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Kenmore 19233 - Computerized Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine User Manual

Kenmore 19233 - Computerized Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS
Cabinets and sewing machine tote bag ........................... 2
Names of parts ................................................................. 2
Available accessories and attachments ........................... 4
SECTION II. GETTING READYTO SEW
Connecting machine to power supply .............................. 6
Before using your sewing machine .................................. 6
For your safety ................................................................. 6
Polarized plug ................................................................... 6
Controlling sewing speed ................................................. 6
Speed control lever .......................................................... 8
Machine operating buttons ......................................... 8-12
Up/down needle position button ....................................... 8
Auto-lock button ............................................................... 8
Reverse stitch button ........................................................ 8
Screen sharpness adjusting dial ...................................... 8
Cursor keys .................................................................... 10
Mode key ........................................................................ 10
Stitch width selection key ............................................... 10
Stitch length selection key .............................................. 10
Memory key .................................................................... 12
Clear key ........................................................................ 12
Function touchpad .......................................................... 12
• Direct pattern selection ................................................ 12
• Number keys ................................................................ 12
Pattern selection and screen indication ......................... 14
Number key selection ..................................................... 14
Language selection ........................................................ 16
Presser foot lifter ............................................................ 18
Thread cutter .................................................................. 18
Extension table ............................................................... 18
• Detaching the table ...................................................... 18
• Attaching the table ....................................................... 18
• Accessory box ............................................................. 18
Changing needle ............................................................ 20
To remove and attach the foot holder ............................. 20
• To remove .................................................................... 20
• To attach ...................................................................... 20
Changing presser foot .................................................... 20
• To remove .................................................................... 20
• To attach ...................................................................... 20
Presser foot types .................................................... 22-24
Zigzag foot (Foot A) ..................................................... 22
Straight stitch foot (Foot H) .......................................... 22
Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R) .............................. 22
Zipper foot (Foot E) ...................................................... 22
Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G) ...................................... 22
Satin stitch foot (Foot F) ............................................... 22
Overedge foot (Foot C) ................................................ 22
Overcast foot (Foot M) ................................................. 22
Darning foot (Foot P) ................................................... 24
• Quilter .......................................................................... 24
• 1/4" Seam foot (Option) ............................................... 24
• Walking foot (Option) ................................................... 24
Selecting needle and fabric ............................................ 26
Bobbin winding ......................................................... 30-34
• Removing the bobbin ................................................... 30
• Horizontal spool pin ..................................................... 30
• Additional spool pin ...................................................... 30
• Bobbin winding ............................................................. 32
• Inserting the bobbin ..................................................... 34
Threading the machine ............................................ 36-38
• Threading the machine ................................................ 36
• Needle threader ........................................................... 36
• Drawing up bobbin thread ............................................ 38
Adjust the needle thread tension for a straight stitch ..... 38
• Correct tension ............................................................ 38
• Tension is too tight ....................................................... 38
• Tension is too loose ..................................................... 40
Adjust the needle thread tension for a zigzag stitch ....... 40
• Correct tension ............................................................ 40
• Tension is too tight ....................................................... 40
• Tension is too loose ..................................................... 40
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight stitch ................................................................. 42
• Starting to sew ............................................................. 42
• Changing sewing direction ........................................... 42
• Finishing sewing .......................................................... 42
Using the seam guides on the needle plate ................... 44
Turn a square corner ...................................................... 44
Quilting ........................................................................... 44
Sewing on heavy fabrics ................................................ 46
Manual stitch length ....................................................... 46
Variable needle position ................................................. 46
To drop or raise the feed dog ......................................... 48
Basting ........................................................................... 48
• Attaching the darning foot ............................................ 48
• To sew .......................................................................... 48
Automatic reverse stitch ................................................. 50
Triple stretch stitch ......................................................... 50
Straight stretch ............................................................... 50
Auto-lock stitch ............................................................... 52
Saddle stitch ................................................................... 52
Zigzag stitch ................................................................... 52
• To change the width and length ................................... 52
Overcasting .................................................................... 54
Tricot stitch ..................................................................... 54
Knit stitch ........................................................................ 54
Overedge stitch .............................................................. 56
Double overedge stitch ................................................... 56
Button sewing ................................................................. 58
Automatic buttonhole ................................................ 60-64
• Preparation for sewing ................................................. 60
• Starting to sew ............................................................. 62
Adjusting the stitch width and density in buttonholes ..... 64
• To change the stitch width ............................................ 64
• To change the stitch density ......................................... 64
Round end buttonhole .................................................... 64
Keyhole buttonhole ......................................................... 64
Stretch buttonhole .......................................................... 66
Knit buttonhole ............................................................... 66
Adjusting the stitch width and density in rounded end
and keyhole buttonhole .................................................. 66
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BrandKenmore
Model19233 - Computerized Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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