Kenmore 1040 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Knowing Your Sewing Machine
Identifying Parts ................................. 1 - 2
Connecting Machine .............................. 3
Threading - Bobbin .............................. 4 - 5
Top Thread ........................................ 6
Using the Controls
Top Tension Control ........................... 7 - 8
Adjusting Bobbin Tension ...................... 9
Stitch Length Control ............................ 10
Stitch Width Control ............................. 10
Reverse Stitch Control .......................... 11
Feed Dog Control ................................. 11
Special Stitch Dial ........................... 12- 14
Pressure Regulator ............................... 15
Sewing Light ...................................... 16
Seam Guides ...................................... 17
Accessories
Needles ............................................. 18
Needle, Thread, Fabric Chart .................. 19
Presser Feet ........................................ 20
Buttonhole Guide Feet .......................... 21
Zigzag and Straight Stitching Needle
Plate ................................................. 22
Starting to Sew ..................................... 23
Garment Construction Stitches
Straight Stitching ................................ 24
Zigzag Stitching .................................. 25
Stretch Stitching ............................ 26 - 28
Special Finishing Stitches
Satin Stitching, Appliqueing ................... 29
Buttonhole Making ......................... 30 - 32
Button Sewing, Bar Tacking ................... 33
Blind Hemming .................. :........... 34 - 35
Zipper Application ................................ 36
Special Edge Stitch, Mending, Darning ..... 37
Checking Performance Problems ......... 39 - 40
Caring for the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle ................ 41
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate .................... 42
Oiling Underside .................................... 43
Oiling Face Cover Plate ........................... 44
Parts List ........................................ 45 - 46