. Light pressure on presser Loose presser foot. foot. Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle size needle for thread and fabric. machine. Tighten upper thread tension. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Increase pressure on presser foot.
PROBLEM PROBABLE Incorrect Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread CAUSE size needle. Certain knits and synthetics. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting Tight upper Light pressure of needle. thread on tension. presser foot. Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Choose correct size needle for thread Use "Q NEF, I)I,E",_. Insert Reset Loosen upper thread tension. Increase pressure on presser foot. Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine. Sharp eye in needle.
Caring for the Machine CLEANING AND Fig. 1 Cleaning brush• OILING the feed dogs with a To insure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times• Using a small brush, remove the lint that accumulates in the shuttle 1 area and around the feed dogs. Fig. 2 Parts of the Shuttle Clean the Shuttle To lever--_ .-,---lever Shuttle Area: 1. This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread.
OILING UNDER ARM COVER Remove arm cover plate to oil points To remove cover plate lift cover. PLATE indicated in top of machine head.
OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine underside (C), (D) head and (E) B 43 back and remove of machine. To remove as shown below.
OILING IN FACE COVER Swing hinged face cover plate points indicated in illustration.
SEWING Now MACHINE that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck Simpsons-Sears Limited Stores. Be sure to provide facts when you The model number of your WHEN ORDERING REPAIR FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER If the parts electronically Center for SEARS, S - 158 a contact any and Co. or all pertinent call or visit. Sewing Machine will your nomenclature plate on the right side Machine.
