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OWNER'S MANUAL
SEWING
MACHINE
MODEL 385.
17928
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on the
are given on threading,
best sewing
results
machine.
operation
tension
Before
which
using your
contains
adjustments,
and avoid unnecessary
and care of your
Please remember,
if you have questions
the model
and serial
number
sewing
read this booklet
new
Kenmore
instructions
machine,
on how to operate
machine.
instructions
obtain
and carefully
number
machine
about
when
cleaning,
service expense
is always available
your
machine
oiling,
etc.
for conditions
at your
or need parts
This will
beyond
nearest
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record
in
number
of this
are located
space
provided
appliance.
below
the
The model
on the nomenclature
plate,
model
number
number
and
serial
and serial number
as identified
on Page 4 of
this booklet.
Model
No. 385.
Retain these numbers
Serial
for future
No.
reference.
THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE,
Sears Retail
and service,
you inquire.
LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.
help you
our control.
always
Store.
mention
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your
sewing
machine
Read all instruction
is designed
before
and constructed
using this sewing
4.
Never
only for HOUSEHOLD
use.
machine.
1.
An appliance
unplug
2.
Always
never
appliance
from
be left unattended
,the electric
outlet
immediately
in.
Always
after
7.
Do
not
unplug
relamping.
for
appliance
Replace
bulb
with
same type
Do
not
reach
the
that
has fallen
where
it can fall
into
water.
4.
Do not place
or sink.
or store appliance
Do not place in or drop into water
or be pulled
or other
into a tub
or injury
1.
the
risk of burns,
fire,
Do not
allow
electric
is necessary
when
this
only
attachments
for
its intended
recommended
use as described
by the manufacturer
in this manual.
as contained
in
this manual.
3.
Never operate
working
water.
center
(spray)
products
from
13.
Do not pull
the
needle
all
are being used or where
("O")
position,
then
this
properly,
Return
appliance
if it has a damaged
if it has been
the appliance
for examination,
repair,
dropped
to the nearest
electrical
cord
or damaged,
authorized
or mechanical
or plug,
if it is not
or dropped
dealer
into
or service
adjustment.
remove
To unplug,
moving
parts.
grasp the plug,
Special
care
not
the
is required
needle.
needle
or push fabric
while
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can cause
the
any adjustment
in
stitching.
the needle causing it to break.
sewing
area,
machine
such
bobbin,
or changing
Always
unplug
removing
mentioned
to the off
on cord.
machine
needles.
shock,
Keep
free from
the
off
('0")
as threading
presser foot,
sewing
when
needle,
making
changing
needle,
threading
and the like.
machine
covers, lubricating,
or when
in the instruction
manual.
from
the
making
electrical
outlet
any
adjustments
other
is used by or near children.
Use this appliance
Use only
Close attention
away
the sewing
Do not use bent
the
aerosol
by pulling
fingers
Switch
blocked.
controller
into any opening.
all controls
12.
15.
to be used as a toy.
unplug
It may deflect
to persons.
appliance
2.
reduce
turn
proper
liquid.
opening
and foot
outlet.
Always
use the
needle to break.
i4.
WAR N IN G-
where
11.
Unplug
immediately.
Do not
cord.
Keep
air
is being administered.
To disconnect,
around
rated
15 Watts.
3.
9.
10.
before
operate
any
machine
dust, and loose cloth.
Do not use outdoors.
using
cleaning.
of lint,
6.
plug from
plugged
with
of the sewing
Never drop or insert any object
shock:
when
appliance
5.
8.
the risk of electric
should
this
and before
,o.uo0
the
openings
accumulation
oxygen
DA NG ER-
operate
ventilation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
when
TABLE
SECTION
1.
KNOW
THE
2.
PREPARE
THE
MACHINE
3
3_4
5
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ........................
6_10
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
.......
6
• Foot Control Use ..........................
6
• Set the Pressure Dial ........................
7
• Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ..................
8
• Thread Cutter
............................
8
• Accessory Strage Box .......................
9
• Free Arm Sewing:
the Removable
Extension Table ........................
9_10
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............
11_14
• Check the Presser Foot
.....................
11
• Change the Presser Foot .....................
11
• Presser Foot Types ......................
12_14
Choose the Needle and Thread
................
14_15
• Check the Needle .........................
14
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .....
15
• To Change the Needle ......................
15
Prepare the Bobbin ........................
16_18
• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
.........
16
•
Horizontal
Spool Pin .......................
16
• Additional
Spool Pin .......................
16
• Bobbin W.nd.._g ..........................
17
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder
.........
18
Prepare the Top Thread
.....................
19_22
• Thread the Needle
........................
19
• Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
..................
20
• Adjust the Top Thread Tension ..............
21_22
Stitch Selector .............................
23
Stitch Width Control
.........................
24
Stitch Length Control
........................
24
Adjusting
Stretch Stitch Balance
.................
24
Reverse Stitch Control ........................
25
Starting To Sew ............................
25
SECTION
3.
LEARN
• Darning
...............................
Zigzag Stitches
...........................
• Basic Zigzag .............................
• Monogramming
..........................
• Satin Stitch .............................
• Applique
...............................
• Bar Tacking .............................
• Embroidery
.............................
• Sewa Button
............................
• Overcasting
Stitch .........................
• Blind Hemming
..........................
• LaceWork
..............................
• Three-Step
Zigzag .........................
• Shell Stitching
...........................
• Box Stitching
............................
• Fagoting Stitch
..........................
• Two-Point
Shell Stitching
....................
• Two-Point
Box Stitch
......................
• Overedging
Stitch .........................
•
Decorative
with Geometic
Patterns
.............
Stretch Stitches
..........................
• Straight Stretch
..........................
•
Rick-Rack
Stretch
........................
• Overcast Stretch Stitching
...................
• Smocking
..............................
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
............
• Elastic Stretch Stitch .......................
• Stretch Patching ..........................
• Herring Bone Stretch .......................
• Decorative
Stretch Patterns
..................
Buttonhole
Making ........................
• Learning to Sew Buttonholes
.................
• Built-in
System
........................
• Using Buttonhole
Attachment
(Optional
Item)
Twin Needle Stitches (Optional
Item) ..............
MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avialble
..............
Locate and Identify
the Parts ..................
Identify the Accessories ........................
SECTION
OF CONTENTS
THE
STITCHES
Practical Stitch Chart
......................
Straight Stitches ..........................
• Straight Stitches ..........................
• Use the Seam Guides .......................
• Turn a Square Corner
......................
• Topstitching
............................
• Sew in a Zipper
........................
•
Dropping the Feed Dogs
....................
26_30
31_35
31
31
31
32
33_34
35
SECTION
SECTION
4.
5.
PERFORMANCE PROBLESM CHART
What to do When .........................
CARE
FOR
THE
....
35
36_48
36
36
37
38
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
45
46
46
47
47
48
49_53
49
49
50
50
51
51
52
52
53
54_60
54
55_56
57_60
61
62_63
MACHINE
Replace the Light Bulb
.......................
Clean the Bobbin Holder
......................
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ..............
Oiling the Machine
..........................
64
64
65
65
PARTS LIST ......................................
66_67
INDEX ..........................................
6B_69
A
full
nearest
line
of
Sears
sewing
retail
cabinets
store
or
is available
through
at
our
your
general
Thread
catalog.
Another
your
option
Kenmore
. . . buy
goes
a Carrying
anywhere,
can
Case
be
Spool
Pin
. . . then
stored
Bobbin
any-
Winding
Spindle
Width
Control
Length
Control
where.
Stitch
Top Thread
Control
Tension
Stitch
Face Cover Plate
I
I I
J
Thread
Cutter
Needle
Plate
Guide
"_
Hook
Cover
Plate
Base
Extension
(Accessory
Hook
Cover Plate
Release Button
Table
storage
box)
Message Window
Reverse Stitch
Control
ArmCover
Plate
Carrying
Handle
Thread
Presser Foot
Thumb Screw
Presser
Guide
Needle Clamp
Foot
Hand Wheel
Push-Pull
Clutch
11
Stitch
Selector
Stretch
Stitch
Presser Foot
Plug Co0nector
Nomenclature
Button
J/
V
Free Arm
Adjuster
Drop
Light and
Power Switch
Snap-on
Lever
Feed Lever
Plate
Foot
Control
Bobbin
Buttonhole
Needle set
opener
Lint
brush
Small
Large screw driver
Zipper
foot
Small
screw driver
Straight
stitch foot
Additional
spool
pin
Siiding
buttonhole
>
foot
Spool
spool
holder
Large spool
holder
pin felt
Satin stitch
foot
•
Plug in the Machine and Switch
on the Power
Power supply plug
•
Foot Control
Power
/
/
Sewing light
4.
Plug
connector
\
Push the light
on the power
Machine
plug
SAFETY
Light and
power switch
and power
and sewing
Before
inserting
machine,
be
the
sure
plug
the
into
to turn
light.
power
switch
is
OFF.
1.
Check
Volt
2.
3.
your
outlet
to be sure it is a 110to
120
AC outlet.
Insert
the
outlet,
as shown.
foot
To
control
wilt
switch
interrupted
or
light/power
switch
children.
not
operate
is turned
stop
sewing,
to
unless
the
If you
are
on.
turn
prevent
off
the
injury
to
To
_Uli_
regulates
plug
into
It will only
supply
the
three-prong
fit one way.
plug into
the outlet.
the
speed
at
you sew.
increase
speed,
decrease
gently
press down
with
foot.
speed,
release
your
foot
control
is sensitive
pres-
_llylltly,
NOTE:
The
foot
will
increase
sewing
machine
Insert the power
The
which
FEATURE:
machine
light/power
control
J
switch
the ball of your
Your
your
Foot
_1
J
NOTE:
Use
or
Practice
on
regulate
your
your
decrease
speed
and
your
immediately.
a scrap
sewing
taste and needs.
of
fabric
to
speed
to
Set the Pressure Dial
Pressure
control
dial
Set the dial aligning
the setting
3
.....
most sewing
2
.....
applique
1
.....
sewing
0
.....
NOTE:
mark
and Cut-Out
chiffon,
on the dial with
Also for velours
and knits
manual
and embroidery
The pressure
the machine
it.
dial
as follows.
work
lace, organdy
darning
the groove
should
and other
(with
lightweight
be reset at 3 after
is ready for most
fabrics.
more stretch).
normal
changing
sewing the next
pressure,
so
time you use
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
•
Adjust
the Presser Foot Lever
,Normal up
position
\
position
x
\
\
\
X
_
I
I
|
•
J I F
I I _-_
Thread
Cutter
jHigh
P°siti°n
_--I-----rt--'r_',
_ \
_!_._._',?,. _
\ Normal up
I_
"_t_"
position
_
_
\ Presser foot
lever
J
You
don't
need a pair of scissors to cut the
thread after you finish
j
The
Presser
Foot
Lever
raises
and
lowers
your
presser foot.
You can raise it ahnut
up position
to help
foot.
!/4"
higher than the normal
for easy removal
you place
heavy
of the presser foot
fabrics
under
the
or
presser
handy
thread
cutter.
sewing.
Just use the
=
Accessory Storage Box
Free-Arm
Sewing:
the Removable
Extension
Table
Your
sewing
This feature
To remove:
machine
can do free arm sewing.
makes sewing
easy for:
f
I
To Remove
the Extension
(for free-arm
J
The lid
of the
open toward
Sewing
accessory
storage
box
2.
are conveniently
Grip
the table
with
your
toward
you.
index
finger
and thumb,
!i:i!i
¸!! ¸
as shown.
lifts
you.
accessories
1.
Table
sewing)
Pull it gently
The extension
located
table will
snap out.
*
in the box.
Bar tacking
and
To Attach:
Extension
(Accessory
table
storage
made
around
box)
Slot
_.
_,J
To Attach
the Extension
(for flat-bed
Table
sewing)
1.
Fit the tabs into the slot,
2.
With
your
thumb
as shown.
and index
finger,
gently
snap in.
to reinforce
waistlines
garments
on
to
the needle.
pockets,
plackets
ready-made
or home-
avoid
bunching
fabric
4
..............
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Stitching
sleeves,
or any circular
10
waistbands,
garment
area.
pants
legs,
Darning
socks or mending
or areas of wear in children's
knees, elbows,
clothes.
L
Sewing
etc.
bu_ons
on sleeves,
wd _Lud d_,
•
Check the PresserFoot
•
The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine.
what each foot does in order to use them effectively.
Your
presser foot
snaps on the foot
is held in place by a Foot
holder,
If you need to remove
which
is seldom
or attach the foot
Holder.
Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consult the
Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various
You need to know
Each presser foot
presser feet.
merely
removed.
holder,
here is what
you do:
To Attach:
To Remove:
Change the Presser Foot
To
Snap Off:
f
f
"
_
Foot
holder
screw
N.
J
the
the
Snap-on
_"_T' t
butt
on
I_
/
To Remove:
Turn
Presser bar
k__
screw
machine.
"_,
To Snap Off the Presser Foot:
To Attach:
toward
Use the
the
back
large
of
1.
screw
driver.
the
Match
holder
hole
in
the
with the threaded
foot
1.
hole in
the presser bar.
2.
Fit
the
foot
holder
screw
into
the hole.
3.
Tighten
toward
Raise the
toward
screw
by turning
bar to
2.
Raise the presser foot.
3.
Press the
foot
the
needle
will
its highest
position
by turning
the hand
wheel
you.
snap-on
drop
button
on the
back
of
the foot
holder.
The presser
off.
it
you.
11
•
Change the Presser Foot (Continued)
•
PresserFoot Types
Straight
Zigzag Foot
A:
Foot
%
[
Zigzag foot
H: Straight foot
To Snap On
f
Use
this
foot
for
both
straight
and
zigzag
using center
stitcing.
Uses:
Zigzag stitching
Bar tacking
Button
1.
Place the
presser foot
zontal
pin
on
under
the
groove
the
foot
of
lies just
the
foot
holder.
Lower
2.
the
presser
lock the presser foot
NOTE:
you
do
presser
If
foot
holder
to
in place.
not
hear
the
(see page 41),
Lace work
(see page 4_33),
Three-step
zigzag (see page 44),
Two-point
(see page 4_55),
shell stitching
(see page 466),
Fagoting
(see page 46),
Two-point
box stitch
Overedging
stitch
Rick-rack
stretch
Smocking
(see page 50),
Elastic stretch
(see page 4__9_9),
(see page 5_11
),
Stretch
patching
press down on the presser
foot holder firmly until you
Herring
bone stretch
snap ill
(see page 4_7),
(see page 4__]7),
place,
hear the snap.
12
foot
stitch
Box stitching
so the hori-
(see page 3_6),
(see page 3_88),
sewing (see page 40),
Overcast
To Snap On the Presser Foot:
Use this foot
(see page 52),
(see page 5_22).
Uses:
exclusively
needle
Straight
stitching
Topstitching
for straight
position
(see page 311),
(see page 33),
Straigh t stretch
stitching
only.
(see page 49).
•
Presser Foot Types (Continued)
Sliding Buttonhole
Foot
I
Use
Sliding
buttonhole
foot
I
Foot
I
_
Satin Stitch
Foot
E: Zipper foot
J
this
system.
foot
It
buttonholes
Uses:
1
:Zipper
for
buttonholes
is marked
to
of
built-in
measure
making
foot
your
zipper.
zipper
accurately.
Buttonhole
your
This
(see page 55).
Uses:
can
be set
The
and keep
Zipper
to sew
edges
the
seam
application
on
each
of the foot
side
guide
straight.
(see page 34).
of
the
Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and
outlining applique.
Uses:
Darning
(see page 3_2),
Monogramming
Satin
stitch
Applique
(see page 3__88),
Shell stitching
Geometric
(see page 3__66),
(see page 3_7),
(see page 4___55),
decorative
stitching
(see page 4__88).
13
Choose _e Needle and Thread
j
Your
choice
of needle and thread
In the needle case, you will find
depends
on the fabric
the following
color-coded
Blue (1 1) ............
for stretch
Orange
for lightweight
(11 ) ..........
Red (14)
Purple
............
(16)
for
topstitching
needle
thicker
Green (18)
..........
for
and
fabrics
decorative
has a
topstitching
larger
thread
hole
for
thread.)
fabrics
and decorative
top-
on these fabrics
Check the Needle
1.
Look
2.
A damaged
and silk-like
for barbed
or blunt
point.
needle can cause permanent
fabrics.
Always
buy
smooth
and consistent
14
weight
weight
on these fabrics
heavy weight
stitching
•
fabrics
or medium-heavy
medium-heavy
(This
needles:
fabrics
for medium
..........
you are sewing.
a good
quality
thread.
in thickness.
It should
snags or runs
resist
in knits,
tangling
fine silks
and be strong,
Fabric, Needle,
Thread and Stitch
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
FABRIC
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta,
Voile,
Or9andy
Medium Weight:
Cotton,
Cotton
Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung,
Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Suitings,
Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth,
Wool Flannel,
Gabardine,
Velvets,
Leather
11-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Cire
Tricot
Knits,
Jersey,
Spandex,
50 Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
Stretch
Double
I
2
(12 stitches per
inch)
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
Needle clamp,
i
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
Tricot,
Terry,
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A
14-RED
Decorative
top-stitching
on all types of fabric
Nylon
Stretch
RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING
SIZE
I
16-PURPLE
!8 GREEN
Fabric:
THREAD
11-ORANGE
Heavy Weight:
Coatings, Upholstery
Cotton Duck, Heavy
Twills, Canvas
Polyester
To Change the Needle
Length Chart
I
50 Mercerized Cotton
Mercerized
Heavy-Duty
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2--3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
3
(8 stitches per
inch)
Buttonhole
Twist
(Use
thread
as top
Polyester
only)
Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized
Cotton
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
/
Flat
side
away
from
you
NOTE:
Raise the
tion
3--4
(6-8 stitches
per inch )
f
screw
by
needle
turning
bar to
the
its
highest
posi-
hand
wheel
toward
screw
by turning
you.
1.
2.
3.
Loosen
the
toward
you.
Remove
Insert
with
needle
clamp
the needle by pulling
the
new
needle
into
the flat side away from
it downward.
the
Push the needle up as far as it will
5.
Tighten
the needle
screwdriver
clamp
from
needle
go.
screw firmly
your
clamp
you.
4.
large
it
accessory
with
the
storage
box.
15
•
To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
•
Horizontal
•
Spool Pin
Additional Spool Pin
[
Ordinary Spool
[
(_)
Remove
sliding
Small Spool
the
the
release button
cover
hook
Plate
cover
by
(_
Take out the bobbin.
plate
to the right.
I
I
J
Tilt
up
the
spool
pin.
spool
Place the spool
thread
on the
pin
with
coming
off the spool as shown.
of
the thread
The
additional
extra
bobbins
To use, insert
The
narrow
16
small
spool
holder
pin
without
is used
to
unthreading
wind
the
machine.
Attach the large spool holder
firmly against the thread spool.
•
spool
pressing it
is used
or small thread spools.
with
hole.
the additional
spool
Place the felt and the spool
pin in the
on the pin.
•
Bobbin Winding
f
f
Additional
I
Pull the clutch
Spool Pin
(_
Horizontal Spool Pin
I
knob away from
Draw the thread
from
around
(_)
Insert the thread
through
_j
Put the bobbin
(_
®
(_)
(_
the bobbin
the free end of the thread
Stop the machine
when
Depress the foot
control
the
thread
as shown.
bobbin
Push in the clutch
The machine
will
thread
winding
spindle,
held in your
again.
from
the inside to the outside.
and push it to the right.
hand, depress
When the bobbin
to its original
guide.
threading
it has made a few turns,
winder
knobto
winder
the hole in the bobbin,
on the bobbin
Return
to disengage clutch.
the spool.
Guide the thread
(_) With
the machine
position
the foot
and cut the thread
is fully
wound,
by moving
control.
close to the hole in the bobbin.
it will stop
the spindle
automatically.
to the
left,
and cut the
engage clutch.
not sew until
the clutch
knob is pushed
in.
F
17
•
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder
/
J
1.
Put
the
holder
bobbin
so
that
counter-clockwise
18
into
the
the
thread
(left).
bobbin
feeds
2.
J
Pull
about
toward
slot
_.
you
4
inches
through
of
the
thread
tension
3.
Then
pull
the
toward
the
back
through
the slot
thread
of
(_)
the
.
clockwise
machine
4. Pull out about
and attach
1 5 cm (6")
the hook
of thread
cover plate.
Prepare the Top Thread
•
Thread the Needle
I 1
I
Raise the take-up
lever to its highest
Raise the presser foot
Place the spool
The numbered
steps above follow
the numbers
on the illustrations.
Dotted
lines
show
places
loops and then is pulled
tight.
where
the
thread
on the spool
1.
Draw thread
2.
While
holding
spring
holder.
into
pin as shown,
thread
thread
by turning
the hand wheel toward
draw thread
with
guide using both
thread
coming
you.
draw thread
down
up and through
take-up
lever from
Firmly
4.
Draw thread
down
5.
Thread
then
is slipped
6.
Thread
needle from
and slip it through
the thread
into needle bar thread
front
from
the back of the spool.
hands.
near spool,
3.
NOTE:
position
lever.
into the tension
area and then
around
the check
right to left.
guide.
guide.
to back.
Cut the end of the thread
with
sharp scissors for easier needle threading.:
19
Prepare the Top Thread (Continued)
•
1.
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
Raise
presser
foot
lever.
Hold
needle thread loosely in left hand
and rotate hand wheel toward
you one complete turn.
20
2.
Bring bobbin
top thread,
thread
up by pulling
3.
Pull both threads under and to the
back of the presser foot, leaving 4
to 6 inches of thread clear.
•
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
III
Top side_f
Choose
the Correct
The best tension
fabric
Setting mark
ideal
If you
on;
and thickness
of fabric
of the fabric
layers
the type of stitch
The top thread
is too tight
The top thread
is too loose,
obbin
thread
fabric,
depend
the number
Tighten
The
will
:
the stiffness
Topthread
For Straight
Tension
Top side
of fabric
o taS
e '1
Stitch
straight
as shown
look
stitch
at the
gaps, that each stitch
When adjusting
will
have threads locked
above, magnified
stitch,
front
is smooth
top thread
between
the two
layers
of
The top thread
appears on the
underside of the
fabric.
to show detail.
and back,
you will
notice
that
there
are no
The bobbin thread
appears on the
upper surface of the
fabric.
and even.
tension,
the higher
the number,
the tighter
the top
th read.
Tension
The
bottom
top
is too
loose:
thread
shows
of the fabric.
of the stitch
will
Tension
through
the
The
The bottom
side
the
feel bumpy.
is too tight:
bobbin
top
the stitch
thread
will
of the fabric.
will
come through
The top
side of
feel bumpy.
21
For Zigzag Stitch
In the correct
zigzag stitch,
of
the
fabric
and
below for the
tension.
top
correct
the bobbin
threads
will
appearance.
threads
show
slightly
To match
Top tension
Top tension
Too Tight
Too Loose
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
not show on the top
on the
bottom
this appearance,
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
will
side of Fabric
adjust
side
side.
the
See
top
Just Right
Top side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Too Tight:
Too
Loose:
Just Right:
--
--
The
top
thread
will
loop through
bottom
side
of
fabric
and will be
pulled
almost
together.
Minimize
the
amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
the
bobbin
thread
to show on the
top side.
Results vary
with
fabric,
thread and
sewing conditions.
22
Corner
of
each
zigzag
will
pull
together
on
the
top side of fabrics.
Guide messagewindow
.Stitch selector
Red indicator
,.
J
The stitch
Simply
selector
turn
The bottom
Suitable
this
cunbul
control
determines
until
row of stitches
width,
stitch
When you select
the desired
stitch
is selected when
length and foot
the desired
the stitch
stitch
you select.
is indicated
the stitch
are shown
by turning
by the red indicator
length control
on the stitch
is set at the stretch
stitch
indicator
panel.
position.
in the guide message window.
the stitch
selector,
the information
in the window
will
change
automatically.
Please use the eolour
NOTE:
To avoid
in the guide window
needle or fabric
damage,
which
corresponds
be sure your
to the colour
of the stitch
needle is up and out of fabric
you select.
when
selecting
a stitch.
23
_9
\
I
+
Stretch Stitch
k.. ,
j
The stitch
width
control
of the stitch
you select.
The higher
the number,
regulates
the width
k.
j
The stitch
length
of stitch,
the wider
the stitch.
control
regulates
and also has a stretch
The higher
the number,
the length
stitch
the longer
setting.
In stretch
4-
twin
]_
" is the maximum
width
the stitch.
zone
hole stitches.
is adjustable
To
area for
select
the
Stretch
at Stretch
Stitches,
set
• or
When
if
you select
or
(blue),
Study
blue
built-in
make
set the
"Stretch
sure
stitch
Stitch".
the
stitches
the
slightly
Smocking stretch
buttonhole
that
you
length
If
do not
control
the
at
green,
brown
around
this
design
are recommended
length
zones
the stitches
indicator
and are color-coded
of
pictured
panel.
on the
to
stitch
to
stitch
in a neutral
"+"
and
"-"
some fabrics,
adjust
this
you
control
for appearance
to
sake.
stretch
seems open
the
toward
left,
"-"
like
adjust
until
the
the
illust-
control
it looks
like the
design.
the
design
right
appears
hand
toward
you desire.
and
control.
Rickrack
stitch
center
control
red,
sections
These
decorative
to
the stitches
rations
button
NOTE:
be
between
When sewing
need
the stretch
this
Stitch.
(green)
24
position
balance
control
The blue
usually
may
for
needle stitches.
sewing,
should
position.
0 means no feed.
The "
stitch
adjuster
to
be closed
illustrations,
"+"
until
turn
stitching
as in
the
is as
Now
you
Reverse
that you
are familiar
are ready
to start
each time you sit down
1.
Inspect
for
2.
the
with
It should
and thread
fabrics
made of synthetic
Before
placing
the
your
on your
machine
and with
new
Kenmore
sewing
be straight,
properly
set and sharp
the accessories
machine.
Below
provided
for the machine,
are some good habits
to follow
to sew:
needle.
the fabric
the controls
to sew with
being used.
blends
material
Do not be afraid
tend to dull
on
the
the needles more
machine,
inches to the rear of the machine.
Hold
on the point.
to change
see that
on to threads
the
your
easily
ends of
during
It should
be the correct
needle frequently.
Many
than fabrics
made of natural
the
have been drawn
threads
the sewing
size
of the new
fibers.
about
of the first 3 or 4 stitches
4
of the
seam.
3.
To reverse stitch,
trol
during
hold
down
Release to sew forward
this
con4.
sewing.
Test the
stitch
the machine
Fabric
should
the
again.
machine
Adjust
right
on a scrap of the fabric
for the length
be placed
edge of the
under
material
of stitch
the presser foot
placed
you
and tension
with
on the 5/8"
plan to
use.
suitable
The fabric
should
be double
thickness.
to the fabric.
the bulk
of the
seam marking
material
to the left of the needle and
on the needle plate when
making
a simple
seam.
5.
Run
the machine
machine
will
at a s!ow
even speed.
6.
Fasten each seam by back tacking
7.
Always
8.
Guide
finish
When turning
pressure
you
put
on the foot
control,
the faster
the
sewing a few stitches in reverse.
sewing each seam with
the fabric
that the normal
9.
The more
sew.
gently
feeding
with
your
the needle at its highest
hand
in front
point.
of the needle.
Never pull
or hold the fabric
in such a way
is altered.
the hand wheel manually,
always
turn
it toward
you.
25
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
STRAIGHT
I
I
I
I
I
I
t
Foot and Other
Attach.
Straight
Zigzag
I
I
I
I
Needle
Check
Chart
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
Uses
Refer to Page
2_6
Red
Zone
Regular
darning,
Use on knits and other stretch
for topstitching.
seams, zippers,
etc.
topstitching,
quilting
31
good
49
on p. 15
Zipper
foot
i
J
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
Zigzag
Check
Chart
on p. 15
2_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
Zigzag
Check
Chart
on p. 1_55
3_8
Red
Zone
1~5
Finish edges, buttons,
satin stitch, applique,
monogram,
embroidery,
sewing bar tacks.
Zigzag
Check
Chart
onp. 15
2_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
2~5
Decorate
Zigzag
Check
Chart
2_6
Red
Zone
2_3
Use for finishing
Straight
III
III
Ul
Ul
ZIGZAG
or
Satin
or
RICK-RACK
STRETCH
J
BLIND HEM
STITCH
%
26
on p. 15
fabrics,
garments with one row or several.
seams and hemming.
36
49
42
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
OVERCAST
STRETCH
Foot
and Other Attach.
Zigzag
<:l,
"--2,
THREE-STEP
ZIGZAG
%
Zigzag
<
o_
SMOCKING
STITCH
%
Zigzag
%
/\/
\/\
/\/
Satin
SHELL
STITCH
%
SERGING
Zigzag
I
!
4
%
Needle
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
U ses
Refer to Page
Check
Chart
on p. 15
2_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
Check
Chart
2_6
0.5_1
Check
Chart
on p. !55
2_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3N5
Use in smocking
Check
Chart
4_9
Red
Zone
3_5
Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam.
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
45
3-6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_5
Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam.
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
51
3_5
Use for swimwear, ski pants and other
garments that require stretch.
Use for finishing
Use for mending.
41
44
seams.
on p. 15
on p. 1,5
Blue (11)
on p. 155
or as a decorative
stitch.
5O
27
St
hox.%
Foot
and Other Attach.
Zigzag
STITCHING
ELASTIC
STR ETCH
Zigzag
N
r_J
r_J
FAGOTING
Zigzag
L
r"
STRETCH
PATCHING
%
;)
%
Zigzag
%
TWO-POINT
SHELL
STITCHING
L
>
>
28
Zigzag
%
Needle
Check
Chart
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
Uses
3_8
Red
Zone
3N5
Use for overlapping
Check
Chart
on p. 1_55
3_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_5
Use for applying
Check
Chart
3_8
0.5_2
2~6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_8
Red
Zone
Refer
seams.
to Page
45
on p. 1.55
51
elastic.
Join two folded edges for decorative
open-work appearance.
46
Use for patchwork
and patching.
52
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
This stitch can also be used as a single
overlock stitch.
46
on p. 15
Check
Chart
on p. 1.55
Check
Chart
on p. 1._55
3_5
quilting
t
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
Foot and Other Attach.
HERRING
BONE
STRETCH
Zigzag
\
Stitch
Width
Refer to Page
Uses
52
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3~5
Use as hemming
and draperies.
Check
Chart
on p. 15
3~8
Red
Zone
3_5
Use
Check
Chart
on p. 15
3_8
Red
Zone
3~5
Use for overedging.
47
Check
Chart
3~8
Green
Zone
3_5
Decorate garments with one row or several,
one stitch or a combination.
48
2_6
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_5
Use in smocking
53
stitch for blankets,
tablecloth
I
TWO-POINT
BOX STITCH
L_
Zigzag
L_
L
Stitch
Length
2-6
Check
Chart
on p. 1_55
X
C
Thread
Tension
Needle
C:)
C
r.._
%
for
overlapping
47
seams.
rOVEREDGE
STITCH
Zigzag
A
%.%
DECORATIVE
GEOMETRICS
Satin
%
STRETCH
STITCH
DECORATIVE
Zigzag
%
on p. 15
Check
Chart
on p. 1_55
or as a decorative
stitch.
29
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
Foot
BUTTONHOLE
and Other Attach.
Sliding
buttonhole
Ei
Needle
Check
Chart
on p. 1.55
Thread
Tension
2~6
Stitch
Length
Blue
Zone
Stitch
Width
Blue
Zone
Uses
Buttonholes:
Refer to Page
also corded buttonholes.
55
1,1
_._
Buttonhole
Check
Chart
attachment
on p. 15
2_6
Round end buttonholes
buttonholes.
and keyhole
57
>
TWIN NEEDLE
STITCHES
Zigzag
Twin
Needle
3_7
Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Posi ti on
or
61
Use for applique work, also as a decorative
finish for placemats, blankets, collars,
cuffs and pockets.
37
Use for sewing parallel rows of straight
decorative
stitches adding an exquisite
touch to table linen and clothing.
or
:i
SATIN
STITCH
%
Satin
G reen
Zone
Check
Chart
on p. 1._.55
3O
3_8
0.5_1
2~5
•
Straight
Use the Seam Guides
Stitch
!
Stitch width
control 0
I
_t
the Machine
LU
Cornering guide
The
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
control red
zone
Before
sewing
with
foot,
always
set
control
to
0
to
the straight
stitch
the
width
stitch
avoid
breaking
°it,It ))'
Stretch
7.
At
the
beginning
and
seam, you may want
lock the stitch.
the
end
of the
to reverse to
width.
1.
Raise the presser foot.
2.
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest
8.
Raise the presser
the fabric.
9.
Cut the threads.
foot
3.
Place
to
the edge
a stitching
needle
Best
sewing
results
with
stitch
foot,
foot
will
the
but
the
also
acceptable resu Its.
and 7/8"
are
straight
of the
guide
plate
fabric
line
(5/8"
plate
seam
apart,
with
a Square Corner
Turn
gu ide
/C°rn°ri°ol
2
:
next
on
is
needle
lines marked.
position.
Stitch
H: Straight foot
obtained
on the
to help you measure
and remove
:1
NOTE:
guides
The lines are 1/8"
the 5/8"
•
needle.
A: Zigzag foot
seam
are engraved
the
most
common).
4.
zigzag
Draw
the
and lower
J
threads
toward
the back
the presser foot.
To turn
fabric
a square corner
5/8"
from
the
edge:
provide
5.
6.
Press the foot
Hold
the fabric
guide
that
it
along
control.
1.
loosely
the
and gently
guide
line,
so
it feeds naturally.
Stop
stitching
by
turning
toward
you
when
facing
you
cornering
Do
not
pull
it tight.
force
the fabric
or try
to
2.
Raise
the
Lower
stitching
lower
hand
the fabric
lines
up
with
the
wheel
edge
the
gu ide, as shown.
the
fabric
the 5/8"
3.
and
needle
presser
foot
to
the
edge with
foot
and begin
line
and
turn
seam guide.
the
presser
in the new direction.
31
•
Dropping
the Feed Dogs
Darning
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0
o
1
1 213 4
Illll_
Top thread
tension
control
2 to6
4_11
Stitch length
control any number
(not necessary to
adjust)
feed
lever
is located
Drop the feed dogs.
2.
Stretch
°// II ;;'
Ill
k
The drop
1
3.
underneath
the
free
arm
bed on the
back side of the machine.
Lower
the
*
raise the feed dogs, push
lever in the direction
of
the arrow
as illustrated.
Then turn
the handwheel.
Feed
dogs must
for normal
always
GF
(_)
For
push
dropping
the
the
feed
lever in the
4.
of the arrow
5.
dial:
0
Drop feed lever
Move the fabric
Turn
the
fabric
layer of stitching
and
sew
a_ a siow
bzick and forth
the darning
slowly
until
area.
1/4
turn
and
over the first
sew another
layer.
as illustrated.
NOTE:
If your
fabric
is thin
or badly
use a separate piece of fabric
hole to reinforce
it.
be up
damaged
under
the
sewing.
6.
32
bar
as shown.
ressure
dogs,
direction
the hole in the center
hoops,
presser
you have covered
To
the
with
embroidery
speed.
Stretch Stitch
F: Satin stitch
foot
the fabric
between
When you finish
dial to 3.
darning,
return
the pressure
•
Topstitching
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control
f
1
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
0
213 4
Stitch length
control red
Here's How
zone
1.
2.
Lower
Keep
to
I
A: Zigzag foot
!
Stretch Stitch
L
The Stitch
edge of
right
edge
the fabric
of
the
next
presser
3.
Guide
the fabric
edge to
topstitching
produce
5/8"
evenly
along this
an even row
from
of
the edge.
and Its Uses
Topstitching
your
the
the
foot.
1
_,. H: Straight foot
the presser foot.
emphasizes
garment
and
keeps
the
lines
seams
of
and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent
two
outer
suits
rows
of
or
blouses
topstitching
edges of cuffs,
with
one
around
or
the
lapels or collars.
33
•
Sew in a Zipper
]
Set the Machine
Put the top sides of the fabric
Stitch width
control 0
together
and sew to the end of the zipper
Fabric Preparation:
opening.
Use the reverse to lock the
1
stitches.
Sew
length
the
zipper
at "4"
opening
and
with
top thread
/ Z ipp'er Zipper
teeth
2|3_4
tape
1
LU
stitch
tension
at "3".
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
control 2
To Sew:
4.
End of opening
1.
\\
Reset
thread
Fold
stitch
length at 2 and
tension at 2 to 6.
top
5.
back the left seam allowance
J
foot
2.
Turn
3.
ance to form a 1/8" fold.
Place the zipper teeth next
under
the
right
seam allow-
To attach
the zipper
foot:
fold
Lower
foot
to the
7.
"
_
The pin on the
_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'__
I_1 left hand side
_
34
_"_
•
attach the presser bar to the right pins
To
sewzipper
on thefoot.
left side of the zipper,
on the
right hand
side_J
in°nthe
L _'Thep
I_
,,1.,,_
,,i,,_l_
•
To sew on the right side of the zipper,
attach the presser bar to the left pins
on the zipper foot.
bottom
Sew
the
Lower
of
on the top
the
the needle pierces
tape.
slider
and pin in place.
zipper
and the zipper
fabric
I__._
the
at the
zipper
J
1/8"
foot.
so that
6.
E: Zipper
Top edge of fabric
the presser bar to the right
pins on the zipper
side
as shown.
Stretch Stitch
Attach
through
fold
tape to the point
zipper
the fold
and
the
where the
begins.
the
needle
to
hold
and raise the presser
foot.
the
/
J
of
Topfabric
side
of fabric
To side "_
Top side
of fabric
of fabric
"_'_
"'-"
J
8. Open
thezipper.
9. Lowerthepresser
footandstitch
therestoftheseam.
10.
Close
fabric
the
zipper
top side up.
and
turn
the
Remove
attach
the
the
zipper
presser
pins on the zipper
12. Stitch
tom
across
foot
bar to
and
the
left
foot.
and
below
the
bot-
the
corner
and continue
to
guide
the
teeth,
as shown.
Stitch
zipper
foot
through
the
the
fabric
zipper
and
2" from
the top of the
Lower
the
needle
into
the
fabric
and raise the presser foot.
16.
along
Stop about
zipper.
15.
of the zippel.
13. Turn
14.
Remove
the
basting
stitches
and
stitch
the
open the zipper.
17.
Lower
the
foot
rest of
the
seam.
fold
and
Make
sure the
is even.
tape.
35
•
Basic Zigzag
Monogramming
Stitch width
Stitch width
control 1 to 5
Set the Machine
o
Y
Top tnread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
control red
zone
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
J
J
2
Here's
IL))'
There
s
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
l!
\
Here's How
How
are many
ways
1.
to sew a zigzag
stitch.
2.
Consult
detailed
Stretch Stitch
the
specific
Applique
Embroidery
Button
The
zigzag
common
your
ing.
It can
trims,
buttons,
also
be
most
stitches
buttonholes,
mending
appliques
or as a decorative
the
It can be a utility
overcasting,
with
36
is one of
and most versatile
machine.
for sewing
ming,
stitch
on
stitch
hem-
and darn-
used to decorate
and cut-out
stitch.
work
Stitch
r
page 3__88,
page 3__66,
3.
Satin stitch
foot
page 4___00,
page 41.
the
fabric
with
paper
or
Draw
the
letters
on
the
fabric
the
stitch
wtu, t_,=u, _ chalk.
4.
Satin
stitch,
width
as necessary
adjusting
to
form
each
pattern.
page 3__99,
Sewing
Overcasting
F:
Back
interfacing.
Work page 3_88,
Monogramming
and Its Uses
Stretch
page 3_7,
Bar Tacking
The Stitch
for
directions.
Satin Stitch
A: Zigzag foot
variations
Set the same as satin stitch.
5.
If using
when
paper,
carefully
you have finished
remove
sewing.
it
Satin Stitch
Set the Machine
Zigzag width:
Stitch width
control
1
2 to
Close to 0
5
2|3_4
I
I
)
2
Top thread
tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch
length:
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
3
>
>
>
L
Stretch
/
Stitch
/
/
/
/
F: Satin stitch
foot
L
_iii¸
Pressure dial
1
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The Satin stitch
is a versatile
used decorative
stitch,
be used to overcast
)
ample,
blankets,
and often
stitch
Here's How
but it can also
a raw edge (for exlinens,
tablecloths
Once your
the fabric
weight
and napkins).
The Satin
_, •_......
SI ,, I
1 or2
is especially
machine
is set up to stitch,
you are planning
to use.
you
may want
Too tight
a satin
to experiment
stitch
may pucker
on a scrap of
some light-
fabrics.
attractive
in applique.
37
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
•
Applique
•
Bar Tacking
f
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 5
I
Stitch width
control 2 to 5
213 4
I"
!
_22 _ 3_4
I
Top thread tension
control 2 _o 6
Stitch length
0.5 _o 1
control
Baste
(or
joiner)
applique
Stitch
Stretch
F: Satin stitch
foot
Stltch
&
Pressure dial:
38
Top thread tension
control 2 [o 6
/
fuse
around
sure
the
arlna
n{
tha
I
with
iron-on
fabric
This
stitch
on the
fabric.
satin
stitch
making
points
of
pockets
and straps on lingerie.
falls
applique
along
the
outer
annllnlla
Stretch
t
2
I
When sewing
l
Stitch length
control
0_5 to 1
pieces
the
needle
1
corners,
lower the needle
presser foot and pivot the fabric to the
down
fabric,
Raise the
right or into
left. the
A:
Zigzag foot
Stitch
is similar
and
strain
to a very
is used to
such
short
reinforce
as corners
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.
or
Embroidery
Set the Machine
Stitch width
controL 1 to 5
%
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
t
7_13_4
Stitch length control
Any number (not
necessary to adjust)
Here's
How
1. Drop the feed dogs (see page 32).
2.
Remove foot
holder
3. Adjust
the stitch
(see page 24).
No presser
foot
Stretch
Drop feed lever
Stitch
4.
Draw the design
tailor's chalk.
(see page 11).
width
as desired
on to the fabric
with
5. Stretch the fabric between embroidery
hoops and place under the needle.
6.
Lower
the
presser
engaged the top thread
7. Holding
the
hand, rotate
top
the
foot
lever
tension.
to
thread
in your
left
hand wheel toward
you one complete
turn.
Pull the top thread to draw the bobbin
thread
through
to the surface of the
fabric.
8. Using a medium speed, stitch along the
marked
outline,
guiding
the fabric
carefully
by hand.
9. When finished
embrodiering,
feed dogs (see page 32).
raise the
39
Sew a Button
f
Set the Machine
Stitch
width
control
/
/
Must be adjusted
t 213 4
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch
length
control
Any number (not
necessary to adjust)
0L\ ))"
Stretch
A:
l,
4O
/
J
\
x.
j
Drop the feed dogs (see page 32).
To
1.
threads
Match
foot.
the center
2.
Adjust
the stitch
3.
Lower
the foot
Stitch
Zigzag foot
Turn
of the button
holes to the center
of the slot on the presser
strengthen
needle
in the
the
width
to hold
hand wheel
so that
needle will drop
the button
in each hole.
in place.
by hand _v_ that
needle
,,,:it,,,,,
enter
either
the
leaving
thread
button
a 8"
shank,
tail.
cut
the
Bring
the
down through
the hole
and wind it around the
shank.
Draw the
,,o,__"
_ v,_ *_'_,,_ and knot.
thread
to
the
bottom
side
feed
dogs
button.
Drop feed
lever
-_
When
4.
Stitch
several times.
finished,
(see page 32).
raise
the
]
Overcasting Stitch
f
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
O_
Top thread tension
control
3 to 8
213 4
_ "5
Stitch length
control red
zone
Helpful
Start
Hints
overcasting
raw corner
right
Stretch
up
Stitch
about
of your
1/8"
seam.
inside the
If you start
at the edge, the fabric
and
the
stitches
wi!!
will
bunch
become
tangled.
A: Zigzag foot
,)
The Stitch
This
and Its Uses
zigzag variation
garment
is very
construction
raw edges of any sewing
and
useful
in
in finishing
project.
41
•
Blind Hemming
f
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control
1/4"'
2 to 3
l
Light
Weight
Fabric
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
1/4"
Stitch length
control red
zone
Heavy
Weight
Fabric
k.
I
Stretch Stitch
J
1.
Finsih
2.
Measure,
NOTF:
/
the raw edge of your hem any way you desire
turn
For
up your
Fold
the material
4.
Place garment
page 41).
hem and pin.
ight _,,_ nht f_k_i,,_
3.
(see overcasting
(bottom
J
,,_,,, may need a ,,ou_,,_ fold.
side out) on the edge to be stitched,
as shown,
leaving
1/4"
of the finished
hem edge showing.
A: Zigzag foot
zigzag stitch
5.
42
After
under
should
hemming,
presser foot
just catch
press both
in such a manner
the fold
that
narrow
zigzag stitches
will
be sewn on extended
edge.
The wide
of the garment.
sides of the fin ished hem.
The top
side of the garment
will
show only
the blind
stitches.
LaceWork
1
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 3
t 213 4
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
t"
Stretch
Stitch
JJ_
Lace
A:
Zigzag foot
to
i/
adds a fanciful,
blouses
feminine
and lingerie.
and
pillows
become
when
trimmed
with
Turn
raw edge of fabric
5/8".
more
using blind
Trim
excess fabric
linens
elegant
lace.
under
Place lace underneath
stitch
touch
Table
at least
and top-
hem stitch.
close to stitching.
43
•
Three-Step
Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 5
1 213 •
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
I
Stitch length
0.5 to 1
control
Seam Finishing
(Overcasting)
Place the fabric
so that
the right
Guide
Stretch Stitch
A:
and Its Uses
The three-step
zigzag
and
use the
three-step
would
use the
It has more
flatter
zigzag is a combination
straight
strength,
khan a regular
The three-step
stitch.
zigzag
You
may
everywhere
basic zigzag stitch.
elasticity,
and is
zigzag.
zigzag stitch
is especial-
ly useful for:
-
mending
-
sewing
patches
smoothly
securely
-
repairing
- finishing
44
straight
seams
tears
and
the edge will
hand
the
stitches fall
.1
Zigzag foot
The Stitch
you
[
under
Mending
the presser foot
be slightly
inside
side of the presser foot.
work
so sthe
right-hand
at the edge of the fabirc.
Position
that
the
tear under
the stitching
will
the
catch
needle so
both
sides.
•
Shell Stitching
•
Set the Machine
_
r-
Box Stitching
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Top thread tension
control
4 to 9
j/
Stitch length
control red
zone
Top thread tension
control
3 to 8
Here's How
Stitch length
control red
zone
2
1.
For best effect:
h1_3
J
Use this
stitch
to
join
heavy
weight
interlining.
-
set the stitch
-
F:
--
Overlap
you may need to tighten
use this stitch
allow
clear
Satin stitch
foot
fabric
2.
The Stitch
The Shell
and Its Uses
Stitch
hem
over folded
rows
of shell
stitching
stitching
can
tension
the
when
by sewing
fabric.
a
Several
are called
You
to
•
Stretch
just
two
raw
edges
together
and
to join them.
_
Stitch
edge of the
A: Zigzag foot
it zigzags.
sew rows of shell stitches,
can sew Shell
soft silky
the
slightly.
needle
the folded
space the rows 5/8"
is formed
blind
If you
as you
desire.
top thread
Stretch Stitch
length
wovens
Stitch
apart.
on knits
or
in any direction.
shell
tucks.
Shell
be used to
finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell
tucking
scalloped
can
tucks
be used
on
to
blouses
create
and
lingerie.
45
Fagoting Stitch
Two-point Shell Stitch
Set the Machine
Set
Stitch width
control 5
the
Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
o
I
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
"Fop thread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch len_lth
control 0.5 to 2
J
2
Stitch length
control red
zone
Here's How
1.
'Fold
under
Stretch
Pin
the
tear-away
Stitch
3.
Sew
so the
t
each fabric
The Stitch
Use this
fabric
stitch
appearance
46
and Its Uses
to
two
edges
backing
slowly,
edge 5/8"
needtu
to
create
join
two
an
and add design
pieces
open
interest.
of
work
to
1/8"
paper
or
apart°
guiding
the
fabric
catches
the
folded
edge on each side.
A: Zigzag foot
stitch
single overlock
and press.
2.
This
Stretch Stitch
A: Zigzag foot
can
also
stitch.
be
used
as
a
Overedging Stitch
Two-point Box Stitch
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
I
213
o_
I
Top thread tension
control
3 to 8
't 213
4
II!ii
|
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
4
I
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
control red
This
stitch
useful
to
join
I
Stitch length
control red
This
elastic
stitch
to prevent
fabrics.
can
be used
as a seam
finish
fraging.
o._,
Stretch
A:
Zigzag foot
Stitch
I
Stretch
A:
Zigzag foot
Stitch
!
J
47
Decorate with Geometric Patterns
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
I
l
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
control green
zone
2
Here's How
1.
Adjust
the
stitch
width
and
length
as
you desire.
2.
F: Satin stitch
foot
The Stitches
and Their Uses
These stitches
You
Stretch Stitch
are purely
can sew
one
row
decorative.
or several
or vary
the
stitch
width
and length
special effects.
Experiment
48
on a scrap of fabric
to see what
special
effects
are possible.
3.
Practice
the stitch
lines
on a scrap of fabric.
Mark
the
fabric,
using
for
decoration
4.
Lower
the needle at the starting
5.
Lower
the presser foot.
6.
Gently
maked
guide
line.
a washable
fabric
on
the
marker.
point.
for
the
fabric
along
the
•
Rick-Rack
Straight Stretch
f
Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 5
Stitch width
control 0
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
j/
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
The Stitch
and Its Uses
Sew on stretch
you might
oL/,/))"
J
A: Zigzag foot
Stretch Stitch
The
stretch
stitch
does
Stretch Stitch
sewn,
The Stitch
and Its Uses
This
stitch
tion
of
is the
the
especially
and
stretch
stitching
fabrics
be used
as well.
seams
garments
that will
of
strain
variastitch,
for
knits
Stretch
on other
It works well on
curved
deal
stretch
fabrics.
can
and
but
forward
straight
developed
stretch
on
is
and
(sometimes
action"
give
when
instead
of
the
in
back
so
breaking.
can be used as a decorative
_e _^l_ll
t
Zigzag foot
a
motion
a
"reverse-
that
fabric
et;t_h
is being
stitched
called
stitch),
can also
as it
tnn
in any area that
not
A:
actually
H: Straight foot
This stitch
fabrics
use a zigzag stitch.
it
will
stretches
This stitch
be used for topstitching
on all fabrics.
any
receive a great
(ex:
children's
clothes).
49
•
Overcast Stretch
Stitching
•
Smocking
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
1
2|3
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
////
4
le Of
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Here's How
Place
the
the LEFT
Stitch
iiict
Stretch Stitch
of the
fabric
to
of the needle as shown.
t_f
th=
I"liitclrll_l
Or, place your
then
=irlr'l_
fabric
trim
to allow
seam
a 5!8"
A: Zigzag
Raw or worn edges of older garments
The Stitch and Its Uses
This
stitch
seam with
can
finish.
is formed
and
seam
one
operation.
you
are making
other
be used for
an overcast
The
and
can
sewing
a
in
It can be used when
swimwear,
garments
be
that
ski
pants
require
overcast
to
prevent
further
foot
Stitch
!
J
%
With
the
straight
stitch
length
stitching
at
lines
"4",
sew
3/8"
apart
across the area to be smocked.
raveling.
NOTE:
finished
Stretch
allowance
after.
Zigzag foot
°it//))'
so the needle pierces the fabric
_hnrt
seam,
A:
raw edge
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Use
a blue
stretch
needle,
which
prevents
skipped
fabric
effectively
stitches.
Knot
the
the threads
bobbin
gathers
the
evenly.
other
stitch
along
threads
Secure
end.
between
one edge.
and distribute
Sew
the
the
the threads
the
gathering
Pull out the gathering
Pull
at
decorative
stitches.
stitches.
stretch.
NOTE:
Loosen
tension
easier.
5O
the
to
top
make
thread
gathering
•
Elastic Stretch Stitch
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
!
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
3_4
Top thread tension
control
3 to 6
Top thread tension
control
3 to 6
Stitch length'
control brown
stretch stitch
position
Here's How
Place
foot
o
!
the
fabric
so that
L
NOTE:
J
Use
stitch
narrow
this
when
seam that
you
you
open
flat.
It is ideal
seams
on
knits
or
want
woven
a narrow
for sewing
on
swim
a
need to
for
medium
fabrics
seam.
spandex
want
do not
press
heavyweight
presser
are made
When
using
fabric,
use a blue
fabric
1/4"
stretch
needle
effectively
skipped
and Its Uses
the
stitches
over the edge.
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch
under
the
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
positi on
o_
knit
Stretch
stretch
which
A:
Zigzag
Stitch
foot
prevents
stitches.
Choose
this
stitch
to attach
elastic
to
garments.
1.
Mark
the elastic
into quarters
and
to
match
these
where you
center
back and side seams.
Place
the
middle
of
the
elastic
under
the
center
of
the
presser
into place,
making
It is also great
wear.
2.
to
foot
and stitch
sure
the
elastic
the center
is evenly
front,
distri-
buted.
51
•
Stretch Patching
,!
S
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 5
O_
---J 3_4..5
_
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Herring Bone Stretch
--
Set the Mac---_--_-'hine
Stitch
I_
control
I _
I
iiI
•
For
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
J
The Stitch
and Its Uses
patching
worn
3 to 5
1 213 ,4
Top thread
tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length, control
brown stretch stitch
position
width
out
elbows
Here's How
Place the fabric top side up, and sew
3/8" from the edge.
or
knees.
01
For patchwork
quilting.
Trim
Stretch
Stretch
A:
Zigzag foot
Stitch
I
A:
The
Use
Zigzag foot
Stitch
as
hemming
tableclothes
52
and
and
Its Uses
stitch
draperies.
for
to stitching.
The
stitch
will
t
Stitch
[
)
close
blankets,
Decorative Stretch Patterns
!
Set the Machine
Stitch width control
3to5
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
The Stitch
Decorative
touch
Stitch length control
brown stretch stitch
IJUUI_IU4=
2
and Its Uses
stretch
You can decorate
A:
Zigzag
patterns
can be used for adding
to the items you sew for your
children's
clothes,
home
creative
and personalised
and family.
women's
blouses, curtains,
etc.
foot
h)._3
Stretch
Stitch
53
•
Learning to Sew Buttonholes
With your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of making
buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the
optional snap-in automatic buttonhols attachment system.
Tips on buttonholing
Always
use.
Always
Choose the buttonhole
Built-in
Tissue
(rectangular).
Choose this style for waistband,
one or two
cuffs,
belt slots or where you will
paper
For heavier
buttons.
#3t
UULLUIIIIUI_
Round
Choose
_LLU_IIIII_IIL
_Ul-/_,VI,Ul
end buttonholes
this style
|_
(Template
....
No. 213504005,
for series of buttonholes
213505006).
on dresses,
b!ouses,
vests, jackets or coats.
Keyhole
Choose
buttonholes
this
need more
Note:
for button
See page 67 for ordering
Attachment.
54
(Template
style for tailored
room
buttonhole
with
use an interfacing
stitching,
need only
a practice
on a scrap of fabric
the button
you will
in area of garment
you plan to
use.
where
buttonholes
are
placed.
style
bottonholes
make
Try the buttonhole
No. 213506007).
vests, jackets,
coats or any time you
shank.
information
of optional
Buttonhole
or regular
interfacing
can be used.
Tear paper
away after
if it is used.
weight
fabrics,
loosen your
top
thread
tension
slightly.
•
Built-in
System
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
.
1 213-4
!
I
I
Stitch length
control
Blue zone _
i
1. a.
Carefully
length
b.
Top thread
on your
the
buttonhole
control 2 to 6
Stretch Stitch
I
c.
Change to the sliding
foot
a,
buttonhole
b.
Insert
the garment
under the
foot with, the b utto
nhnl_ mark.........
ing running
Sfading buttonhole
2.
garment.
foot.
tension
__3_
mark
toward
you.
c.
Density
2.
For
less density,
toward "1".
For more density,
toward "0".
NOTE:
Always
tonhole
turn
turn
3. a.
b.
Line
up
foot
with
the
(A) toward
markings
the top mark
Lower
the
the
on
Sew forward
front
hole.
the
on your
Set the stitch selector
c.
until
marking
Stop sewing
of
at
_
.
you reach the
your
button-
at the left stitch.
the presser foot.
The
markings
are engraved
Depending
upon your fabric or your
own preference
in buttonholes,
you
may
alter
the
buttonhole
stitch
density
within
the blue buttonhole
range on the stitch length dial.
1.
the slider
}
J
the Stitch
you
so that the top mark (C) on the
slider meets the start mark (B).
garment.
NOTE:
Adjusting
Move
dial
dial
make a practice buton a scrap fabric
you plan to use to find the
more suitable stretch length.
on the
slider
in centimeters.
@
Coarse
stitches
for heavy
fabrics
@
Fine
stitches
for light
fabrics
Stretch
Stitch
55
i
4.
a.
Set the stitch
selector
b.
Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
C.
Stop sewing
at
_
5. a.
.
b.
at the right
Set the stitch
Sew until
selector
at
_
you reach the back of
C.
Stop sewing
Sew 4 to 6 stitches,
C,
Stop sewing at the left stitch.
at iLu_u_,
_y,_L _u LL._
,.
d.
Raise the presser foot,
both
NOTE:
sliding
at the edge of fabric,
buttonhole
foot
and sew in reverse ( [_
set
).
J
56
and draw
away from
needle
you.
and
Cut
bobbin
leaving about
10 cm (4")
thread
ends.
the
thread
to
pulling
Then,
as illustrared
[_]-->_]-_]
the
box.
threads
by
sewing
Remove
hole
b.
the fabric
When
7.
opener
the buttonhole.
stitch.
m
U "
Set the stitch selector at
.
knot
Draw
wrong
side
the
bobbin
the threads.
needle
of fabric
thread.
the
open
fabric
with
in your
the
and
cut
the
buttonhole
accessory
storage
•
Using Buttonhole Attachment
(NOTE:
The buttonhole
Buttonhole
For
Attachment
attachment
up your
buttonholes,
and templates.
machine
attachement
Buttonhole
item.)
Style
and Size
System
more varied and accurate
hole attachment
is anoptional
properly.
Know
You
will
you
will enjoy
using
the parts and carefully
need
these
items
for
the
read how
the
Round End
Buttonhole
buttonto set
Keyhole
Buttonhole
buttonhoie
system.
Guide slot
I
/
Measurement
Template
marking
213504005
213505006
213506007
3/8"
1/2"
15/16"
7/8" 1-1/16"
5/8"
13/16"
1-1/4" 1-1/2"
1-1/16"
Sizes
Catch
1-1/4" 1-3/8"
Buttonhole guide plate
NOTE:
Illustrations
buttonhole
length
Guide
block
easily
of
bu'_tonhole
to be sewn.
by matching
on
You will
the
template
find
button
show
actual
the most suitable
with
the proper
length
of
buttonhole
illustration
on the template.
Buttonhole
templates
Lever
Hook '/
"_Gear
Base
plate
Buttonhole
foot
57
Set the Machine
(Optional
Stitch width
control 2
1
I
2_
Item)
Pins (A)
Lever
3.,,. 4
!>1
I
1
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control 3 to 4
Base plate
Hook
Rectangular
0\\ j,
1.
Stretch Stitch
Buttonhole foot
Helpful
Hints
Best
results
are
#60
_
light
#80
obtained
by
weight
using
threads
as
bobbin thread.
NOTE:
It
58
Remove
b.
Raise the needle to its highest
c.
Remove
d.
Pu II bobbin
thread
e.
Insert hook
of base plate
f.
Pull lever back to align
the hook
Snap base plate
to
two
round
the foot
is advisable
fabric
sewing
fabrics.
knits
to use a blue
needle
and
You
can obtain
with
a wider
when
synthetic
buttonholes
cutting
space by
the
stitch
width
at 1.5 instead of 2.
table.
position.
holder.
out about
down
3" straight
into rectangular
fit
two
with
pins
holes (B) on needle plate.
Release lever.
stretch
setting
control
a.
g.
the extension
hole
back toward
rear of machine.
hole of needle plate.
the rectangular
(A) at the back
hole.
of base plate
into
(Optional
(Optional Item)
Item)
guide plate
Top
thread
plate
!Buttonhole
foot
/
Gear_lll
!
tl!_Sl°t
Guide s!ot /
I Setting
Guide
\
Mark
Starting
point
block
/
Gear
Bobbin
thread
e plate
J
2. a.
When you
have selected
the template
hole you need, slide the template
b,
c.
Pull
catch
toward
you while
with
sliding
the template
is at the setting
Insert
into
into the center
button-
into the guide plate.
hole size you have thorn
gear of base plate
the size and style
slot
until
the
3.
a.
Attach
b.
Adjust
button-
position
The lever c_
and fit
guide
block
of
foot.
gear
so
it
is aligned
with
the
starting
point
of
template.
mark.
of template
the buttonhole
C°
of the guide slot.
Pull
the bobbin
toward
d.
be used to cha_-_je gear position.
you while
Place the bobbin
thread
holding
and top
up through
guide slot
by turning
the hand wheel
top thread.
threads
to the left side of guide plate.
Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread.
59
(Optional
5.
Item)
Marked
|
buttonhole-_
I
/_
_
II
!
I!1
a.
Lower
b.
Start
c.
Allow
the buttonhole
sewing
foot.
slowly.
the machine
to do the work
by itself.
(Do not try to guide the fabric.)
d.
Center
marking-
Stop sewing
To release
the
base plate off
when the needle
buttonhole
base plate,
returns
pull
the
to the position
lever toward
where
you
it begins.
and lift
the
the machine.
Fabric
Measurement
markings
Adjusting
You
control
k.
4.
-
a.
b.
C.
d.
Mark your
Placing
buttonhole
your
garment
NOTE:
behind
carefully
the
foot
as shown.
Align
marked
buttonhole
with
center
Line
up your
fabric
Pierce the fabric
If you
want
edge with
with
your
line up the fabric
insert
marking
foot
buttonhole
to
alter
between
the
closeness
If the fabric
be 1/2
inch
the 1/2 inch markings
length.
60
the use of interfacing
does not
feed smoothly
the
stitches
by
turning
the
stitch
length
j
markings
the
guide
foot.
on the
Fine stitches
fabrics
for light
guide
Stitch length
control
3 to 4
of the buttonhole.
from
the
each time
garment
edge,
L4 _
you start to sew
a buttonhole.
We recommended
of
3 and 4.
as shown.
the needle at the beginning
with
it between
on buttonhole
the measurement
of the buttonhole
may
density
on the garment.
machine,
plate and the buttc,-_hole
plate just in front
e.
position
the stitch
when
from
making
the start,
buttonholes.
increase the stitch
Stretch
Stitch
_
Coarse stitches
for heavy fabrics
j
[
Set the Machine
for any of these stitch
I
Top thread tension
control 3 to 7
Stitch width
control I''
(maximum)
2_
3,_. 4
Stitch length control
brown stretch stitch
positio_
or grue, t zu_qe
A:
I
Turn
off the power
switch.
(see page 6).
Insert the additional
spool
pin in the hole.
Place the felt and the spool
\
Zigzag foot
Prp.pare the too thread
for additional
Thread
then
into
Chan_
the needle to twin
needle°
Thread
needles from
to back.
NOTE:
is slipped
front
When changing
(see page 1__6).
on the additional
spool
spool
pin.
needle bar thread
the
pin.
(see page 16__).
(see paqe 19).
guide as illustration
A.
(see page !5__.)-
direction
of sewing,
turn
the
hand
wheel
so needles
are
in the up position.
When
F: Satin stitch foot
sewing
the twin
Twin
needle
with
twin
mark
needle
do
not
use a stitch
width
which
goes past
( _r ).
needle is an optional
item
for all models.
Twin needle
Illustration A
J
61
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect
size needle.
Improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Irregular
Breaking
Needle
Bunching
of Thread
Puckering
62
Stitches
Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect
size needle.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.
CORRECTION
Choose correct size needle for thread
Rethread machine.
!
and fabric.
Tighten upper thread tension.
not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
1 Do
Replace
needle plate,
or polish
off
burrs completely,
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Reset needle.
Reset presser foot.
and fabric.
Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam.
When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are
formed.
Incorrect
Using two different
sizes or kinds of thread.
Bent or biunt needle.
Reset thread tension.
Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric too sheer or too
Reset presser foot.
Use underlay of tissue paper.
thread
tension.
soft.
thread
should
be same size and kind,
PROBLEM
Incorrect
size needle.
Bent or blunt needle.
Skipping
Stitches
Breaking
Upper
Thread
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Starting to stitch too fast.
Improper
threading.
Start to stitch at a medium
Rethread machine.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect
size needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread
Insert new needle.
Sharp eye in needle.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Breaking
Bobbin
Improper
bobbin threading.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook
Thread
L./Cll
Fabric
IIIII_
not Moving
Jamming
_JICILC;
in
race.
Knocking
Noise
clutch
Thread caught
Lint in bobbin
is disengaged.
in hook race.
holder or hook
Replace
needle plate,
race.
and fabric.
speed.
or polish
Check bobbin threading.
Clean bobbin holder and hook
Remove darning nl_t_
Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under
to stitch.
Push in the clutch.
}JiQ_.t_.
Stitch Length set at 0.
Thread knotted
under fabric.
Push-pull
Machine
CORRECTION
PROBABLE CAUSE
off
and fabric.
burrs
completely.
race.
presser foot
before
beginning
Disassemble and clean hook race.
Clean bobbin holder and hook race.
63
To
insure
essential
that
The bobbin
or knock
!
your
machine
operates
its
best,
you
need to
keep
the
area can collect
loudly
if a thread
dust and lint.
Your
machine
can become
sluggish
is caught.
i
!i
l
t
p
J
1.
Unplug
the
face cover
CAUTION!
machine
Gb
and open the
plate.
The
light
bulb
HOT.
could
Protect
fingers
when
you
be
1
your
J
handle
it.
Turn
off
the
power
switch
or unplug
bulb
.
the
bulb
up
counter-clockwise
and turn
to remove
Remove
hook
Put :the new bulb
right.
in by pushing
it clockwise.
it
out
use a vacuum
it.
up and turning
Take out the bobbin.
Brush
the
the cover
cover
plate
plate
by sliding
release button
the
to the
J
k,
J
the machine.
Push
2.
64
at
parts clean at all times.
dust
and
cleaner.
lint
or you
Insert
the bobbin.
Attach
the hook
may
cover plate.
Open face cover plate and oil two
or two
Remove excess oil, otherwise
1.
Unplug
the
machine
the presser foot
2.
3.
Remove the bobbin
Remove
and
5.
remove
Take
out
bobbin
and needle.
the bobbin.
holder
Lift
and remove
points
as shown
below
at least once a year.
One
drops of oil is sufficient.
it may stain fabrics.
up the
it.
cover plate.
the screw
on the left side
of the needle with
the large screw
driver.
4.
In
Remove the needle plate.
case
extended
machine
time,
Use good quality
No other
oiling
Above
points
require
oiling
is not
oil
it
used
before
sewing
machine
for
an
sewing.
oil:
is required
are
only
area
which
on this machine.
J
6.
Use
the
feed
dogs, hook
holder.
lint
brush
to
clean
the
race and bobbin
Also use a soft, dry cloth.
7°
Line
up the
position
notch
the
fits
triangle
bobbin
next
to
marks
holder
the
and
so the
stopper
in
the hook race.
65
PARTS
LIST
/
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
16
17
18
I
10
11
12
13
14
15
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®
W
19
2O
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
%
28
29
J
66
Ref. No.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or
service center.
WHEN
ORDERING
REPAIR
PARTS,
ALWAYS
1
2
3
GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
1. PART NUMBER
2. PART DESCRIPTION
3. MODEL NUMBER
4. NAME OF ITEM
if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically
transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handing.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Ref. No.
*102869107
102403202
813404013
647814020
647814031
647814042
647814053
652806015
685502019
825813005
823803006
822804118
*6864
000009803
820832005
6478030O4
802424004
647808O09
*6889
822O2O5O3
822019509
625031500
*826815000
*213702016
*200002008
*200003009
*200005001
*200013105
*200027102
*2O0O30108
*214872000
*654805008
*94162OO00
Description
Bobbin box with 10 bobbins
'
Spool pin felt
No. 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU)
No. 11 Single needles (ORG)
No. !4 Single needles (RED)
___
,!__
tr__! t
•
No. i6 Single nuuo_u_ IruR)
No. 18 Single needles (GRN)
Straight foot
Zigzag foot
Sliding buttonhole foot
Zipper foot
Satin stitch foot
Needle threader
Light bulb
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Lint brush
Buttonhole opener
Oil and lint brush set
Large spool holder
Small spool holder
Additional spool pin
Twin needle
Buttonhole attachments
Piping foot
Gathering foot
Pin-Tucking foot
Hemmer foot
Binder foot
1/4" Seam foot
Walking foot
Embroidery foot
Ruffler
* These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered
per instructions above.
67
..........................
nTGl_q_/
i I
iilr
.....
_
.......
_
.
_
_
,
INDEX
A
Accessory storage box ..............
Additional spool pin ...............
Appliqueing ...................
3, 9
16
26, 38
B
Bar tacking ...................
26, 38
Base ...........................
3
Base plate .......
...............
67
Basic zigzag ...................
2tJ, 31J
Blind hemming .................
26, 42
Bobbin ............
5, t6_18, 64, 66_67
Bobbin holder ..............
18, 64_65
Bobbin thread .................
20_21
Bobbin winding
"
16_17
Bobbin winding spindle .........
3, 16_17
Box stitching ..................
28, 45
Buttonhole
30, 54_56
Buttonhole attachment . . . 54, 57_60, 66_67
Buttonhole foot ..........
57_60, 66_67
Buttonhole guide plate ........
57_60, 67
Buttonhole making ..............
54_60
Fabric,
needle,
thread
and stitch
length chart .....................
Face cover plate ............
Fagoting
.....................
Feed dogs ....................
Foot control
....................
Free arm sewing ................
15
3, 7, 64_65
28, 46
32, 65
4, 6
9_10
Hand wheel ....................
Herring bone stretch
.............
Hook race ......................
spool
pin
...............
Lace work ......................
Large screw driver .............
Light and power switch .............
Light bulb .................
Lint brush ..................
4, 20
29, 52
65
57_60, 67
26, 40
43
5, 66"-67
4, 6
64, 66_67
5, 64_67
................
26, 36
N
C
Cabinet .........................
Changing needle ..................
Changing presser foot ............
Cleaning hook race and feed dogs
Cornering guide ................
......
3
15
11_12
65
31,39
Needle ................
Needle clamp ...................
Needle plate ...................
Needle, thread and fabric chart
Needle threading
...............
14_15, 66_67
4, 15
3, 18
........
15
19_20
O
D
Darning
.....................
Decorative
geometric patterns
Drop feed lever
Monogramming
.......
_
26, 32
29, 48
32
Oiling .........................
Overcasting stitch .................
Overcast stretch ................
Overedging stitch ...............
65
41
27, 50
29, 47
P
Elastic stretch
.................
Embroidery
...................
Extension table
..................
68
28, 51
26, 39
3, 9
Parts list .....................
Performance problems ............
Reverse stitch control ..........
Rick-rack stretch stitching .........
3, 25, 31
26, 49
16
M
Buttonhole template ..........
Button sewing .................
4, 6
3
4, 6
26_30
7
4, 11_13
4, 8
4, 17
R
H
Horizontal
Plug connector ...................
Portable case .....................
Power switch ....................
Practical stitch chart .............
Pressure control dial ................
Presser foot .................
Presser foot lever .................
Push-pull clutch .................
Satin stitch foot .....................
.........
5, 13, 27, 30, 37_39, 45,
Satin stitching .................
Seam guides .....................
Serging ......................
Serging or pine leaf stretch .........
Sewing light ......................
Shell stitching
.................
blloing buttonnole TOOt ...............
...............
5, 13, 30, 55_56,
Sma!l screw driver .............
5,
Smocking ....................
Snap-on button .................
Spool pin felt ................
5,
Spool pin .......................
Stitch length control ..............
Stitch selector
Stitch width control ..............
Straight stitching
............
26,
Straight stitch foot ....................
............
5, 12, 26, 31,33, 49,
Straight stretch stitching
..........
Stretch patching ................
Stretch stitch adjuster .............
66_67
29, 37
31
27, 51
27, 51
6
27, 45
66_67
66_7
27, 50
4, 11
66_67
3
3, 24
4, 23
3, 24
31_35
66_67
26, 49
28, 52
4, 24
T
66_67
62_63
Take-up lever
Thread cutter
....................
...................
3, 19
3, 19
Thread
guide.................
3_4,19
Three-step
zigzag...............
27,44
Topstitching
..................
26,33
Twinneedle
stitches...............
61
Topthread...................
19"-22
Topthread
tension..............
21_22
Topthread
tension
contlol.......
3,21_22
Turning
asquare
corner.............
31
Two-point
boxstitching
...........
29,47
Two-point
shellstitching..........
28,46
Z
Zigzag
foot ........................
..... 12,26_30,38,40_47,49_53,66_67
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zipper
Zipper
stitching
.............
26, 36_48
overcasting .................
41
application
...........
26, 34_35
foot . .....
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WARRANTY
FULL
For
25-YEAR
WARRANTY
25 years from
#
in the mechanical
.---"
FULL
For
_)
#
the date of purchase,
components
TWO YEAR
two
years from
appear in the
speed control.
FULL
the
of
purchase,
equipment
of
ON ALL
the
HEAD
EQUIPMENT
sewing
defects
in material
OF SEWING
MACHINE
or workmanship
which
appear
._
which
,_
head.
Sears will,
PARTS
_-=
free of charge, repair
machine
ON ELECTRICAL
date
WARRANTY
MACHINE
Sears will,
of the sewing
WARRANTY
electrical
90-DAY
ON SEWING
free of
machine,
AND
charge,
including
MECHANICAL
repair
defects
electronic
in material
components,
or workmanship
motor,
wiring,
switch
and
ADJUSTMENTS
#
-
For 90 days from
necessary for proper
WARRANTY
SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT
the date of purchase,
Sears wilt, free of charge, replace any parts
operation
of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance.
IS AVAILABLE
IN THE
UNITED
BY
RETURNING
THE
SEWING
MACHINE
and provide
TO THE
NEAREST
mechanical
SEARS
service
SERVICE
--=
STATES.
#
--=
This warranty
gives you specific
legal rights,
and you may also have other
rights which
vary from
state to state.
-=
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND
CO., D/817
WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
SEWING MACHINE
Now that
you
or service,
simply
have purchased
contact
your
Kenmore
Sewing Machine,
your nearest Sears Service Center.
should
a need ever exist for repair parts
Be sure to provide all pertinent
facts when
you call or visit.
-]"he model
number
of your Sewing Machine
your Sewing Machine.
WHEN
ORDERING
*PART
NUMBER
you
will
be shown on your nomenclature
plate on the back of
See page 4 for location.
REPAIR
*PART
if the
parts
Repair
Parts Distribution
need
PARTS,
ALWAYS
DESCRIPTION
are not
stocked
GIVE
*MODEL
iocaiiy,
your
THE
FOLLOWING
NUMBER
order
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*NAME
INFORMATION:
OF ITEM
be eiec_ronicaiiy
transmitted
to a Sears
Center for handling.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.
S-385
Printed in Taiwan
Part No. 654800014