Kenmore 19501 User manual

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SEWING
MACHINE 19501
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SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND
CO.
Dear
Homemaker,
CONGRATULATIONSI
You
have
just
purchased
a
Kenmore
Sensor
Sew
70,
a
sewing
machine
that
can,
with
some
easy
setting
by
you,
do
both
decorative
and
utility
sewing more
quickly
and
accurately
than
you
ever dreamed
possible.
This
machine
can
take the
guesswork,
the
frustrating
trial
and
error
out
of
sewing,
virtually
eliminating
hand-sewing.
By
just
pressing
a
button
or
two,
you
can sew
a
seam
or
smock
a
dress,
reinforce
a
sleeve
or
darn
socks,
create
a
border
or
embroider
a
sampler.
This
manual
will
show
you
how
to
perform
these
wonders,
making
your
sewing
creations
and
crafts
the
"talk of
the
town",
and
make
you
the
"star
of
the
bazaar".
You
can
also
program
this
machine
to
automatically
sew
your
borders
and
monogram
your
clothing,
and
it
will
remember
the
entire
sequence
and
repeat
it
when
you
press
the
foot
control
again.
Practice
makes
an
expert I
Follow
these
directions
and
suggestions
carefully.
Get
to
know
your
machine
intimately
and
it
will
turn
your
sewing
tasks
into
an
adventure
!
These
instructions
will
help
you
obtain
the
best
sewing
results
and
avoid
unnecessary
service
expense
for
conditions
beyond
our
control.
Advice
on
the
operation
and
care
of
your
machine
is
always
available
at
your
nearest
Sears
Retail
Store.
Please
remember,
if
you
have
questions
about
your
machine,
always
mention
the
model number
and
serial
number
when
you
inquire.
Write
them
here,
for
easy
reference: Model
No. 385.
Serial
No.

TABLE
OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
* To Remove the
Bobbin from the Machine
......... 19
* Wind the
Bobbin .......................
19-20
A
Portable Case
or Cabinet is Available
..............
4
9
Insert the Bobbin
into the Bobbin Holder
.........
21
Locate
and Identify the
Parts ..................
5-6
Prepare Your
Top Thread
...................
22-27
Locate and
Identify the Accessories
................
6
*
Check Your Presser
Foot .................... .22
* Change
the Presser Foot
......................
23
SECTION 2. PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
* Thread Your Needle ........................
24
* Pick Up
Your Bobbin Thread
.................
25
Set Up
the Machine
........................
7-11
*
Adjust the Top
Thread Tension
..............
26-27
* Plug in the
Machine and Switch
on the Power
......
7
For
Straight Stitch
........................
26
* Set the Foot
Control .........................
8
For Zigzag Stitch
..........................
27
* Check Your
Feed Balance Dial
................. 8
* Set the
Pressure
Dial .......................
8
SECTION
3. LEARN
TO USE
THE CONTROLS
* Adjust
the
Presser
Foot
Lever
.................. 9
* Thread
Cutter ............................
9
Up/Down
Needle Position
Button ................
29
o Free-Arm Sewing:
the Removable
Control
Panel ...............................
29
Extension Table ........................
10-11
Pattern Indicator Screen
......................
30
Know
What the Presser Feet
Will Do ............
12-15
Pattern
Selection Buttons
......................
30
* Foot
Storage Compartment
... ...............
12
Memory Button
.............................
31
* Presser Foot
Types .... ..................
13-15
Clear Button
..............................
31
A. Zigzag
Foot ...........................
13
Straight
and Zigzag
Stitch Buttons
................
31
B. Transparent
Buttonhole
Foot ..............
13
Stitch
Width and
Length Buttons
...............
32-33
C. Overedge
Foot .........................
13
* Stitch Width Button
........................
32
D Quilter
..............................
14
* Stitch
Length Button
......................
33
E. Zipper
Foot ...........................
14
Reverse
Stitch and
Auto-Lock Buttons
.............
34
F. Satin
Stitch Foot .......................
14
* Reverse Stitch
Button .......................
34
G. Blind
Stitch
Hem Foot
..................
15
* Auto-Lock
Button
........................
34
H.
Straight Foot
.. ........................ 15
J.
Sliding Buttonhole
Foot
.................
15
SECTION
4. PRACTICE
COMMON
STITCHING
SKILLS
Choose
Your
Needle
and Thread
...............
16-17
*
Check Your
Needle .........................
16
Use the Seam
Guides .........................
35
* Fabric, Needle,
Thread and
Stitch Length Chart
..... .
17
Turn a Square
Corner ........................
35
* To Change
Your Needle
......................
17 Sew
on Heavy Fabrics
.........................
36
Prepare
the Bobbin
........................
18-21
Use the
Darning Plate
........................
36
* Put Thread
on the Spool ................... .
18
Basting
R .............................
37
*
Additional Spool
Pin ........................
18
Darning
0 ........ ..........
........
. 38
2

Sew
a Button ..............................
39
*
Elastic
Casing
Stitch
40
.... ............... ...
77
Put
in
a Zipper
.............................
40-42
Decorate
with
Geometric
Patterns
M -
39.
.....
78
Cross
Stitch
A
T
..........................
79
SECTION
5.
LEARN
THE
STITCHES
Smocking
[3
, ] ,
43
,
48.
............
80
Sand
Stitch
RA
..... .........................
81
Chart
of Sewing
Functions
.....................
44
Program
Decorative
Stitch
Stitch
Pattern
Chart
... .....................
45-49
Patterns
45
47
etc
.. ...............
82-84
Straight
Stitches
1.
.[ ................
50-55
*
One
Cycle
Stitching
... ......................
82
* Straight
Stitch
...........................
50
•
Two
Cycle
Stitching
...... ................
82
*
Topstitching
.... ...........................
51
* Pattern
Single
Units
..... ....................
83
*
Position
Your
Needle
for
Topstitching
...........
52
*
To
Adjust
a Distorted
Pattern
..................
84
*
Pintucking
.................................
53 Monogramming
00
-[- ,
[4
-
76
.....
85-86
*
Quilting
.... .............
54
*
Reduce
the
Size
of
Numbers
and
Letters
..........
86
*
Gathering
...
.....
....................
55
Outline
Stretch
D .........................
56
SECTION
6.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS CHART
Straight
Stretch
I
........................
57
Saddle
Stitch
U3 ...................... ...
58
What
to Do
When
..........................
87-88
Zigzag
Stitches
[]
-[ .................
59-64
*
Basic
Zigzag
C
..............
59
SECTION
7
CARE FOR
YOUR
MACHINE
*
Satin
Stitch
[1151 ..............
60
*
Overcasting
Stitch
....................
61
Replace
the
Light
Bulb
....
.....................
89
*
Multiple
Zigzag
16
................. ...
62
Clean
the
Bobbin Holder
.. ......................
90
*
Overedge
Seam
17
.....................
63
Clean
the
Hook
Race
and
Feed
Dogs
..............
91
*
Knit
Stitch
18
... ........................
64
Oil
the Underside
... ..........................
92
Buttonholes
1
2
..
2..................
.65-68
Oil the
Face
Cover Plate
.........................
92
*
Adjust
the
Stitch
Density
......................
68
Corded
Buttonholes
1
-
F2 1. ...............
69
PARTS
LIST
.....................................
93-94
Hemming
and
Edging
Stitches
W
-3
1
.....
70-74
•
Blind
Hem
Stitch
(stretch)
A]
.....
....
.....
71
INDEX
.......... ..............................
95-96
*
Blind
Hem
Stitch
(woven)
4
......
.......
71
*
Shell
Stitch
[ .......... ............. .
72
*
Scallop
Stitch
[ ....................... 73
* Cut-Out
Work
Edging
and
Applique
3M
.........
74
Reinforcing
Stitches
33
and
40.
...........
75-77
*
Feather
Stitch
[3
....................... 75
*
Fagoting
Stitch
40
........ ........... 76
3

A full line
of sewing
cabinets is
available
at your nearest
Sears
retail store
or
through our
general
catalog. Whenever
you're
ready to
sew, so is your
sewing
place.
Another
option
.. buy
a Carrying
Case . . .
then your
Kenmore goes
anywhere,
can be stored
anywhere.
Fig. I
Fig.
2
4

Locate
and
Idetty
the
Parts
Up
& Down
Needle
Position
Large
Spool
Button
(P.
29)
Holder
(P.
18)
Top
Cover
Stitch
Pattern
Chart
(P.
45
49)\ _ 1
(P.s
45
-49)------
"Foot
Storage
Pressure
Compartment (P 12)
Control
Dial
(P. 8)
-
Thread
Tension .Bobbin
Winder
(P. 19,
20)
Dial
(P
26)
Hand
Wheel
Pattern
•
-
Selection
Buttons
(OP 29
- 31)
Threading
Chart
(P.
24)
Manual
Buttons
(P.
32,33)
a
-
-P
(Stitch
Width
& Length
Control)
Face
Cover
Plate
-.. .
(P.
2)
"Auto-Lock"
Sewinq
Liqhl
-----
Button
(P
34)
Reverse
Stitch
Needle
uPate
Button (P
34)
(P
35,
--
----
Base
Bobbin
Cover
Plate
/
iP 90)/
" -/
Extension
Table
(P
10)

Lbcg*
and
Idntify
*O
Continud)
Los.
mad
Identify
S. Aamodo
Accessory
Storage Box
Accessory
Box
SFoot Control (P. 8)
Thread Guide (P. 24)
Thread
Guide
(P 24)
Bobbin
Need. Clmp F 17)Additional
Spool
Pin
Presser
Foot (P. 12
- 15)
Sliding
Buttonhole
Buttonhole
Opener
%r
F °t
(JI
Presser
Foot
Lever
(P 9)
(P. 19) . Small Screw Drive,
Feed Balance
/i
Dial (P.
8.68)
Spool
Pin
Small Spool
Felt Holder
Large
Screw
Driver
M
Free
Arm
(P.
10,
11)
Light
and7
Power Switch
(P 7)
Plug
Connector
(P. 7)
Nomenclature
Plate
Lnt t BDrh
rn
Plate
6

Set Up
the
Machine
Plug
in
the
Machine
and
Switch
on the
Power
Machin
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Machine
7
plug
'too
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Power
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11
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ly
Shewi
ng
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Power
swic m
Power
W
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Qt.
NOTE:
The
Pattern
Indicator
light
will
show
F1
0
Pow,
supply
pluq
SAFETY
FEATURE:
NOTE:
Before
inserting
the plug
into
your
Your
machine
will
not
operate
unless
the
machine,
be
sure
the
power
switch
is
light/power
switch
is turned
on.
If
you
are
OFF.
interrupted
or
stop
sewing,
turn
off
the
light/power
switch
to
prevent
injury
to
1. Check
your
outlet
to be sure
it isa 110
to 120
children.
Volt
AC
outlet.
2.
Insert
the machine
plug
into
the
five-prong
outlet,
as
shown.
It
will
only
fit
one
way.
3.
Insert
the
power
supply
plug
into
the
outlet.
4. Push
the
light
and
power
switch
to turn
on
the
power
and
sewing
light.
7

Set the
Foot Control
a
Check Your Feed
Balance Dial
Set the
Pressure Dial
Pressure
control
N
Setting
mark
Foot control
The foot control
regulates
the speed at For
most
sewing, the
groove in the
Feed Balance
Dial should
which you sew.
point to the arrow
(" l ").I
Position the
foot control
as shown, with
You
may rarely need
to adjust
the dial. But,
if necessary, use
your
heel on the floor,
this dial
to regulate the
feed balance
for:
To increase
speed, gently
press down with
* Buttonholes
(See
P. 68 for details)
The Pressure
Dial is located under
the top
the ball of
your foot.
* Any
"stretch" stitch
such as patterns
17
, 18
cover.
To
decrease
speed,
release
your
foot
3-
3
.-
and
monogramming
pressure slightly.
when sewing on very
particular fabrics.
Set
as follows:
2
..
most
sewing
NOTE: The foot control is sensitive and
2 applique and Cut-Out
Work
sewing speed immediately.
1 ... basting, sewing
chiffon, lace,
Practice
on a scrap of
fabric to
organdy and other lightweight
regulate
your
sewing speed
to
fabrics
your taste and needs.
Also for velours and
knits
(with
more
stretch)
8

*
Adjust
the
Presser
Foot
Lever
*
Thread
Cutter
High
Thread
position
cutter
Thread I
+
cutter
Normal
up
,
Presser
foot
lever
fYou
don't
need
a
scissors
to
cut
the
thread
after
you finish
sewing.
Just
use
the
handy
thread
High
aoal
up
cutter
on
the
back
of
the
Presser
Bar
above
the
presser
foot
holder.
po'sition
1.
Pull
thread
through
the
groove
until
it
istaut.
2.
Then
pull
the
thread
sharply
down
and
back
to
cut
it.
The
Presser
Foot
Lever
raises
and
lowers
your
presser
foot.
You
can raise
it
about
1/4"
higher
for
easy
removal
of
the
presser
foot
or
to
help
you
place
heavy
fabrics
under
the
presser
foot,

p ....$ p the ....*
* Free-Arm Sewing:
the Removable Extension
Table
Your Kenmore Sensor Sew
70 can do free
To remove:
arm
sewing.
This feature
makes
sewing
easy
for:
To Remove the Extension
Table
(for free-arm sewing)
1. Grip the table with your index
finger and thumb, as shown,
2. Pull gently toward
you.
The
extension table will snap out,
To Attach:
* bar tacking to reinforce
pockets, plackets
and
waistlines on ready-made
or
Extension table
homemade
garments
to
avoid
fabric
bunching around
the needle.
/ "Tab
To
Attach the Extension Table
(For flat-bed sewing)
1. Fit the tabs into
the slot, as shown.
2. With your
thumb and index finger, gently
snap in.
10

*
Stitching
sleeves,
waistbands,
pant
legs,
*
darning
socks
or
mending
knees,
elbows,
*
sewing
buttons
on
sleeves,
waistabands,
or
any
circular
garment
area,
or
areas
of
wear
in children's
clothes.
etc.
11

KnoW.Wha**.fl
PrmsiwrFMAa
I Do.
The Presser feet
are an important feature of this
machine. You need to know
what each foot
does in order to use them effectively.
NOTE:
The numbers after each foot indicate the stitch
patterns
Most
of the presser feet
are stored in the
Foot Storage Compartment
under
where you
use the foot.
the top cover.
Foot
Storage Compartment
Needle set
G: Blind stitch
0:
Quilter
1
H: Straigt
foot
F:
Satin
stitch
footf
1B:
Transparent
/
buttonholeA:Ziza
foot
~~~foot
[
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.]
.]
F270
12

*
Presser
Foot
Types
A.
Zigzag
Foot B.
Transparent
Buttonhole
Foot
C.
Overedge
Foot
A:
Zigzag
foot
8:
Transparent
C:
Overeclge
foot
Use
this
foot
for
both
straight
and
zigzag
Use
this
foot
to
sew
buttonholes
when
you
This
foot
is
especially
constructed
for
stitching.
want
to
control
the
fabric
feed and
button-
stitching
and/or
overcasting
seams.
The
The
black
button
on
the
right
side
of
the hole
size
beyond
the
limits
of
the
sliding
small brush
and
wire
guides
help
control
foot
sets
the
foot
to
remain
rigid
so
that
buttonhole
foot.
the
fabric,
hold
the raw
edge
in
place
and
you
can sew
on
heavy
fabrics.
(See
p.
36
Because
the
foot
is
transparent,
you
can
keep
it
from
puckering,
especially
when
for
detailed
instructions.)
see
what
you
are
sewing.
sewing
on
knit
fabrics.
You
may
use
this
foot
for
the
regular
Stitch
Patterns:
Stitch
Patterns:
zigzag
stitch
1
or
with
the
overedge
27
- E16 ] , [8] P , 32]
N - []
stitch
17 . See p. 61,63 for details.
Stitch
Patterns:
13

*
Presser
Foot
Types
(Continued)
D.
Quilter
E.
Zipper Foot
F.
Satin
Stitch
Foot
D:
Quilter
E:
Zipperfoot
F:
Satin
stitch
foot
This
attachment
turns
your
zigzag
foot
This foot
can
be set
to
sew on
each
side of
Use
this
transparent
foot
for
outlining
into
a quilting
foot.
your
zipper.
The
edges
of the
foot
guide
applique
and
Cut-Out
Work,
as well
as for
See p. 54 for
detailed instructions,
the zipper
and keep
the seam straight.
all
your Decorative
Stitching
and mono-
For details on sewing zippers, see gramming.
Stitch
Pattern:
p. 40
42.
Stitch
Patterns:
Stitch
Pattern:
10] ,
3-1,
FO-11 01
-] jI,
14

G.
Blind
Stitch
Hem
Foot H.
Straight
Foot
J.
Sliding Buttonhole
Foot
G:
Blind
ni~tch
H:
Straiqht
foot
J;
Sl7idi
hern
foot
footiin
buttonhole
Use
this
foot
for
perfect
blind
hemming.
Use
this
foot
exclusively
for
straight
Use
this
foot
for
most
buttonholes.
It is
The
foot
has
ridges on
the bottom
to
keep
stitching.
marked
to
help
you
measure
your button-
the
fabric
from slipping
and
a guide screw
holes
accurately.
The
maximum
length
on
top
to guide the
folded
edge
of your
Stitch Patterns:F1]
, 12
,
13
of
buttonhole
that
can
be
made
by
this
hem.
(Center needle
position)
foot
is 1".
For
larger
buttonholes,
use
the
For
detailed
instructions,
see p._71-
transparent
buttonhole
foot.
Stitch
Patterns:
[28
2
Stitch
Patterns:
19
27
15

Your choice
of needle
and thread
depends on the
fabric you
are sewing.
Specialty
needles are
also available.
In your
needle case, you
will find the following
color-coded
needles:
Denim Needle...........for
sewing
dense fabrics
such as denim
or
Blue (11)
...........
for
stretch
fabrics
canvas.
Orange
(11 )...........for
lightweight
fabrics
Topstitching
Needle
..... its larger
eye will hold
heavier thread.
Red
(14). .. .. .. .. .. .. for
medium or
medium-heavy
weight
fabrics
Leather
Needle .. .. .. ...
punches tiny
holes in leather
and suede.
Purple (16) .. .. .. .. ... for medium-heavy
weight and decorative
topstitching
on these
fabrics
When
buying
needles other
than
Kenmore needles,
be sure
the needle
fits the
(This
needle
has
a larger
thread
hole
for
length and
shape
of the needle
shown
above.
A longer
or shorter
needle
will
thicker
topstitching
thread.)
skip
stitches
or
break.
Green (18) .......... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative
topstitching
on
these
fabrics
9
Check
Your
Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, It should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent
in thickness.
16

*Fabric,
Needle,
Thread
and
Stitch
Length
Chart
To
Change
Your
Needle
NEEDLE RECOMMENDED
FABRIC
SIZE
AND
THREAD
SIZE
STITCH LENGTH
COLOR
SETTING
Lightweight:
Batiste,
Dimity,
Chiffon,
Polyester
Core/Cotton
2.0
Silks, Fine
Lace, Organza,.
1OAG
Wrap
2siths0e
CreeTafet.
oieFine
Mercerized
Cotton
ic
Organdy
Silk
A
Medium
Weight:
Cotton,
Cotton
Blends,
S
ecrzdCto
Percale,
Gingham,
Neeeceizdloto
Shantung,
Pique,
14-RED
Polyester
Core/Cotton
2.0 -
2.5
SesceStnKntWrap
(10
- 12
stitches
clampe
Vinyl
Suitings, Linen,
Sl
e
nh
lm
Wool Crepe.
Leather
Medium
Heavy
Weight:
50
Mercerized
Cotton
Corduroy,
Deninm,
Wool,
14-RED
Mercerized
Heavy-Duty
2.5
-3.0
Sailcloth,
Wool
Flannel,
or
Polyester
Core/Cotton
18
-
10
stitches
Gabardine, Velvets,
16-PURPLE
Wrap per
inch)l
Leather
SilkA
Heavy
eightHeavy
Duty
M ercerized
Cotns
poseyCotton
3.0
Cotton Duck,
Heavy
18 GREEN
Polyester
Core/Cotton
(8 stitches per
Twills,
Canvas
Wrap
inch)
NOTE.
Raise
the needle
bar
to its
highest
____
-
___________ _____position
by pressing
the UP/Down
Decorative
top-stitching
16-PURPLE
Buttonhole
Twist
6.45Nel Psto utn
on all types
of fabric
18-GREEN
(Use as
top thread
only) (4-6stitches
per
inch)
1.
Loosen
the
needle
clamp
screw
by
Stretch
Fabric:
turning
it toward
you.
Polyester
Double
Knits,
1 1-STRETCH
Polyester
Core/Cotton
2D0
-2.5
Nylon
Tricot,
Jer
sey.
FABRIC
NEEDLE
Wrap
(10-
12 stitches
2. Remove
the
needle
by pulling
it
down-
Stretch Terry,
Siindex,
BLUE
50
Mercerized
Cotton
per
onch)
ward.
Cir
Trcot3.
Insert
the
new
needle
into
the
needle
clamp
with
the
f lat
side
away
from
you,
4. Push
the
needle
up
as
far
as
it will
go.
5.
Tighten
the
needle
clamp
screw
firmly
with
the
large
screwdriver
from
your
accessory
box.
17

Prepar
the Bobbn
Put Thread on
the Spool
* Additional
Spool Pin
Ordinary spool
LargeSpo
spool
o
pio
holder ,
afel
pin
Small spoolSoso
Small
Spool
spool pin
spool pin
holder
Spool
pin
>
C
hole
NOTE:
Your spool pin
tilts upward
for
NOTE:
For winding the
bobbin while
your machine is
threaded, you have
an extra
ease
in putting
thread on the
spool pin
in your
accessory box.
It fits into the
square hole on
top of
spool.
your machine
near the bobbin winder.
You
have two spool
holders: To
Use This
Extra Spool Pin:
large (under the
top cover) and
small
(in your accessory
box).
1. Fit the
square end of the
spool pin into the square
hole, as shown.
1.
Choose the appropriate
spool
holder.
2.
Fit the spool
pin felt on the base
of the spool
pin.
2. Place your
thread on the
spool pin and 3.
Put your
spool of thread
on top of
the felt, with
the thread winding
in the
then fit the spool
holder down
over it,
direction shown.
See directions
for winding
the bobbin, p.
19 - 20.
so that
the thread winds
toward the
back of the machine,
as shown.
3. Press the
spool holder against
the spool.
4. Lower the
spool into the
well.
18

To
Remove
the
Bobbin
from
the
Machine
*
Wind the Bobbin
® Bobbin winder
thread guide
1.
Gently
push
down
on
the
plastic
Clut
h)
bobbin cover
and slide it towards you. 02
2.
Set
aside. 1.
Pull the
Clutch
away
from
the
machine
to
stop
the
needle
from
moving
while
you
3.
Lift
out
the
bobbin,
as
shown,
wind
the
bobbin.
2.
Pass
the
thread
through
the
top
cover
thread
guide
and
under
the
hook,
as
shown.
3.
Pull
the
thread
around
the
bobbin winder
thread
guide.
4.
Place
the thread
through
one
of
the
bobbin
holes,
from
inside
to
outside,
as
shown.
5.
Place
the
threaded
bobbin
on
the
bobbin
winder
spindle,
as
shown,
so
that
the
thread
comes
out
on top.
6. Push
the
bobbin
winder
spindle
to
the
right
until
it
clicks.
19