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Kenmore 1357 User Manual

Kenmore 1357
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Kenmore
INSTRUCTIONS
ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINE
MODEL 1357/1525/1660/1947
60278
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Kenmore 1357 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model1357
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Knowing Your Sewing Machine - Front View

Knowing Your Sewing Machine - Back View

Installing Machine - Free-arm Type

Installing Machine - Flat bed Type

Converting to Free-Arm Sewing

Winding the Bobbin

Threading the Bobbin Case

Threading of Top Thread

Controls

Controls - Adjusting Top Thread Tension

How to adjust top thread tension for balanced straight stitching.

Controls - Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

How to adjust bobbin thread tension, noting it's less frequent.

Controls (Continued)

Controls - Stitch Width Control

Regulates the width of the zigzag stitch; set to red dot for straight stitch.

Controls - Stitch Length Control

Controls the length of stitches per inch, affecting stitch density.

Controls (Continued)

Controls - Reverse Stitch Control

Used for back tacking to secure seams at the beginning and end.

Controls - Special Stitch Modifier and Buttonhole Control

Modifies special stitches and is used for buttonhole making on specific models.

Special Stitch Dial Functions

Special Stitches

Special Stitches - Mending and Smocking

Stitch for repairing tears and creating smocking designs.

Special Stitches - Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch

Stitch for seam finishing, overcasting edges on stretch fabrics like swimwear.

Special Stitches - Buttonhole Setting

Describes settings used for making bar-tacked buttonholes.

Machine Adjustments

Machine Adjustments - Pressure Regulator

Adjusts presser foot pressure for various fabric weights and thicknesses.

Machine Adjustments (Continued)

Machine Adjustments - Feed Dog Control

Allows control over fabric feeding by raising or lowering feed dogs.

Machine Adjustments - Sewing Light

Controls the sewing machine's light and power; includes bulb replacement.

Needle Plate Inserts

Needle Plate - Changing Inserts

Instructions for removing and replacing needle plate inserts.

Needle Plate - Seam Guides

Printed lines on the needle plate to guide seam allowances and corners.

Accessories

Accessories - Needles

Guidance on selecting and using appropriate needles for different fabrics.

Accessories - Needle Placement

Detailed steps on how to correctly insert a sewing machine needle.

Accessories (Continued)

Accessories - Needle, Thread, Fabric Chart

Chart matching needle size, thread type, and fabric for optimal sewing.

Accessories - Buttonhole Guide

Attachment to help create uniform-sized buttonholes accurately.

Accessories (Continued)

Accessories - Buttonhole Attachment

Components of the buttonhole attachment and their functions.

Accessories (Continued)

Accessories - Presser Feet

Information on changing presser feet and the different types included.

2. Starting to Sew - General Tips

Garment Construction Stitches

Garment Construction - Straight Stitching

How to set up and use the machine for straight stitching in garment construction.

Garment Construction Stitches (Continued)

Garment Construction - Fastening a Seam

Technique for securing seams by back tacking at the start and end.

Garment Construction - Turning a Square Corner

Method for accurately turning square corners using seam guides.

Garment Construction Stitches (Continued)

Garment Construction - Zigzag Stitching

How to use the zigzag stitch for various sewing techniques like overcasting.

Garment Construction - Overcasting

Technique for finishing raw edges to prevent fraying using zigzag stitch.

Garment Construction - Interfacing Darts

Using zigzag stitch to reduce bulk in interfacing darts.

Special Stitches

Special Stitches - Stretch Stitching

How to use stretch stitches for knit and stretch fabrics, including various types.

Special Stitches - Straight Stretch Stitching

Specifics for using the straight stretch stitch on knitted and stretch fabrics.

Special Stitches (Continued)

Special Stitches - Rick-Rack Stretch Stitching

Settings and application of the rick-rack stretch stitch.

Special Stitches - Smocking Stretch Stitching

How to use the smocking stretch stitch to create decorative diamond patterns.

Special Stitches (Continued)

Special Stitches - Overcast Stretch Stitching

Overcast stretch stitch for finishing seams on garments requiring stretch.

Special Stitches - Elastic Stretch Stitching

Decorative stitch for sewing elastic into garments like lingerie.

Special Stitches (Continued)

Special Stitches - Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching

Versatile stretch stitch for seams and edges on various fabrics.

Special Stitches - Shell Stitching

Creates a decorative shell finish on fabrics like nylon tricot.

Special Finishing Stitches

Special Finishing - Buttonhole Making (Model 1525)

Detailed instructions for making buttonholes using specific settings and guide.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Buttonhole Making (Model 1947)

Instructions for making buttonholes specific to Model 1947.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Blind Hemming

How to perform a blind hem stitch for neat, invisible hems.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Satin Stitching

Instructions for creating satin stitches, used for applique and monograms.

Special Finishing - Appliqueing

How to apply fabric shapes using satin stitching.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Zipper Application

Guide to applying regular and invisible zippers using special feet.

Special Finishing - Cording

Technique for creating decorative cording for upholstery or garments.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Mending

Using specific stitches to repair straight or three-cornered tears.

Special Finishing - Darning

Method for darning fabric using machine stitches, often with hoops.

Special Finishing Stitches (Continued)

Special Finishing - Button Sewing

Instructions for sewing buttons onto fabric using the machine.

Special Finishing - Bar Tacking

Stitch used to reinforce stress points like pocket corners or straps.

Free-Arm Sewing Uses

Troubleshooting - Performance Problems

Troubleshooting - Irregular Stitches

Troubleshooting guide for common causes and corrections of irregular stitches.

Troubleshooting - Breaking Needle

Troubleshooting guide for common causes and corrections when the needle breaks.

Troubleshooting - Performance Problems (Continued)

Troubleshooting - Bunching of Thread

Troubleshooting guide for thread bunching issues.

Troubleshooting - Puckering

Troubleshooting guide for fabric puckering during sewing.

Troubleshooting - Performance Problems (Continued)

Troubleshooting - Skipping Stitches

Troubleshooting guide for common causes and corrections of skipped stitches.

Troubleshooting - Breaking Upper Thread

Troubleshooting guide for upper thread breaking issues.

Troubleshooting - Breaking Bobbin Thread

Troubleshooting guide for bobbin thread breaking issues.

Troubleshooting - Fabric not Moving

Troubleshooting guide for when the fabric does not feed correctly.

Troubleshooting - Machine Jamming / Knocking Noise

Troubleshooting guide for machine jamming or unusual noises.

4. Caring for the Machine

Machine Care - Cleaning and Oiling

Instructions for cleaning lint from feed dogs and shuttle area, and oiling.

4. Caring for the Machine (Continued)

Machine Care - Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate

Guide to oiling internal machine parts by removing the arm cover plate.

4. Caring for the Machine (Continued)

Machine Care - Oiling Underside

Instructions for oiling underside machine parts after removing the bottom cover.

4. Caring for the Machine (Continued)

Machine Care - Oiling Underside (Continued)

Further instructions for oiling the underside of the sewing machine.

Machine Care - Oiling in Face Cover Plate

How to oil machine components accessed through the face cover plate.

Parts List - Visual Guide

Parts List - Detailed Information

Sewing Machine - Service and Parts Information

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