Kenmore 12332 User Manual

SIMPLE SEWING
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Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
Presser foot
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Stitch selector
Stitch length control
12to6
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You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing-temporary
and permanent.
1_ Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer
of fabric. The various types of temporary 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 t0-12 stitches per inch. This is in
the middle range of the Stitch Length Control.
You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of fabric
and thicker seams. Some of these seams are:
Common two layer seams
Curved two layer seams
Top stitched three layer seams
Top stitched four layer seams
When you have two seams crossing each,other with considerable thickness, sew slowly and
carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area,
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Kenmore 12332 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	12332
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

SEWING OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Detailed steps for winding a bobbin.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

How to thread the bobbin case correctly.

THREADING TOP THREAD

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine's top thread.

PICKING UP BOBBIN THREAD

How to bring the bobbin thread up to the needle plate.

THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENTS

Guidance on setting upper and bobbin thread tensions.

BUTTONHOLE MAKING PROCEDURE

MARKING AND SETTING UP FOR BUTTONHOLES

Preparing the garment and machine for buttonholes.

SEWING BUTTONHOLE SIDES

Steps for sewing the four sides of a buttonhole.

ADJUSTING BUTTONHOLE STITCH BALANCE

ZIPPER APPLICATION METHODS

INSTALLING REGULAR AND INVISIBLE ZIPPERS

Guidance for sewing both regular and invisible zippers.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS

IRREGULAR STITCHES AND BROKEN NEEDLES

Causes and corrections for stitch and needle issues.

THREAD BUNCHING AND FABRIC PUCKERING

Causes and corrections for thread bunching and puckering.

SKIPPING STITCHES AND THREAD BREAKAGE

Causes and corrections for skipped stitches and thread breaks.

FABRIC MOVEMENT AND MACHINE JAMMING ISSUES

Causes and corrections for fabric not moving or machine jamming.

MACHINE CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING FEED DOGS AND SHUTTLE

Instructions for cleaning key internal parts.

OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE

OILING THE UNDERSIDE

OILING IN FACE COVER PLATE AREA

PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION

SEWING MACHINE HEAD WARRANTY

Details of the 25-year warranty for the machine head.

ELECTRICAL AND PARTS WARRANTY

Details of the 2-year electrical and 90-day parts warranty.

SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT INFORMATION

ORDERING REPAIR PARTS AND SERVICE