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OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385. 12612090 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other)_ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet onty one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way." "Foot Controller Model YC-482P for use with Sewing Machine Models 385.1148x x x, 385.1158 x x x, 385.1168x x x, 385.1258x x x, 385.1268x x x, 385.12612x x x, 385.1278x x x, 385.11607x x x, 385.t2710x x x, 385.12714x x x, 385.12712x x x, 385.17622x x x, 385.11608× × x, 385.12814x x × and 385.12014x x x. xxx - represents numbers 000 through 999_" (For U.S.A. market only) 100-316-005 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing onty for 4. Never operate ventilation accumulation HOUSEHOLD use. machine. 5. Never drop 6.' Do not 7. Do 8. reduce the risk of electric 1. An appliance unplug and before 2, should this Always never appliance be left unattended from the electric shock: when outlet not plugged in. Always after using same type rated cleaning. unplug relampmg. Replace bulb with Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. 4. Do not place or sink, or store Do not place appliance where _n or drop into water it can fall or be pulled or other a tub reduce or injury 1. Do not aNow to Use this Never working water. center burns, fire, be used as a toy, Close attention not unplug Keep fingers is necessary Always this (spray} products are being used or where to the off "'O") position, then remove on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not use the Sw_tch the from ale machine proper moving parts, Special care is required needle. needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the the needle any adjustment In needles. or push fabric the needle sewing area, machine such bobbin, or changing A_ways unplug while causing off it to break, _,"0") as threading presser foot, the stitching. sewing removing covers, lubricating, mentioned in the instruction when needle, and the machine or when making changing needte, only operate this properly, Return the for _ts intended recommended appliance if for examination, if it has a damaged it has been appliance repair, use as described by the manufacturer dropped to the electrical authorized or mechanical manual. as contained cord or plug, or damaged, nearest in this if it Is not or dropped dealer in into or serwce adjustment. threading like. from the making electrical outlet any adjustments other manual. is used by or near children. appliance the to break. Do not pull shock, when aerosol pulling away the sewing _t may deflect electric Keep free from into any opening, all controls by 13. t5. Use only attachments this manual. 3, risk of any object turn Do not use bent liquid. to persons. appliance 2. the blocked, controller outlet. 12. 14. WAR N I N G- To Do opening and foot dust, and loose cloth. where To disconnect, needle Unplug into or insert operate around 11. _mmed_ate|y. of lint, air any machine cord. 10. before 15 Watts. 3. 9. with of the sewing is being administered. plug from immediately appliance use outdoors. oxygen DA N G ER- To the openings SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS when SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested m a very please pause for a moment and care for your Specific fine machine. read this booklet Before which using your contains new Kenmore instructions on how machine, to operate machine. instructions are gwen obtain the best sewing Adwce on the results operation on threading, and avoid if you have questions the model and serial number tension machine about when you _n space number of are located this provided appliance. cleamng, service expense is always your available machine oiling, etc. This will for conditions or need at your parts beyond Sewing Machine befow The on the nomenclature the modei model number plate, number and seNal and serlaf number as identified on Page 3 of thts booklet, Model No. Retain these numbers THIS MODEL 385. Seriat No. for future IS A CENTER referencm NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING help you our control. nearest Sears Retai| and service, inqu_re. Kenmore Record adjustments, unnecessary and care of your Please remember, number zigzag sewing and carefully MACHINE. atways Store, mention SECTION1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or. Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts .............. Identify the Accessories ........................ SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the YOUR Machine MACHINE ............ 3 FOR SEWING ....................... 4_6 Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension • Accessory Storage Box .................... e Change the Presser Foot ................. Choose Your NeedEe and Thread ............ - To Change Your Needle ................. o Check Your Needle .................... ....... o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart Prepare the Bobbin ....................... • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin ..................... o Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ............ Prepare Your Top Thread ............... w Thread Your Needle .................... • Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ............... Adjust the Top Thread Tension .............. Stitch Selector ....................... Stitch Length Control ................... Adjusting Stretch Stttch Balance ............ Reverse Stitch Control ..................... Starting To Sew ..................... 3. 4 4 5 5 5 Table .... • 6_7 6 7 7 8_9 ...... 8 8_9 9 10_11 10 11 12_13 14 14 15 15 16 SECTION 4. 17_18 17 17 17 18 18 Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch PERFORMANCE What to Do When SECTION 5. 18 I9 19 20_26 20 21 22 22 23 .................... ..................... 24 24 CARE FOR PROBLEMS .................. YOUR 34_35 MACHINE Oiling the Machine ....................... o Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under Arm Cover Plate .................... • Oil the Underside .................... PARTS INDEX LIST ............................... ................................ 25 25 26 26 27 28_29 30"-31 32 32 33 33 CHART Replacing the Light Bulb ................. Cleaning the Machine ................... • Clean the Feed Dogs .................... Clean the Shuttle Race .................. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches .................. o Straight St_itch ................... a Use the Seam Guides ................. e Turn a Square Corner .............. Use the Darning PIate .................... • Topstitehing ...................... ..................... • Overcast Stretch Stitching ................... e Serg]ng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............ o Three-Step Zigzag ......................... Lace Work ....................... Blind Hemming .......................... Buttonholes ........................... Sew in a Zipper ........................ Shell Stitching ......................... Smocking ............................ Elastic Stretch Stitch .................. 8ox Stitching .......................... 6 6 6 ..... Needle Position ........................ Straight Stretch ........................ Zigzag Stitches .......................... o Basic Zigzag ......................... • Satin Stitch ....................... • Applique ............................. • Bar Tacking .................... • Sew a Button ........................ 2_3 • Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power • Foot Control Use ......................... • Setting Spool Pin .................. o Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ............... • Thread Cutter ........................... SECTION • Left Darning 2 36 36_37 36 37 38 the 38 38 39 40 SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line nearest of sewing Sears retail Locate and Identify cabinets are available at your store through our general Case.. then or catalog. Another your where, option Kenmore . . _ buy a Carrying goes anywhere, can be stored Take-up Lever Bobbin Winding the Parts Upper Thread Thread Guide Spoo! Pin any- Top Thread Tension Tension Bobbin Disc Winding Spindle Length Control Stitch Control Stitch Selector Controt Stitch Face Cover Plate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Reverse Shuttle Extension {Accessory Table storage box) Cover SECTION Arm Hand Cover Plate Carrying \ Identify Handte KNOW YOUR MACHINE the Accessories Wheel Bobbin Presser Foot Auto 1. Clutch / Lint brush Lever Knob _ Buttonhole opener Light and Power Switch Free Arm Darning Connecto£ _,Nomenciature _La[_e screw _Small screw d rwer p_ Plate Straight stitch toot Foot Control stitchtoo___! Satin Needle / driver _ buttonhole Clamp Screw Zipper toot toot / SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine • Plug in the Machineand Switch on the Power Power supply Foot Control Use pIug light ! Foot contro_ Power switch 4, Push the light on the power Machine plug Before inserting machine, be the sure plug 2. Insert plug the machine connector, the power your switch ts be sure it is a 110to120 insert the power The foot which FEATURE: control regulates plug as shown, into the tt will supply plug into the speed at you sew. increase speed, the ball of your gently press down with foot. Your machine will light/power switch interrupted or llght/power switch children. not operate is turned stop sewing, to unless the If you are on. turn prevent off the injury to To decrease speed, release your three-prong only fit the outfet. one foot control is sensltive pres- sure slightly. NOTE: The foot wilt increase sewing way. 3. to turn 4 into OFF, Check your outtetto Volt AC outlet, switch light. To SAFETY ................... NOTE: and power and sewing or speed Practice on regulate your your decrease and your immediately. a scrap sewing taste and needs. of fabric to speed to SECTION Setting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot • Lever 2. Thread PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Cutter t Spool pin Normal up poslT_on High position posiUor ip position Presserfoot lever The spool pm of in order thread Js used for to hotding feed the spool thread to the machine, To use, pull for storage. The You up the spool pin. Push down Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot, can raise it about up position to help foot. you 1/4" for easy removal place heavy higher than the normal of the presser foot fabrics under the or presser You don't need thread after handy thread Pull before the of scissors sewing. to cut the Just use the several inches cutter. threads starting a pair you finish to lengthen the next seam. FOR SEWING SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: Extension Table Choose the Removable o Accessory Storage Box • Change the Presser Foot Your Needle and Thread = To Change Your Needle Needle clamp screw Fiat side away from you To Remove the Extension (for free-arm I. 2. Pu_t gently will To Attach to the left. index finger The extension the tab and Tabfe With gently your thumb snap in. the accessory open toward Sewing accessories located storage you, are in the box. Use the correct the stitch To pin into their and index finger, for you wish to sew, change feet, the various raise the presser NOTE: Raise position by lifting Loosen presser foot Tighten the choose from the the screw Loosen thumb proper 2. foot, 3. using large screw driver to certain the foot is secure. the make needle it toward Remove ward. bar to the its highest hand the clamp screw needle by pulling Insert the new needle with the flat side it down- into the away from 4. Push the needle up as far as it will 5. Tighten the the accessory needle large box. by you. clamp with wheel you. the turning the bottom. the 1. needle by turning toward bar to its lever, the position presser presser foot insert the presser foot conveni* screw, catches. 2. of highest sewing) insert lid box lifts ently snap out. the Extension (for fiat-bed The sewing) Grip the table with your and thumb, as shown. table 1, Table clamp screwdriver screw from needle you. go. firmly your SECTION Fabric, Needle, Thread FABRIC Batlste_ Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voi_e_ Organdy Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) Orange ........ for stretch (11 } ........ Red (14) for (16} ........ fabrics. medium weight Purple for or medium-heavy fabrics. medium-heavy and decorative fabrics. weight YOUR MACHINE Length Chart NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 11.ORANGE THREAD Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 50 Mereer=zed !4*RED SIZE Polyester Wrap Silk A Cotton Core/Cotton hole for thicker Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Den=m, Woo!, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, _Gabardine_ Velvets, Leather 50 Mercerized 14-RED or 16*PURPLE (18) ....... for heavy decorative fabrics, Replacement Kenmore needles RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 2 (12 stitches per inch ] 2--2.5 (1 0-12 st=robes per mch) Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A on these has a larger topstitching Heavy Wmght: Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core!Cotton Coatmgs, Upholstery COttOn Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas 18-GREEN Decorative top-stitching on all types ot fabric 18-PURPLE 1B-GREEN Buttonhole Twist IUse as top thread 11-BLUE (STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE) Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton Wrap Silk A weight top-stitching are avialable at your 2--3 (8-10 stitches per inch) fabrics and on these nearest Sears stores, Stretch Fabric: Polyester Doubte Knits, Nylon Tricot, Jersey. Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cire Tricot 3 {8 stitches per inch} thread.) Green FOR SEWING fabrics topstitching {This needle thread PREPARE fabrics. for lightweight ........ Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Kmts, Vinyl Su_tmgs, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather and Stitch 2. only) 3--4 (6-8 stitches per Inch) 2--2,5 (t0-12 stitches per mch} Check Your Needle 1. Look for barbed or blunt point. 2. A damaged needle can cause permanent knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics. Always buy a good quality be strong, smooth thread. and consistent It should snags or runs in resist tangling and in thickness. 7 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Release % ............. Remove the the machine left. Open pulling extension by the down the table pulling shuttle from it to the cover by embossed part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle by rotating to its highest positron hand wheel toward you. J To remove tle, pul! Pu|l shuttle, bobbin open bobbin case from shut- latch of bobbin case, case straight out of clutch clutch knob toward you moving bobbin. by inside the turmng hand the wheel to stop the needle from while you winding the SECTION • 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) J Draw thread from spool bobbin winding tension Pull through end bobbin disc as shown. of thread through hole in Place as shown. bobbin spindle from the bobbin until = Insert the Bobbin Place making wise bobbin bobbin in bobbin sure thread and into the Bobbin _s as shown. case feeds clock- coming from onto with top winding it clicks. thread, start slightly filled, bobbin end of of the thread winding Wind thread coming Push bobbin. spindte to Holding machine. the onto winder winding right Turn clutch knob away while holding hand wheel of is sewing thread. stops. spindle left end and clip until Push When bobbin snip off bobbin Remove to from for the bobbin. you normal operation. end of thread. Case Pull thread as shown. through slot of case Pull thread spring and through as shown above. inches of thread under tension the opening Pull 3 to 4 from bobbin. Holding case latch. into latch open, shuttle and position release Case should when latch lock into is released. place SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread = Thread Your Needle Raise take-up Raise presser Place spool The numbered steps above follow the numbers lever to its highest foot on spool pin as shown, 1. Draw thread 2. While holding check spring hofder. draw thread 3. Firmly 4. Draw 5. Thread position by turning hand wheel toward you, lever. into thread thread with thread guide using both near spool, up and through draw coming from the back of the spool. hands. thread take-up down lever from into the tension right to left, area and then on the illustrations. Dotted loops lines and then show pfaces is pulled tight. where the thread NOTE: I0 thread down needle from You may want and slip it into front needle bar thread guide. to back. to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading. around the SECTION2. PREPAREYOUR MACHINEFORSEWING ,= Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ! 1, Raise presser thread foot lever. Hold loosely in left hand handwheet toward top 2. and rotate Bring bobbin thread up top thread. you one complete by pulling 3. Pull both back of threads the under presser foot, to 6 inches of thread clear. and to leaving the 4 turn. If you cannot pick up bobbin 1. is needle threaded 2. Is thread 3. Are 3 to 4 inches of thread 4. ts thread 5. |s bobbin 6, Is the machine tangled from from thread front around shuttle properly steps given above, then check: to back? needle.; coming from the shuttle? tangled? installed threaded by following in the bobbin according case? to the instructions? tl SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Top side of |abnc the Correct The best tension Setting mark Tension: will on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric the type thread depend of the fabric layers of stitch The top thread _s [oo loose, The top thread IS too tight thread Top.ida For Straight The ideal fabric, If you Stitch straight as shown look gaps, that of fa stitch will have threads above, magnified at the each stitch stitch, front is smooth locked between the two layers of The to show detail. and back, you top appears will notice that there thread on The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the taboc. the underside of the fabric. are no and even. When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread. J Tension The bottom ts too loose: top thread t2 shows of the fabric. of the stitch Tension through the The The bottom side the wilt feel bumpy. is too tight: bobbin top the stitch thread will of the fabric. will come The top feel bumpy. through side of SECTION2, For Zigzag In the of below Stitch correct fabric for PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWING and zigzag the top the correct stitch, the bobbin threads will appearance. threads show will slightly To match not show on the top side on the bottom this appearance, adjust side. your See top tension. Top tension Too Top Bottom Top tension slde of Fabric side of Fabric Just Right Too Loose Tight Top slde of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Top s_de of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight: Too Loose: Just Right: --- Corner ot each zigzag will pull together on the top side of fabrics, ---- The top thread will loop through bottom s_de ot tabrlc and will be pulled almost together, MiMmize the amount ot top thread visible on the bottom side ot fabric without causing excessive .puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top s_de, Results vary with fabrrc0 thread and sewing conditions. 13 SECTION2. PREPAREYOUR MACHINEFORSEWING StitchSelector Stitch / Length Control 0 Setting mark / / 1 2 3 4 Se_ing mark ' Stitch Selector \ Stitch Length t¢ t I ! \\ L_____J \\ 4 _. -z_ i €l 1 1 o N JJg J JNN J J EJ t tting Stitch Se|ecter The stitch stitch regular Stitches To stretch of stitches only determines the stitch width the The for stitches stitches. Stitches avoid by color. needle adjusting "0" or this control the number, upon the buttonhole control, fabric and control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch the longer the stitch. means no feed. Depending is up length setting. are orange, are blue. needle stitch The higher are designated are yellow. Settings your !4 rack Zigzag and Utility Buttonhole NOTE: types not also regulates and rick The different Stretch control select, but zigzag Straight, Stitch Length Control selector you mark out damage, of fabric be sure when your stitch fabric or your density within own preference in buttonholes, the blue buttonhole you may alter range on the stitch length SECTION Adjusting 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control Stretch Stitch Balance ¢ _Setti mark st.oh Loo rh; ",' t t L__J __ \' Stitch ' \ I cI / set this \ Length C__ J To select Stretch Stitches, control at position. In stretch stitch sewing, be m the detent position for materials. most used, forward you may stitches Stitch Length between Depending need to upon adjust of stretch Control should S and L (Tposition) the type this control sewing with turn the To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewi ng. of fabric to match Release to sew forward again. reverse motion stitches. To shorten toward "S" stretch stitches, To lengthen, L • turn toward T • control slightly "L" S Smoothing stretch Rickrack stretch 15 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Starting To Sew Now that Kenmore 1. you are familiar sewing inspect afraid the with machine. needle. to change the controls Below It should your on your are some good be straight, needle frequently, machine habits properly Many and with to follow the accessoNes each time set and sharp of the new fabrics you sit down on the provided poinl_o It should made of synthetic for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new to sew: be the correct blends tend todull size for the fabric the needles more and thread easily than being used. Do not fabrics be made of natural fibers. 2. 3. Before placing during the sewing Test the suitable 4. Fabric the material machine to your should seam marking stitch on a scrap of fabric be placed under the on the needle plate Run the machine 6. Fasten each seam by back 7. Always 8. Guide 9. When turning 16 3 or 4 stitches see that the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine. Hold on to threads of the seam. you plan to use. The fabric should be double thickness, Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension fabric. 5, finish on the machine, of the first at a slow sewing the fabric presser foot when with tacking w_th your the hand wheel the bulk a simple even speed, The more pressure at the beginning each seam with gently making you put manually, to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8" on the foot control, the faster the machine wilf sew. and end of the seam, the needle at its highest hand of the material seam, point. in front of the needle. Never always turn you, it toward pull or hold the fabnc in such a way that the normal feeding is altered, SECTION Straight 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitches Use the Seam Guides Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector , 1 Cornering Top thread tension control 2 to 6 The % seam guides t, Raise the presser foot, 2. Raise the needle 7, to Its 8, position, At the end want highest to of the reverse to Raise the to Zigzag foot the edge a stitching needle of the fabric guide prate line (5/8" may lock the stitch, and remove width. to help you needle plate measure seam The tines are 1/8" the 5/8" and 7/8" • a Square Turn apart, with Hines marked. Corner next on _s seam, you presser foot the fabric_ Place on the , .J are there Straight foot Guide Stitch length control orange the 9, Cut the threads. most g common). 4. Draw back 5. 6. the threads and lower Press the foot Hold the guide that Do fabric it along towards the the presser foot, control, loosely the and gently guide line, so fabric it feeds naturally, not force the fabric To turn or try to 1, pull it ttght. a square Stop stitching by turning toward you when facing you lines Raise the the Lower stitching lower hand the wheel the fabric up w_th edge the guide, as shown, the fabric the 5/8" 3. and needle cornering 2. corner 518" from edge: presser foot to the edge with presser foot and bffgin line and turn seam guide. the in the new direction, t7 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Usethe DarningPlate = m Topstltching Left Needle Position Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 Sometimes when to control the fabric The Darning so that they you sew, you Here's How want youself. 1. do not touch Darning 2. the fabric. Plate: The rectangular Darning in the needle plate. darmng holes are slightly plate, to needle plate will show plate with the the darning plate holes. Use the darning ways: Darning Button 18 Accent two in the .following (P, 19) Sewing (P, 23) emphasizes garment edges fiat outer plate and Its Uses Topstitching your The feed dogs through guide the the fabric of the next presser Evenly produce 3/8" fabric along an even from this row © of the edge, the left plate pins into holes. edge topstitching The Stitch darnmg darning edge of right edge to In the 3 ptns on the bottom. Fit the the these of center. 2. 3, the the the Keep the Zigzag foot m the match ho|es Position the presser foot, foot. holes PLate Lower to Straight foot 1. Stitch length control orange Plate covers the feed dogs To put on the NOTE: Stitch selector selector and keeps Use the lines seams of and and crisp. suits rows of or blouses topstitching edges of cuffs, with one around or the Iapels or collars. Left Needle Position controf while topstltching stitching difficult NOTE: Use onfy foot for Sewing. for or more edge fabrics. zigzag presser Left Needle SECTION Darning 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector I|I 1 f III Top thread tension contro] t to 4 Stitch length control any number {not necessary to Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yeltow position Here's 1. NO presser foot kk_ How Put the darning plate the on needle stretch stitch L__J plate (see p, 1_88). 2. Darmng plate Remove presser between foot and embroidery stretch hoops Straight foot fabric with Zigzag foot hole centered. 3. Draw the bobbin fabric by holding one stitch start darning. at thread up the top the spot through thread where Stretch the and taking you wish to The Stitch This 4. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed. 5. 6. Move the fabric back and forth slowly the darn'_ng area. Turn half the fabric layer of stitching NOTE: tf the stitch straight ed for knits you have covered your damaged, under turn and fabric is or badly piece of fabric the hole to reinforce it. stitch and Its Uses is the stitch, stretch especially and"stretch can variation of develop- also on all fabrics. be fabrics as well. used for When plate. you finish darning, remove the darning tt works curved seams garments that deal fabrics. fabrics It can be used on of and will well on on receive strain (ie. and other any a great children's clothes). The stretch actually action" but is and the does as it stitched back called stitch), when instead stitch stretch (sometimes give 7. was developed knits+ sewn, forward layer. thin This topstitching sew another over the first use a separate until stitching to be used on stretch a so that fabric not is being in a motion "reverseit will stretches of breaking, 19 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches = f Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Top thread tension control 2 to 5 selector Stitch length control orange Here's How There are many Consult Satin Zigzag foot the specific Stitch Applique Rick-rack The Stitch Overcast and its Uses p. 22 p. 2__2 Sewing Overcasting variations p. 21 Work Bar Tacking But-ton ways to sew a zigzag stitch, p. 2;3 p. 24 stretch stretch p. 2.__44 p, 25 Serging p, 25 The zigzag common your stitch and most versatile machine, for sewing ming, is one of also ing. It trims, appliques or as a decorative buttonholes, mending with 2O stitches on It can be a utility buttons, overcasting, can the most be used hem- and to darn- decorate and cut-out stitch. stitch work Three-step zigzag p. 26 for detailed directions, SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Zigzag width: Set the Machine S_tch Iength: Stitch seJector Stitch 1 < 2 3 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control 0,Sto 1 4 Close to 0 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch used decorative is a versatile stitch, be used to overcast ample, blankets, but and often it can also a raw edge (for linens, ex- tablecloths Here's Once How your machine of the fabric weight is set up to stitch, you are planning you may want to use. Too tight to experiment a satin stitch on a fragment may pucker some light fabrics, and napkins). The Satin stitch ts especially attractive in applique. 21 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Applique = Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch Sat the Machine Stitch selector Stitch l Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Baste Ior joiner) applique Stitch sure fuse around the with iron-on fabric pieces on the fabric_ the needle applique falls along sewing down foot or left. pivot the This st'_tch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners pockets and straps on lingerie, outer Zigzag foot Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches. corners, into the fabric. and Stitch tength contro_ 0,5 to I making the edge of the applique. When 22 i Stitch length control 0,5 to 1 Satin stitch foot Stitch salecto r lower the needle Raise the presser fabric to the right or SECT!ON 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew a Button Sat the Machine !ii'; Stitch Stitch selector !!i! Top thread tension control 't to 4 Stitch length control any number (no? necessary to adjust) Use the darning plate for button sewin To {see p. 18). I 1. Set the stitch 2. Align selector at" €_ " the Zigzag foot hole 3+ Darnmg plate the both holes of the button of the button Lower the foot comes just above just below the with the slot needle and turn the stitch the hole right of the and place the left and rinse needle. 5. Set the stitch at "' leaving needle hole in the the shank, a 20 cm (8") thread down button and wind cut tail. through the Bring the it around the shank. to zigzag until the needle point button, Sew about five stitches c_ of the foot point. selector 4. selector strengthen threads again and sew a few Draw the thread to the bottom side and knot. stitches to _ock thread. 23 SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Overcasting Rick-Rack Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch Start overcasting right Zigzag foot up tangled. and Its Uses zigzag garment variation is very useful construction raw edges of any sewing 24 and in finishing project, m about of your 1/8" seam. inside the the stitches will will bunch become The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch if you start at the edge, the fabric and Stitch length control yei!ow stretch stitch posit_on Hints raw corner This Stitch setector Top thread tension controi 1 to 4 Stitch _ength controI 1 to 2 Helpful The Stitch Stretch you might Zigzag foist This stitch top stitch fabrics in any area that use a zigzag stitch, can be used as a decorative as well, SECTION = Overcast Stretch = Stitching Stitch Stitch length control yellow stretch smch Stitch Top thread tension centre! 1 to 4 Y_J Place the the LEFT Stitch Zigzag foot Or, place seam, Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch __ raw edge of the fabric of the needle of the outside your then fabric trim L_J to Place foot the fabric to allow Zigzag foot Or, place seam, a 5/8 °' This Stitch and stitch seam with Its Uses NOTE: can be used for The seam one operation. It you are swimwear, and stretch. sewing a an overcast finish. is formed making other and finished can be used garments that ski Jn when pants require Raw or worn can be edges of older overcast to garments prevent further The Stitch raveling. Use NOTE; narrow Use a blue needle, prevents stretch which skipped fabric effectively st|tches. fabric under the the stitches presser are made your then fabric trim to allow seam a 5/8" allowance after. allowance after. The the so that over the edge. edge. seam How position as shown. so the needle pierces just short selector Here's Here's How positron THE STITCHES Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tenston control I to 4 LEARN or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (_ Set the Machine Stitch Serging 3. press seams this Its Uses stitch seam that open on heavyweight want and you you do not flat. It kmts or woven a narrow for making when want is ideal a need to for medium to fabrics where you it ustng fabric, use a blue stretch fabric needle effectively skipped knit stretch which prevents stitches. 1/4" on seam. When is also great elastic swim wear. 25 SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES ZigzagStitches = Three-Step Lace Work (Continued) Zigzag Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch se|ector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch / Stitch selector Top thread tension control t to 4 Stitch length control 0_5 to I Stitch Length control ! Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right Zigzag foot under the presser foot the edge will 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 The Stitch The three-step zigzag three-step would than iy useful basic strength, a regular The three-step Ls a combination stitch. You zigzag use the has more flatter a fanciful, blouses and feminine lingerie. and piJ_ows become when trsmmed with Turn raw edge of fabric touch Table more linens elegant lace. and Its Uses zigzag and straight the adds zigzag may use everywhere zigzag you stitch, elasticity, is zigzag. stitch is especial- for: -- mending - sewing patches smoothly and Mending Position securely. -- repalnng straight -26 finishing seams. tears. Place stitch using stretch Trim it and 1/2". that the tear under the stitching the will catch needle both so sides. under lace underneath excess fabric blind at least and hem stitch. close to stitching. top- SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming 114" Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Light Weight Fabric (Regular} "top thread tension control t to 4 Stitch length 1 to 3 control Heavy Weight Fabric Zigzag foot Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Stretch) % Top thread tension control 1 to 4 There are two blind wider and will "give" 1. Finish 2. Measure, hem stitches and is used for knit the raw edge of your turn up your NOTE: For light 3. Fold the material 4, Place garment should 5. After NOTE: weight The stretch fabrics, and stretch The regular blind hem Js used for woven fabrics, The stretch blind hem is fabrics. hem any way you desired, (See Overcasting, you may need a double p, 24) fold. side out) on the edge to be stitched, presser foot the fold press both blind machine. hem and pin. (wrong under just catch hemming, on your in such a manner that as shown, straight stitches leaving will 114" of the finished be sewn on extended hem edge showing: edge, The zigzag stitch, of the garment. sides of the finished hem stitch hem. The top side of the garment also can be used for Lace Work. will show only the blind stitches, (See p. 2__66) Stitch length control I to 3 foot 27 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector ( DEID) Top thread tension control t to 5 Stitch length control 1. a. Carefully length mark on your b. Change the buttonhole to the sliding c. Insert buttonhole b. foot the with mg runmng garment the under buttonhole toward the so that garment-. foot. Sliding buttonhole foot 2. a. Move the top mark meets the start Line up with the c. NOTE: the top the Stitch Depending own upon preference may alter density In within For toward @ For you stitch buttonhole dial. turn the dial turn the dial "0 '°` "1 °', Always you more @ slil[chB5 densLty, make tonhole 28 blue length density, tess toward NOTE. or your buttonhole the more fabric buttonholes, the range on the stitch (_ Density your a pract=ce on a scrap plan to suitable use to stitch of butfabric find length. the tot lighl |abrics @ l SIilches tot heavy fabrics you (C) on the mark markings Lower mark The markings 3. a. Set the stitch on on the front slider in centimeters. until marking of at you your reach the button- hole. the on your selector b. Sew forward (B). the presser foot. are engraved Adjusting toward garment. mark- you. (A) slider toot the slider c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES i_ iiii_i_ _i,'!i iii_i ¸_ii_!_i_i!_!ii! _'_ i_i_i_,i_i _ii_i I _ii!!!!iii!i_!il:_i_i!:i_ii_i!!!!_i _i' '>:_'__i!ii_i!_iii_!,!_i'i!!_ii_iii_ii!i:_,!_ii!,_i!:i!i:!i _ i_ii!!!_!ii!i!i,ii_!_,_i_ S_i:ii'_!ii_il,ii_i_iii_i,i!,_iiiiii!i! ¸I! ¸_i_i_iii:i!i_?:_i!_! ¸ 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _j_ 5. a. Set the stitch b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing b. Sew at the right until marking stitch. c. Stop selector you at reach I_i the 6. a. Set the stitch back of the buttonhole. sewing at the right selector at [_ b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing 7. Remove open with the fabric and cut the hole the buttonhole opener. at the left stitch. stitch. NOTE: When sewing sliding at the edge of fabric, buttonhole and sewinreverse, foot set as illustrated _]-_[_[_-_ ). 29 SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES Sewin a Zipper Fabric Put Preparation: the right gether and per Set the Machine the fabric sew to the end of the opening. sides Use of the reverse to to- the length at zipper "4" opemng and top with thread Stitch selector ziplock the stitches. Sew Z{pperteeth Stitch Zipper tape I stitch tension at "3". Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length control 2 End ot opening To Saw: 1. Fold 4. back the |eft Zipper foot Top edge of tabrtc < 2, Turn under ance to form the right a I/8" seam allow- 5. Lower side of the zipper, foot the zipper side at the fold. so that 3. left on the 1.eft side of the needle. as shown. Right side of fabric To sew the set the zipper seam allowance Place the zipper 118" fold and pin in place. teeth next to the 7. the fold per the tape Lower the to point and the zipwhere the begins, the needle to hold the fab- ric and raise the presser foot. 30 zipper tape. Sew through slider on the right of the needle p_erces the fold and the zipper 6. foot bottom SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES k. 8, 9. 10, Open the zipper. Lower the presser foot Close fabric and stitch the z_pper and turn the 11. rtght side up. To sew the right the side zipper of per, set right side of the needle, the zip- foot on Stitch tom 13. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND t CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the loot so the needle _ssewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove ol the toot Js riding on the teeth of the z_pper as shown. Follow the z_pper manufacturer's instructions. After zipper has been _nserted, finish sewing seem by shifting toot to side position sewing through side notch. across and below the bot- and continue to of the zipper. Turn the corner guide the teeth, as shown, Stitch through zipper foot the the fabric ztpper and 2" from the top of the Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot. 16. along Stop about zipper. 15. the rest of the seam. 12. 14. the Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper, 17, Lower the of the seam, Make sure the fold foot and stitch the rest is even, tape, CORDING Foot can also be used to make cording covers ere, Cover a cord with a strip fabric and sew as shown, for slip* of bias NOTE: Use **Low Bar Sewing {6757} tot "invisible which can be obtained Maohlne ZIPPER FOOT" zipper" and "'cording", at any Seats retail store. 31 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking Shell Stitching Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector I Top thread tension control 3 to 9 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control I to 2 .............................. J Stitch length control ye]tow stretch stitch position Here's How 1. For best effect: i set the stitch length 7 as you desire. -- Zigzag toot you may need to tighten top thread -- allow clear fabric tension the needle the folded when the Zigzag foot slightly. to just edge of the it zigzags. With 2. The Stitch and Its Uses :i'he Shell Stitch hem over folded rows of shell stitching stitching can by sewing fabric. a Several are called shell tucks. Shell be used hems, sleeve and neck Shell tucking scalloped lingerie. 32 can tucks to finish to blouses You can sew Shell soft silky wovens of shell 1/2" Stitch stitches, apart. on knits in any direction. the stitch straight length stitching lines create and at "4", sew 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked. or Knot the the threads bobbin gathers evenly. the other end. stitch along threads between NOTE: Loosen tension easier. one edge. and distribute Pull the Secure the threads at Sew the decorative the gathering Pull out the gathering opemngs. be used on sew rows space the rows is formed blind tf you the to stitches. stitches. top make thread gathering SECTION ElasticStretch Stitch Top thread tension corttrol l to 4 LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Sot the Machine Set the Machine Stitch 3. Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control I to 4 Stitch length control 1 Use this stitch position Y_J to loin heavy weight interlining. Overlap Zigzag foot Choose this stitch to attach elastic two use th_s stitch raw edges together and to join them. to garments. 1. Mark match 2. the elastic these into to the quarters center and front, center back and side seams. Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot sure, and stitch the fabric into place, making is evenly distri- buted. 33 SECTION4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMSCHART Whatto Do When PROBLEM PROBABLECAUSE Incorrect lrregufar Stitches CORRECTION size needle. Improper threading, Loose upper thread tension, Pulling fabric, Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle Choose correct size needle Rethread machine. Bunching Puckering Needle of Thread Incorrect setting plate. Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs Do not pull fabric; guide it gently, Choose correct size needle for thread Reset needle, of needle, completely, and fabric, Loose presser foot, Reset presser foot, 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 st'ltchs are formed, Incorrect Reset thread tension(s). Upper thread and bobbin tnsert new needle. thread tension{s), Using two different sizes or kinds Bent or blunt needle. Loose presser foot. Fabric very sheer or very soft, 34 and fabric. Tighten upper thread tension. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Reset presser foot. Rewind bobbin. Pulilng fabric. Incorrect size needle. Breaking for .thread of thread, Reset presser Use underlay thread foot. of ttssue paper, should be same size and kind, SECTION Whatto 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needte. Skipping Breaking Stitches Upper Choose correct size needle for thread insert new needle. Reset needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tens=on. Loosen upper thread Starting to stitch too fast. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle, Thread Nicks or burrs Breaking Fabric Bobbin Thread not Moving at hole of needle tension. Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine. speed. Loosen upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle. Sharp eye in needie. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. ptate. Replace Replace and fabric. and fabric. shuttle, or polish off burrs compieteiy. needie 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 O, Thread knotted under fabric. Remove darning plate. Adjust Stitch Length Control. Place both threads back under presser foot before beginmng to stitch. Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Thread caught Lint in bobbin in shuttle. case or shuttle, Disassemble and clean shuttle. Clean bobbin case and shuttle. 35 SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine The feed dogs and shuttle is caught. Check and clean those If you sew frequently, operates at its best, you need to keep the essential race areas can attract areas about every three clean more often. dust and lint. months under Your normal machine parts clean at all times. can become slugglsh or knock _oudly if a thread use. Clean the Feed Dogs \ t, Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light bulb will HOT. Protect fingers when be your ,, handle it. bulb up you Follow these directions: Unplug 2. Push bulb the counter-clockwise and turn to the remove it. 3, Put the new up and turning 36 the presser foot Using a screw needle plate. bulb in by pushing it clockwise. it machine. Remove and needle. driver, 2. Use a lint dogs, remove brush and clean the feed 3, Replace needle plate intoposition. J SECTION = Clean the Shuttle This about area must every three Center ptn the shutt]e 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Race be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area months. o{ Shuttte driver Lever Shuttle Lever Leve Shuttle Race Lever L Pointed (Oil here) Shuttle Cover Race case To Clean the Shuttle 1, 2. 3. Raise the Area: needle point and remove Push shuttle bar To Replace to its the bobbin race levers highest aside. race cover and take shuttle Clean the race with out. a 2. Put a drop of oif on the center and shuttle over-oil. shuttle race. pin of shuttle is forming Ho_d shuttle to form iint will the Assembly: race half as illustrated so that moon left side of the on the shuttle machme. brush. 4. Position driver Lift shuttle shuttle 1, case. Shuttle 3. by center a half moon pm and posit=on shuttle on the right side. P6inted cover place over so as hook be on the bottom. Place shuttle race into shuttle assembly. Do not 4. Snap the levers back into the original position, 37 SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine frequently, sewing machine Kenmore NOTE: • m all oil the oil. sewing Unplug Oil behind areas shown machine under One or two machine oil the machine the Face Cover on the drops is available before this top page at least cover about of oil is sufficient, at your oiling. Plate and under nearest Remove once every a year; three Remove Sears retail needle and put the Arm Cover Plate )/Arm cover plate otherwise months, excess oil, the machine tn case machine otherwise can become sluggish or will is not used for an extended it may stain knock time, Ioudiy. oil it before If you use the machine sewing, Use good quality fabric. store. needle bar in full down position. e Oil the Underside Face cover plate I % Shuttle cover Open face cover pfate and/or remove in illustration. Use only 38 a drop arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil points Open the of oil; do not over-oil. the left remove shut-t_e cover by pulling side bottom of the cover. cover, Tilt Oil po}nts down the the machine in illustration. embossed head part on back and PARTSLIST 1 All 3 2 4 5 6 parts listed herein WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: may be ordered REPAIR from PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER any Sears store or service center. ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM tf the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order w_ll be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. Ref. No. 8 7 13 17 9 14 10 11 15 19 12 16 20 21 t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 t5 16 t7 18 19 20 21 *These items instructions Description Part No. Shuttle Bobbin Bobbin 47 6510 *6862 1939 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 652508002 648801108 650802003 735503007 6870 593401008 *6757 135 *6864 6797 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 *6889 735801008 are not furnished above. case box with Bobbin winder No, 11 Stretch 10 bobbins rubber ring fabric needles (BLU) No. tl 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 Zipper foot Thumb screw Needle threader Light bulb Buttonhole Lint brush Large screw Small screw Oil and lint Darning with opener driver driver brush plate the machine, but may be ordered per 39 INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... Adjusting stretch stitch balance ...... Applique ....................... Arm cover plate ................. 2, 6 15 22 3, 38 Feed dogs ................. Foot control ............... Free arm sewing ................. 36 3_4 6 H Hand wheel .................. B Bar tacking .................... 22 Basic zigzag .................... 20 Blind hemming ................ 27 Bobbin .................. 3, 8 _ 9, 39 Bobbin case ............. 8_9, 37, 39 Bobbin thread ................. t 1_t2 Bobbin winding .................. 8_9 Bobbin winding tension disc ........... 2, 9 Bobbin winding spindle .............. 2, 9 Box stitching .................... 33 Buttonhole .................... 28_29 Buttonhole opener ............ 3, 29, 39 Button sewing .................... 23 C Cabinet ................... 2 Carrying handle ......... Changing needle ................ Changing presser foot ................ Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race Clutch knob .................. Cording ........................ Cornering guide ................. 3 6 6 : . , 36_37 3, 8, 9 3t 17 D Darning ................... Darning plate ....... 19 3, 18 _ t9, 23, 39 E Elastic stretch stitch ............ Extension table .............. 33 2, 6 3, t6 I Invisible zipper ................ 31 L Lace work ................. 26 Large screw driver .............. Light and power switch ............ Light bulb ................... Lint brush ................ 3, 39 3_4 4, 36, 39 3, 36, 39 N Needle ............... Needle clamp screw .......... Needle plate ................. Needle, thread and fabric chart 3, 6 _ 7, 39 3, 6, 39 2, 36 .......... 7 O Oiling .................. Overcasting stitch ................ Overcast stretch stitching ............ 38 24 25 P Parts list ..................... Performance problems chart ....... Pine leaf stretch stitching ........... Plug connector .................. Portable case ............... Power switch - , .................. Presser foot ....................... Presser foot leger ................ 39 34_35 25 3_4 2 4 3 3, 5 R F Fabric, needle, thread and stitch length chart ........................ Face cover plate .................. 40 7 2, 38 Replacing bobbin case ........... Reverse stitch control ............. Rick rack stretch ................ 8_9 2, 15 24 S Satin stitch Satin stitch foot .......... ..................... 3, 21 _ 22, 39 21 Seam guides .................. Sergmg ........................ Sewing light ....................... Shell stitching ................. Shuttle ................... Shuttle cover ................ Shuttle race ..................... 17 25 4 32 37, 39 2, 8 37 Sliding buttonhole foot ...... Smafl screw driver ................ Smocking ................... Spool pin ................... Stitch tength controf ............... Stitch selector ................... Straight stitch ............... Straight stitch foot .......... Straight stretch .................. 3, 28 _ 29, 39 3, 39 32 2, 5 2, 14 2, 14 17_18 3, 17_19o 39 19 T Thread Thread Thread Thread cutter .................... guide ............ _ ....... take-up lever .............. tensions .......... Three-step zigzag ................ Topstttching ............... Top thread ................... Top thread tension .............. Top thread tension controi ............ Turn a square corner - , .......... 2, 5 2 2, 10 12_13 26 18 t0_13 12_13 2 17 Z Zigzag foot .... 17_20, Zigzag stitches .................. Zipper application .............. Zipper foot .............. 22"27, 32_33, 39 20_26 30_31 3, 30_3t, 39 SETTING 1, You'll cover, UP YOUR MACHINE find the Pull up the spool spool pin on the top pin, 2o Plug foot control into machine receptacle, Then connect cord into any 1 !0 _ 120 volt A,C, wall outlet, 3. Spoof pfrl@ Your Kenmore sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory, Be sure to wipe off the needle plate area, bed plate and shuttle carefully before sewing a garment practice on a scrap of surplus oil is absorbed. it is wfse to fabric so any STITCH SELECTOR There are certain types of stitches that are used more often than others in your garment construction, Because of their frequent use, you will soon realize the convenience offered to you by th_s control The des{red stitch w{_l be obtained by turning the Stitch Stitch Selector Selector, All stitches printed in yellow on the indicator panel must be sewn with Stitch Length Control set at _' Stretch position, _ ".-. iJ'_f _3 _1 c',= _:3t " 735813003 CARE FREE STITCHING Periodically oil your mstructton ) L_ Remove Fie! Side aw_y I _Il _'_ at polnts book. indicated m USE ONLY KENMORE SEWING MACHINE OIL. plate. trom you THREADING TENSION THREAD CAN TANGLE AND SNAP wJthout being seen. If your thread breaks, unthread and then RETHREAD the machine, both top and bottom threads, TOP THREADING Make sure there is no slack or snags m the thread. Use the type of thread and size needle recommended In your mstruction book. Thread should come off the back ot the BOl'rOM I. Insert THREADING bobbin wlth thread wound as shown grade bobbin onto center pln of bobbin 2, Pull thread through slot. 3. Pull thread under tension spring. 4, Holding latch open, position case into and release latch. and i: Compare your straight stitching w_th the illustrations. If it looks like rather ot the top two, correct the thread tensmn dial as shown. BE SURE TO NOTE YOUR PRESENT SETTING BEFORE YOU START ADJUSTING. _! case, shuttle, _lll spool as shown. COMPLETING THREADING Hold top thread loosely =n left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn, Next, pult top and bottom threads under and to the back of presser foot. Correct Stitching IMPORTANT For your safety an important new feature has been incorporated in this machine. The light/power sw_tch provides electric current for the motor as well as the light. In order to operate the machine this switch must be on. If you are interrupted while sewing and must leave the machine unattended, just turn off the lighUpower sw_tch and the machine can not be started accidentally by pressing on the toot control, This feature also apples when the machine =sm i:i:!:! i,_:_I 1. SELECTOR i J 2. LENGTH CONTROL l 4. PRESSER FOOT 2 TO 6 A orC ORANGE ZONE 2 TO 5 A I 1 TO 4 A 1 TO4 A ! TO3 1 TO4 A 1 TO 2 3 TO 9 A 1 1 TO,4 1 TO 3 SHELL BOX STRETCH t ZONE (STRETCH) STRAtGHT CONTROL ORANGE 0.5TO BLIND 3. TENSION A V YELLOW POS_TtON 2 TO 6 AorC RICK-RACK YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 A SMOCKING T YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 A OVERCAST V YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 A SERGING V YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 A ELASTIC _" YELLOW POSITION I TO 4 A _ I TO .5 E 1 TO B BUTTONHOLE SATIN DARNING BLUEZONE 0.5 TO i i 4 ANY NUMBER ! TO 4 ANY NUMBER 1 TO4 OTHER SETTING F (DARNING A PLATE) F {DARNING PLATE) OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (A) 11541, 11682, 12332, 12493, 12712, 12841, 17881, 11551, 12320, 12490, 12541, 12714, 16951, 15841, 16841, 17641, 17922, 17928, SEWING MACHINE PART NO. 11581, 12321, 12491, 12581, 12741, 17622, t9502, 15641, 18841, 19601, 16641, 19150, SOURCE 17824, 19501, (C) Hemmer Foot 214872O00 Watking Foot 941450000 (Even Foot) Pin-Tuck Foot 941460000 385) PART DESCRIPTION 200012104 941620000 Gathering Foot Ruffter 200002008 Piping Foot 200003009 Gathering Foot 200005001 200013105 PimTucking Foot Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 200030108 l/4" Seam Foot 214872000 941620000 Walking Foot Embroidery Foot Ruffler 200002008 Piping Foot 200003009 Gathering Foot 200005001 200013105 Pin-Tucking Foot Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 200028103 Roller Foot 200029104 200030108 Teflon Foot 1/4" Seam Foot 200031109 Applique Foot 200032100 Cording Foot 214872000 Watking Foot 654805008 941620000 Embroidery Foot Ruffler ML-330555 Elastic 200201009 Piping Foot 200209100 Blind Hem Foot 200210104 Taping 654805008 18836, MACHINE (B) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO, 10111, 11607, 12331, 12492, 12641, 12781, 17781, (SEWING Foot Foot With Tape Reel 200212106 340522N Cording Foot Pearl Sewing Foot All parts listed above may be ordered by calling Sears Telepads Center at 1(800)366-7278 When ordering repair parts, always qive the following information 1, 2 3 4 PartNumber (SEECOLUMN B) Part Description (SEECOLUMN C) Model Number of Sewing Machine: Example (385, xxxxx) Nameofltem (SEWtNGMACHINE) If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order wilt be electronically transmitted to the Sears Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling, 735- 811-001 WARRANTY FULL For 25-YEAR 25 years WARRANTY from m the mechanical ON SEWING the date of purchase, components MACHINE Sears will, of the sewing HEAD free of charge, machine repair defects m mater_at or workmanship which appear head. _ € _ FULL "ff_O "# For # appear In the speed control, # For , two YEAR FULL years _rom necessary WARRANTY days _1 ON ELECTRICAL date of purchase, equipment of EQUIPMENT Sears will, the sewing free of machine, OF SEWING charge, _ncluding repair MACHINE defects electromc in materiai components, or workmanship motor, w_rmg, which swttch and ÷ WARRANTY from ON ALL the date of of the sewing machine, except IS AVAILABLE specific UNITED legal rights, SEARS, MECHANICAL free SERVICE gives you AND Sears will, operation IN THE PARTS purchase, for proper CENTER/DEPARTMENT This warranty the electNcal 90-DAY 90 WARRANTY BY RETURNING THE of ADJUSTMENTS charge, for normal SEWING replace _1 any parts and prowde mechanical serwce maintenance. MACHINE TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVFCE STATES. and you may also have other ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, rights which Hoffman vary from state to state. Estates, IL 60179 _) 1) ÷ SEWING Now that MACHINE you or serwce, have purchased simply contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Sears Service Machine, Center. should a need ever exist for repair Be sure to provide aH pertinent parts facts when you caU or visit. The model your number Sewing WHEN *MODEL ot your Machine. ORDERtNG NUMBER you Machine REPAIR PARTS, *NAME OF ITEM If the parts Repatr Parts Distribution need are not SEARS. S-385 Sewing will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of See page 3 for location. Center stocked ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING "PART DESCRIPTION locally, your order wilf INFORMATION: be electronically transmitted to a Sears for handling. ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Printed in TaJwan U.S.A. Part No. 735812002 (_