Kenmore 12551 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Tips on Sewing Different Fabrics
The chart below provides many details but
you'll also want to remember...
* Soft or fine fabrics may require a backing or
interfacing of paper, especially where
stitches are close together.
* When sewing knits use a strong, fine thread
together with "Q NEEDLE"._.
* When working on tweed or other multi-
colored bulky fabrics, use one color thread
in the bobbin, another on the top. (Great
for repairs-the "patch" practically dis-
appears.)
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FABRICS
NYLON TRICOT
TERRY CLOTH OR
REGULAR CORDUROY
TERRY CLOTH
STRETCH
LEATHER
STRETCH KNITS FOR
SWlMWEAR AND SKI
WEAR OR GIRDLES
USEFUL STITCHES TOUSE
Serging stretch
Overcast stretch
Overlock stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Elastic stretch (for sewing
on elastic)
Blind hem
Three-step zigzag
Simple zigzag
Three-step zigzag
Simple zigzag
Three-step zigzag
Overcast stretch
Serging stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Straight or simple zigzag
Serging stretch
Overcast stretch
Elastic edge stretch
Elastic stretch
Three-step zigzag
SPECIAL NOTIONS TO USE
"Q NEEDLE" T.
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q FOOT" T. *
Mercerized thread
Size 14 needle
Mercerized thread
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q NEEDLE"T.
"Q FOOT" T. *
Mercerized or silk thread
Size 14 needle
Even feed foot*
Polyester, nylon or
dacron core thread
"Q NEEDLE" T.
"Q FOOT" T. *
Lace seam tape
Pre-shrunk zippers
* See the optional accessories on page 6.
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