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INSTRUCTIONS

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59950

SEWING

MACHINE

Adjusting
TABLE
OF
Adjusting
CONTENTSAdjusting

for Good
Pressure
Presser

Stitches
...............
of
Foot .....................

Mending

Narrow
Needle
Needle

Tensions
........................
.............................................

12-13
26

Basting
................................................
Buttonholes
....................................
Buttons
................................................

16
24 -25
23

Applique

Changing
Attachment
Cleaning
and Oiling
Connecting
Machine

Foot ...............
1!
........................
33- 35
...........................
4

Decorative
Stitching
.....................
18-21
Double Needle .................................
30- 31
Dual Purpose
Needle
Plate ...............
11
Fastening
a Seam .................................
Feed
Dog
Control
..............................

16
10

Gathering

Hems-

Blind

.............................................
Stitch

Hem

...............

28 - 29

IdentificationHead
Parts
...............
2- 3
Inserting
Bobbin
into
Bobbin
Case .....................
8
Inserting
and Removing
Material
...... 15
Inserting
Pattern
Disc ........................
17
Installing
Machine
Head .....................
4

................................................

Hemming1/4 tl or Less ...... 26
and Thread Table ..................
5
Size ..........................................
5

Overcasting
Parts

List

..........................................
.......................................

Picking
up Bobbin
Thread ..................
Placement
of Needle
...........................
Bobbin
Case
from Shuttle
..................
Replacement
of Belt ...........................
Reverse
Stitching
.................................

27
38- 39
l0
5

Removing

Setting
Setting
Sewing
Sewing
Sewing
Straight
Synthetics

6
33
16

Stitch
Length
........................
16
Stitch
Width
...........................
17
Light
.......................................
4
on Lace ....................................
26
on Plastic
Films
.....................
32
or Three-Cornered
Tear ...... 23
.............................................
32

Threading
Upper Machine ..................
Turning
a Corner ..............................

9
16

What
To Do ....................................
36-37
Winding
the Bobbin ...........................
7
Writing
and
Monogramming
...............
27

FRONT

VIEW

®
®
®

@
0

®
®

®
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Hand Hole Cover Plate
Presser Foot
Presser Foot Screw
Thread Guide
Thread Guide
Thread Tension

Assembly

Thread

Face Cover

Thread Take-up

10.

Pattern

11.

Stitch

Guide
Plate

Disc Shaft
Width

Cover

Control

Knob

12.

Stitch

13.

Reverse Stitch

Length

14.

Light Switch

Control

Knob

Push Button

15.

Feed Dog Control

16.

Nomenclature

Plate

Knob

BACK

VIEW

@
®
Model

17.

Clutch

Knob

22.

Bobbin Winder

27.

Thread Cutter

18.

Hand Wheel

Feed Dog

Bobbin

Upper Thread Guides
Presser Foot Knob

28.

19.

23.
24.

29.

Needle

20.

Thread Spool

25.

Presser Foot

30.

21.

Arm

26.

Noodle

Guido Pin Hole for
Buttonhole Attachment

Winder

Cover

Mechanism
Pins

Plate

Tension Disc

Lever

Clamp Screw

Plate

INSTALLING
MACHINE
HEAD

Loosen
the
two
hinge
screws
under
rear edge
of the machine
bed (1).
Raise
hinge
pins in the cabinet
cutout
Slip machine
head onto the pins
and
screws
securely
(3].
Lower
machine
head
to front
flap.

I
I,

Screw
over
the

spool
the
spool
accessory

pins
pins.
box.

place.
Discs

Lay
and

the
pins

holes

(2].
tighten

plastic
are

packed

the

hinge

discs
in

SEWING
LIGHT

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The
sewing
light is located
inside
plate
as shown.
It may
be turned
pushing
the
light
switch.
In order
machine
the switch
must be on.

the
face
cover
on or off by
to operate
the

To remove
bulb,
turn
light
switch
off,
open
the
face cover
plate by swinging
it open,
push
bulb in
slightly,
turn
bulb
clockwise,
and
remove
from
socket.
To
replace
push
in new
bulb
and turn
counter
clockwise.
See illustration
4.

CONNECTING
MACHINE
Push
the
plug
onto
three-prong
connector
the bed plate.
Plug machine
cord
into
any
120V
wall outlet.
See illustration
5.

under
l10-

NEEDLE
ANDTHREAD
TABLE
THREAD

SIZE

NEEDLE

PLACEMENT
OFNEEDLE

FABRIC

Raise

SIZE

Cotton 60- 100
Synthetic
Silk A

Sheer
Fine

silks,

and

synthetics

clamp

weight
weight

cottons
silks

Medium weight synthetics
Light weight woolens

Cotton 40- 60
Mercerized
50

Heavy

heavy

Medium

duty

Heavy

30-50
18

Mercerized

heavy

duty

weight
to

cottons

heavy

drapery

weight

Heaviest

cottons

as for

Heaviest

wooJen

coating

men's

work

away

from

as far

Use KENMORE
6021
needles.
The size of needle
should
conform
to the size of the thread
and both should
be suitable to the material.
The same size thread
should
be used
in the
bobbin
as on the upper
part
of the machine
for
ordinary
sewing.
Never
use a bent needle
or one with a blunt point.

clamp

screw.

]

This is the exact
length of the needle to
be used in your machine. Comparison with
this illustration
will determine whether the
needle you have is the correct
one for
your machine.

Flat
side
away
from
you.

wheel
needle

with

you.

it will
and

NEEDLE
SIZE

highest

Loosen

needle

clamp,

clothes

its
hand

screw.
the

woolens

turning

you.

Hold

fabrics

bar

toward

laces

Medium
Medium

Synthetic
Silk A

Cotton

cottons,

Cotton 60-80
Mercerized
50

Mercerized

needle

position

Slip
go

tighten

into

flat

side

the

needle

the

needle

the

needle

REMOVING
BOBBIN
CASEFROMSHUTTLE
Needle
at its
highest

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position.

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_

Pull bobbin
case
straight
ont.

WINDINGTHE BOBBIN

Place

thread

spool

post.

thread

left

Draw

Release
J

turning
toward

shown.

clutch

•

,,--

knob

you.

Start

machine.

When

bobbin

0
Wind
bobbin

thread
a

around

few

times.

winding

full,

mechanism

stops.

Place

bobbin

onto

bobbin

winder

shaft.

Push
latch

bobbin
until

Tighten
and

clutch

remove

knob
bobbin.

winder
it

clicks.

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INSERTING
BOBBIN
INTOBOBBIN
CASE
.........
CASEINTOSHUTTLE

Guide

bobbin

center
slot.

Pull

thread

through

Pull

thread

under

Holding

onto

latch,

tension

position

bobbin

case.

spring.

case

into

shuttle,

release

latch.

THREADING
UPPER
MACHINE
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PICKING
UP BOBBIN
THREAD
Raise
presser
foot lever.
Hold
left hand and rotate
hand wheel
turn.
Bring
bobbin
thread
up
CSee illustration].
Place
threads

needle
thread
loosely
in
toward
you one
complete
by pulling
upper
thread
back under
presser
foot.

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ADJUSTING
THEPRESSURE
OFTHEPRESSER
FOOT
Push
down
outer
ring of
tion].
This
will
release
increase
pressure,
push
pressure
is obtained.

presser
foot knob
CSee illustrapressure
of presser
foot.
To
down
inner
pin
until
suitable

For ordinary
sewing,
the inner
pin should
be about
half
way
down.
When
sewing
multiple
thickness
or heavy
material,
reduce
the pressure.
Increase
it when
sewing
sheer
fabrics.
Insufficient
pressure
ty in guiding
the
marks
appear
on

• l li

may cause
skipped
stitches
or difficulfabric.
If feed
dog
or presser
foot
the fabric,
reduce
the
pressure.

FEEDDOGCONTROL
The feed
dog control
knob
is situated
on the
right front
of machine
bedplate.
When
knob
is turned
to the left,
feed dog drops
and does
not pull material.
This allows
the
operator
freedom
of movement
of material,
as for
darning.
For regular
sewing,
turn knob to the right,
_U"
(Feed
dog up).

DUALPURPOSE
NEEDLE
PLATE
The dual purpose needle plate provides a small round needle hole (A) for
straight stitching
and a wide oval hole (B) for zigzag and decorative
stitching on the center plate (C).
To slide center plate for model 16 and 54, remove hand hole cover plate and
move lever (D) to left for straight stitching and right for zigzag stitching
until it clicks.
To reverse center plate for model 1749, remove hand hole cover plate,
depress slightly and move lever (D) to the right; this releases center plate
so it can be removed. Reverse and reposition center plate, locking it into
place by moving lever (D) to the left.

For straight

stitching

For zigzag stitching

CHANGING
THEATTACHMENT
FOOT
Be sure needle is in the up position.
Snap-on presser feet
1. Push the relase button
released (Fig. 1).

Raise presser

on back of damping

foot lever.
shank and the foot will be

2. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the needle holes and
lower the presser bar by dropping the presser foot lever. The clamping
shank will snap on the foot.
Note: The presser foot knob should
attaching foot.
One-piece presser feet
1. Loosen presser
presser foot.

foot thumb

be down for maximum

screw and remove

pressure

the damping

when

shank

2. Insert the desired foot from the front. Lower the presser foot lever and
tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot
is secure.

ADJUSTINGTENSIONS

A perfect
two
Fig.

CRefer

stitch

layers
to

will

of fabric
page

have

threads

with

loops

Fig.

Upper

thread

too

on top

between
or

the

bottom.

14]

PROBLEM

locked

REMEDY

tight

Decrease

Tension

Increase

Tension

Upper

thread

too

loose

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Fig.

iNCREASE
TENSION
When

stitching

in figures
2 and
thread
tension.
requires
than

unsatisfactory

adjustment
the

When

upper

less

thread

stitch

adjusting

with

It is

case,
a

the
make

screwdriver.

necessary

Turn Clockwise.

is badly puckered,
tight
tensions
and

both
upper
and
adjusted.
(See page

bobbin

frequently

tension.

satisfactory,

figure
1 and seam
the cause
may
he

When

3,
adjust
the
upper
Lower
thread
tension

lower
14]

tension
slight

the

adjustments

(See

may

reduce

page

the

DECREASE
TENSION

14)

upper

thread
tension
somewhat
when doing
decorative
stitching.
The wider
the
stitch
page

the

less

tension

is needed.

(See

18]
Turn

Counter

Clockwise.

ADJUSTING
When
1.
2.
3.
4.

your

sewing

YOUR
machine

does

not

MACHINE
sew

FOR

a properly

locked

GOOD
stitch,

STITCHES
check

the

following

Insert
a new needle
of the correct
size for the thread
and fabric
you are using.
Consult
chart on page 5 for needle
size.
The upper
and bobbin
thread
should
be matched
in size and type.
Check threading
carefully.
See page 9.
Check
the thread
tension
balance.
Use mercerized
thread,
and a correct
size needle
for the fabric you are using.
Do not try test
with
synthetic
thread
as it will not
break.
Begin
with a full
about
12 stitches
forming
a triangle.
If seam

If the bottom
thread
lays on the fabric-tighten
repeat
test.
See page 12, Figure
3.
If the top thread
lays on the fabric-loosen
upper
test.
See page
12, Figure
2.

Grasp

Both
same

the

is puckered-both

stitching

and

tensions

pull

with

a.
b.

If both threads
break-tensions
If neither
thread
breaks-both

If lower

threads
snap.

Bobbin
thread
can be

bobbin,
properly
threaded
into the case.
Set
per inch.
Fold a 6 r_ square
of your
fabric
Make
a line of stitching
½t_from fold.

SEWING

upper
do

thread

breaks-loosen

thread

breaks-tighten

not

have

tension
may
be
tension.
Tighten
gently
lifted from

reset
the
your

break

are

a snap

too

tight.

make

the

thread

tension,

and

and
repeat

break.

loose.

tension.

upper
at

upper

threads

are balanced.
tensions
are too
upper

the stitch
length
at
in half diagonally,

tension.

same

place,

but

they

should

by the following
procedure.
Start with
spring
screw
gradually
until bobbin
case
hand by the end of the bobbin
thread.

break
a loose
and full

on the
bobbin
bobbin

INSERTING
ANDREMOVING
THEMATERIAL

For all kinds
5.

of sewing,

Before
placing
see that:

consult

the material

and

* The
are

presser
foot
both tight.

needle

* The
kind

sizes
of the needle
and
of work to be done.

* The needle
and take-up
highest
position.
* The

tensions

have

threads
to the

* The

are

feed

dogs

* Stitch
desired

length
and
settings.

Experiment

the

screws

thread

suit

are

properly

page

machine

clamp

lever

been

*The
ends
of
about
4 inches

chart

the

at their
adjusted.

To remove
the
work,
first
turn
the hand
wheel
toward
you until the needle
is at its
highest
position,
then raise the presser
foot,
draw material
to the rear and cut off excess
thread
with the thread
cutter
located
on the
presser
bar.

have
been
drawn
rear of the machine.
IMPORTANT:

up.
width

sewing

Place material
under
the presser
foot, insert
the
needle
into the material
by turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you, lower
presser
foot
and start sewing.
To facilitate
placement
of
heavy
fabrics
under
the presser
foot,
the
presser
foot lever
can be raised
beyond
the
normal
_'up"
position.

controls

used to determine
tension
correct
stitch
settings.

the

are

fabric

adjustments

set

be
and

Always

turn

the

hand

wheel

toward
you ! When the machine
is not being
used,
place a piece
of material
over the feed
dog
and lower
the
presser
foot.
Always
have
fabric
under
the
presser
foot
when
operating
the machine.
Operating
threaded
machine
without
fabric
will cause
it to jam
by forcing
thread
into the shuttle.
See pages
34 & 35.

SETTING
STITCH
LENGTH

Turn

stitch

point

between

length
0 and

control
5.

knob

The

the

red mark

setting
for a satin
stitch.
This
will
depending
upon
the type of material
The 5 setting
is the longest
stitch.
the

stitch

selected

will

depend

desired

indicates

on the

fabric

REVERSE
STITCHING

Push

TURNING
A
CORNER

Stop sewing
machine
with needle
in fabric.
presser
foot.
Turn
fabric.
Lower
presser
and continue
stitching.

BASTING

button

when

Reverse
stitching,
for
reinforcing

reverse

stitching

often
called
and
finishing

very

sheer

fabrics,

use

paper

is used

Raise
foot

backing.

sure

presser
from
reverse

both
foot.

over

until
button
you
½ inch

threads

are

Lower

beginning

Release
When

required.

even
and
firmer
the
machine
in
length
at No.
5
Basting
is easily
When
basting

FASTENING
A
SEAM

sewn.

back
tacking
all
seams.

For
accomplishing
quicker,
more
basting,
we
suggest
you
regulate
the
following
manner;
Set
stitch
for
the
longest
possible
stitch.
removed
by
pulling
bottom
thread.

the

vary slightly
to be sewn.
The size
of

reach
of

needle
seam.

needle

reaches

and

complete

the
completed

end,

drawn
into
Push

back
fabric

button
beginning

under
about
and

the
½ inch

stitch

seam.

and

sew

seam.
push
seam.

button

back

ZIGZAGCONTROL
SETTING
STITCH
WIDTH
Insert disc No. 1A. Turn the stitch width control knob to the
desired setting between 0 and 5 on the knob. Zigzag stitch
width increases from 0 to 5. Straight
stitching is possible
with control on 0 setting or by removal of pattern
disc.
Be sure the dual purpose
needle plate is set properly.
(See page 11).
When sewing with the double needle the stitch width control
must not be advanced beyond 3_ setting.

INSERTING
PATTERN
DiSC
1.
2.
3.

Turn handwheel
so that the needle
is in its highest
position.
Pull pattern
disc shaft
cover
open.
Push
cam
follower
release
lever
@ to the right
and keep
there
during
insertion.
See illustration
1.

Grasp
pattern
the retaining

To begin
a pattern
at a specific
point
each
time,
push
the
cam
follower
release
lever
to the
right
with
one
hand,
depress
the retaining
pin.
Turn
the cam so that
the white
dot engraved
on the disc is aligned
with
the point
on the
cam follower
©.
See illustration
2.
Shut cover.

To remove
shaft.

There
are
each pattern
with desired

disc and slip disc onto
the
pin _) enters
hole in disc.

pattern

disc,

open

two
different
patterns
is on the disc surface.
pattern
facing
up.

cover
on

and

each
Position

shaft.

pull
disc.
disc

Make

disc

from

sure

the

A picture
of
into machine

DECORATIVE
STITCHING
This

machine

various
the

disc.

red
to
be

using

and

will

beautiful
machine.

stitches

are

The

latter
can

other

decorative
The

made
will

with

vary

made

length

stitch

slightly

with

and

embroidery

movements

width

needle

upon
See

the

length

type
31.

No.

of material
Pattern

Pattern

the

top

tension

prevent

tension

should

the

bobbin

disc,

pattern

and

Stitch

length

control

knob

Stitch

width

Double

needle

by
at the

will

generally

somewhat
be

decreased.

thread

from

for

decorative
This

coming

will
up

stitching.
prevent
on

the

the
top

the

material

of the

control

knob

number

engraved

it ..........................................

..............................................................................

.................................................................................

.............................................................................................

17
30-

stitch
from

fabric.

REMEMBER
THEFOLLOWING
REFERENCES
1.

controlled

stitch

page

stitch

by means

are

at 5 and

needle.

Decorative

stitches

the

depending

double

width.

stitch.

to reduce
the

sew
your

also

any

satin

is increased,

puckering

dial.

patterns

as the

It is necessary
width

decorative

All

changed

with

on the

sewn.

referred

you

supplied

Basic

marking
he

enables

discs

<
%

,------..

10A

10B

1 1A

11B

12A

12B

13A

13B

MENDING
!

DARNING
Remove
hoops

presser
and

through

one

stitch

Move

first.

Move
stitches.

wish

the

presser

left,

and

Stretch

spot

where

you

wish

Start
fabric

the

push

thereby

the

proceed

as above,

darning

layer

fabric

fast

without

attached,
down

pressure

sewing
back

outer
on the

stretching

embroidery

the

upper

to darn
foot

between

Draw
the

bar.

the

fabric

needle.
holding

another

short

controJ

the

to cover

sew

clog

under

at the

presser

If you

Left

fabric

speed.
and

Feed

foot.

place

Lower
rhythm

st,,°h, dth

bobbin

thread
to

thread

and

begin

at a medium
and

forth

area.

Then

stitching
for

at right
long

using
move
ring

embroidery
of

foot

fabric

tightly

fabric
to the

slowly

control

presser

steady

the

hoop,

dog

presser

angles

stitches,

feed

machine

with
turn

taking

darning.

foot

is released.
between

for

leave
to

the

knob,
Then
hands.

BUTTONS
Align
lower
Turn
above
align

d s:

two holes
of button
with slot of presser
foot and
foot to hold
button
securely.
Drop
feed
dog.
hand
wheel
by hand
until
needle
point
is just
button.
Adjust
stitch
width
so that needle
with a hole of button.
Turn
hand wheel again

hand
stitch
turning
inches

so that
needle
goes
width
if necessary.

into second
hole,
Stitch
a number

hand
wheel
manually.
of thread,
draw thread

will
by

readjust
of times,

Finish
with an
reverse
side

extra
and

2
tie

securely.
If using

a 4 hole

NOTE : To make
on a flat
button,
between
the holes

button

repeat

the

above

procedure.

a small
thread
shank
when
place
a straight
pin
or
of the button.

sewing
needle

STRAIGHT
ORTHREE-CORNERED
TEAR
Stitch width 3 - 4
Stitch length at red mark
Pattern disc #4A (Model 16, 1749, 542)
# 1A (Model 540,541 )
Position
tear
under needle
and stitch
along the
tear
catching
sides
of material.
When mending
cornered
tear,
stitch
from each end to center.

straight
a three

BUTTONHOLES

Use disc :_ 1A
Stitch width knob-Red

Feed dog controlLeft
Cover plate for buttonholes

zone

Template

Guide pin
Pinion

Remove regular cover
and insert
buttonhole
plate.

Guide plate

gear

plate
cover

Select

desired

snap into guide

template
plate.

and

Pull
guide
plate
all the
way
forward
so that guide
pin is
at S.
This will enable
you to
start at one end of the buttonhole.

Drop
with
pinion
24

Screw

guide plate
on machine
guide
template
gear.

guide

into guide
bed.

pin
pin

on
hole

plate
into
place
fitting
over the

HINTSFORPERFECT
BUTTONHOLES

Mark

the

position

buttonhole
with chalk
Loosely

each

on
the
garment
or a line of basting.
woven

fabrics

and

fabrics
that stretch
easily
such
as jersey should
have an interfacing
of a firm fabric.
Use
cambric
or
taffeta
between
woolens
and
rayons-organdy
or lawn between
light weight
and sheer
fabrics.
Use
buttonhole
scissors
buttonhole
cutter
to

Pickupbobbinthreadthrough
guideplateanddraw threads
toward

back.

Place

on
the
guide
plate.
presser
foot and start
Buttonhole
will
be
The buttonhole
is not influenced

material

An occasional

Drop
sewing.
formed.

the
the

size and
by the

length

knob

so it may

on any

position.

buttonhole

shape
stitch
he

oiling
back

cover
smooth
buttonhole

drop

of oil on

hole
provided
on
of the buttonhole

plate

will

operation
maker.

provide
of

your

Always
buttonhole
fabric
to

or
cut

open.
make
on
be

a
a

practice

piece
of the
used
in
the

garment.
A wider

stitch

width

desirable
fabrics.

heavy

may

weight

set

APPLIQUE Use
d,sc
_IA
Baste

cutout

to 4.
stitch

Set stitch
length
around
applique

applique

fabric.

Set

at the red
completely

stitch

marking.
covering

width

Zigzag
the raw

edge.

SEWINGON LACE Use
disc_IA
Set stitch
width
to 2.
Set stitch
Place
fabric
under the presser
foot
1/44inch
so that
stitching

from
right

edge
stitch

so that

of fabric.
Position
catches
left edge
edge

lace

length
to 2
and position
fabric
of lace.

or 3.
lace

and lace
Continue

overcast.

NARROW
HEMMING-I/4"ORLESS
Presser Foot - Zigzag
Needle Plate Hole- Zigzag
Stitch Width - 5
Stitch

Length-2

Remove
bulk
directly
transparent
visibility.

to 4

zigzag
of

slot

disc

garment
beneath
plastic

from
left

machine.
of

foot

needle.
foot,

Place
and

Straight
if

available,

the

fabric
edge

with
of

hem

Stitch.
for

Use
improved

OVERCASTING 05°d,sc.-,A
Both
length
fabric
used.
pletely
cover

and width
settings
may
be varied
Zigzag
stitch
around
raw
edge of
the edge.

__!i_i_
depending
fabric
to

on
com-

GATHERING
Attach
gathering
foot.
(See
page ll).
Set machine
for straight
stitching
and
test
gathers
on a scrap
of the same
fabric
yon
plan to use.
Fullness
will depend
largely
on thread
tension
and
length
of stitch.
For slight
fullness,
tighten
thread
tension
and
set stitch
length
for ordinary
sewing.
For
greater
fullness,
lengthen
stitch
and keep tight thread
tension.
Fullness
will vary
with different
fabrics.

WRITING
ANDMONOGRAMMING
Ose
disc
Free hand
Stitch width
Feed dog control

0 to 5
Left

Draw
initials
or words
to be sewn
on fabric
and
fit fabric
into embroidery
hoops.
Writing
is done
with either
zigzag
or
straight
stitching.
Remove
presser
foot.
Set stitch
width
for
straight
or zigzag
stitches
as desired.
Slip
hoop
and
fabric
under the needle,
lower
presser
bar and take one stitch
to raise
bobbin
thread
through
fabric.
Using
a medium
speed,
stitch
along
marked
outline,
guiding
fabric
carefully
by hands.

HEMS

ili!ill
_i_!
i,_
_'_

BLINDSTITCHHEM

Disc

_IB

Stitch

width

2-3

Stitch

length

2-4

Prepare the hem with a
turned
and edgestitched
finish, or

Apply
the

straight
ing.

seam
raw

edge
or

tape

along

with

either

zigzag

stitch-

Turn
inch

hem
from

and
the

seam

tape

stitch

on sewing

baste
edge

using

1/8
of the

longest
machine.

Fold

garment

basting
along
disc

line
garment

#lB.

back

along

Remove

basting

and

stitch

hem.

The

using

may

fold

straight

and press

basting

eliminated

step
in

hem.

DOUBLENEEDLE
SETTING
THEDOUBLE
NEEDLE
Raise

the

clamp
from

screw.
you.

needle

clamp,

and

bar

its

Hold
double
Slip
the
needle
tighten

the

highest
needle
as

position

and

assembly
far
as
it

with
will

loosen

needle

flat
side
away
go
into
needle

screw.

THREADING
THEDOUBLE
NEEDLE
Place

spool

through
of
tension

thread

upper
thread
discs
of

each

guides.
the
thread

spool

pin.

Draw

threading
as you
would
for single
needle
double
thread
guides
are
provided.
Draw
each
side
of the double
thread
guides
and
from
front
to back.
Pull
several
inches
(See
as

illustrations].
for

single

Thread
needle

both

Pass
a thread
between
tension
assembly.

bobbin

and

threads
each
set
Continue

sewing
except
where
one
thread
through
through
each
needle
of
thread
through.
pick

bobbin

thread

sewing.

THREAD
SELECTION
Use
size
ing.

only
thread

mercerized
sewing
is recommended

thread
size
50
for
both
upper

or finer.
The
same
and
lower
thread-

DOUBLE
NEEDLE
STITCHING
All

decorative

needle.

patterns

Before

check

needle

drop

manually.

Needle

touching

the

stitch

are

starting
by

control

or
not

handwheel

fabric

needle
be

double

operation,

the

enter

foot
must

with

stitching

turning

should

presser

width

possible

any

without

plate.

advanced

The
beyond

3½ setting.

TURNING
A CORNER
To

turn

double
tip

square

needle,

just

fabric

take

one

complete

corner

stop

piercing

shift

half

fabric.

the

turn,

when

stitching

the

stitch.
the

with
Raise
lower

Raise

the

and

begin

stitching
the
the

with

longer
presser

presser
presser
stitching

foot,
foot

foot
in

needle

and

2,;

again,
the

new

direction.

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,¢6 synthetic
fiber,
remember:
a.

Select
patterns
of the
loose
fitting
type
with
cap
sleeves,
because
most
synthetic
fiber
fabrics
cannot
with steam
pressing,
and are not absorbent.
Use a synthetic
thread.

b.
c.
d.

kimono
eased

Use a fine needle
as recommended
in chart
on page 5.
Wind
the bobbin
in the
usual
way,
but do not pass
thread
between
tension
discs.
Guide
thread
by hand for a smoothly
wound
bobbin.

Choose

Check
thread
tensions
by sewing
on a double
fabric
to be used.
Usually
the upper
thread
loosened.
Sometimes
both
bobbin
and upper
must be loosened
(Pages
12, 13).

the

stitch

length

that

gives

the

most

satisfactory

seam.

thickness
tension
thread

of the
must
be
tensions

SEWING
ONPLASTIC
FILMS
Set
Use

the
a

together
corners
*Trademark
polyester

machine
with
fine
needle
with
slightly
for
fiber.

normal
thread
and
mercerized

cellophane
rounded
Dupont's

tape
rather
Acrylic

tensions
thread.

paper
clips
than
square.
fiber.

and
a large
size
Hold
plastic
rather

**Trademark

than

pins.

for

stitch.
pieces
Sew

Dupont's

REPLACEMENT
OF THEBELT
Loosen

motor

handwheel

bracket

pulley.

Remove

knob

and

clutch

belt.
clutch

remove

position.

and

reverse

pulled

provide
to

pressure

and

screw,

out
wheel.

belt

tension,

take

out

slack

tighten

for

same
so

belt

new

belt

reassembling.

pull

motor

away

belt

bracket

the

Install

from

motor

clutch
position

sufficiently

procedure

proper

motor

unscrew

reassembled

hand

toward

from

Note

wheel

over
above

motor
belt

washer.
be

hand
out

the

bedplate

knob

must

Slide

push

Remove

clutch

washer-it

can

screw,

loosen

using

screw

from
finger

securely.

CLEANING
ANDOILING
Keep

the

quiet
done

and
with

When
place
points
Swing
indicated

Fig.

moving

machine
a

parts

efficient
a small

drop
indicated

runs
of

free

from

dust

operation.
brush.
hard

KENMORE
in

hinged
face
at end
of

figs.
cover
machine

makes

plate
head.

thread

for

should

excessive

sewing
A,

and

Cleaning

machine

noise,
oil

the

C.
open

oil

points

Remove
arm
cover
plate to oil points
top
of machine
head.
To remove
take disc out from
machine,
remove
and lift cover.

It may
1.
2.

necessary

to clean

the

shuttle

Raise
the
needle
bar to its highest
point and remove
bobbin
case.
Push levers
sideways
from the shuttle assembly
and
lift shuttle
race
cover
and shuttle
out by the center
pin.

indicated
at
cover
plate,
top screws
Fig. B

area

occasionally.
3.

Clean the shuttle
race of any lint or
small particles
of thread
with a small
brush.
Put a drop
of oil on the center
pin
of the shuttle
and
on shuttle
race
(see arrows).
Shuttle

Assembly

Tilt

machine

underside

head

back

of machine

oil

points

indicated

head.

Fig.

on
C

To reassemble,
and fit carefully

by center
opposite

pin
the

shuttle
driver.
Slip shuttle
race
cover
place.
Snap the levers
into position.
Occasionally,
remove
the
needle
plate

into

clean
Shuttle

Race

Cover

Shuttle

Race

feed

dog

hold
into

with

shuttle
assembly

a soft

and

brush.
3_

WHAT
PROBLEM

PROBABLE
Incorrect

size

Improper

threading.

Loose

upper

Stitches

thread

pressure

presser

foot.

Unevenly

wound

Pulling

tension.

Incorrect

size

Needles

Incorrect

setting

foot.

size needle

machine _page

Tighten

upper

Do not

pull fabric;

thread

Rewind bobbin

_page

Do not pull fabric;
needle.
of

Choose
needle.

tension

guide

_page

correct

Reset needle

_page

for thread

under

Feed dog

Raise feed

Incorrect

down.
thread

Light pressure

tension_,s_.

on presser foot.

Using two different
kinds of thread.

sizes or

both

threads back
dog (page

Reset thread
Increase
Upper

_page

and fabric

tension

presser foot

_poge

10_.

10_.
s_ (,pcges

pressure on presser foot
threcd

5_.

10_.

5_.

Draw

Thread

_page

12_.

it gently.

needle

Upper and lower threads not
drawn back under presser foot.

foot.

5_,

11_.

presser

_page

7_.

guide

size

and fabric

gently.

Increase pressure on presser foot
Reset presser foot

bobbin.

for thread

9_.

Reset presser foot ('page

Loose

Bunching

presser

fabric.

Breaking

correct

Rethreod

fabric.

Loose

CORRECTION
Choose

needle.

Light

CAUSE

Irregular
Pulling

and bobbin

thread

12, 13_.
_pcge
should

10_,.
be same size

Puckering

Bent or blunt

Insert new needle

('page

5_.

Loose presser foot.

needle.

Reset presser foot

_page

11_.

Fabric

Use underlay

too sheer or too soft.

oF tissue

paper or tarleton

when

stitching.

and kind.

WHAT
PROBLEM

PROBABLE
Incorrect

Skipping
Stitches

CAUSE

size

needJe.

Choose

needJe.

Insert

Incorrect

setting

Tight

upper

Light

pressure

of needle.

thread tension.
on presser foot.

to stitch

too fast.

improper threading.
Upper

Threcd

Tight

upper

Incorrect

Improper
Tight
Lint

Fabric

not

Moving

Machine
Jamming
(.Knocking
Noise_

thread

size

Sharp eye

Breaking Bobbin
Thread

CORRECTION

Bent or blunt

Starting
Breaking

TO DO

bobbin

Start

tension.

case or shuttle.

pressure

to stitch

correct

bobbin

Loosen bobbin
bobbin

Feed dog down.

Raise feed

Light

Increase

pressure on presser foot.

Threads

Thread

knotted

caught

under

fabric.

in shuttle.

tension

_'page

foot

(page

5_.

(page

5).

Cpage 12).
for thread

(page

tension Cpage

case and shuttle

8).
13).

_pages 34,

35).

10).

on presser
back

and clean

and fabric

5).

case threading

dog (page

10).

9).

needle

thread

12).
Cpage

speed.

tension

size

Place both threads
beginning to stitch.
Disassemble

(page

on presser

thread

pressure

and fabric

5).

new needle (page

Check

for thread

57.

at a medium

machine

Loosen upper

Clean

needle

(page

upper thread

Increase

Insert

case threading.

thread

in bobbin

Loosen

Choose

in needle.

size

Reset needle (page

Rethread
tension.

needle.

bobbin

correct

new needle

foot

(page

10_.

under presser foot

shuttle

_pages

before

34, 35).

PARTS LIST
All
retail

parts

listed

store,

here

catalog

ordered

office

may
sales

through
mail

order

your

.21

nearest

Sears

Simpsons-Sears

house.

When

ordering

Model

-'2.

Parts

When

these
&

Ref. No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9
10

prices
Part No.

28775
11082
13480
26929
*6862
6510
6797
*6745
*6550
"6551
*6552
*6553
*6554
1939
2273
8286
1081
1102
1103
1119
1104
1105

_s?,
by

please

numbers

number

ordering

prevailing

parts,

serial

and

mail,
and

you

description

prices
will

sure

machine

will
be

is]
be
billed

mention

shown

the

request,

following

references:

nomenclature

plate.

See

page

here.

furnished

parts

wilI

shipped

accordingly.

Description

Shuttle hook (Model 54)
Shuttle hook (Model 16, 1749)
Needle clamp (Model 16, 54)
Needle clamp (Model 1749)
10 bobbins in case
Bobbin case
Light bulb
Double needle
No. 9 needles
No. 11 needles
No. 14 needles
No. 16 needles
No. 18 needles
Bobbin winder rubber ring
Nylon disc
Spool pin
Pattern disc No. 1A and B
Pattern disc No. 2A and B
Pattern disc No. 3A and B
Pattern disc No. 4A and B
Pattern disc No. 4A and B
(Model 540, 541 only)
Pattern disc No. 5A and B

Ref. No.

11
12

13
14
15
16
17
18
19

Part No.

1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1222
135
9309
11191
40390
3331
27678
3330
27676
3342
27672
3343
27673
6872

Description

Pattern disc No. 6A and B
Pattern disc No. 7A and B
Pattern disc No. 8A and B
Pattern disc No. 9A and B
Pattern disc No. 10A and B
Pattern disc No. 11A and B
Pattern disc No. 12A and B
Pattern disc No. 13A and B
Bobbin winder tension disc
Presser foot thumb screw (Model 54)
Presser foot thumb screw
(Model 16, 1749)
Clamping shank (Model 16, 1749)
Standard zigzag foot (Model 54)
Standard zigzag foot (Model 1749)
Standard zigzag foot (Model 16)
Satin stitch foot (Model 1749)
Satin stitch foot (Model 16)
Plastic zigzag foot (Model 1749)
Plastic zigzag foot (Model 16)
Plastic satin stitch foot (Model 1749)
Plastic satin stitch foot (Model 16)
Straight stitch foot (Model 1749)

Ref. No.

Part No.

20
21
22
23
24
25

27674
27677
27679
6914
6864
55501
555O0
35083
36214

35083
28845

Ref. No. PartNo.

Description
Straight stitch foot (Model 16)
Plastic straight stitch foot (Model 16)
Gathering foot (Model 16, 1749)
Motor belt
Needle threader
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Buttonhole cover plate (Model 54)
Buttonhole cover plate
(Model 16, 1749)
Buttonhole guide plate (Model 54)
Buttonhole guide plate
(Model 16, 1749)

8939
894O
8941
8942
1_3
9_1

9023
9020
6830
*6889

*These items are not furnished
per instructions above.

Description
1-1/16" keyhole template
1-1 /16" regular template
13/16" regular template
5/8" regular template
5/16" regular and eyelet template
15/16" regular template
1/2" regular template
3/8" regular template
5/8" keyhole template
Buttonhole opener
Oiler-brush combination

with the machine,

but may be ordered

SEWING

MACHINE

SEARS, ROEBUCK
SIMPSONS-SEARS

AND CO., Chicago,
iL 60684 U.S.A. and
LIMITED,
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
Part No. 59950

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