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Kenmore 68 User Manual

Kenmore 68
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55039
I N.S T R U C T ! O N S
MODEL 68/95/96/1600/1650/1651/1652/1654/1750
ZlG-ZAG SEWING MACHINE
P/N 55039
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Kenmore 68 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model68
TypeMechanical
Drop-in BobbinYes
Free ArmYes
Stitch OptionsUtility, Decorative

Summary

FRONT VIEW

INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD IN PORTABLE AND CABINET

SEWING LIGHT

Explains the location and operation of the machine's built-in sewing light.

CONNECTING MACHINE

Details the procedure for plugging the sewing machine into a power outlet.

NEEDLE AND THREAD TABLE

NEEDLE SIZE

Specific advice on selecting the appropriate needle size for different sewing tasks.

PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE

REMOVING BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE

WINDING THE BOBBIN

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE / CASE INTO SHUTTLE

THREADING UPPER MACHINE

PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD

ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE OF THE PRESSER FOOT

SETTING STITCH LENGTH

REVERSE STITCHING

Instructions on using the reverse stitching function to secure seams.

BASTING

Techniques for performing temporary basting stitches on fabric.

ADJUSTING TENSIONS

INCREASE TENSION

Steps to increase the thread tension to resolve stitch issues.

DECREASE TENSION

Steps to decrease the thread tension to resolve stitch issues.

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MATERIAL

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

TURNING A CORNER

Technique for pivoting the fabric to sew sharp corners.

FASTENING A SEAM

How to secure the start and end of a sewing seam using reverse stitches.

FEED DOG CONTROL

Explanation of the feed dog control and its function in moving fabric.

ZIGZAG CONTROL

SETTING STITCH WIDTH

How to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch for decorative effects.

INSERTING PATTERN DISC

Procedure for inserting and removing decorative stitch pattern discs.

SEWING WITH REVERSE PATTERN DISC

Guidance on using specific pattern discs for reverse decorative stitches.

DECORATIVE STITCHING

DARNING

WITH PRESSER FOOT:

Specific darning method when the presser foot is attached to the machine.

WITHOUT PRESSER FOOT:

Specific darning method when the presser foot is removed from the machine.

SEWING ON BUTTONS

BLIND STITCHING

Technique for creating an invisible or blind hem stitch.

BUTTONHOLES (Models 68, 95, 1600, 1650, 1651, 1652)

HINTS FOR PERFECT BUTTONHOLES

Tips and best practices for achieving professional-looking buttonholes.

APPLIQUE

SEWING ON LACE

Method for neatly sewing lace onto fabric edges.

STRAIGHT OR THREE-CORNERED TEAR

Guidance on repairing straight or triangular tears in fabric.

OVERCASTING

WRITING AND MONOGRAMMING

Using the sewing machine for free-hand lettering and decorative monograms.

SEWING ON STRETCH FABRICS

Specific advice for sewing materials with elastic or stretch properties.

DOUBLE NEEDLE

1. SETTING THE DOUBLE NEEDLE

Procedure for installing and securing a double needle.

2. THREADING THE DOUBLE NEEDLE

Steps for threading the sewing machine with a double needle.

3. THREAD SELECTION

Recommendations for choosing thread suitable for double needle sewing.

4. STITCHING

Guidance on performing various stitches with a double needle.

5. TURNING A CORNER

Technique for turning corners when using a double needle.

SYNTHETICS

SEWING ON PLASTIC FILMS

Instructions and tips for sewing on plastic film materials.

REPLACEMENT OF THE BELT

CLEANING AND OILING

Essential maintenance procedures for cleaning and lubricating the sewing machine.

WHAT TO DO

PARTS LIST

ADJUSTING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FOR GOOD STITCHES

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