Kenmore 15358 - Manual (Page 11)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag........................... 2
Names of Parts................................................................... 2
Available Accessories and Attachments............................ 4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply............................... 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine.................................. 6
For Your Safety.................................................................. 6
Polarized Plug.....................................................................6
Controlling Sewing Speed.................................................. 6
Setting Spool Pins.............................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter.............................................................. 8
Thread Cutter......................................................................8
Extension Table................................................................10
• Detaching the table........................................................ 10
• Attaching the table..........................................................10
Changing Needle.............................................................. 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder...........................10
• To remove.......................................................................10
• To attach ........................................................................10
Changing Presser Foot.....................................................12
• To remove.......................................................................12
• To attach ........................................................................12
Presser Foot Types.......................................................... 12
• Zigzag foot......................................................................12
• Automatic buttonhole foot.............................................. 12
• Zipper foot...................................................................... 12
• Hemmer foot...................................................................12
• Satin stitch foot.............................................................. 12
Selecting Needle and Fabric............................................ 14
Bobbin Winding........................................................... 18-22
• Removing bobbin case.................................................. K-
• Bobbin winding.......................................................... 18
• Inserting bobl4ri..............................................................
Threading the Machine.....................................................24
• Threading the machine...................................................24
Needle threader................................................................26
• Drawing up bobbin thread..............................................26
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a
Straight Stitch................................................................... 28
• Correct tension ... .
28
• Tension is too tight......................................................... 28
• Tension is too loose........................................................28
• Adjust bobbin tension .................................................... 28
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch ... 30
• Correct tension............................................................... 30
• Tension is too tight......................................................... 30
• Tension is too loose........................................................30
Stitch Pattern Selector......................................................32
Stitch Length Control........................................................ 32
Reverse Stitch Control..................................................... 34
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dog....................................... 34
SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch................................................................... 36
• Starting to sew................................................................36
• Finishing sewing.............................................................36
Use the Seam Guides...................................................... 36
Turn a Square Corner.......................................................36
Topstitching...................................................................... 38
Zipper Sewing..............................................................38-40
• Fabric preparation.......................................................... 38
• To sew............................................................................ 40
Rolled Hem Sewing.......................................................... 40
• To sew............................................................................ 40
Darning............................................................................. 42
SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Basic Zigzag..................................................................... 44
Satin Stitching...................................................................44
Monogramming.................................................................46
Applique............................................................................ 46
Bar Tacking.......................................................................48
Button Sewing.................................................................. 48
Overcasting Stitch............................................................ 50
Multipie Zigzag Stitch....................................................... 50
• Seam finishing................................................................50
• Mending..........................................................................50
SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch............................................................... 52
Lace Work.........................................................................52
SheilTliCk..........................................................................54
Stretch Stitch Patterns......................................................54
Knit Stitch..........................................................................56
Straight Stretch Stitch.......................................................56
Smocking.......................................................................... 58
Box Stitching.....................................................................58
Decorative Satin Stitch Pattern........................................ 60
Twin Needle Stitches (Option)..........................................62
SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE
Buttonhole................................................................... 64-66
To adjust buttonhole stitch density................................... 66
SECTION VII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb.................................................. 68
Cleaning the Feed Dogs...................................................68
Cleaning the Shuttle Race................................................70
• Cleaning the shuttle area............................................... 70
• Replacing shuttle assembly........................................... 70
Oiling the Machine............................................................72
• Oil behind the face cover............................................... 72
• Oil the shuttle area......................................................... 72
Troubleshooting................................................................ 74
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