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General| Brand | Kenmore |
|---|---|
| Model | 17921 |
| Needle Positions | 3 |
| Stitch Functions | Zig Zag |
| Buttonhole Styles | 1 |
| Presser Feet | Buttonhole Foot |
| Stitch Length | Adjustable |
| Stitch Width | Adjustable |
| Included Accessories | Bobbins, Needles, Screwdriver, Seam ripper |
Identifies the sewing machine and its parts.
Instructions for initial setup and placement of the sewing machine.
Details on foot control, power switch, needle control, speed, and accessory box.
Details electronic needle control features like up/down and basting.
Explains how to adjust the sewing machine's speed.
Describes the accessory box and its contents.
Lists available accessories and parts for the sewing machine.
Explains the use of spool pins and caps for thread.
Instructions on how to convert the machine to free-arm mode.
Step-by-step guide to winding a bobbin correctly.
Instructions for threading the bobbin case properly.
Step-by-step guide for threading the top thread.
How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle area.
How to adjust thread tension for straight and zigzag stitching.
How to select and identify different stitches on the machine.
Adjusting the width of zigzag and other stitches.
Adjusting the length of the stitches for different fabrics and results.
How to use the reverse stitch lever for backtacking seams.
Adjusting stitch movement for specific fabric types and stitches.
Details on using the buttonhole control for bar tacks.
How to adjust presser foot pressure for different fabrics.
Using printed guides on the needle plate for accurate seams.
How to operate the presser foot lever for raising and lowering.
Information on choosing and using the correct needles for sewing.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting a needle into the machine.
A guide correlating fabric types with needle size, thread, and stitch length.
Instructions on how to change presser feet on the sewing machine.
How to attach and use the even feed foot for sewing tricky fabrics.
Using the adjustable holder with attachments like narrow hemmer.
How to use the edgestitcher for joining fabrics, piping, and French seams.
Using the quilting guide for sewing parallel rows of stitches for quilting.
Description of the two needle plates and their uses.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the needle plate.
How to attach and use the feed cover plate for manual fabric feed control.
How to clean the feed dogs and shuttle area.
Detailed steps for cleaning and oiling the shuttle area.
Instructions for correctly reinserting the bobbin case.
Points for oiling the machine under the top cover plate.
Points for oiling the machine's underside and free-arm cover.
Where to oil the machine within the face cover plate.
How to oil the machine through the end cover plate.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.
A table listing common sewing problems and their likely causes.
Solutions and corrections for common sewing machine problems.
Essential practices to follow each time you start sewing.
A chart showing recommended settings for various stitches and designs.
Detailed instructions for performing straight stitches, including fastening seams and turning corners.
How to properly remove fabric from the machine after sewing.
Guide to decorative and functional top-stitching techniques.
Settings and method for darning fabric to repair tears.
Methods for temporary sewing like regular and free basting.
Detailed steps for using the free basting feature.
How to safely sew over pins using the machine's presser feet.
Using stay-stitching to prevent stretching of garment edges.
How to apply regular and invisible zippers using the zipper foot.
Using the zipper foot to add decorative cording to garments.
Using the quilting guide for sewing parallel rows of stitches for quilting.
How to use zigzag stitches for applique, embroidery, and monogramming.
Recommendations for stitch width settings for various zigzag applications.
Using zigzag stitches to overcast raw fabric edges.
Using satin stitch for applique, bar tacking, and embroidery.
Settings for bar tacking, similar to satin stitch.
How to use satin stitch for applying appliques.
Creating embroidery designs using satin stitch.
How to use satin stitch for monogramming initials.
Step-by-step guide for sewing buttons onto fabric.
Using stitches to repair tears in fabric.
Using a three-step zigzag for overcasting raw edges.
Using box stitch for creating overlapped seams.
Using box stitch for decorative edging on fabric.
Step-by-step guide for creating blind hems on garments.
Using a blind hem pattern for shell stitching lingerie and nightgowns.
How to sew and finish fabric edges using the scallop stitch.
Introduction to stretch stitches and their uses on knit and stretch fabrics.
How to adjust stitch length for optimal stretch stitch results.
Settings and uses for the straight stretch stitch on various fabrics.
Using the feather stretch stitch for laces, lingerie, and quilting.
How to create smocking effects using the stretch stitch.
Using stretch stitch for sportswear seams and edge finishing.
Using Paris point stretch stitch for hemstitching and decorative finishes.
Tips for sewing with stretchy and knit fabrics.
A chart detailing where to use specific stretch stitches.
Introduction to built-in and attachment-based buttonhole systems.
Important tips for practicing and sewing buttonholes.
How to alter buttonhole stitch density.
Equalizing forward and reverse stitches in buttonholes.
How to sew buttonholes using cord for a decorative effect.
Procedure for sewing straight, keyhole, and eyelet buttonholes with attachment.
Adjusting the stitch density control knob for buttonholes.
Step-by-step guide for sewing perfectly sized bound buttonholes.
A selection of decorative stitches for embroidery effects.
Advice on practicing and sewing decorative designs.
Examples of how to use decorative stitches on garments.
Examples of how to use decorative stitches on garments.
Warranty details for the sewing machine head.
Warranty details for electrical components of the sewing machine.
Warranty for parts and mechanical adjustments.
Information on how to order replacement parts and required details.
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