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OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MODEL MACHINE 385. 17622 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in 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 given obtain the best sewing Advice on the results operation on threading, and avoid if you have questions the model and serial number tension adjustments, unnecessary and care of your Please remember, number zigzag sewing and carefully machine about when cleaning, service expense is always your available machine oiling, etc. This will for conditions at your or need parts beyond help you our control. nearest Sears Retail and service, Store. always mention you inquire. Kenmore Sewing Machine Z " Record in space number of are located this provided appliance. below the The model on the nomenclature model number number and and serial plate, as identified Serial No. serial number on Page 4 of this booklet. Model No. 385. Retain these numbers THIS MODEL for future IS A CENTER reference. NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing 4. Never only for HOUSEHOLD use. 5. Never 6. Do not 7. Do not oxygen reduce the risk of electric 1. An appliance unplug this and before 2. should the electric outlet plugged immediately 3. Do not reach immediately. 4. Do not place 1. Do not before for relamping. the Replace appliance that bulb with has fallen or store appliance where Do not place in or drop into water allow Use this to be used as a toy. Never working center 9. using same type into it can fall water. or be pulled or other rated Close attention air opening and foot blocked. controller Keep free from dust, and loose cloth. any object into any opening. use outdoors. operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where is being administered. turn all controls to the off ('0") position, then appliance only operate this properly, Return for its intended recommended appliance if it has a damaged if it has been the appliance for examination, repair, use as described by the manufacturer dropped to the nearest electrical cord or damaged, authorized or mechanical in this manual. as contained or plug, if it is not or dropped dealer in into or service adjustment. remove outlet. unplug fingers by pulling away the sewing on cord. from all machine To unplug, moving parts. grasp the plug, not Special care the is required needle, Always use the needle to break. proper 12. Do not use bent needles. 13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. 14. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Always fire, electric shock, when this any 11, liquid. is necessary Keep around Unplug into a tub of lint, To disconnect, Do not cord. with of the sewing machine needle unplug the sewing plate. The wrong plate can cause the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. is used by or near children. Use only attachments this manual. water. after to persons. appliance 2. Always 10. WAR N IN G- To reduce the risk of burns, orinjury in. cleaning. Always unplug 15 Watts. or sink. from when appliance drop or insert plug from never be left unattended appliance 8. shock; the openings accumulation machine. DA N G ER- To operate ventilation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE •OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. Locate and Identify the Parts .................. Identify the Accessories ........................ SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE 3 3_4 4 FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ......................... 5_7 • Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ....... 5 • Foot Control Use .......................... 5 • Setting Spool Pins .......................... 6 • Adjust the PresserFoot Lever .................. 6 • Thread Cutter ............................ 6 • Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table , , . 7 • Accessories Storage Box ...................... 7 • Change the Presser Foot ...................... 7 Choose the Needle and Thread ................. 7_8 • To Change the Needle ....................... 7 • Check the Needle .......................... B • Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ...... 8 Prepare the Bobbin ........................ 9_10 • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine ...... 9 • Windthe Bobbin ....................... 9_10 • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ........... 10 Prepare the Top Thread ..................... 11_12 • Thread the Needle ........................ 11 • Pick Upthe Bobbin Thread .................. 12 Adjust the Top Thread Tension ................ 13_14 Reverse Stitch Control ........................ 14 Stitch Selector ............................. 15 Stitch Length Control ........................ 16 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................. 16 Starting To Sew ............................ 17 SECTION 3. Zigzag Stitches ........................... • Basic Zigzag ............................. • Satin Stitch ............................. • Applique ............................... • Bar Tacking ............................. • Sew a Button ............................ • Overcasting Stitch ......................... • Three-Step Zigzag ......................... • Blind Hemming .......................... • LaceWork .............................. • Shell Stitching ........................... • Box Stitching ............................ • Fagoting Stitch .......................... • Decorate with Geometic Patterns ............... Stretch Stitches .......................... • Straight Stretch .......................... • Rick-Rack Stretch ........................ • Smocking .............................. • Overcast Stretch Stitching ................... • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............ • Elastic Stretch Stitch ....................... • Herring Bone Stretch ....................... • Decorative Stretch Patterns .................. Buttonbholes ............................ SECTION SECTION Turna Square Corner ...................... Topstitching ............................ Left Needle Position ....................... 1B 19 lg • • • Sew in a Zipper ........................ Use the Darning Plate ...................... Darning ............................... 20_21 22 22 "! PROBLEMS CHART 5. , • ........ 38_39 CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... Cleaning the Machine ...................... • Clean the Feed Dogs ....................... • Cleanthe Shuttle Race ..................... Oiling the Machine .......................... • Oil behing the Face Cover Plate and Under Arm Cover Plate .......................... • Oil the Underside ......................... 18_22 18 18 • • • PERFORMANCE What to Do When ............... LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches .......................... • . Straight Stitch ........................... • Usethe Seam Guides ....................... 4. 23_31 23 23 24 24 25 : 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32_35 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36_37 40 40_41 40 41 42 42 42 PARTS LIST ........................................ 43 INDEX 44 ............................................ SECTION A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full nearest line of Sears sewing retail cabinets store or is available through 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts at our your general catalog. Another your option Kenmore . . . buy goes a Carrying anywhere, can .where. Case be Take-up Lever Bobbin Winding stored any- Thread Selector Top % Upper Thread Guide Spool Pins . , . then Thread Tension Tension Disc Release Bobbin \ Winding Spindle Length Control Stitch Control Stitch Selector Control Stitch Face Cover Plate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Reverse Shuttle Extension (Accessory Table storage box) Cover i, SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Identify Arm Cover Plate Carrying the Accessories Handle nhole Hand Wheel opener Bobbin Presser Auto Clutch Foot Lever Knob _ Large screw driver Light and Power Switch Free Arm Sliding buttonhole Darning Plug Connector _Nomenclature foot plate Plate Zipperfoot Lint brush Foot Control Straight stitch foot all screw driver Needle Clamp Screw Satin foot Presser Foot stitch SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power • Foot Control Use light Foot Plug connector 4. Push the light on the power and power and sewing switch to turn light. To FEATURE: Before inserting machine, be the sure plug the into power Your your switch is OFF. 1. Check Volt 2. Insert plug your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 machine connector, ptug as shown. into the It will three-prong only fit one way. 3, Insert the power supply plug into the outlet. "For will switch interrupted or light/power children, switch OPERATING AC outlet. the machine light/power control you not operate is turned stop sewing, to unless the If you are on. turn prevent off the injury to regulates the speed at saw, increase speed, the ball of your J NOTE: foot which Machine plug SAFETY The control To decrease gently press down with foot. speed, release your foot pres- sure slightly. NOTE: INSTRUCTIONS 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 only 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." The foot control is sensitive and wilt increase'or decrease your sewing speed immediately. Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate your sewing speed to your taste and needs. "Foot Controller Model YC-482P for use with Sewing Machine Models 385.1148xxx, 385.1158xxx, 385.1168xxx, 385.1258xxx, 385.1268xxx, 385.12612 x x x, 385.1278x x x, 385.11607x x x, 385.12710× x x, 385.12TI4x x x, 385.12712xxx, 385.17622xxx, 385.11608xxx, 385.12814xxx and 385.12014xx×. x xx - represents numbers 000 through 999." (For U.S.A. market only) 100-316-005 5 SECTION • f 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE • Setting Spool Pins Spool FOR SEWING Adjust • the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter t " Normal position up positior High position ip position Presser foo'_ lever J The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull for storage. The Presser Foot Lever the spool pins. Push down and lowers your up position to help foot. you You thread presser foot. You can raise it about up raises 1/4" for easy removal place heavy higher than the normal of the presser foot fabrics under or the presser don't need a pair after handy thread Pull before the you finish cut the sewing. Just use the several inches cutter. threads starting of scissors to to lengthen the next seam. SECTION Set Up the Machine • 2. (Continued) PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table • Accessory Storage Box Change the PresserFoot • To Changethe Needle ! Needle clamp screw % Flat side away fror£1 J To Remove the Extension (for free-arm 1. Grip The sewing) the table and thumb, 2. you Table Pull gently table will with your index finger as shown. to the The extension the accessory storage box lifts open toward Sewing accessories ently left, lid of located you. are in the box. Use the correct the stitch the Extension To change feet, (for flat-bed 1. screw, sewing) Insert the tab the pin into their catches. 2. With gently your thumb snap in. and index finger, Tighten various presser position NOTE: by the the presser 1. Loosen foot thumb 2. foot, the bottom. screw using large screw driver to certain the foot the make to the its highest hand wheel you. needle it toward Remove bar the clamp screw by you. needle by pulling it down- ward. 3. the needle by turning the turning the proper the toward bar to its lifting Raise position presser lever. choose insert from and the raise the Loosen Table ) you wish to sew. presser foot To Attach for conveni- highest snap out. presser foot Insert the new clamp with the flat needle into the needle side away from you. 4. Push the needle up as far as it will go. 5. Tighten is secure. with the the accessory needle large box. clamp screwdriver screw from firmly the r z¸ ,/• SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE i¸ FOR SEWING • Fabric, Needle, Thread FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy j 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 (11 ) Orange Red for stretch (11 ) ........ ......... for lightweight .......... for medium (14) weight Purple (16) ........ for fabrics. or medium-heavy fabrics. and decorative hole weight Length NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 11-ORANGE Medium Weight: CQtton, Cotton Blend, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knit, Suiting, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather 14-RED Medium Heaw Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvet, Leather 14-RED or 16-PURPLE Chart THREAD RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING SIZE Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Co,on Silk A 2 (12 stitches inch) 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A 2-2.5 (10-12 stitches per inch) per for needle thicker 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A 2--3 {8-10 stitches per inch) Heavy Duty Cotton 3 fabrics topstitching (This thread Stitch fabrics. medium-heavy fabrics. and on these has a larger topstitching Heavy Weight: Coating, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas 18-GREEN Polyester Wrap Silk A Mercerized Core/Cotton (8 stitches inch) per thread.) I Green (18) ........ for heavy decorative weight fabrics and top-stitching on these at your nearest Sears fabrics. Replacement Kenmore needles are Stretch available store. • Check the Needle 1. Look for barbed 2. A damaged needle can cause permanent knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics. Always buy a good be strong, 8 smooth or blunt quality point. thread. and consistent Decorative top-stitching on all types of fabric It should in thickness. snags or resist tangling runs and in Fabric: Polyester Double Knit, Nylon Tricot. Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cire Tricot 16-PURPLE 18-GREEN Buttonhole Twist (Use as top thread only) 3--4 (6-8 stitches per inch) 11-BLUE {STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE) Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton 2-2.5 (10-12 stitches per inch) SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin • • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Release J Remove the the machine left. Open pulling down extension by the table pulling shuttle the embossed it from to the cover by part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle by rotating i•! to its highest position hand wheel toward you. To remove tle, pull Pull bobbin shuttle. bobbin open case from shut- latch of bobbin case. case straight out of clutch turning the inside the hand by wheel clutch knob toward you to stop the needle from moving bobbin. while you wind the SECTION • 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) f ) Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown, Pull end bobbin of thread through hole in as shown. Place bobbin spindle with from the bobbTn until • onto end top of winding it clicks. thread, start slightly filled, bobbin of thread winding Wind thread until coming Push bobbin the bobbin. Push spindle to right Turn clutch knob away while holding hand wheel Holding machine. the onto end of When bobbin is and clip thread. spindle left Remove to the bobbin. from for you normal sewing operation. snip off end of thread. Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case J ,J Place bobbin in bobbin case making sure thread feeds clockwise and is coming from bobbin 10 winder stops. winding as shown. Pull thread as shown. through slot of case Pull thread under tension spring and through the opening as shown above. Pull 3 to 4 inches of thread from bobbin. Holding case latch. into latch open, shuttle and position release Case should when latch lock into is released. place SECTION Prepare • 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING the Top Thread Thread the Needle J Raise take-up lever to its highest Raise presser foot Place spool The numbered on the Dotted loops steps above follow the numbers illustrations. lines and then show places is pulled tight. where the position by turning hand wheel toward you. lever. on spool pin as shown, 1. Draw thread into thread 2. While holding check spring holder. 3. Firmly draw thread 4. Draw thread 5. Thread thread down with thread coming from the back of the spool. guide using both hands. near spool, up and through and slip it into draw thread down into the lever from right to left. left side needle bar thread guide. take-up tension area and then around the 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 Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. Raise presser foot thread loosely handwheel lever. Hold top 2. you bobbin thread up 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 above, then to back? needle? from the shuttle? tanglecl? installed threaded by following coming in the bobbin according pulling 3. Pull both of threads case? to the instructions? check: under "the presser to 6 inches one complete turn. If you cannot by back top thread. in left hand and rotate toward Bring of thread foot, clear. and to leaving the 4 SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Top side of fabric the Correct Tension: The best tension will Setting mark --- ( thread depend on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric the type of the fabric layers of stitch The top thread is too loose. The top thread is too tight Tighten thread Top side of fabric For Straight The ideal fabric, If you Top side of fabric Stitch straight as shown look stitch will have threads above, magnified at the gaps, that each stitch stitch, front is smooth locked between the two layers of The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric. to show detail. and back, you will notice that there are no The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the fabric. and even. When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread. Tension is too loose: The top thread shows through bottom of the fabric. The bottom of the stitch will feel bumpy. Tension the side The the is too tight: bobbin top the stitch thread will of the fabric. come The top through side of wilt feel bumpy. 13 SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control For Zigzag Stitch In a correct of fabric below for tension. Top Too zigzag and the stitch, top the correct the bobbin threads will appearance. tension Top not show on the top side on the bottom this appearance, adjust side. the See top tension Too Top will slightly To match Tight Top side of Fabric threads show Loose Just Right side of Fabric Top side of Fabric To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Release to sew forward again. Bottom side of Fabric Bottom Too Tight: -- 14 Corner of each zigzag will pull together on the top side of fabrics. . side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Loose: Just Right: -- The top thread will loop through bottom side of fabric and will be pulled almost together. Minimize the amount of top thread visible on the bottom side of fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top side. Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions. SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Jr. ..... I I stitch patterns are color-coded to recommend length control. Selector Release setting zones at the stitch ZONES Setting mark (_)_etting mark @_ /" "'_tito. Selector =. = • Red • Green ......... • Blue ......... Built-in Buttonhole • Brown Stretch Stitches ........ ....... Straight, Zigzag and Utility Geometric Decorative Stitches Stitches Making = = \= lt%.o_Pattern 1) 2) Selector Dial Raise the needle to its highest position. Select the desired pattern at the setting mark(_)by turning the pattern selector dia!. Dial will not turn past "SELECT" right, When you select patterns a) First, slide the on the selector b) Then, selector c) Slide selector Note: Do select A to I selector release to the right release meets the setting the without moving selector release to the desired pattern selector' release so that mark@on at the setting the "SELECT A to !" mark the machine. mark I by turning the pattern dial. back the release meets the setting not position. turn the pattern to the left mark(_)on selector dial so that the "SEW" mark on the the machine. while the needle is in the lower It may cause the needle to'break. 15 SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch 0 // Stitch ! Length \ 1,, / =H !)t' o--1-1-3-,-_ 3 Balance 4 ,./-Setting I I I I / titch / Length \ o--i--=-,,;--+--, ---I t ,, lJ mark Yn +_ = i] 1 \ • i ,,¢/ Stitch ._ "'.._.._ Control etting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch stitch setting. The higher the number, "0" means no feed. the longer the stitch. To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at • position. NOTE: When you select decorative stitches (green) or built-in buttonhole (blue), make sure that you do not set the stitch length control at • position. Study the red, green, brown and blue section around this control. These are recommended zones of stitch length and are colorcoded to the stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel. To select Stretch position. Stitches, set this control at • be in the detent position between S and L (Vposition) for most materials. Depending upon the type of fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reversemotion stitches. To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control slightly toward "S". To lengthen, turn toward "L"+ L - • • Smock ing stretch Rickrack 16 stretch S SECTION2. StartingTo Now that Kenmore 1. Sew you are familiar sewing Inspect afraid PREPARETHE MACHINEFORSEWING 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 each time set and sharp of the new fabrics the accessories you sit down on the point. provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new to sew: It should made of synthetic blends be the correct tend size for the fabric to dull the needles more and thread being used. Do not be easily than fabrics made of natural fibers. 2. 3. 4. Before placing during the sewing Test the the material machine tension suitable Fabric should seam marking on the machine, the ends of the threads have been drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the mach!ne_ Ho!don to threads stitch on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use. The fabric should be double thickness. Adjust the the bulk to the left of the needle and the right machine for the length of stitch and to the fabric. be placed under the presser on the needle plate when 5, Run the machine 6. Fasten 7. Always 8. Guide 9, When turning sewing the fabric foot making at a slow even speed. The more each seam by back tacking finish see that of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam. sewing each seam with gently with the hand wheel your pressure of the material edge of the material placed on the 5/8'" seam. you put on the foot control, the faster the machine will sew. a few stitches in reverse. the needle hand in front manually, with a simple always at its highest point. of the needle. Never pull turn you. it toward or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered. 17 SECTION Straight 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitches Straight Stitch Use the Seam Guides Set the Machine Stitch I I I Stitch length control red zone Stitch selector Cornering The Straight foot 1. 2. Raise the presser foot. Raise the needle to 7. its highest position .... At the end of the want 8_ to reverse Raise the presser the fabric, Top thread tension control 2 to 6 3. Place the edge of the fabric next seam, you may to lock the stitch, foot Guide seam are there guides on the needle to help you plate measure seam width. The lines are 1/8" apart, the 5/8" and 7/8" lines marked. with and remove t T_o+uare Corner ..... - _" Zigzag foot needle plate (5/8" is most common), g 4. Draw the threads 5. back and lower the presser foot. to a stitching guide line on the Press the foot control. 6. Hold the fabric guide it along towards loosely the it feeds naturally, Do not pull it tight, force the fabric 9. Cut the threads. [ !i ii'i: and gently guide that the line, so To turn fabric or try to 1, a square corner Stop stitching by turning toward you when facing you lines Raise the Lower stitching 18 from the lower hand the fabric up with the wheel edge the guide, as shown. the fabric the 5/8" 3. and needle cornering 2. 5/8" edge: presser foot to the edge with presser foot and begin line and turn seam guide. the in the new direction. i SECTION • 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Left Needle Position Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch I 1 I Stitch length control red zone Stitch selector Here's How Straight foot 1. 2. Lower Keep to Top thread tension control 2 to 6 the presser foot. the the edge of edge guide the fabric Evenly produce topstitching NOTE: your and Its Uses emphasizes garment and keeps two outer suits rows of or next presser the lines seams of and 3/8'" can from easily from topstitching with one or around the of the edge. adjust center topstitching without your from fabric © along this an even row zigzag presser foot. blouses edges of cuffs, You needle edges flat and crisp. Accent the foot. or edge to Topstitching of Zigzag foot 3. The Stitch the fabric right your to left for moving under Use Left Needle Position control while topstitching stitching difficult NOTE: Use only foot for for or more edge fabrics. the zigzag presser Left Needle Sewing. lapels or collars. 19 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Fabric Put the gether per right and Set the Machine sides of the fabric to- Use the reverse to lock the stitches. the length at "'3"'. at Zipper 1/8") Stitch teeth sew to the end of the zip- opening. Sew Sew in a Zipper Preparation: zipper "4" opening and top with thread Zipper I I I tape stitch tension Stitch selector Stitch length control 2 To Sew: 1. control 3 to 6 2. 4. Turn under ance to form 3. the a 1/8" Place the zipper 1/8" fold right seam allow- next foot on the left side of the needle. 5. fold. teeth To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper Fold back the left seam allowance as shown. to the Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape. and pin in place. 6. Sew through the fold and the zipper tape to the point where the slider begins. 7. Lower the needle to hold the fabric and raise the presser foot. 2O SECTION 8. 9. Open theztpper. Lower 10. the presser foot Close and stitch fabric the zipper right and turn the 11. side up. the rest of the seam. 12. To sew the side of the needle. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND ! CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper 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, Adjust across zipper of right Stitch the side set tom 13. right per, and the zip- foot on the bot- the corner and continue to guide the teeth, as shown. Stitch through zipper foot the zipper Stop about 2" from Lower the needle Remove fabric and into the fabric the basting stitches and open the zipper. 17. Lower the foot and stitch of the seam. Make the the top of the and raise the presser foot. 16. along LEARN THE STITCHES zipper. 15. below of the zipper. Turn 14, the 3. the rest sure the fold is even. tape. CORDING Foot can covers also etc. fabric end be used Cover sew e to make cord with cording a strip for slip- of bias as shown. NOTE: Use (6757) which "Low Bar for can Sewing "'invisible be obtained Machine zipper" at any ZIPPER end Sears FOOT" "cording", retail store. 21 SECTION 3. LEARN Use the Darning THE STITCHES Plate Darning Set the Machine Stitch I I I Stitch selector Sometimes when to control the fabric you sew, you Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) want youself. Here's The Darning so that they do not touch To Put on the Darning NOTE: the fabric. Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Plate: The rectangular holes Darning match Plate Darning plate 1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate 2. Remove presser foot between embroidery centered. 3. Draw the bobbin thread up through the fabric by holding the top thread and taking one stitch at the spot where you wish to start darning. 4. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed. 5. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until you have covered the darning area. 6. Turn the fabric a half turn and sew another in the the holes in the needle plate. the darning holes are slightly plate, No presser foot 2. to the left Position the darning plate with the 3 pins on the bottom. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes. The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes. layer of stitching over the first layer. Use the darning plate in the following ways: Darning (P. 22) Button Sewing (P. 25) NOTE: 7. 22 and stretch fabric hoops with hole In these of center. 1. How Plate covers the feed dogs If your fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it, When you finish plate. darning, remove the darning SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Satin Stitch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Zigzag width : Close to 0 Stitch 1 Stitch length _ntrul it_J Stitch selector zone Top thread tension control 2 to 5 Zigzag foot 2 Stitch length : Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot Here's How The Stitch The zigzag common your and Its Uses stitch and most versatile machine. for sewing ming, is one It can with buttons, trims, also mending be used stitch hem- and darnto decorate and cut-out stitch. most stitches on buttonholes, appliques or as a decorative of the It can be a utility overcasting, ing. The Stitch and Its Uses work The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for example, blankets, linens, tablecloths and napkins). The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique. 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. There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch. Consult the specific variations for detailed directions. Satin Stitch p. 23 Applique Work p. 24 Bar Tacking p. 24 Button Sewing p. 25 Overcasting p, 26 Three-step zigzag p. 2__7 Rick-rack stretch p. 32 Overcast stretch p. 33 Serging p. 34 23 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Bar Tacking Applique Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch HI Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot Stitch selector Baste (or joiner) applique fuse Stitch around with iron-on fabric This stitch is similar pieces on the fabric. satin stitch and making points the applique sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left. 24 Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot of strain to a very short is used to such reinforce as corners pockets and straps on lingerie, Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches, or • SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) Stitch selector Zigzag foot Use the darning plate for button 1. Set the stitch selector at " 2. Align the Top thread tension control 1 to 4 both holes hole of the button Darning of sewing CII _ button To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20 cm (8") tail. Bring (see p. 22). ,, the with the slot of the foot and place the left just below the needle point. needle thread hole in the button down through and wind the it around the shank. plate 3. Lower the foot and turn the comes just above the right 4. Sew about 5. Set the stitch stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point hole of the button. Draw the thread to the bottom side and knot. five stitches and raise needle. selector at ,, I "again c1_ and sew a few stitches to lock thread. 25 SECTION Zigzag • 3. Stitches LEARN THE STITCHES (Continued) Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control 1 to 2 't j Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1/8" inside the Top thread tension control 1 to 4 The Stitch Zigzag foot and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. 26 raw corner of your seam. If you start right at the edge, the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled. SECTION Zigzag Stitches 3. LEARN THE STITCHES (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag The Stitch and Its Uses Set the Machine The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch, It has more strength, elasticity, and is flatter than a regular zigzag. Stitch Selector release I Stitch Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot mending sewing patches smoothly securely, repairing straight tears. finishing seams. and Seam Finishing Mending Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presserfoot. Position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides. Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric. NOTE: Be sure selector to slide release back the to the "SEW" position. 27 SECTION • Blind 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming 1/4" Set the Ma_J_ine Stitch Light Weight Fabric Selector retease I Stitch tength control 1 to 3 Stitch selector Heavy Weight Fabric Top thread tendon control 1 to 4 Finish 2. Measure, tUrn up your hem and pin. NOTE: Zigzag foot j 1. the raw edge of your For light weight fabrics, 3. Fold the material 4. Place garment under should just catch 5. %_ NOTE: Be sure selector position. 28 to slide release back the to the "SEW" After NOTE; hemming, The blind (wrong hem any way you desired. you may need a double (See Overcasting, fold. side out) on the edge to be stitched, presser foot the fold press both in such a manner p. ?_66) that as shown, leaving 1/4" straight stitches of the finished will be sewn on extended hem edge showing. edge. The zigzag stitd of the garment. sides of the finished hem stitch also can be used for hem. The top Lace Work. side of the garment (See p. 29) will show only the blind stitches. SECTION Lace Work 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES Shell Stitching Here's How Set the Machine Set the Machine 1. Stitch Stitch For best effect: -- set the stitch - desire. you may need to tighten top thread Selector release -- Selector release allow __._ length as you the tension slightly. the needle clear the folded to just edge of the ! Stitch length control 1to 2 I Stitch selector Stitch length control 1 Stitch selector fabric when it zigzags. 2. Zigzag foot ._ Top thread tension control 3 to 9 _ Lace _ to blouses linenSand pillows andbecome lingerie. more Table elegant adds a fanciful, when trimmed NOTE: Be sure selector position. to slide sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows 1/2" apart. can sew You Shell Stitch on knits soft silky wovens in any direction. _. Top thread tension control 1 to 4 If you back the release to the "SEW" Turn I/2". with feminine excess fabric _ _ _ under and Its Uses The is formed by sewing blind Shell hem Stitch over folded fabric. Several a tucks.r°ws of shell stitching i underneath stitch using stretch blind Trim __ The Stitch lace. raw edge of fabric Place lace touch Zigzag foot or at least Shell stitching can are called shetl be used to finish hems, sleeve and neck openings. and top- Shell hem stitch, tucking scalloped close to stitching, can be used tucks on to blouses create and lingerie. NOTE: Be sure selector to slide release back the to the "SEW'" position. 29 SECTION • 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Selector release I Stitch length control 1 Stitch selector Use this stitch to join heavy interlining. Top thread tension control 1 to 4 NOTE: Be sure selector position. 3O ZhTzagfoot to release slide back use this stitch the to the "SEW" to join them. weight SECTION • Fagoting Decorate Stitch Set the with Geometric 3. Patterns Stitch Selector release Selector release Stitch length control green zone ! I Stitch length control 0.5 .to 2 Stitch selector Stitch selector F,G,H or I Here's How Here's How 1. Fold under each fabric 1. edge 5/8" Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Zigzag foot 2. Pin the two edges to paper away 3. Sew the backing slowly, needle 1/8" or tear- Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot 2. sure selector to slide release back the guiding catches 3. the fabric so the folded NOTE: Be fabric this stitch to appearance sure selector to slide back the to join create The Stitches and Their Uses two an and add design pieces open of work interest. These stitches are purely You can sew vary the special stitch 4. and length Practice the stitch on a scrap of Mark the line for decoration on one row width Lower the needle at the starting point. release to the "SEW" position. position. Use width the fabric, using a washable fabric marker, to the "SEW" and Its Uses the stitch fabric. apart. edge on each side. Be Adjust as you desire. and press. The Stitch THE STITCHES Set the Machine Machine Stitch NOTE: LEARN 5. Lower the presser foot. 6. Gently guide maked line. the fabric along the decorative. or and several or length for effects. Experiment on a scrap of fabric what effects special to see are possible. 31 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches • StraightStretch Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch III III III Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position Stitch selector Stitch selector L__J Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position Straight foot k__J The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Top thread tension control t to 4 or Zigzag foot ! The stretch actually sewn, This and Its Uses stitch is the the straight ed for Stretch stitch as curved will can well. seams be used It and receive (ie. children's 32 of develop- works on a great clothes). but any on other well on garments deal of strain is and (sometimes action" give knits and stretch fabrics. fabrics that variation especially stitch stretch forward stretch stitch, fooz when !nstead can also of the in back so break!ng_ "reverse- that it will stretches Th!s st!tch be used for topstitching on all fabrics. a motion a fabric not is being stitched called stitch), does as it i n any area that use a zigzag stitch. This can be used as a decorative stitch top stitch \ The Stitch Zigzag fabrics you might as well. SECTION Overcast Smocking 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Selector release Selector release Stitch selector stit le.gth control brown Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position Stitch stretch stitch position selector Here's How [__l L_J Place the the LEFT Top thread tension control 1 to 4 $ fabric to Zigzag foot Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot raw edge of the of the needle as shown. Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just short of the outside edge. Or, place your fabric seam, then trim to allow a 5/8" seam allowance after. With NOTE: Be sure selector 3osition. to slide release back the to the "SEW" the stitch length at "4", straight stitching lines 3/8" sew apart across the area to be smocked, Knot the the threads bobbin gathers evenly. the other end. stitch between and distribute gathering Pu II out the gathering NOTE: Loosen tension easier. Pull the Secure the threads at Sew the decorative the the to stitches. stitches. top make Be sure selector along one edge. threads Raw or worn NOTE: thread gathering to slide release back the to the "SEW" position. The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used for sewing a seam with an overcast finish. The seam is formed and finished in one operation. It can be used when you are making swimwear, ski pants and other garments that require stretch. edges of older can be overcast to prevent garments further raveling. NOTE: Use a blue stretch fabric needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches. 33 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES , / • Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Elastic Stretch Stitch /Set the Machine Setthe Stitch Machine Stitch : N Selector release "il Selector release Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position I Stitch selector Stitch length control brown s_retcn stitch position I Stitch selector 'i Here's How Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made ever theedge. /i•• Top thread tension control 1 t_4 Zigzag foot Or, place your fabric to aglow a 5/8" seam, then trim seam allowance after. NOTE: NOTE: Be sure selector to slide back the release to the "'SEW'" position. The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch narrow seam that press open fiat. seams on knits when you want a you do not need to It s ideal for 1/4" or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It is also great for making elastic swim wear. 34 When using stretch knit fabric, use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches. NOTE: Be sure selector position. to slide release back the to the "SEW" Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. 1. Mark match 2, the elastic these into quarters to the center and front, center back and side seams. Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch sure the buted. fabric into place, making is evenly distri- ' : . : SECTION • Herring Bone Stretch 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Decorative Stretch Patterns Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Selector release o.t^_ ! Stitch selector Stitch length control brown stretch st=tch position .... ! .... Stitch length coFIt rol l Drown stretch stitch oosition Stitch selector F, G,H or Here's How Place 3/8" Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot Trim the from close prevent The Stitch fabric top side up, I____J and sew the edge. to stitching. The stitch will Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot Decorative for touch to raveling. can women's and Its Uses Use as hemming stitch tablecloth and draperies. NOTE: for blankets, stretch adding patterns creative the items and you can be used personalised sew for your children's clothes, home and family. You The Stitch and Its Uses Be sure selector to slide back decorate blouses, curtains, etc. the release to the "SEW'" position, 35 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch U Stitch length control blue zone Stitch selector 1. a. Carefully length b, Top thread tension control 1 to 5 S|[d]ng buttonhole foot the buttonhole Insert foot tO the .................. _IIIU|ll_ UU the with ing running garment the I.I.UI the top b. Line up foot with the (A) toward _nark the c. Lower NOTE: the Stitch Depending own upon may a{ter density in the within (_ For _he more toward @ For 36 blue length density, on front the The markings on c. Stop sewing slider in centimeters. you stitch _ttenhole dial. turn the dial density, turn the dial "1 ". Always make tonhole on a scrap you plan to more suitable a practice use to stitch of Q stitches F ine for light fabrics H _ stitches for heavy Coarse fabrics butfabric find the length, _ " <> _ of at _ yo_rreach your • _ , i ¸ . the bu[£on- hole. on your the until marking or your "0". less toward NOTE: fabric buttonholes, buttonhole range on the stitch mark (B) Density your preference mark selector I_. Sew forward the presser foot. are engraved Adjusting 3. a. Set the stitch [C} on _he markings the top you garment. mark- you. slider slider meet_ th_ start I! IU|l_ under buttonhole toward the so that f0ot. c, 2. a. Move on yourgarment, .... _,,=Hy= _ mark at the left stitch. SECTION a. Set the stitch selector [1 at 5. a. Set the stitch b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right b. Sew until marking stitch selector you at reach 131 the back of the buttonhole. e. Stop sewing at the right 6. a. Set the stitch selector at _J b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing m t_ 4, 3. LEARN 7. Remove open with THE STITCHES the fabric and cut the hole the buttonhole opener. at tne left stitch. stitch. .... NOTE : When sewing at the E sliding buttonhole and sewin reverse( edge of fabric, set foot as illustrated ___>r__,lr_--_r_ ). LI _ U _ 4 37 SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM Skipping PROBABLE Stitches Breaking Upper Thread CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Reset needle. Loosen upper Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle. Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine. Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking 38 Noise at hole of_eedle tension. speed. Loosen upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle. Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Nicks o_bun_ thread plate_ Replace Rep!ane and fabric. shuttle, or polish off burrs completely. needlep_ po!isl_of_burr_€on_y. Improl_er 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 Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose pr_ Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Choose correct size needle for thread Rethread machine. Pulling fabric. Incorrect size needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Loose presser foot. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Reset needle. Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. When Incorrect thread tension(s). Using two different sizes or kinds of thread. Reset thread tension(s). Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind. Bent or blunt needle. Fabric very sheer or very soft. and fabric. Tighten upper thread tension. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. RA_Rt pr_Ar fnnt Rewind bobbin needle plate, or polish off burrs completely. Reset presser foot, , starting a seam be sure to draw back of presser foot formed. 1 Insert about 4" and hold both threads until under and a few stitchs are new needle. Use underlay of tissue paper. 39 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 all times. can become sluggish or knock feed Replace loudly is caught. Check and clean those areas about every If you sew frequently, often. • 1. clean more three months under normal use. Clean the Feed Dogs Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light bulb HOT. could Protect fingers when you be your handle Follow these directions: it. Unplug 2. Push bulb the bulb up counter-clockwise and turn to the remove it. 3; Put the new up and turning 40 the presser foot Using a screw needle plate. bulb in by pushing it it clockwise. machine. Remove and needle, driver, 2. Use a lint dogs, remove brush to clean the 3. needle plate. if a thread SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. about every three months. Center pin of the shuttle Shuttle Clean the shuttle race area driver Lever Lever Lever Shuttle Race Lever (Oil here) Shuttle Cover Bobb Race case To Clean the Shuttle 1. Raise point 2. the needle and remove Push shuttle shuttle 3. Area: Clean race bar To Replace to its the bobbin levers highest aside. shuttle race with out. a Put a drop the shuttle 2. over-oil. shuttle is forming Hold shuttle to form lint will of oil on the center pin of and shuttle race. Do not Assembly: race 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 !, case: Shuttle 3. by center pin and position a half moon shuttle on the right side. Pointed cover place over so as hook be on the bottom. Place shuttle race into shuttle assembly. 4. Snap the levers back into the original position. 41 SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine frequently, sewing machine Kenmore NOTE: • oil sewing Unplug in all areas shown the machine oil. under One or two machine on the drops oil is available the machine before this top of oil page at least cover is sufficient. at your oiling. about once every a year; three Remove otherwise months. excess oil, the machine In case machine otherwise can become is not it may stain sluggish or will used for an extended knock time, loudly. oil it before If you sewing. use the machine Use good quality fabric. nearest Sears retail store. Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position. Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Arm cover • Oil the Underside plate Face cover plate I I Shuttle Open face cover in illustration. Use only 42 a drop plate and/or remove of oil; do not over-oil. arm cover plate by loosening top screw to oil points Open the shuttle the left side of remove bottom cover cover by pulling the cover. Tilt cover. Oil points down the embossed part on the machine head back and in illustration. PARTS LIST All parts listed WHEN 1 2 5 6 herein may be ordered from ORDERING 1. PART ' t i_ / J If the i parts transmitted 9 13 14 10 11 12 15 16 ,ii 17 19 20 _ _ you 1 2 3 4 5 NUMBER NUMBER need are not ALWAYS GIVE THE stocked 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. OF ITEM NAME locally, Parts Distribution your FOLLOWING 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 *6757 135 *6864 6797 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 *6889 735801008 are not furnished above. order will be electronically Center for expedited Part No. 47 6510 *6862 1939 8134O4013 6551 6552 6553 6554 801506008 648801108 650802014 735503018 6870 593401008 *These items instructions • MODEL to a Sears Repair Ref. No. 8 PARTS, INFORMATION: 3. / REPAIR any Sears store or service center. handling. Description Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder No. 11 Stretch rubber ring 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 Zipper foot Thumb screw Needle threader Light bulb Buttonhole Lint brush opener Large screw driver Small screw driver Oil and lint brush Darning with plate the machine, but may be ordered per 43 INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... Adjusting stretch stitch balance ......... Applique ........................ Arm cover plate ................... 3, 7 16 24 42 B Bar tacking ...................... Basic zigzag ...................... Blind hemming .................... Bobbin ................... Bobbin case ............... Bobbin thread .................. Bobbin winding ................. Bobbin winding tension disc .......... Bobbin winding spindle ............. Box stitching ..................... Buttonhole .................... D...... k^l ....... I_j ttt2n _€_wing 24 23 28 4, 9_10, 43 9_10, 41, 43 12_13 9_10 3, 10 3, 10 30 36 _37 4 37 43 ...... .......................... 3 Carrying handle .................... Changing needle .................... Changing presser foot ................ Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race Clutch knob .................. Cording Cornering 4 7 7 .... 40_41 4, 9, 10 ........................ guide ................... 21 18 ........................ Darningptate: :. :: ;:;: 22 : :: 4; 19;22;25;43 E Elastic stretch stitch ................ Extension table ................... 34 3, 7 44 7 Hand wheel ..................... Herring bone stretch ................ 3, 17 35 I Invisible zipper .................... 21 B 3, 42 S Satin stitch foot .......... Satin stitch ...................... Lace work ....................... Large screw driver ................. Light and power switch ............. Light bulb ................... Lint brush ................... 29 4, 43 4_5 5, 40, 43 4, 40, 43 N 4, 23_24, Seam guides ...................... Serging ......................... Sewing light ....................... Shell stitching .................... Shuttle ....................... Shuttle cover ..................... Shuttle race ...................... Sliding buttonhole Small screw driver L foot ....... ................. 18 34 5 29 41,43 3, 9 41 4, 36_37, Smocking ....................... Spool pin ....................... Stitch length control ............... Stitch selector ................... Straight Straight Straight stitch .................. stitch foot ........... stretch ................... 31,43 23 43 4, 43 33 3, 6 3, 16 3, 15 1B_l 9 4, 19, 32, 43 32 T Needle clamp screw .............. Needle plate .................... Needle, thread and fabric chart .......... 4, 7, 43 3, 40 8 O Oiling .......................... Overcasting stitch .................. Overcast stretch stitching ............. 42 26 33 P ........................ Performance problems chart ......... Pine leaf stretch stitching ............. Piugconnector_ _ _ _;;; ;;..;i ; i ._; Portable case ...................... Power switch ...................... Presser foot Presser foot ....................... lever .................. 43 38_39 34 4_5 3 5 4 4, 6 R F Fabirc, needle, thread and stitch length chart Face cover plate .................. .................... H Parts list D Darning Free arm sewing 40 4_5 25 C Cabinet Feed dogs ....................... Foot control .................... Replacing bobbin case ............. Reverse stitch control .............. Rick rack stretch .................. 9_10 3, 14 32 Thread cutter ..................... Thread guide .................... Thread take-up lever ............... Thread tensions ................. Three-step zigzag .................. Topstitching ..................... Top thread .................... Top thread tension ......... ...... Top thread tension control ............. Turn a square corner ................ 3, 6 3, 11 3, 11 13_14 27 19 11 _14 13_14 3 18 Zigzagfoot ,;;,.;,_;,,,t_t9;23_35,43 Zigzag stitches .................. Zipper application ............... 23_31 20_21 Zipper foot ............... 4, 20_21,43 ___411_ "_IFl_ 'lllb_ '_i" _ 'III' _ 'lib'_ 'till' _ "llb _ 'llh_ 11111. _ illil. _ "III I _FII *I '_lll_ '_lh _ IIIi_ qll, _ "llh _ "IPII. _ IIII _ 'llbl_ 'III I 'Ii_ -IIII,..Ip_l I 'IIIi I "PlhI dlb- I qll 41- 'Jl_,_ 'llh + ÷ # # + + WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE + HEAD # ---" + For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt, free of ch_ge, in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head. repair defects in material or workmanship which appear # __-= # __= il 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 electrical speed control FULL _1 90-DAY SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT 0 WARRANTY For 90 days from necessary for proper WARRANTY This warranty equipment ON ALL the date operation IS AVAILABLE IN THE gives you specific sewing PARTS machine, AND including MECHANICAL electronic components, UNITED legal rights, BY RETURNING THE or workmanship motor, wiring, SEWING MACHINE -_ () # and p_o_ide TO THE NEAREST mechanical SEARS se_ice SERVICE l_ and you may also have other AND and P STATES. ROEBUCK which switch ADJUSTMENTS of purchase, Sears wil!. free of charge, replac_ any parts of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance. SEARS, _-=" of the CO., D/817 rights which WA, Hoffman vary from state to state. Estates, IL 60179 SEWING Now that MACHINE you or service, have purchased simply contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Machine, Sears Service 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 WHEN number of your Machine. ORDERING _PARTNUMBER you Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back REPAIR =PANi If the parts Repair Parts Distribution need PARTS, ALWAYS DESCRiPTiON are not Center stocked G VE THE *MODEL locally, your FOLLOWING NUMBER order will INFORMATION: =NAMEOF iTEM be electronically transmitted to a Sears for handling. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A. S-385 of See page 4 for location. Printed in Taiwan Part No.735806302 1.You' fnd the spool pn on the top cover. Pul! ul up the spool pin, PUl! the spool pin, foot control into machine 2. Plug foot control into machine Then connect cord into any 110 _ 120 volt A,C. wall outlet, any110 _120 volt A, :. wall outlet, 3 Your Your Kenmore sewing sewillg machine mach ne has been been thoroughty thoroughty oiled oile( at at the the factory. factory. Be sure to wipe off the needle plate "_ rocep=c Then e co,nect cordnto _'_ _ "_1 _ xJ _/t///f_ // If _ II 21 _'_/ H • b_e sew_n_ i STRAIGI_T surplus oil is absorbed. I cl _ RED ZONE 2 TO 6 A or C _r-- STITCH SELECTOR ZIGZAG • THREE-STEP Z GZAG \ A BLIND (STRETCH} SHELL BOX " _.- ^ ^ / V V \ _-_ 1. 2. Slide"RELEASE'* Selact _attem "A" Slide ' RELEASE" right 3. 1 left / right' r Slide "RELEASE:" S{ide "RELEASE" 2. Select pstlern"C 3 SIde"RELEASE"left 1. Sli_e _RE LEASE" right 2 Sabot em *'O _' , t_e_ Setting mark (_,_.......,. left I. SIIde*'RELEASE'_ 2..le= I_attern "S"- 1. _kI_"FIEL_=ASE FAGOTING STITCH There are certain types Of stitches that are used right Selector Release m__ : _T03 l . _ _ I - 1 /UZ 1TO4 I A .... I / -- 3_U_ I A more often than others in your garment construction. Because of their frequent use, you will soon realize the ccnvenience offered to you by this control, The desired stitch will be obtained by turningthe k_ Stitch Selector. " right 2. Sele_ "E _' I 2 3. 1, 2. 3. Slide "RELI_ASE" Select pattern "C ' SI_e'RELEASE Slide "RELEASE" Select ttern "D_" Stide"_a_L_ASE" 3. Stide "_aE LEASE" !_ft 1) right left right " left t. Slide "RELEASE' rgh_ 2 Setect ern "_E'_ 3. Slide =_tEl_EASE'[eft BROWN pOS T ON BROWN POS TION • BROWN : PosITION ial. FOS!_i0N , ..... CARE FREE STITCHING de/gends and the LITTLE on the BIG _ SHUTTLE NEEDLES THREADING r V I Clean in and around the shuttle and feed dogs to remove accumulated dust and lint which may cause NOISE OR JAMMING. F OILING EEDING TENSION _ FEEDING OILING (MATERIAL DOESN'T FEED PROPERLY) The more you use your machine, the less often it needs oil. If you have not used your machine for a few months, and it seems sluggish, oil your machine. Periodically oil at points indicated in your instruction book. USE ONLY KENMORE SEWING MACHINE OIL. Check stitch length. i+ P o°+°[ ,,I ,:(,= Flat side away from you ) TENSION _) TOP HREADING THREADbreaks, CAN unthread TANGLE andAND without thebeing seen. both If your thread then SNAP RETHREAD machine, top and bottom threads, THREADING Make sure there is no slack or snags in the thread. Use the type of thread and size needle recommended in your instruction book. Thread should come off the back of the spoo| as shown+ Bo'rroM THREADING 1. Insert bobbin with thread wound as shown and guide bobbin onto center pin of bobbin case. 2, Pull thread through slot. 3. Pull thread uader tension spring. 4. Holding latch open, position case into shuttle, and release latch. COMPLETING THREADING Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. Bring bottom thread up and next, pull top and bottom threads under and to the back of presser foot. _ - Compare your straight stitching with the illustrations. If it looks like either of the top two, correct the thread tension dial as shown. BE SURE TO NOTE YOUR PRESENT SETTING BEFORE YOU START ADJUSTING. _ _I_II_ t Upper thread Correct too _ _ Decrease tension tight stitching IMPORTANT For your safety an important new feature has been incorporated in this machine. The light/power switch 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 light/power switch and the machine can not be started accidentally by pressing on the foot control. This feature also applies when the machine is in storage. The foot control is used to vary the machine speed from zero to high. h OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE (A) (B) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO SEWING MACHIN E PART NO__ PART DESCRIPTION 200012104 Hemmer Foot 214872000 Walking Foot 941450000 (Even Foot) Pin-Tuck Foot 10111, 11607, 12331, 12492, 12641, 12781, 17781, 11541, 11682, 12332, 12493, 12712, 12841, 17881, 11551, 12320, 12490, 12541, 12714, 16951, 15841, 16841, 17641,1 17922, 17928, 11581, 12321, 12491, 1258'1, 12741, 17622, " 385) (C) 941460000 Gathering Foot Ruffler 941620000 Piping Foot Gathering Foot 200002008 17824, 200003009 200013105 Pin-Tucking Foot Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 20O0301O8 1/4" Seam Foot 214872000 Walking Foot Embroidery Foot Ruffler 200005001 654805008 941620000 I 18836, 18841, 19502, 19601. 19150,1 19501, I Piping Foot Gathering Foot 200002008 200003009 200013105 Pin-Tucking Foot Hemmer Foot 200027102 Binder Foot 200005001 15641. 16641, 200028103 Roller Foot 200029104 200030108 Teflon Foot 1/4" Seam Foot 200031109 Applique Foot 200032100 Cording Foot 214872000 Walking Foot 654805008 941620000 Embroidery Foot Ruffler ML-330555 Elastic 200201009 Piping Foot 200209100 Blind Hem Foot 200210104 Taping Foot Foot With Tape Reel 200212106 Cording 340522N Pearl Sewing All parts listed above may be ordered by calling Sears Teleparts When ordering repair pads, always qive the following 1. Part Number 2. 3. 4. Part Description (SEE COLUMN C) Model Numberof SeWing Machine: Example Name of Item (SEWING MACHINE) (SEECOLUMN information. Foot Foot oo nter at 1 (800)366-7278. B) f the parts you need are not stocked locally D str bution Center for expedited handling. (385. xxxxx) your order witl be el_ectronically transmitted to the Sears Parts 735 811-OO1 'ORTANT To reduce the elcctri_ shock: I i *The plug is intended If the plug does not If it still does t_ ! it in a polarized outlet only one way. fi_ f _lly in the outlet, reverse the plug. electrician to install not fit, 4ol tact a qualified the outlet tl_e pl t_g tny Do proper not modify / way. Replace foot controlle_ /ith the same type. or YC-30 Foot Controller: MODE L YC-482P l