Kenmore 1600 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
CHANGINGTHEPRESSERFOOT
The various attachment feet available for certain kinds of work are
to be fastened to the presser bar.
To attach the foot, raise the presser bar to its highest position by
raising the presser foot lever. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw,
choose the proper foot, insert from the front. Tighten the screw
using the large screw driver and make sure that the foot is secure.
TURNINGA CORNER
Stop sewing machine with needle in fabric. Raise presser foot.
Turn fabric. Lower presser foot and continue stitching.
FASTENINGA SEAM
Be sure both threads are drawn back under the presser foot.
Lower needle into fabric about ½ inch from beginning of seam.
Push stitch length control lever up for reverse stitching. Stitch in
reverse until needle reaches beginning of seam.
Move stitch length control lever down for forward stitching and
complete seam. When you reach the end, raise the stitch length
control lever and sew back over ½ inch of completed seam.
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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 move-
ment of material, as for darning. For regular sewing, turn knob to
the right, "U" _Feed dog up).
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