Kenmore 1357, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Kenmore INSTRUCTIONS ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINE MODEL 1357 1525 1660 1947 60278 ...

Page 2: ...0 Parts List 48 49 ...

Page 3: ...cial stitch dia 5 Front cover release button 16 Stitch width control 6 Presser foot 17 Special stitch modifier and 7 Thread guide buttonhole control 8 Needle clamp screw 18 Reverse stitch lever 9 Thread guide 19 Stitch length control 10 Top thread tension control 20 Feed dog control 11 Face cover thread guide 21 Free arm 22 Support leg ...

Page 4: ...r switch 26 Clutch knob 27 Hand wheel 28 Bobbin winder 29 Spool pins 30 Bobbin winder tension disc 31 Pressure regulator 32 Presser foot lever 33 Thread cutter 34 Presser foot thumb screw 35 Feed dogs 36 Base release button 37 Needle plate 38 Guide pin hole 39 Hand hole cover plate 3 ...

Page 5: ... used 4 To install machine in carrying case set machine into base with word FRONT in base facing you Fig 2 Place cover on machine with word SEARS on handle facing you The case slopes in the same direction of the ma chine Fig 3 Push the speed control plug onto three prong connector Plug machine cord into any 110 120 volt wall outlet Turn on power by pushing light and power switch Fig 4 Spool pins a...

Page 6: ...hinge screws securely 4 Push the speed control plug onto three prong connector under the bed plate Lower machine head to front cabinet flap 1 Plug machine cord into any 110 120 volt wall outlet Turn on power by pushing light and power switch Spool pins are packed in accessory box Screw thread spool pins in place securely with a screw driver Position nylon discs as shown in illustration 5 ...

Page 7: ...the machine by pushing the release button if applicable and pulling the base to the left Fig 1 2 2 To replace the base simply slide it along the free arm to its original position Fig 1 Note Base cannot be removed or replaced unless shuttle cover is closed 6 ...

Page 8: ...ole in bobbin as shown 4 Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin Push bobbin winder latch against bobbin until it clicks Holding onto end of thread start machine When bobbin is slightly filled snip off end of thread 5 Start machine Wind thread until bobbin winder latch releases 6 Tighten clutch knob and remove bobbin 7 ...

Page 9: ... 3 To remove bobbin case from shut tie pull open latch of bobbin case 4 Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle 5 Insert bobbin into bobbin casemak ing sure thread is coming from bobbin as shown 7_ 8 Pull thread through slot of case as shown Pull thread under tension spring Holding latch open position case into shuttle and release latch Case should lock into place when latch is released 8 ...

Page 10: ...loop up and past the top hook until the thread can be slipped into the hook See Fig 2 When the thread is released the spring wire loop will return to position See Fig 3 with thread in proper place Release spool of thread and continue to thread machine exactly as shown Needle must always be threaded in direction as shown in Fig 4 Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate hand wheel toward ...

Page 11: ...creased by turning the tension control to lower numbers 2 If the reverse is happening with the threads on the underside of the _b_ c the tension is too loose This can be corrected by turning the tension control to higher numbers ZIGZAG STITCHING The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread fabric type of stitch and sewing speed but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top ...

Page 12: ...tch length control regulates the _ _ _ length of the stitch you select THE HIGHER THE NUMBER THE SHORTER THE STITCH The number on stitch length control indicates the approximate number of stitches per inch The stitch setting you use will be determined by the thickness of the fabric you are sewing A longer stitch setting should be used for thicker fabric or more layers of fabric The middle range of...

Page 13: ...TITCH MODIFi ER AND BUI rONHOLE CONTROL This control gives you the means of varying the stitches on the Special Stitch Dial When the pointer is turned to the Red Dot the machine sews forward only When the pointer is turned to the White Dot the forward designs are varied by the machine sewing in a forward and reverse manner Carefully read directions given in the next section of the book in order to...

Page 14: ...traight stitch stretch stitch and make a simple zig zag stitch As each stitch is dependent upon the settings of your other controls carefully read the directions in the next section of the book for the various stitches BLIND STITCH AND OVERLOCK STRETCH STITCH _ _ Blind hems are made by using the setting illustratedc with the Stitch Modifier set on the Red Dot When the Modifier is set on the White ...

Page 15: ...k SERGING OR PINE LEAF STRETCH _1_ Serging or pine leaf stretch is used for seam finishing on all types of fabrics It is a stitch used in the garment industry It forms a good looking seam stitching and overcasting the edges This stitch is useful for seaming of swimwear stretch ski pants and other types of knit sportswear Modifier must be set on the White Dot if Modifier is set on the red dot a She...

Page 16: ...g of the pressure regulator This will release the pressure on the presser foot See above To increase the pressure push down inner pin until a suitable pressure is obtained Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric skipped stitches or difficulty in guiding the fabric If feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric reduce the pressure When sewing multiple thickness or heavy ...

Page 17: ...osition I Fig 2 sEWING LIGHT The light and power switch shown in Fig 1 and 2 provides the electric current for the motor as well as for the light In order to operate the machine_ this switch must be on To turn on the light depress the upper side of the switch If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended just turn off the switch and the machine cannot be started acciden...

Page 18: ...n to release the needle plate insert 4 Remove needle plate insert by placing thumb under edge of plate 5 Replace the needle plate insert positioning as shown in Fig 3 6 Push needle plate insert down to lock into place Reposition the shuttle cover SEAM GUIDES Seam guides are printed on either side of the needle plate to aid you in guid ing your fabric THE GUIDE LINE EXTENDING ABOVE THE RIGHT SIDE O...

Page 19: ...ank This special needle is to be used when sewing certain knits andcertain difficult synthetic fabrics If you experience skipped stitched in any of your sewing US8 _1_ _ _ _ _ k_ _ _ _ PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE Raise needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you Loosen the needle clamp screw Hold ing the needle with the flat side away from you slip the needle into the needle ba...

Page 20: ...n Duck HeaVy Twills Canvas Decorative Top stitching on all Synthetic Knits andStretch FabriCs Polyester Doubie Knits Nyl0n Tricot Jersey Stretch Terry_ Spandex Cire Tricot BUTTONHOLE GUIDE Model 1525 1947 You have been provided with a buttonhole guide to aid you in making buttonholes By using this guide you will accurately make identical size buttonholes every time The guide just slips onto the re...

Page 21: ...that fits in guide pin hole on the machine bed just behind the needle plate and with Template Holder A set of 5 templates is furnished with each attachment Each template is marked showing the type and length of each buttonhole g Desired size of buttonhole is select ed by turning template advance knob Length of buttonhole appears in window on top side of guide plate Details in using this attachment...

Page 22: ... from the front Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure To aid you in the placement of heavy fabrics under the presser foot the lever can raise the foot beyond the normal up position This is also an aid in changing your presser feet You have been given a variety of presser feet A Zigzag Foot B Straight Stitch Foot C Satin Stitch Foot D Zipper Foot 21 ...

Page 23: ... the rear of the machine Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be dotJble thickness Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric 1 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5 8 seam marking on the needle plate when...

Page 24: ...porar_ Stitching are Basting Stay stitching Guide line marking 2 Permanent stitching This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together Much of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and therefore must be good looking The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10 12 stitches per inch This is in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control You must rememb...

Page 25: ...mplete seam When you reach the end turn the control clockwise and sew back over 1 2 inch of completed seam TURNING A SQUARE CORNER To turn a square corner 5 8 from the fabric edge stop stitching with the needle tip piercing the fabric when reaching the cornering guide as shown Raise the presser foot turn fabric New stitching line will align with 5 8 seam guide on side of needle plate Lower the pre...

Page 26: ...ges for more specific uses OVERCASTING This is one of the more frequently used zigzag stitches in garment construction You may want to overcast along the raw edge of each seam allowance or fold the raw edge toward the garment and stitch Fig 1 shows the raw edge finished Fig 2 illustrates the folded edge stitch ed Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge Raw or worn ed...

Page 27: ... Red Dot Stitch Length Control 6 Special Stitch Modifier White Dot Straight Stitch Foot Straight Stitch Needle Plate Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric and other fabrics that stretch Sew as you do with regular straight stitch seaming The seam may be pressed open as with any regular seam but will stretch if necessary This is also a good stitch to use on curved seams regardless of the type ...

Page 28: ... well SMOCKING STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Step 1 Step 2 Make a straight line of gathers across the fabric that you wish to smock Special Stitch Dial 8_ Stitch Width Control 3 to 4 Stitch Length Control 6 Special Stitch Modifier Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering stitch over the gathers The design will be a series of sm...

Page 29: ...he needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling ELASTIC STRETCH STITCHING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial _1_ Stitch Width Control 4 Stitch Length Control 6 Special Stitch Modifier White Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This is a good stitch to use in making or repairing lingerie The stitch is decor...

Page 30: ...fabrics This stitch can be used in making elastic swimwear as well as overcasting a neat edge on the seams SHELL STITCHING This stitch used on the edge of nylon tricot makes a lovely Shell finish Use the following settings SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial J l_ Stitch Width Control 4 Stitch Length Control 10 Special Stitch Modifier Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate When sewing this stitch...

Page 31: ...er foot so that rear edge of presser foot is at the rear end of the guide with upper thread as shown Place the fabric with buttonhole marked under the buttonhole guide Without lowering the foot let the needle pierce the fabric at the be ginning of the buttonhole Lower presser foot Reproduction of the identical size buttonholes is facilitated with the aid of the graduations on the left side of the ...

Page 32: ...ng back to the beginning of the button hole The speed with which the control is turned determines the number of stitches at the end of the buttonhole The slower the control is turned while sewing the more stitches formed 4 Turn the control back to F to finish buttonhole 31 ...

Page 33: ...per thread as shown Place the fabric with buttonhole marked under the buttonhole guide Without lowering the foot let the needle pierce the fabric at the be ginning of the buttonhole Lower presser foot Reproduction of the identical size buttonholes is facilitated with the aid of the graduations on the left side of the buttonhole guide These graduations are 1 8 apart Always start buttonhole with foo...

Page 34: ...by turning handwheel toward you manually f Step 1 Set special stitch dial at n Stitch forward until you approach the front marking of the buttonhole Stop sewing at the left stitch and raise needle to its highest position as in Step 1 Step 2 Set special stitch dial at a again and barrack several times Raise needle at its highest position as in Steps 1 and 2 Step 3 33 ...

Page 35: ...ontrol during forward sewing Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use Try the buttonholewith the button you will use Always use an Interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used Tear paper away after stitching if it is used For heavier weight fabrics loosen your top tension slightly and use a wider stitch wi...

Page 36: ...e holder by lifting the bottom portion of the Template Holder Select the proper size buttonhole by turning the Template Advance Knob Pull guide plate all the way forward so that guide pin is at S This will enable you to start at one end of the buttonhole Drop guide plate into place over gear on cover plate Pick up bobbin thread through guide plate by turning hand wheel and drawing thread to back o...

Page 37: ... hem anyway you desire Turn up hem appropriate width Fig 1 2 Fold garment away from hem leaving 1 8 of hem edge extending Fig 2 Right Side of FinishedHem Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge The zigzag stitch should just catch the fold of the garment Fig 3 Press both sidesof the finished hem The right side of the garment will show o...

Page 38: ...e tension should be If you are stitching on a very soft fabric it is well to use a backing of tissue paper or interfacing for a well formed stitch Puckering of the material will be eliminated and the bobbin thread will not be visible on the right side of the fabric As with all special stitches it is best to make a sample design on your fabric before starting the design on the garment APPLIQUEING S...

Page 39: ... side notch on the foot See Fig 1 Carefully follow directions given on the zipper package INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper See Fig 2 Follow the zipper manu facturer s instructions After zipper has been inserted finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing throu...

Page 40: ...he tear for re inforcement DARNING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial _ m_IZ Stitch Width Control Red Dot Special Stitch Modifier Red Dot Feed Dogs Up No Presser Foot Remove presser foot stretch fabric be tween embroidery hoops with hole centered Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one Stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning Lowering the presser b...

Page 41: ...gain by hand so needle enters second hole Re adjust stitch width if necessary Stitch a number of times 5 Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining Draw these threads to reverse side of garment and tie 4O BAR TACKING SETTINGS Special Stitch Dial _4 _ Stitch Width Control 1 to 4 Stitch Length Control Red Zone Buttonhole Control Red Dot Zigzag Presser Foot Zigzag Needle Plate This st...

Page 42: ... slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as i _Ti _ __I 1 Mend elbows and knees of gar _i_ _ merits more easily 2 Sew in sleeves more easily This _ i i _ is especially true when sewing smaller garments 3 Applique embroider or hem around edges of cuffs or pants legs 4 Sewing in elastic casings in skirts or pants at the waist...

Page 43: ...g seam Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull_ fabric guide it gently Increase pressure on presser foot Reset presserfoot Rewind bobbin Replace shuttle or polish off burrs_completely Replace needle plate or polishoff burrslicompletely Do not pull fabric guide it gently i il Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Reset needle Reset presserfoot i_ When starting a seam be sum to draw_both...

Page 44: ...ncrease pressure on presserfoot Start tostitchiat ie medium speed Rethread machine Loosen_uppet thread tension Ch_ commt size needle for thread and fabric Insert new_nsedle _ _ _ _ Replace _ shuttle or polish off burrscompletelY plate Replace rneedle plate or polish off bum completely m _b _ m h_ _i_ _ i _ 4mproper bobbin case _ding Check bobbin case threading w__ _i _ Tight b bbinithreadi te_on_ ...

Page 45: ... area must be kept free of dust lint and occasional tangled thread Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case 2 Push levers of shuttle race aside and lift shuttle race cover and shut tle out 3 Clean the shuttle race with small brush 4 Put a drop of oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race see arrows To 1 Replace Shuttle Assembly Position shuttle race as illus...

Page 46: ...PLATE Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head To remove cover plate insert a screw driver into the spacing between arm casting and top cover plate and lift the cover plate as illustrated below 45 ...

Page 47: ...OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back and remove bottom cover to oil points in_dicated on undi_rside of machine To remove bottom cover remove screws A B C D and E as shown below 46 I ...

Page 48: ...OILING UNDERSIDE Tilt machine head back to oil points indicated on underside of machine OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE Swing hinged face cover plate open and oil points indicated in illustration 47 ...

Page 49: ...PARTS LIST 1 ...

Page 50: ...52 41014 6830 41670 41669 6889 Shuttle Needle plate insert Zigzag stitch Needle plate insert Straight stitch Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder rubber ring Thread spool pin Nylon disc No 9 Single needles in orange case No 11 Single needles in yellow case No 14 Single needles in red case No 16 Single needles in green case No 18 Single needles in blue case Q NEEDLES T in chocolate ...

Page 51: ...our Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See Section 1 page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK ...