Kenmore 1521 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section ! Knowing Your Sewing Machine
Identifying Parts ......................................... 2, 3
Installing and Connecting Machine .................... 4
Coverting to Free-arm Sewing .......................... 5
Removing Bobbin Case from Shuttle ................. 6
Winding the Bobbin ....................................... 7
Threading the Bobbin Case ............................. 8
Threading of Top Thread ................................ 9
Using the Controls ................................... 10 - 17
Adjusting Top Tensions, Adjusting Bobbin
Tensions, Checking Tensions, Stitch Length
Control, Stitch Width Control, Reverse Stitch
Control, Special Stitch Variegator, Special Stitch
Dial, Pressure Regulator, Feed Dog Control,
Sewing Light, Seam Guides, Presser Foot Lever
Accessories ............................................ 18 - 20
Presser Feet, Needles, Needle, Thread and
Fabric Chart
Section [[ Starting to Sew
Garment Construction Stitches ...................... 2 -'4
Straight Stitching, Zigzag Stitching
Stretch Stitching
Special Finishing Stitches ........................... 5- 18
Blind Hemming, Mending, Shell Stitching,
Buttonholing, Button Sewing, Bar Tacking,
Sating Stitching, Appliqueing, Writing and
Monogramming, Darning, Zipper Application,
Box Stitching, Decorative Stitches, Scallop
Stitch, Arrow Head Stitch, Diamond Stitch,
Domino Stitch, Free-arm Sewing
Section ]][
Guidance for sewing on Stretch Fabrics ............ 1, 2
Checking Performance Problems .................... 3, 4
Section _ Caring For the Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle ....................... 1
Oiling Under Top Cover Plate ........................... 2
Oiling Underside ................ ;.......................... 3
Oiling in Face Cove Plate ................................. 4
Parts List ................................................... 5, 6
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Kenmore 1521 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	1521
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

Knowing Your Sewing Machine

Identifying Machine Parts

Details identification of various machine components with diagrams.

Installing and Connecting Machine

Guide on setting up and connecting the sewing machine for operation.

Winding and Threading Bobbin

Process for winding thread onto a bobbin and threading the bobbin case.

Using Machine Controls

Explanation of essential machine controls like tensions, stitch length, and width.

Starting to Sew

Garment Construction Stitches

Explanation of basic stitches for garment construction like straight and zigzag.

Stretch Stitching Techniques

Methods for sewing stretch and knit fabrics for flexibility.

Special Finishing Stitches

Various stitches for decorative and functional finishing like blind hemming and buttonholes.

Guidance for Stretch Fabrics

Selecting Stitches for Stretch Fabrics

A guide to choosing the best stitches for different types of stretch fabrics.

Machine Care and Troubleshooting

Checking Performance Problems

Diagnosing and solving common sewing machine operational issues.

Cleaning and Oiling Procedures

Essential steps for cleaning and oiling the sewing machine for optimal performance.

Parts List

A comprehensive list of available parts for ordering repair or replacement.