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OWNER'S MANUAL
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SEWING
MACHINE
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO.
Dear Customer:
You
have just
invested
in a very fine
please pause for a moment
and care for your
Specific
sewing
read this
machine.
booklet
Before
which
usng
contains
your
new Kenmore
instructions
machne,
on how to operate
machine.
instructions
are g yen on threading,
obtain
the
best sewing
Advice
results
on the operation
and avoid
if you
have questions
the model
and serial
number
tension
machine
about
when
Record
n
space
of
this
provided
No. 385.
these numbers
THIS
MODEL
ISACENTER
is always
available
machine
or need
oiling,
etc. This will
for conditions
at your
parts
beyond
nearest
below
the
The model
for future
model
number
number
and
and serial
plate,
as identified
Serial
No.
serial
number
on Page 4 of
reference.
NEEDLE,
LOW BAR
SEWING
MACHINE.
help you
our contro.
Sears Retail
and service,
Sewing Machine
are located on the nomenclature
this booklet.
Retain
cleaning,
expense
you inquire.
appliance.
Model
service
your
Kenmore
number
adjustments,
unnecessary
and care of your
Please remember,
number
zigzag
and carefully
Store.
always mention
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your
sewing
machine
Read all instruction
is designed
before
and constructed
using this sewing
only
for
4.
Never
operate
ventilation
accumulation
HOUSEHOLD
use.
machine.
Never drop or nsert
6.
Do not use outdoors.
7.
Do
8.
1.
An appliance
unplug
2.
should
this
and before
Always
To reduce
never
appliance
from
the risk of electric
be left
the
unattended
electric
shock:
when
not operate
outlet
immediately
in.
Always
after
10.
before
relamping.
Replace
bulb
with
same type
rated
15 Watts.
3.
Do
not
11.
reach
for
the
appliance
that
has fallen
into
water.
4.
Do not
place
or sink.
or store
Do not
appliance
where
place in or drop
into
it can fall
water
or be pulled
or other
into
a tub
or injury
the risk
fire,
unplug
Keep
fingers
Always
use the
13.
Do not
shock,
Switch
pull
the
needle
bobbin,
15.
to persons.
allow
appliance
2.
Use this
Use only
to be used as a toy.
Close attent_on
is necessary
when
this
Never
working
water.
center
are being
used or where
off
("O")
position,
then
remove
To unplug,
grasp the
plug,
not
from
appliance
only
attachments
for
its intended
recommended
use as described
by the manufacturer
in this manual.
as contained
in
operate
this
properly,
Return
appliance
if it has a damaged
if it has been
the appliance
for examination,
repmr,
to
dropped
the nearest
electrical
cord
or damaged,
authorized
or mechanical
or plug,
if it is not
or dropped
dealer
into
or service
adjustment.
the
all
proper
moving
parts.
Special
care
is requred
needle.
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can cause
the
any adjustment
in
needles.
or push fabric
Always
mentioned
while
the needle causing
sewing
area,
machine
such
unplug
covers,
off
it to break.
("O")
as threading
presser foot,
the
stitching.
sewing
lubricating,
in the instruction
when
needle,
making
changing
needle,
threading
and the like.
machine
or when
from
the
making
electrical
outlet
any
adjustments
other
manual.
is used by or near children.
this manual.
3.
products
to the
on cord.
machine
or changing
removing
Do not
Keep
free from
any opening.
(spray)
all controls
away
the sewing
It may deflect
electric
into
aerosol
by pulling
Do not use bent
liquid.
of burns,
not
turn
around
the
reduce
blocked.
controller
outlet.
12.
14.
WAR N I N G-
opening
and foot
needle to break.
Unplug
immediately/.
air
and loose cloth.
any object
where
To disconnect,
Do
dust,
any
machine
cord.
using
cleaning.
unplug
9.
with
of the sewing
is being administered.
plug from
plugged
appliance
of lint,
5.
oxygen
DA N G ER-
the
openings
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
when
TABLE
SECTION
1.
KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable
Case or Cabinet
is Avaialble
..............
3
Locate and Identify
the Parts ..................
Identify
the Accessories
........................
SECTION
2,
PREPARE THE MACHINE
3_4
4
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine .........................
. Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
• Foot Control
Use ..........................
•
=
•
Setting Spool Pins ..........................
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ..................
Thread Cutter
............................
•
•
Free Arm Sewing:
the Removable
Extension
Accessories
Storage Box ......................
5_7
.......
Table
. . .
7
7
9
9_10
10
•
Pick Up the
Adjust the Top
Reverse Stitch
Stitch Selector
12
13_14
14
t 5
LEARN
THE
12614 only)
. . .
SECTION
............
SECTION
PERFORMANCE
5.
Do When
31
31
32
32
33
33
34_35
PROBLEMS CHART
........................
36_37
CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb .....................
Cleaning the Machine
......................
• Clean the Feed Dogs ......................
• Clean the Shuttle
Race
.....................
16
36
37
t 8_22
18
48
"d8
19
19
20_2!
4.
Straight
Stretch
..........................
Rick-Ruck
Stretch
........................
What to
STITCHES
Straight Stitches
..........................
o Straight Stitch
...........................
• Use the Seam Guides .......................
• Turn a Square Corner
......................
• Topstitching
............................
•
Left Needle Position
.......................
• Sew in a Zipper
........................
29
30
30
31_33
• Smocking
..............................
• Overcast Stretch Stitching
...................
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
............
•
Elastic Stretch Stitch .......................
Buttonholes
.............................
11_12
11
Bobbin Thread
..................
Thread Tension ................
Contro
........................
.............................
•
Blind Hemming
..........................
• Shell Stitching
...........................
•
Box Stitching
............................
Stretch Stitches (Model
12614 only)
7
8
8
9_10
.....
22
22
23_30
23
24
25
25
26
27
28
28
7
7_8
......
• Use the Darning Plate
......................
• Darning
...............................
Zigzag Stitches ...........................
• Basic Zigzag .............................
• Satin Stitch .............................
• Applique
...............................
• Bar Tacking .............................
• Sew a Button
............................
• Overcasting
Stitch .........................
• Three-Step
Zigzag .........................
•
LaceWork
..............................
•
•
Prepare the Top Thread
.....................
• Thread the Needle
........................
Stitch Length Control
........................
Adjusting
Stretch Stitch Balance (Model
Starting
To Sew ............................
3.
5
5
6
6
6
• Change the Presser Foot ......................
Choose the Needle and Thread
.................
• To Change the Needle .......................
= Check the Needle ..........................
e Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart
Prepare the Bobbin
........................
• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine
= Wind the Bobbin
.......................
• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ...........
SECTION
OFCONTENTS
38
38_39
38
39
Oiling the Machine
..........................
• Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and Under
Arm Cover Plate ..........................
40
=
40
Oi
the Underside
.........................
40
PARTS LIST .........................................
4-I
_NDEX
42
............................................
SECTION
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
A
full
nearest
line
of
Sears
sewing
retail
cabinets
store
or
is available
through
Locate and Identify
at
our
your
KNOW THE MACHINE
the Parts
your
Thread spool pin (1 Pc.)
For Model 385-11607
general
/
catalog.
Another
1.
option
Kenmore
. .
. buy
goes
a Carrying
anywhere,
can
Case
be
/
. . . then
stored
any-
where.
/-
Take-up
Lever
Upper
Thread
Guide
Thread
Spoo
Pins
\
\
\
Bobbin Winding Tension Disc
Bobbin
\
/
Tension
Spindle
Length
Control
Stitch
Control
/
\
Top Thread
Winding
/
Control
\
Stitch
Face Cover
Thread
Plate
Cutter
Reverse
Needle Plate
\
\
\
\
\
Shuttle
\
\
Extension
(Accessory
Table
storage
box)
Cover
Stitch
Selector
SECTION
1.
KNOWTHE
MACHINE
Identify the Accessories
Arm
Cover
Carrying
Plate
Handle
\
\
\
®®®
)
Hand Wheel
Buttonhole
Bobbin
Presser
Auto
Clutch
Foot
Lever
Knob
Large screw driver
Needle
Light and
Power Switch
Free Arm
Sliding
buttonhole
Darning
foot
p_
Plug Connector
_
Nomenclature
Plate
Zipperfoot
Lint
Foot
brush
Control
Straight
stitch foot
Needle
Clamp
Screw
Small
screw
driver
Satin
foot
Presser
Foot
opener
stitch
SECTION
2.
PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine
•
f
Plug in the Machine
and Switch
on the Power
=
Foot Control
Use
-.
Power supply plug
Power
switch
\
jSewing
i
ight
/
Foot con[ro
f
Power switch
Plug
connector
4.
Push
the
light
on the power
and power
and sewing
_
switch
to turn
light.
NOTE:
Before
inserting
machine,
be
the
sure
plug
the
power
into
Your
your
switch
is
OFF.
1.
Check
Volt
2.
Insert
plug
your
outlet
to
be sure it is a 110 to 120
AC outlet.
the
plug
as shown.
into
the
It wil
three-prong
only
fit
Insert
or
light/power
switch
speed,
not
operate
is turned
stop
sewing,
to
unless
the
If you
are
on.
turn
prevent
off
the
injury
to
To
the power
regulates
one
supply
plug into
the outlet.
the
speed
at
decrease
gently
press down
with
foot.
speed,
release
your
foot
control
is sensitive
pres-
sure slightly.
NOTE:
The
foot
will
ncrease
or
decrease
speed
Practice
on
regulate
your
your
way.
3.
interrupted
increase
the ball of your
wil
switch
control
you sew.
sewing
machine
connector,
machine
children.
To
FEATURE:
light/power
foot
which
Machine
plug
SAFETY
The
and
your
immediately.
a scrap
of
sewing
taste and needs.
fabric
to
speed
to
SECTION
o
Setting
2.
Spool
PREPARE THE MACHINE
Pin
FOR SEWING
Adjust
•
the Presser Foot Lever
Thread
Cutter
f-
f
t
Spool pin
Normal
up
\
position
_Hig[q.
High
position
i'_
cutter
position
up
position
Presser foot
lever
The
spool
spools
pins
of thread
are
when
used
for
feeding
holding
thread
the
to the
machine.
up the spool
pins.
Push down
Model
11607
has one spool
pin.
Foot
Lever
can raise it about
up position
to
for storage.
6
Presser
raises
and
lowers
your
presser foot.
You
To use, pull
NOTE:
The
help
foot.
you
1/4"
for easy removal
place
heavy
higher
than
the normal
of the presser foot
fabrics
under
or
the presser
You
don't
need a pair
thread
after
handy
thread
Pull
before
the
you
of scissors to
cut the
sewing.
Just
use the
several
inches
cutter.
threads
starting
finish
to
lengthen
the next
seam.
SECTION
2.
Free-Arm
Sewing:
Extension
Table
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Choose the Needle and Thread
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
•
PREPARE
the Removable
•
-_
Accessory
Storage
Box
=
f
Change the Presser Foot
•
To Change the Needle
f
I
o
Needle
\
To Remove
the
(for free-arm
1.
2.
Grip
\
\
Extension
table
with
your
as shown.
Pull gently
to the
will
To Attach
The
index
finger
left.
The extension
Extension
Table
the
tab
the
accessory
open toward
Sewing
accessories
located
storage
you.
are
in the box.
Use the correct
the stitch
conveni-
To
feet,
the
pin
into
their
your
thumb
gently
snap in.
and
index
finger,
the
presser
position
by
lever.
Tighten
certain
the
thumb
the proper
screw
the foot
1.
2.
Loosen
using
driver
to
the
make
needle
to
the
its
highest
hand
wheel
you
the
needle
it toward
Remove
bar
by turning
the
clamp
screw
by
you.
needle
by pulling
it down-
ward.
3.
screw
the
toward
foot,
the bottom.
the
Raise
position
turning
presser foot
from
NOTE:
bar to its
lifting
Loosen
choose
J
presser
presser foot
the
for
to sew,
various
raise the
highest
large
With
presser foot
you wish
change
insert
and
catches.
2.
of
screw,
sewing)
Insert
lid
box lifts
ently
snap out.
the
(for flat-bed
Table
sewing)
the
screw
Flat
side
away
from
you
and thumb,
table
1.
\
clamp
Insert
the
clamp
with
new
needle
the flat
into
the
side away
needle
from
4.
Push the needle up as far as it will
5.
Tighten
you.
go.
is secure.
with
the
the
needle
large
accessor y box.
clamp
screwdriver
screw
from
firm
y
the
SECTION
2.
PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Fabric, Needle, Thread and ;titch Length Chart
FABRIC
Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta,
Voile,
Organdy
Your
choice
of
needle and thread
depends
on the fabric
you are
sewing.
In the
needle
envelope,
you
will
find
the following
color-coded
needles:
Blue (1 1 )
Orange
.........
for stretch
(1 1 ) ........
Red (14)
..........
for
(16)
........
for
Medium
Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth,
Wool Flannel,
Gabardine,
Velvet,
Leather
fabrics.
medium
weight
Purple
fabrics.
for lightweight
or
medium-heavy
fabrics.
medium-heavy
and decorative
fabrics.
hole for
11-ORANGE
14-RED
14-RED
or
16-PURPLE
fabrics
topstitching
(This
thread
weight
Medium
Weight:
Cotton,
Cotton
Blend,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung,
Pique,
Seersucker,
Satin, Knit,
Suitings,
Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR
on these
needle
has a larger
thicker
topstitching
THREAD
RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING
SIZE
Polyester
Co re/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A
2
(12 stitches
inch)
50 Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
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
inch)
3--4
(6-8 stitches
per inch)
Heavy Weight:
Coating,
Upholstery
Cotton
Duck, Heavy
Twills,
Canvas
18-GREEN
Decorative
top-stitching
on all types of fabric
16-PURPLE
18-GREEN
Buttonhole
(Use as top
Stretch Fabric:
Polyester
Double Knit,
Nylon Tricot,
Jersey,
Stretch Terry, Spandex,
Cire Tricot
11-B LUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized
Cotton
thread.)
Green
(1 8)
........
for
heavy
decorative
weight
fabrics
and
on
these
top-stitching
fabrics.
Replacement
Kenmore
needles
are available
at your
nearest
Sears
store.
o
Check
the Needle
1.
Look
2.
A
damaged
knits,
Always
or blunt
needle
can
point.
cause
fine silks and silk-like
buy a good quality
be strong,
8
for barbed
smooth
thread.
and consistent
permanent
snags
or runs
fabrics.
It should
in thickness.
resist tangling
and
in
Twist
thread
only)
per
per
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Prepare the Bobbin
o
To Remove
the Bobbin Case from the Machine
•
Wind the Bobbin
f
)
Release
the
the
machine
left.
Open
extension
by
the
pulling
shuttle
pulling
down
the left
side of the cover.
Raise
needle
by rotating
table
the embossed
to
its highest
from
to
the
cover
it
by
part on
To
remove
tle, pull
Pull
bobbin
open
bobbin
case from
shut-
latch
of
case.
case
straight
bobbin
out
by
inside the
turning
the
hand
wheel
knob
toward
you to stop the needle from
moving
Remove
clutch
clutch
while
you
wind
the
bobbin.
of
shuttle.
position
hand wheel toward
you.
NOTE:
The bobbin
on the
your
winder
bobbin
large
screw
you to adjust
stopper
(example
the
driver
can be adjusted
1/2
full
or full
and loosen
position
of bobbin
for the amount
etc.).
the screw
winder
To make
the
of thread
needed
adjustment
use
one turn
or less. This will
allow
stopper.
Do not take screw
all
the wayout.
9
i
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
= Wind the
Bobbin
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
(Continued)
7
J
J
Draw
thread
from
spool
through
bobbin
winding
tension
disc as shown.
Pull
end
bobbin
of
thread
through
hole
Place
in
as shown.
bobbin
spindle
with
from
the
bobbin
until
o
Bnsert the
Bobbin
into the Bobbin
f
onto
top
winding
it clicks.
thread,
start
slightly
filled,
bobbin
end
of
thread
of
the
bobbin.
spindle
to
Holding
machine.
winding
Wind
coming
Push
the
onto
Push
left
right
end
of
When bobbin
is
thread
bobbin
unti
winder
winding
stops.
spindle
and clip
thread.
Turn
clutch
knob
away
while
holding
hand
wheel
sewing
Remove
to
the
bobbin.
from
for
you
normal
operation.
snip off end of thread.
Case
f
\
J
Place
making
wise
bobbin
10
bobbin
in
bobbin
sure thread
and
is
as shown.
case
feeds clock-
coming
from
Pull thread
as shown.
through
slot of case
Pull
thread
spring
and through
as shown
inches
above.
of thread
under
tension
the opening
Pull3to4
from
bobbin.
Holding
case
latch.
latch
nto
open,
shuttle
and
position
release
Case
should
when
latch
lock
into
is released.
place
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Prepare the Top Thread
® Thread
the Needle
\
J
Raise take-up
lever to its highest
Raise presser foot
Place spool
1.
Draw
2.
While
on spool
thread
holding
check spring
The numbered
steps above follow
the
numbers
3.
Firmly
4.
Draw thread
5.
Thread
on the illustrations.
Dotted
loops
lines
and then
show
places
is pulled
tight.
where
the
position
by turning
hand wheel toward
you.
lever.
pin as shown,
into
thread
thread
guide
with
thread
using both
near spool,
draw
coming
from
the back of the spool.
hands.
thread
down
into
the
tension
area
and then
around
the
holder.
draw thread
down
up and through
and slip it into
take-up
lever from
left side needle
right to left.
bar thread
guide.
thread
NOTE:
You
needle from
may want
front
to back.
to cut the end of thread
with
sharp scissors for easier needle threading,
11
SECTION
2.
PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
o Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
!
Raise
presser
foot
thread
loosely
in left hand and rotate
handwheel
toward
lever.
Hold
2.
top
Bring
bobbin
thread
up
top thread.
pick
up bobbin
1.
Is needle threaded
2.
Is thread
3.
Are 3 to 4 inches of thread
4.
Is thread
5.
Is bobbin
6.
Is the machine
12
tangled
from
from
thread
front
around
shuttle
properly
steps given
back?
needle?
coming
from
the shuttle?
tangled?
installed
threaded
by following
to
in the bobbin
according
pulling
3.
Pull
both
back
of
threads
the
to 6 inches
you one complete
turn.
If you cannot
by
case?
to the instructions?
above, then check:
under
presser
foot,
of thread
clear.
and
to
leaving
the
4
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Choose
Too side of fabric
X
the Correct
The best tension
Setting
mark
\
---
Loosen \
Tension:
will
depend
on;
the stiffness
and thickness
the number
of fabric
of the fabric
ayers
the type of stitch
TOD.
tnreaa
The top tnreaa
is too oose,
The too thread
s too tignt
Tighten
tnreao
Too side
of fabric
\
\
For Straight
The
ideal
fabric,
If you
Stitch
straight
as shown
look
gaps, that
stitch
above,
at the
each stitch
When adjusting
will
have threads
magnified
stitch,
front
is smooth
top thread
locked
between
the
two
ayers of
The too $nreaa
aDDears on the
unaerside
of the
fabric.
to show detail.
and
back,
you
will
notice
that
there
are no
The bobbin thread
aDDears on the
uoDer surface of me
fabric.
and even.
tension,
the higher
the number,
the tighter
the top
L
th re ad.
-.
Tension
The
bottom
is too loose:
top
thread
shows
of the fabric.
of the stitch
will
J
Tension
through
the
The
The bottom
side
the
feel bumpy.
is too tight:
bobbin
top
the stitch
thread
will
of the fabric.
will
come
The top
through
side of
feel bumpy.
13
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Reverse Stitch Control
For Zigzag Stitch
In a correct
of
fabric
below
zigzag
and the
stitch,
top
for the correct
the
bobbin
threads
will
appearance.
threads
show
will
slightly
To match
not show on the top
on the
this
bottom
appearance,
adjust
side
side.
the
See
top
tension.
Too
Top tension
tension
Too Loose
Too Tight
Just Right
\
-.
J
J
Top
side
of Fabric
Too
J
side of Fabric
Top
side
of Fabric
To
sewi
reverse
Release
Bottom
Too
side of Fabric
Tignt:
Corner
of
each
ztgzag
will
Bull
together
or
tne
top side of fabrics.
14
Bottom
Too
side of Fabric
Bottom
side of Fabric
Loose:
Just
The
too
thread
will
loop through
bottom
side
of
fabric
and will be
oulled
almost
together.
M nimize
the
amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
the
bobbin
_hread to show on the
top side.
Results vary
with fabric,
thread and
sewing conditions.
Right:
stitch,
hold
down
ng.
to sew
forward
again.
\
this
control
during
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Stitch Selector
Model 12614
Model 11607
/
/
//Setting
jSetting
mark
marK
7
f
//
FI [q i',
S_tch
Selector
>
\
'-,
r
/
1
Stitch Se_
The
stitch
regular
selector
Straight,
types
Zigzag
not
of stitches
and Utility
Stitches
Buttonhole
NOTE:
control
only
determines
the
stitch
you
select,
but
also
regulates
the
stitch
width
for
zigzag.
The different
Stretch
Stitch Se_
To avoid
Stitches
are brown.
Settings
are designated
(Model
by color.
are red.
12614 only)
are blue.
needle or fabric
damage,
be sure your
needle is up and out of fabric
when
adjusting
this control.
15
SECTION
Stitch
2.
PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Adjusting
Length Control
0
2
3
Stretch Stitch Balance (Model
12614 only)
4
I
I
I
_[_'_
//
/
/
I
t
tit h Length
\
//
Stitch Length
\
I
jSetting
i
m
II
,
mark_
\
•
/
4"
/
\
,
g
I
/
\
\
U
/
Stitch Length
Control
J
(Model
12614)
(Model 116071
To
select
Stretch
Stitches,
set
this
control
at T
position.
The stitch
ength
control
regulates
the length
of stich.
The higher the number, the longer the stich.
"0" means no feed
In stretch
stitch
sewing,
be in the
detent
position
for
materials.
most
used,
Depending
upon
your
buttonhole
stitch
density
fabric
within
or
your
own
preference
the blue buttonhole
in buttonholes,
range on the stitch
you
length
may
control.
alter
the
forward
you
may
stitches
need
Length
between
Depending
to
upon
adjust
of stretch
Control
should
S and L (Tposition)
the type
this
control
sewing
with
turn
the
of fabric
to
match
reverse motion
stitches.
To
shorten
toward
"S".
stretch
stitches,
To lengthen,
L
16
Stitch
-
turn toward
T
-
S
control
"L".
slightly
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
for the machine,
you are ready
THE MACHINE
FOR SEWING
to start to sew with
your
Starting To Sew
Now
that
you
Kenmore
1.
are familiar
sewing
Inspect
the
needle.
afraid to change
fibers.
2.
3.
4.
with
machine.
Before
placing
during
the sewing
the
Below
It should
your
controls
be straight,
needle frequently.
the material
on your
on the machine,
of the first
3 or 4 stitches
Fabric
should
be placed
under
the presser
on the needle plate when
5.
Run
the machine
6.
Fasten each seam by back tacking
7.
Always
8.
Guide
9.
When turning
finish
at a slow
sewing
the fabric
each seam with
gently
with
the hand wheel
your
set and sharp
of the new fabrics
accessories
you sit down
on the
point.
provided
new
to sew:
It should
made of synthetic
see that the ends of the threads
foot
making
a few
you
blends
be the correct
tend todull
have been drawn
about
size for the fabric
the needles
4 inches
more
and thread
easily
being used. Do not be
than fabrics
to the rear of the machine.
with
plan to
use. The fabric
should
the bulk
of the material
to the left of the needle and the right
put on the foot
control,
a simole
made of natural
Holdon
to threads
pressure
stitches
in front
y, always
be double
thickness.
Adjust
the machine
for the
edge of the material
length of stitch
placed
and
on the 5/8"
seam.
you
the faster
the machine
will
sew.
in reverse.
the needle at its highest
hand
manual
the
each time
of the seam.
even speed. The more
sewing
and with
to follow
properly
Many
Test the machine
stitch on a scrap of the fabric
tension suitable to the fabric.
seam marking
machine
are some good habits
point.
of the needle.
Never
turn
you.
it toward
pull
or hold
the fabric
in such a way
that the normal
feeding
is altered.
17
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
=
Straight
-
Stitch
Use the Seam Guides
f
Set
the
Machine
Stitch selector
Stitch
I
I
I
(Model 12614)
Cornering
Guide
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
The
{Model 11607)
Stitch length
control red
zone
are
1.
Raise the presser foot.
2.
Raise
the
needle
7.
to
its
highest
3.
to
Zigzag foot
foot
Place
the
edge of
a stitching
needle
plate
the fabric
guide
line
(5/8"
the
Raise the
presser foot
the fabric.
next
on
is
At the end of the seam, you may
want to reverse to lock the stitch.
guides
9.
there
width.
the
8.
position.
Straight
seam
on
the
needle
plate
measure
seam
J
to
The
5/8"
help
lines
and
Draw
are
7/8"
1/8"
lines
apart,
with
marked.
and remove
=
Turn
a Square
Corner
f
Cut the threads.
most
_n
common).
4.
you
the
threads
towards
g
the
or
back and lower
5.
6.
Press the foot
Hold
the fabric
guide
that
it
/
control.
loosely
the
and gently
guide
line,
so
or try
to
it feeds naturally.
Do not
pull
along
the presser foot.
force
the fabric
J
To turn
fabric
1.
it tight.
a square
stitching
by
turning
toward
you
when
facing
you
lines
Raise
guide,
the
fabric
the 5/8"
Lower
stitching
18
and
needle
the
3.
5/8"
from
the
edge:
Stop
cornering
2.
corner
lower
hand
the fabric
up
the
wheel
edge
with
the
and
turn
as shown.
presser
foot
to
the
edge with
presser foot
and begin
line
seam guide.
the
in the new direction.
SECTION
•
Left Needle
Topstitching
Set the Machine
I
Stitch selector
Stitch
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Position
Stitch selector
I
I
I
(Model 12614)
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6
(Model 11607)
(Model 11607)
Here's
Stitch length
control red
zone
1.
2.
How
Lower
the presser foot.
Keep
to
the
the
edge of
the
fabric
of
the
right
edge
guide
the fabric
next
presser
foot.
Straight
Zigzag foot
foot
3.
Evenly
edge
to
topstitching
produce
3/8"
along
an even
from
this
row
©
of
the edge.
or
J
The Stitch
and
Topstitching
your
Use
Its Uses
emphasizes
garment
and
keeps
the
lines
seams
of
two
outer
suits
rows
of
or
topstitching
edges of cuffs,
control
while
stitching
difficult
NOTE:
blouses
with
Needle
Position
topstitching
for
more
or
edge
fabrics.
and
edges flat and crisp.
Accent
Left
one
around
or
the
Use
only
foot
for
zigzag
presser
Left
Needle
Sewing.
laoels or collars.
19
.."
SECTION
•
3.
LEARN
..
THE STITCHES
Sew in a Zipper
Fabric
Put
the
gether
per
Preparation:
right
and
Set the' Machine
fabric
to-
sew to the end of the
zip-
opening.
sides
of
Use the
the
reverse
to lock
the stitches.
Sew
length
the
at
zipper
"4"
opening
and
top
with
thread
ZioDer
Stitch
teetn
Stitch selector
Ziooer
I
I
I
stitch
(Model
tape
12614)
tension
at "3".
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
/
./ End of oDenir£
(Model 116071
Stitch length
control 2
To Sew:
1,
Fold
4.
\\
Zipper foot
2.
under
ance to form
3.
Top edge of fabric
Turn
the
right
a 1/8"
seam alow-
5.
zipper
1/8"
and pin in place.
teeth
next
Lower
side
fold.
Place the
fold
eft
zipper
side of the zipper,
foot
on the left side
of the needle.
as shown.
Right side
of fabric
To sew the
set the
back the left seam allowance
the zipper
at the
so that
to the
the fold
the
slider
7.
Lower
point
and the zipwhere
the
begins.
the
needle
to hold the fab-
ric and raise the presser foot.
20
zipper
tape.
per
to
the
pierces the fold
Sew through
tape
o_ the right
of
the needle
and the zipper
6.
foot
bottom
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
J
8.
Open the zipper.
9.
Lower
the presser
10.
foot
and stitch
Close
the
zipper
fabric
right
side up.
and
turn
the
11.
the rest of the seam.
To sew the
right
per,
set
right
side of the needle.
12.
Stitch
13.
Turn
the
side of
across
zlp_)er
and
the zip-
foot
on
the
the
bot-
and continue
to
INVISIBLE
ZIPPER
AND
CORDING
INVISIBLE
ZIPPER
Adjust
the foot so the needle ,s sewing through
the center
hole of the foot and one groove of
the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper as
shown.
Follow
the zipper manufacturer's
instructions.
After
zipper has been inserted,
finish
sewing
seam by shifting
foot to side position
sewing through
side notch.
guide
the
teeth,
as shown
Stitch
through
zipper
foot
the
zipper
about
2" from
the top of the
Lower
the
needle
into
the
fabric
and raise the presser foot.
16.
along
Stop
zipper.
15.
below
tom of the zipper.
the corner
14.
Remove
the
basting
stitches
and
open the ziDper.
17.
Lower
the foot
and stitch
the rest
of the seam. Make sure the fold
the
fabric
and
is
even.
tape.
CORDING
Foot
covers
fabric
can
etc,
an0
also
be
Cover
sew
used
a
to
cord
make
with
cording
a
striD
for
slip-
of
bias
as shown.
NOTE:
Use "Low
Bar Sewing
(6757)
for "invisible
which can De obtained
Machine ZIPPER
FOOT"
zipper"
and "cording",
at any Sears retail store.
21
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
= Use the Darning
Plate
•
Darning
f
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
selector
I
I
I
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
(Model 11607)
Sometimes
when
to contro
The
the fabric
Darning
so that
you
sew, you
Stitch length
control any number
(not necessary to
adjust)
youself.
Plate covers the feed dogs
they do not touch
To Put on the
NOTE:
want
Darning
1.
the fabric.
holes
Darning
match
Plate
in the
2.
Darning
plate
in the needle plate.
the
darning
holes
are slightly
the
darning
Remove
plate
presser
between
the
holes
Put
on
the
needle
plate
(see p. 22).
No presser
foot
Plate:
The rectangular
Here's How
foot
and
embroidery
stretch
hoops
fabric
with
hole
centered.
In
plate,
these
to
the left
3.
Draw
the
fabric
by holding
one
of center.
bobbin
stitch
at
thread
the
the
up
top
spot
through
thread
where
the
and taking
you
wish
to
start darning.
1.
Position
the
darning
plate
with
4.
the 3 pins on the bottom.
Lower
the
presser
bar and
sew
at
a slow
speed.
2.
Fit the
needle
darning
plate
will
show
plate
holes.
Use the darning
ways:
Darning
Button
plate
holes.
pins into the
The feed dogs
through
the
5.
darning
NOTE:
(P. 26)
the fabric
If
your
back
and forth
the darning
a half turn
is
until
and sew another
over the first
fabric
slowly
area.
layer.
thin
or
badly
damaged, use a separate piece of fabric
under the hole to reinforce
it.
7.
22
Turn
layer of stitching
in the following
(P. 22)
Sewing
the fabric
you have covered
6.
plate
Move
When you finish
plate.
darning,
remove
the darning
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches
•
Basic Zigzag
f
Set
the
Machine
Stitch
Stitch
selector
........
iii:ii!i
!iii!i¸!
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 2 to 5
(Model 11607)
Stitch length
control red
zone
Here's
How
There are many
Consult
Satin
Zigzag foot
the specific
Stitch
Applique
Three-step
The Stitch
Rick-rack
and Its Uses
Overcast
The
zigzag
common
your
for
stitch
machine.
sewing
ming,
is one
and most
versatile
ing.
It
trims,
can
the
also
mending
be
or as a decorative
used
Serging
i C
p. 25
p. 26
p. 22
zigzag p. 28
stretch
stretch
p. 3j
p. 3_22
p. 333
hem-
and
to
on
directions.
stitch
buttonholes,
appliques
most
stitches
It can be a utility
buttons,
overcasting,
with
of
for detailed
p. 25
Sewing
Overcasting
variations
p. 24
Work
Bar Tacking
Button
ways to sew a zigzag stitch.
darn-
decorate
and cut-out
work
stitch.
23
SECTION
•
Satin
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Stitch
Zigzag width
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
:
Close to 0
selector
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch
length
I_lllt_t
L__J
:
(Model 11607)
>
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
Satin stitch foot
The
Stitch
and
The
Satin
stitch
used
Its Uses
decorative
is a versatile
stitch,
but
and often
t
can
also
be used to overcast
a raw edge (for ex-
ample,
linens,
blankets,
tablecloths
and napkins).
The Satin
in applique.
24
stitch
is especially
attractive
Here's How
Once your machine
is set up to stitch,
you may want to experiment
on a scrap of
the fabric you are planning
to use. Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light
weight fabrics.
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
® Appliq
ue
Bar Tacking
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
Set
selector
the
Machine
Stitch
Stitch
selector
(Model 12614)
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
(Model 11607)
(Model 11607)
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
L
1
Baste
(or
joiner)
applique
Stitch
sure
Zigzag foot
fuse
around
the
with
ron-on
fabric
pieces
on the
fabric.
the
needle
applique
falls
along
making
the
outer
edge of the applique.
When
sewing
down
into
foot
and
corners,
the fabric,
pivot
the
Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
Satin
lower
stitch
foot
J
This
stitch
is similar
and
to
satin
stitch
points
of
pockets
and straps on lingerie.
strain
is used
a very
such
to
short
reinforce
as corners
or
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.
the needle
Raise the presser
fabric
to the
right
or left.
25
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
® Sew a Button
Set the Machine
Stitch
,/
Stitch selector
z
J
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
f
(Model 11607}
Stitch length control
any numoer (not
necessary to adjust)
J
Use the darning
1.
plate for button
Set the stitch
selector
sewing
I
at "
c_
(see p. 22).
pt
To
threads
•
the
Zigzag foot
2.
Align
both
holes
hole of the button
Darning
plate
3.
foot
of
the
just below
Lower
the
comes
just above the right
4.
Sew about
5.
Set the stitch
button
and turn
five stitches
with
the slot of the foot
the needle
the stitch
hole of the
and place the left
point.
selector
zigzag unti
the
needle
point
button.
26
c_
shank,
leaving a 20 cm (8")
needle
thread
down
ir the
button
and wind
" again and sew a few stitches
Draw
the
and knot.
and raise needle.
at "
hole
the
cut
tail.
through
the
Bring
the
it around
the shank.
to
i
selector
strengthen
to lock
thread.
thread
to
the
bottom
side
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
= Overcasting
Stitch
f
Set
the
Stitch
Machine
Stitch selector
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
I_lll_t
L___J
(Model 11607)
J
Stitch length
control
1 to 2
Helpfu
Start
Hints
overcasting
raw corner
right
Zigzag
foot
up
about
of your
1/8"
seam.
at the edge, the fabric
and
the
stitches
inside the
If you start
wil
will
bunch
become
tangled.
The Stitch
This
and Its Uses
zigzag
garment
variation
is very
construction
raw edges of any sewing
and
useful
in
in finishing
project.
27
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
= Three-Step
Zigzag
o
LaceWork
f
f
Set the Machine
Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Stitch
Stitch selector
"(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
I :_:
(Model 12614)
I
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
L____J
(Model 11607)
(Model 11607)
control 0.5 to 1
__
Stitch length
control 1
Seam Finishing
Place the fabric
Stitch length
so that
the right
Zigzag foot
under
the edge will
&
the presser foot
be slightly
inside
hand side of the presser foot.
Guide
the
work
so the
right
stitches
fall
at the edge of the fabric.
Zigzag foot
hand
J
Lace
to
J
The Stitch
and Its Uses
The three-step
zigzag
zigzag and straight
the
three-step
would
has
flatter
more
basic
strength,
than
a regular
The three-step
ly useful
stitch.
zigzag
use the
is a combination
You
everywhere
zigzag
you
stitch.
elasticity,
It
and
zigzag.
zigzag stitch
is especial-
mending
--
sewing
patches
smoothly
and
Mending
Position
securely.
--
repairing
straight
--
finishing
seams.
tears.
that
the
tear
the stitching
under
will
the
catch
needle
both
so
sides.
blouses
a fanciful,
and
feminine
lingerie.
and
pillows
become
when
trimmed
with
Turn
raw edge of fabric
1/2".
Place
stitch
using stretch
Trim
is
for:
--
28
may use
adds
Table
more
linens
elegant
lace.
under
lace underneath
excess fabric
touch
blind
at least
and
hem stitch.
close to stitching.
top-
SECTION
Blind
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Hemming
Set
the
1/4"
Machine
Stitch
Stitch
(Regular)
selector
Light
Weight
Fabric
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
_-_
(Model 11607)
Heavy
Weight
Fabric
Stitch length
control 1 to 3
_igzag
foot
There
are two
blind
wider
and will
"give"
1.
Finish
2.
Measure,
NOTE:
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
For light
Fold
4.
Place garment
(Model
12614)
After
NOTE:
up your
weight
the material
should
{Stretch)
turn
The bind
machine.
The regular
and stretch
bind
hem is used for woven
fabrics.
The stretch
blind
hem is
fabrics.
hem any way you desired.
(See Overcasting,
p. 27)
hem and pin.
fabrics,
(wrong
under
just catch
hemming,
on your
and is used for knit
the raw edge of your
3.
5.
hem stitches
you may needa
fold.
side out) on the edge to be stitched,
presser foot
the fold
press both
hem stitch
double
in sucha
manner
as shown,
that straight
leaving
stitcheswil
1/4"
of the finished
be sewn on extended
hem edge showing.
edge.
The zigzag stitch
of the garment.
sides of the finished
hem.
The top side of the garment
also can be used for Lace Work.
will
show
only
the blind
stitches.
(See p. 28)
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
(Model 11607)
control 1 to 3
Zigzag
foot
29
SECTION
•
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching
Box Stitching
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch
!i, _......
Set the Machine
, ,
selector
Stitch selector
Stitch
_
i_
_
(Model
(Model 12614)
Top thread tension
control 3 to 9
12614)
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
(Vlodel 11607)
(Model 11607)
Here's How
Stitch length
control 1to 2
1.
Stitch length
control 1
For best effect:
J
Use this
stitch
to
join
heavy
weight
interlining.
--
set the
Zigzag foot
stitch
Overlap
two
you
use this
stitch
may need to tighten
allow
The Stitch
The Shell
Stitch
blind
hem
rows
of shel
is formed
over folded
stitching
stitching
can
by sewing
fabric.
a
Several
are called
she l
be used
to finish
hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Shell
tucking
scalloped
lingerie.
3O
can
tucks
be used
on
If you
to
blouses
create
and
You
to
it zigzags.
sew
rows
of shell
wovens
1/2"
Stitch
just
edge of the
when
can sew Shell
soft silky
needle
folded
the
slightly.
fabric
space the rows
tucks.
Shell
2.
and Its Uses
tension
the
clear the
J
as you
desire.
top thread
•
length
stitches,
apart.
o_ knits
i_ any direction.
or
Zigzag
foot
raw
edges
to join
together
them.
and
SECTION
Stretch Stitches
(Model
e
f
(Model
Straight
Stretch
LEARN THE STITCHES
12614 only)
o
12614 only)
Rick-Rack
f
Stretch
Stitch
Stitch selector
(Model
12614 only)
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch
3.
Stitch selector
III
III
III
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Top thread tension
control
1 to 4
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position
J
The Stitch
position
and Its Uses
Sew on stretch
you might
Zigzag foot
Zigzag foot
Straight foot
-
This
stitch
top stitch
The
or
stretch
actually
sewn,
The Stitch
This
the
and
stitch
is the
straight
can
fabrics
as well.
curved
seams
that
will
It
of
develop-
used
works
on
a great
any
on
other
well
on
garments
is
and
(sometimes
action"
give
fabrics.
be
and
receive
(ie. children's
variation
especially
and stretch
stitch
but
forward
stretch
stitch,
ed for knits
Stretch
Its Uses
stitch
stretch
when
instead
can also
of
the
can be used as a decorative
as well.
a
motion
a
"reverse-
so that
breaking.
use a zigzag stitch.
not
in
back
fabric
in any area that
is being
stitched
called
stitch),
does
as it
fabrics
it
will
stretches
This
stitch
be used for topstitching
on all fabrics.
deal of strain
clothes).
31
SECTION
Smocking
3.
(Model
LEARN
THE STITCHES
12614 only)
•
Overcast
Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch
Model
12614
#
Stitch length control
brown stretch stitch
oosition
only)
f
Set the Machine
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitching
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
Here's How
laosition
t__J
Place
the
Zigzag
foot
Zigzag
foot
the
LEFT
Stitch
the
straight
stitch
length
stitching
at
lines
"4",
apart
J
The Stitch
and
Its Uses
so the needle pierces
of the outside
Or, place
your
the
the
gathers
the
threads
bobbin
evenly.
other
stitch
along
threads
Secure the
end.
between
Sew
the
Loosen
tension
easier.
32
the
gathering
Pull out the gathering
NOTE:
one edge.
and distribute
the
to
Pull
the
top
operation.
It can be used when
stitches.
you
are
swimwear,
and
other
stretch.
thread
garments
finished
that
be
to
fabric
trim
the fabric
edge
to allow
seam
a 5/8"
allowance
ski
in
pants
require
edges of older
overcast
to
Use
a blue
garments
prevent
further
raveling.
NOTE:
one
making
and
a
decorative
gathering
is formed
sewing
seam
at
stitches.
make
This stitch
can be used for
seam with an overcast finish.
The
threads
then
Raw or worn
can
across the area to be smocked.
Knot
fabric
after.
sew
3/8"
of the
just short
seam,
With
raw edge
of the needle as shown.
stretch
needle,
which
prevents
skipped
fabric
effectively
stitches.
SECTION
•
Serging
or Pine Leaf Stretch
Stitching
(Model
i
12614 only)
Elastic Stretch
Set
Set the Machine
/
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
the
Stitch
Here's How
position
L_J
Place
foot
the
so
fabric
that
under
the
the
stitches
Or, place
seam,
then
fabric
trim
are
to allow
seam
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
[__J
presser
made
Zigzag
your
Machine
L." ",2
position
__
over the edge
Zigzag foot
12614 only)
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
._
(Model
LEARN THE STITCHES
f
[
Stitch
Stitch
3.
foot
a 5/8"
allowance
after.
NOTE:
The Stitch
and Its Uses
Use
stitch
this
narrow
when
seam that
you
press open
flat.
It
seams
knits
or
on
heavyweight
want
for
woven
a narrow
making
do not
is ideal
want
a
need to
for
1/4"
using
fabric,
use a blue
stretch
stretch
fabric
needle
which
effectively
skipped
knit
prevents
stitches.
Choose
this
stitch
to attach
elastic
to
garments.
1.
Mark
the elastic
into
quarters
and
on
medium
to
match
these
fabrics
where
you
center
back and side seams.
Place
the
middle
of
the
elastic
under
the
center
of
the
presser
seam.
elastic
you
When
swim
It is also great
wear.
2.
to the
foot
and stitch
sure
the
fabric
into
center
front,
place, making
is evenly
distri-
buted.
33
:!/
i
,:
_i/_
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Buttonholes
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
Top thread tension
control
1 [o 5
Stitch length control
blue zone ===
1. a. Carefully
mark
length on your
b, Change
the
buttonhole
to the sliding
foot
c.
nsert
buttonhole
foot
b.
the
with
garment
the
ing running
under
buttonhole
toward
the
you.
j
Adjusting
the
Depending
own
alter
density
range
For
34
meets the start
Line
up
foot
with
c.
Lower
The
your
you
buttonhole
dial.
turn
the
dial
turn
the
dial
"0".
3>
@
Fne
Coarse
stitches
density,
"1 ".
Always
make
tonhole
on
a practice
a scrap
you
plan
more
suitable
to
use
stitch
of
to
butfabric
find
length.
the
the
for light
fabric
stitches
\
,
for neavy
fabrics
you
(C) on the
mark
markings
the top
the
mark
(B).
on
the
on your
presser foot.
markings
are engraved
stitch
blue
length
density,
less
toward
NOTE:
the
stitch
more
or
buttonhole
within
For
fabric
buttonholes,
the
on the
toward
(_)
in
(A) toward
mark
slider
Density
your
preference
may
(_)
Stitch
upon
slider
the top
garment.
mark-
NOTE:
_
the
so that
foot.
Sliding buttonhole
2. a. Move
garment,
on
the
slider
in centimeters.
3. a. Set the stitch
selector
at
_
a
b. Sew forward
front
hole.
unti
marking
c. Stop sewing
of
.
i
you reach the
your
button-
at the left stitch
selector
at
5. a.
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c. Stop sewing
b.
at the right
Set the stitch
Sew
until
marking
stitch.
c.
selector
you
at
reach
[_
the
back
of the buttonhole.
Stop sewing
at the right
6. a. Set the stitch
selector
at I_l
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c. Stop sewing
m
Set the stitch
l
a.
m
SECTION
3.
LEARN
7. Remove
open with
THE STITCHES
the fabric
and cut the hole
the buttonhole
opener.
at the left stitch.
stitch.
NOTE:
at the edge of fabric,
and sew n reverse(
set
as illustrated
h
foot
_
buttonhole
_
sliding
m
When sewing
13_-->_-->_!-->_
LJ L_J U
_
).
35
SECTION
4.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
What to Do When
PROBLEM
Skipping
Breaking
PROBABLE
Stitches
Upper
Thread
Fabric
Machine
36
Bobbin
Thread
not Moving
Jamming
Knocking
Noise
CORRECTION
Incorrect
size needle.
Bent or blunt needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Choose correct
size needle for thread
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Starting to stitch too fast.
Improper
threading.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect
size needle.
Sharp eye in needle.
Nicks or burrs on shuttle.
Start to stitch at a medium
Rethread machine.
Nicks
Breaking
CAUSE
or burrs
at hole of needle plate.
Loosen
upper
thread
tension.
speed.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct
size needle for thread
Insert new needle.
Replace
Replace
and fabric.
shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.
needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.
Improper
bobbin case threading.
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.
Check bobbin case threading.
Clean bobbin case and shuttle.
Darning plate in place.
Stitch Length set at 0.
Thread knotted
under fabric.
Remove darning plate.
Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under
to stitch.
Thread caught
Lint in bobbin
Disassemble
and clean shuttle.
Clean bobbin case and shuttle.
in shuttle.
case or shuttle.
and fabric.
presser foot
before
beginning
SECTION
4.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
What to Do When (Continued)
PROBLEM
PROBABLE
Incorrect
Irregular
Breaking
Bunching
Puckering
Stitches
Needle
of Thread
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Choose correct size needle for thread
Rethread machine.
size needle.
Improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot.
Uneven y wound bobbin,
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle
and fabric.
Tighten
upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
plate.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect
size needle.
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.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Loose 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 stitchs are
formed.
Incorrect
Reset thread
thread
tension(s).
Using two different
sizes or kinds
Bent or bunt needle.
Loose presser foot.
Fabric very sheer or very soft.
of thread.
tension(s).
Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.
thread
should
be same size and kind.
Reset presser foot.
Use underlay
of tissue paper,
37
SECTION
5.
CARE FOR THE
Replacing the Light Bulb
MACHINE
Cleaning the Machine
To insure that
The feed
your
machine
dogs and shuttle
operates
at its best, you need to keep the essential
race areas can attract
dust and lint.
Your
machine
parts clean at al times.
can become
sluggish
or knock
loudly
is caught.
Check
and clean those areas about
If you sew frequently,
•
clean
every three
Unplug
the
machine
under
normal
use
Clean the Feed Dogs
f
/
1.
months
more often.
/
and open the
face cover.
CAUTIONJ
The
light
bulb
HOT.
fingers
it.
could
Protect
when
be
your
you
handle
Follow
1.
2.
Push
bulb
the
bulb
up
counter-clockwise
and
turn
the
to remove
Put the
the
presser foot
a
new bulb
in by pushing
it clockwise,
it
machine.
Remove
and needle,
screw
needle plate.
up and turning
38
Unplug
Using
it,
3.
these directions:
driver,
2.
Use a lint
dogs.
remove
brush
to clean
the
feed
3.
Reolace
needle plate.
if a thread
SECTION
•
Clean
This
about
the Shuttle
area must
every
5.
CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Race
be kept
three
free of
dust,
lint
and occasional
tangled
thread.
Clean
the shuttle
race area
months.
Center oin of
tne
Shuttle
ShUttle
driver
\
< _ever
heve
/_'__
Snut_ie
9ace
_
_YS
L,
Pointed
_t_.!
I[_
//////
ever
Bobbin
case
\
(OII here) __,_ShoUtetrle
Race
/
To Clean the Shuttle
1.
2.
Raise
the
needle
point
and remove
Push
shuttle
shuttle
3.
Area:
Clean
bar
To Replace
to
its
the bobbin
race
levers
highest
aside.
shuttle
race
with
out.
a
Put a drop
2.
the
shuttle
over-oil.
oil on the center
and
shuttle
race.
Do
shuttle
to form
int
pin of
shuttle
race
is forming
Hold
will
of
Assembly:
half
as illustrated
so that
moon
left
on the
shuttle
side of the
machine.
brush.
4.
Position
driver
Lift
race cover and take shuttle
the
1.
case.
Shuttle
3.
by center
a half moon
pin and position
shuttle
on the right
side,
Pointed
cover
place
over
so as
hook
be on the bottom.
Place
shuttle
race
into
shuttle
assembly.
not
4.
Snapthe
evers back into
the original
aosition
39
.-...
SECTION
5.
CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Oiling the Machine
Oil
the
machine
frequently,
sewing
NOTE:
in all
areas shown
the machine
machine
Kenmore
•
oil
oil.
sewing
Unplug
under
One or two
machine
on
the
drops
oil is available
the machine
before
this
top
page at least
cover
about
of oil is sufficient.
at your
oiling.
nearest
Remove
once
a year;
every three
Remove
Sears retail
needle and put
otherwise
months.
the
machine
In case machine
excess oil, otherwise
can become
or will
knock
time,
loudly.
oil it before
If you
sewing.
use the
machine
Use good quality
it may stain fabric.
store.
needle bar in full
down
position.
Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate
Face cover
sluggish
is not used for an extended
•
Oil the Underside
plate
\
\
Shuttle
J
Open face cover
plate and/or
remove
in illustration.
Use only
4O
a drop
arm
cover
plate
by
loosening
top
screw
to
oil
points
,.
j
Open
the
of oil; do not over-oil.
cover
the
left
remove
shuttle
side
bottom
of
cover
the
cover.
by pulling
cover.
Tilt
Oil points
down
the
the embossed
machine
in illustration.
head
part on
back
and
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are not furnished
above.
Shuttle
Bobbin case
10 bobbins
Bobbin winder rubber ring
No. 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU)
No. 11 Single needles (ORG)
No. 14 Single needles (RED)
No. 16 Single needles (PUR)
No. 18 Single needles (GRN)
Needle clamp with screw
Sliding buttonhole foot
Straight stitch foot
Standard zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Concealed zipper foot
Thumb screw
Needle threader
Light bulb
Buttonhole opener
Lint brush
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Oil
Darning plate
Hemmer foot
Walking foot
Pin-tuck foot
Gathering foot
Ruffler
with
the machine,
but may be ordered
per
41
INDEX
Accessory
storage
box...............
Adjusting
stretch
stitchbalance
.........
Applique
........................
Armcoverplate..................
3,7
16
25
4,40
Face
Feed
Foot
Free
cover plate ..................
dogs .......................
control
....................
arm sewing ....................
3, 40
38
4_5
7
H
Hand wheel .....................
Bartacking......................
25
Basic
zigzag
......................
23
Blindhemming
....................
29
Bobbin...................
4,9_10,41
Bobbin
case...............
9_10,39,41
Bobbin
thread..................
12_13
Bobbin
winding.................
9_10
Bobbin
winding
tension
disc..........
3,10
Bobbin
winding
spindle.............
3,10
Boxstitching.....................
30
Buttonhole
....................
34_35
Buttonhole
opener.............
4,35,41
Buttonsewing....................
26
C
Cabinet
..........................
3
Carrying handle
....................
Changing needle ....................
Changing presser foot
................
Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle
Clutch knob
...................
Cording
........................
Cornering guide
...................
race
4
7
7
....
38_39
4, 9, 10
21
18
D
Darning ........................
Darning plate ...............
22
4, 22, 26, 41
E
Elastic stretch stitch ...............
Extension table ..................
33
3, 7
4, 17
I
nvisible zipper ....................
21
Lace work .......................
Large screw driver .................
Light and power switch
.............
Light bulb ...................
Lint brush ...................
28
4, 41
4_5
5, 38, 41
4, 38, 41
N
Needle ....................
Needle clamp screw ..............
Needle plate ....................
Needle, thread and fabric chart
4, 7_8, 41
4, 7, 41
3, 38
..........
8
O
Oiling ..........................
Overcasting
stitch
..................
40
27
Overcast
stretch
32
Parts list
........................
stitching
.............
Performance
problems chart .........
Pine leaf stretch stitching
.............
Plug connector
...................
Portable case ......................
Power switch
......................
Presser foot .......................
Presser foot lever
..................
42
8
Replacing bobbin case .............
Reverse stitch control
..............
Rick rack stretch
..................
stitch foot ...............
stitch .......................
Seam guides ......................
Serging .........................
Sewing light .......................
Shell stitching
....................
Shuttle
.......................
Shuttle cover .....................
Shuttle race ......................
Sliding buttonhole
foot
.......
Small screw driver .................
Smocking
.......................
Spool pin .......................
Stitch length control
...............
Stitch selector
...................
Straight stitch
..................
Straight stitch foot
..........
Straight stretch
...................
Thread
Thread
Thread
Thread
cutter .....................
guide ......................
take-up lever ...............
tensions
.................
Three-step
zigzag
..................
Topstitching
.....................
Top thread
....................
Top thread tension
...............
Top thread tension control
.............
Turn a square corner ................
4, 24, 41
24
18
33
5
30
39, 41
3, 9
39
4, 34_35,
41
4, 41
32
3, 6
3, 16
3, 15
18_22
4, 18_19,
31
31
3, 6
3
3, 11
13_14
28
19
11_14
13_14
3
18
41
36_37
33
4_5
3
5
4
4, 6
F
Fabric, needle, thread and stitch
length chart ......................
Satin
Satin
9_10
3, 14
31
Zigzag foot
.........
18_19,
Zigzag stitches
..................
Zipper application
...............
Zipper foot
...............
23, 25_33,
41
23_30
20_21
4, 20_21,41
WARRANTY
iI
FULL
For
--=;-
25-YEAR
WARRANTY
25 years from
in the mechanical
the
ON SEWING
date of purchase,
components
MACHINE
Sears will,
of the sewing
HEAD
#
free of charge,
machine
repair
defects
in material
or workmanship
which
appear
head.
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==
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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
OF SEWING
MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material
#
appear in the
speed control.
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FULL
_)
For 90 days from
necessary for proper
90-DAY
electrical
equipment
WARRANTY
of
ON ALL
the
sewing
PARTS
machine,
AND
including
MECHANICAL
electronic
components,
or workmanship
motor,
wiring,
which
switch
and
1)
{1
ADJUSTMENTS
#
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WARRANTY
SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT
This warranty
the date
operation
of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, replace any parts
of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance.
IS AVAILABLE
BY RETURNING
IN THE UNITED
STATES.
gives you specific
SEARS,
legal rights,
ROEBUCK
THE
SEWING
and you may also have other
AND
CO., Dept. 731 CR-W,
MACHINE
and
TO THE
provide
NEAREST
mechanical
SEARS
service
SERVICE
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rights which
Sears Tower,
vary from
Chicago,
state to state.
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SEWING MACHINE
Now
that
you have purchased
or service,
simply
contact
your
your
Kenmore
nearest
Sewing
Sears Service
Machine,
Center.
should
a need ever exist
Be sure to provide
for repair
all pertinent
parts
facts when
you call or visit.
The model
your
Sewing
number
of your
Machine.
WHEN
ORDERING
*PART
NUMBER
you
Sewing
Machine
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
Center
stocked
GIVE
*MODEL
locally,
your
THE
FOLLOWING
NUMBER
order
will
*NAME
INFORMATION:
OF
ITEM
be electronically
transmitted
to a Sears
for handling.
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