Kenmore 15718 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Stitch Pattern Selector
4i} Setting mark
{2} Stitch pattern selector
The stitch pattern selector determines the stitch you select.
NOTE:
To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle
is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch.
Stitch patterns are color-coded to recommended setting
zone on the stitch length control.
ZONES:
Red: Straight, zigzag and utility stitches
Green: Decorative stitches
Gold: Stretch stitches
Blue: Built-in buttonhole
(Model 15218 and 15718)
-/_ (Model 15616)
(Model 15212)
Stitch Length Control
Slide the stitch length control until the setting mark reaches
the desired stitch length.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
\lj Setting mark
"E:=:_ " is the recommended setting for buttonhole
stitching.
Adjust the stitch length control in the 0.5-4 range
when you sew the zigzag stitch.
Set the stitch length control at "STRETCH" to sew the
stretch stitch pattern sewing.
If the stretch stitch pattern is uneven, slide the stitch
length control in the direction of "S" to compress
it, or "L" to expand it.
Stitch Width Control
Slide the stitch width control until the setting mark reaches
the desired stitch width.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch width.
'_} Setting mark
When the stitch width is narrow, the right side of the
pattern will be cut off.
Example:Pattern 5 Width [5] _ _ 4 Width [3]
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NOTE:
Before sliding the stitch width control, be sure to
raise the needle above the fabric.
Reverse Stitch Control
Press the reverse stitch control to sew in reverse.
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