Table Of Contents - Kenmore 1240 Instructions Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section ] Knowing Your Sewing Machine
Identifying Parts ........................................... 2, 3
Installing and Connecting Machine ..................... 4
Bobbin .................................................... 5, 6, 7
Threading-Top Thread ............. ........................ 8
Using the Controls
Top Tension Control ................................. 9, 10
Bobbin Tension Adjusting .............................. 11
Checking Tensions ....................................... 12
Stitch Length Control ................................... 13
Stitch Width Control .................................... 14
Reverse Stitch Control .................................. 15
Special Stitch Variegator ....................... ........ 15
Special Stitch Dial .................................. 16a, b
Pressure Regulator .... . .................................. 17
Feed Dog Control ........................................ 18
Sewing Light ........... . .................................. 18
Seam Guide ................................................ 19
Accessories
Needles ..................................................... 20
Needle, Thread, Fabric Chart .......................... 21
Presser Feet ................................................ 22
Section ]] Starting to Sew ........................................ 1
Garment Construction Stitches
Straight Stitching ....................................... 2, 3
Zigzag Stitching .......................................... 4
Overcasting ................................................ 4
Stretch Stitching ......................................... 5
Special Finishing Stitches
Blind Hemming. .......................................... 6
Satin Stitching ............................................ 7
Mending .................................................... 7
Appliqueing ................................... : ............ 8
Buttonholing ........................................... 9, 10
ButtonSewing, Bar Tacking ........................... 11
Maxi Stitch Stretch ...................................... 11
Feather Stretch ........................................... 12
Darning, Writing and Monogramming .............. 13
Zipper Application ........................................ 14
Section ]]] Checking Performance Problems
Section IV"Caring For The Machine
Cleaning Feed Dogs and Shuttle ..................... 1
Oiling Under Arm Cover Plate
and in Face Cover Plate ................................. 2
Oiling Underside .......................................... 2
Parts List .................................................. 3, 4