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OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385. 1155180 or 385. 1154180 or 385. 1011180 SEARS, ROEBUCK Dear CustomeP: You have please and care for Specific obtain just pause invested for in a very a moment your instructions are sewing AdvTce on the operation Please remember, model number fine zigzag carefully sewing read this machine. booklet Before which us]rig contains your new Kenmore instructions machine, on how to operate machine. the,best the and AND CO. if given results and you and have serial on threading, and avoid care tension of your questions number adjustments, unnecessary service machine about when is always your you machine cleaning, expense available or need for oiling, etc. conditions at your parts This beyond nearest and service, inquire. Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space number of this are located provided appliance. on the below the The model nomenclature model number plate, number and and serial as identified serial number on Page 4 of this booklet. Model No. 385. Retain these numbers Serial No. for THIS MODEL IS A CENTER future r'eference. NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE. Sears will help our Retail always you control. Store. mention TABLE SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR A Portable Locate MACHINE Case or Cabinet and Identify Identify OF CONTENTS is Available the Parts the Accessories .............. .................. 2 2_3 ........................ • Sew a Button • Overcasting Stitch • Rick-Rack Stretch • Three-Step Zigzag Buttonholes 3 ............................ SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Set Up the Machine Know ......................... the Bobbin Prepare Your Length SECTION 3. ............... SECTION 4. 31 32_33 .......................... 34_35 ................................ PERFORMANCE What to Do When 9_10 36 PROBLEMS CHART ......................... 37_38 11_13 .................... ................ 14_15 16_17 18 ........................ 18 Control ........................ t8 To Sew 30 7_8 Control Reverse Stitch Starting ............. ........................ Top Thread Adjust the Top Thread Tension Stitch Selector ............................. Stitch 4_6 Do NeedLe and Thread Prepare ......................... 30 FOR SEWING What the Presser Feet Will Choose Your ........................ ............................. Sew in a Zipper Smocking 29 ......................... ............................ SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... Cleaning the Machine ...................... Oiling the Machine ........................ 19 39 39_40 41_42 PARTS LIST ........................................ 43 INDEX 44 LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Straight Stitches Darning Straight Chart ...................... .......................... ................................. Stretch ............................ 20_21 22_23 24 24 Zigzag Stitches ........................... • Basic Zigzag ............................. 25 • Satin ............................. 26 • Applique • Bar Tacking • Monogramming • Embroidery Stitch ............................... ............................. .......................... ............................. 25_31 27 27 28 28 ............................................ _jA<Pbrtab le;Gase:o_r_._6ab!ne t !fs :A vadab le_._:, A full nearest line of Sears sewing retail cabinets store or is available through at our _1 r_Lobate:and r!dentlfy _the_P_,ts: your general catalog. Another your option Kenmore . , . buy goes a Carrying anywhere, can Case be . . . then stored any- Take Bobbin W;nder Tension up Lever Stitch D_sc where. Up per Th read Guide Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Plate Needle Plate f Shuttle 2 Cover Selector Top Cover SpooE Pins Accessory box nt brush Thread Guide Bobbin _nhofe Clutch Knob Hand Presser Foot opener Lever S Wheel _rge screw driver _1 screw driver Free Arm Lcght and Power Switch Nomenclature Plate Needle set Plug Connector Foot Control )_ Thread Guide Thread Guide Need le Clarqp Darning Spool pin felt plate_ Straight stitch foo: * But[onhole guide foot Presser Foot footSatin stitch * Model 11551 only 3 ._,_.-_ . f -_ _X__'_- _,_< _._._';'_ _ :,_;;._ o,_-_.-.',_ ,. Plug in the Machine and Switch Foot Control Use on the Power Power supply plug Power switch \\ _I-] .'; "- "" _-" supply \ / ,°..°,,< Machine socket 4. Push the light on the power Machine plug NOTE: Before inserting machine, be plug the power into your switch is OFF. Your Check Volt 2. 3. your outlet switch to turn machine interrupted or light/power switch to be sure it is a 110 to 120 control not operate is turned increase stop sewing, to unless the To If you are sure slightly, on. turn prevent off the injury to speed, gently decrease NOTE: regulates Insert the machine plug into the three-prong outlet, as shown. It wilt only Insert the power supply plug into the outlet. fit one way. speed at speed, release your control is sensitive The foot will increase or on regulate your foot decrease speed Practice your press down with foot. sewing AC outlet. the you sew. the ball of your will switch foot which light, FEATURE: light/power children. 1, J The To SAFETY the sure and power and sewing Foot control pres- and your immediately. a scrap sewing taste and needs. of fabric to speed to Setting Spool Pins Adjust the Presser Foot Lever • Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To remove: \ Spool pin felt II L 0°°'0'n H=gh position \ Norrnal position • , Presser foot _-_-_,';;' lever To Remove Normal up position High pos[tiof_'_ k, J J Spool Pins are packed in accessory box. The Presser Screw spool pins in place securely screw d river. your presser foot. You can with a Position sppo! pin felts as shown in illustration. normal Foot raise up presser foot fabrics under it position or to Lever raises and about 1/4" higher Grip the table with 2. Pull gently your to the left. To Attach : To Attach the Extension (for index free-arm finger,and The extension sewing) thumb, table will as shown. snap out. than of the help heavy place 1, Table lowers for easy removal you the Extension the presser foot. Table (for flat-bed 1. Insert the tab and the pin into their 2. With your thumb and index finger, sewing) catches. gently snap in. • Free-Arm Your sewing machine This feature * (Continued) can do free arm sewing. makes sewing bar tacking belt loops to or avoicl fabric easy for: reinforce and waistline made needle. 6 Sewing homemade bunching pockets, on ready- garments to around the * stitching sleeves, legs, or any circular waistbands, garment pant area. * darning socks or elbows, or areas ren's clothes. mending of wear knees, in child sewing buttons bands, etc. on sleeves, waist- z_'-_ _-_-_ % _'C_._ _-_ _,-"_- _ _ '_= _ ._"J-_'_ ' _ _ ____4:=_:__;_z.Z; -_._2___ _o_.¢__, The Presser feet • "_' ,;_z;_:_ ,_-_-_ ?T_." _._ ___ ,_ _ ._. _ ":__:_'.-%-_ _- ' L_ are an important feature of this machine. You • Change the Presser Foot Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consult the practical need to know what each foot does in order to use them effectively. Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight Foot Stitch Chart on pages 20 _ 21 and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet. Ztgzag foot Straight sti%ch foot s Use this foot for both straight and stitching. ! Uses: Straight stitching Topstitching (see p. 2_22), (see p. 23), stretch (see p. 24), Zigzag stitching Bar tacking Button the various bar to the presser foot thumb insert using the the foot foot lever. screw, from presser its highest the large screw is secure. Loosen choose bottom. feet, position the Tighten driver raise the by lifting the proper the to make presser foot, screw certain (see p. 25), (see p. 2j), sewing Overcasting presser Use this foot using center Straight To change zigzag (see p. 2__9_9), stitch (see p. 30), Rick-Rack stretch (see p. 30), Three-step zigzag [see p. 3__11), Smocking (see p. 3__66) Uses: exclusively for straight stitching needle position Stratight Topstitching Stratight stitching only. (see p. 22), (see p. 23_), stretch (see p. 24) • Presser Foot Types (Continued) Satin f Stitch Zipper Foot Satin Use this applique Uses: Buttonhole Foot Guide Foot (Model 11551 only) 4- foot for satin and Buttonhole Satin stitch Applique stitch stitch and making. (see p. 26), (see p. 27), Monogramming (see p. 28) Zipper foot oultining This foot your zipper. can be set to sew on each side of The edges of the foot zipper and keep the seam straight, Uses: Zipper application Buttonhole foot guide the (see p. 3#,) Use this foot to measure Uses: for your Buttonhole (Built-in buttonholes. buttonholes making method) guide fool It is marked accurately. (see p. 3__2) • Check 1. Look 2. A damaged needle and silk-like fabrics. Always smooth Yourchoice ofneedle andthread depends on the In your needle case, you will find the following Blue (1 1) ............ for stretch Orange for lightweight (1 1 ) .......... Red (14) Purple ............ (16) .......... thicker (18) .......... for fabrics weight weight and fabrics decorative on these fabrics needle has a topstitching heavy stitching needles: or medium-heavy topstitching Green color-coded medium-heavy (This you are sewing. fabrics for medium for fabric weight larger thread hole for thread.) fabrics on these fabrics and decorative top- Your Needle for barbed or blunt point. can cause permanent buy a good quality thread. and consistent in thickness. It should snags or runs resist in knits, tangling and fine silks be strong, To Change Your Needle FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Leather NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR 11-ORANGE 14-RED SIZE RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 12 stitches inch 50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap Silk A 10 _ 12 stitches per inch per " L Needle .... 14-RED or 16-PURPLE Heavy Weight: Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas 18-GREEN Decorative top-stitching on all types of fabric 16-PURPLE 18-GREEN Stretch Fabric: Polyester Double Knits, Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cire Tricot THREAD 11-BLUE (STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE) with"QFOOT" 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A 8 _ 10 stitches per inch Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Sitk A 8 stitches inch Buttonhole (Use as top 6 _ 8 stitches mch Twist thread only) Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton f screw Flat sfde away from yoJ per NOTE: Raise tion t0 -_ 12 stitches per inch the by needle turning bar to the its highest posi- hand wheel toward screw by turning you. per 1. 2. 3. Loosen the toward you. Remove insert with needle clamp the needle by pulling the new needle into the flat side away from the 5. Tighten clamp from your needle clamp you. Push the needle up as far as it will the needle it it downward. 4. large screwdriver 10 clamp ; go. screw firmly accessory with box. the • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine r = • Wind the Bobbin f Release knob clutch toward by turning clutch you. J Remove the the machine left. Open puIIing extension by the down table pulling shuttle the embossed from it to the cover by part on To remove tie, pull Pull bobbin open bobbin case from shut- latch of bobbin case. case straight out of shuttle. the left side of the cover, Raise needle by rotating to hand its highest wheel position toward you. 11 • Wind the Bobbin (Continued) f Draw winder thread tension from spool through disc as shown, bobbin Pull bobbin end of thread as shown. through hole in Place bobbin spindle with the top winder Holding chine. of shaft onto When onto the bobbin. to the right end winder coming Push from bobbin until of thread, bobbin snip off end of thread. 12 bobbin end of thread it clicks. start is slightly ma- filled, Wind thread until bobbin. Clip thread. Tighten clutch winder knob. stops. Remove • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place making wise bobbin bobbin in bobbin sure thread and is case feeds clock- coming from Pull thread as shown, through slot of case Pult thread spring and through as shown above, under tension the opening Holding case into latch open, shuttle and position release Case should when latch lock into place is released. latch. as shown. 13 • Thread Your Needle (!) The numbered Dotted lines steps below follow show places where the numbers the thread on the illustrations. loops and then is pulled tight. f 7 1. Draw guide, thread through thread 2. While holding spool, threading you tension thread hand wheel on spool the spool. l& take-up toward lever you. pin as shown, to its highest Raise presser foot with thread coming position lever. from near thread channel making is pulled Raise thread draw into toward sure the thread firmly between the discs. by turning Place spool the back of 3. Draw and thread around as shown. down the channel spring wire 4. Draw take-up thread _ever. up & through Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread o 1. Raise presser lever. Hold loosely ® in ]eft hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete J 5. 6. Draw thread thread guide. Pull the thread it through 7. Thread then Thread NOTE: into and slip into front want for to back. to end of the thread scissors pick Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread. 3. Pull both back threads of the under and to the presser foot, to 4 inches of thread leaving 3 clear. turn. 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 tangled from thread around front by following steps given above, then check: to back? needle? coming from the shuttle? cut with easier from shuttle tangled? needle guide. may If you cannot 2, guide. is slipped needle from You and to the left the thread bar thread 8. down foot needle thread properly machine installed threaded in the bobbin according case? to the instructions? the sharp needle th reading. 15 _- _t_ __ _:_f _."_ _-;_'_--_ _ -_:._ -:, Choose Top side of fabric the Correct The best tension \ Setting mark Tension will depend : on; -- the stiffness and thickness -- the number of fabric -- the type of stitch of the fabric layers Loose__ The top thread is too loose. The top _hread is too tight T_ghten Top side _.._T_.,.._ Top side of fabric of fab__ For Straight The ideal fabric, If you Stitch straight as shown look gaps, that stitch will have threads above, magnified at the 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. J Tension The bottom is too loose: top thread 16 shows of the fabric, of the stitch will Tension through the The The bottom side the feel bumpy. is too tight: bobbin top the stitch thread will of the fabric. will come The top feel bumpy. through side of For Zigzag Stitch In the ideal fabric for zigzag stitch, and the the match correct in your the top threads bobbin will appearance. sewing threads wilt show slightly on the under Adjust the _,."L Y-" thread show on top side. tension of the See below for the best conditions. Too Tight C. (?= top not Too Loose Just Right _ %_;-,°-,'.-, ?J-7 :J"./',_o& -: .',._= _z.'_'_'_m :-" --L_ % .',% .L_.-:?&.-_o-, ;;.%: -'_" %." ,,j r-_.\-#.-_3_-_- & v"z :_, h- ,I Top Side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight" Too Loose: Just Right: -- -- The top thread. will toop through the points on the bottom of the stitch and wdl be pulled almost together. -- Minimize the amount of top thread visible on the bottom side of fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bottom thread to show on the top side_ Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions_ The points of the zigzag will pull together on top of the stitch. 17 t_ 6 8 12240 I i I ! Setting mark_ I I ,.. The stitch selector determines also the not only you select, but width for stitch regulates regular control zigzag the stitch and rick rack stretch J The stitch length length The higher the number, stitch. 0 means no feed. different designated Straight, (Model 11551 only) are and Stretch (Model Buttonhole Zigzag [Models 11551 Stretch 11541) 11551 Settings the the shorter the k. In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should 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 reverse motion stitches. To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control ward "'S". To lengthen, "'C", are orange. Rick-Rack 11551 NOTE: stitches and Three-Step Stretch 11541), of by color. Zigzag Straight only) types regulates of the stitch. stitches. The control and (Models and Smocking only) are gold. (Model 11551 are blue. To avoid damage, is up needle be sure and out adjusting this or your of fabric fabric Smocking stretch needle when control. Rickrack stretch 18 slightly toturn toward To reverse stitch, trol sewing. during hold Release to sew forward down again. this con- Now that you Kenmore 1. 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 accessories each time set and sharp of the new fabrics you sit down on the point. provided It should made of synthetic for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new to sew: be the correct size for the fabric blends tend to dull the needles and thread more easily than being used. Do not be fabrics made of natural fibers. 2. 3. Before placing during the sewing Test the suitable 4. Fabric the material machine to your should seam marking on the machine, the ends of the threads of the seam. stitch you on a scrap of fabric plan to use. The fabric have been drawn should be double about thickness. 4 inches to the rear of the machine. Adjust the machine for the length Hold on to threads of stitch and tension placed on the 5/8" fabric. be placed under the presser foot on the needle plate when 5. Run the machine 6. Fasten each seam by back tacking 7. Always 8. Guide the fabric 9. When turning finish see that of the first 3 or 4 stitches making with at a slow even speed. The more sewing gently with your the hand wheel manually, to the left of the needle and the right put on the foot control, edge of the material the faster the machine will sew. and end of the seam. the needle at its highest hand of the material seam. pressure you at the beginning each seam with the bulk a simple point. in front of the needle. Never pull always turn you. it toward or hold the fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered. 19 Stitch Selector Stitch Foot STRAIGHT , : _ ' Straight Zigzag .... ZIGZAG | . Other Attach. Check plate Chart : , Thread Tension" 2 _ Stitch Length 6 v-. " _ 6 _ 12 , Regular , . Uses seams, invisible zipper, zippers, Refer to Page topstitching, cording, Zigzag Satin " : ' Check Chart : , , 1L4 Check Chart I • • 2 _ 5 .... 6 ~ 24 • 0_'24 t, i• satin work, finish for p]acemats, cuffs and pockets. , 22 _ 24 34 _ 35 " Finish edges, buttons, bar tacks. . _ . Use for applique darning, etc, ' i 2O Needle i i STITCH , Darning t SATIN ' stitch, sewing : . • : also as decorative blankets, collars, 36 - . 25 ~ 30 : 26 _ 28 St itch STRAIGHT STR ETCH (Models 11551 11541) RICK-RACK STRETCH (Models 11551 Stitch Selector and Ill III ill Other Attach. Foot Straight Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length L Use on knits and other for topstitching. Refer to Page Check Chart 2 _ 6 S Zigzag Check Chart 1_4 S v Z igza9 Check Chart 1_4 Blue Zone 24 Use for finishing seams. Zigzag Check Chart 1_4 S Use or as a decorative Check Chart 1_5 B lue Zone _ • Uses stretch fabrics, good 24 Z i gza9 and L Decorate garments with One row or several 30 11541) THREE-STEP ZIGZAG (Model 11551 only) SMOCKING STITCH (Model 11551 only) • L nn smocking 31 stitch. 36 ,,,j\ 1%/ /\1 BUTTONHOLE (Model 11551 only) ,iq I Buttonhole Buttonholes: also corded buttonholes. 32 _ 33 2r"'i 1-11 i 21 ,_ ;_._St r atght_S.ti_._ti.es!L" _ -,., g_:;,_?;:;[,,-t,,z ¢.,,-.%,%;_-&<,jz; -_ -_.],.,.',$2 • f Straight • Use the Seam Guides Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Cornering Guide Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 6 to 12 The seam guides are there 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Raise the needle - 7. to its highest position. 3. Place the to Zigzag foot edge of a stitching needle plate the fabric guide line (5/8" the the end of the seam; you want to reverse 8. Raise the presser the fabric. 9. Cut the threads. next on is At to lock foot may the stitch. and remove width. to on the help you needle plate measure seam The lines are 1/8" the 5/8" and 7/8" apart, with lines marked. • Turn a Square Corner most common). 4. L Draw the threads back and lower 5. 6. Press the foot Hold the fabric guide it along loosely the it feeds naturally. Do not pull the control. that force towards the presser foot. and gently guide the fabric line, so or try to ,. "" To turn fabric 1. it tight. a square stitching by turning toward you when facing you lines Raise guide, the fabric the 5/8" Lower stitching 22 5/8" and needle the 3. corner form the edge: Stop cornering 2. ) lower hand the the wheel fabric edge with the up as shown. presser foot and turn to the edge with presser foot and begin line seam guide. the in the new direction. I • f Use the Darning Plate • Topstitching Set the Machine when o control you the fabric sew, you Stitch length control 6to12 Top thread tension _L. control 2 to 6 want Darning so that they Stitch youself. Plate covers the feed dogs do not To .Put on the touch Darning 2. the fabric. Plate: holes Darning match -holes darning holes are slightly plate, Position the Fit the needle will plate these to the darning left plate with show The feed dogs through the darning plate holes. Use the ways: darning Darning the fabric edge of guide the fabric the next presser in the to produce garment edges flat Accent two needle and Its Uses emphasizes and keeps the lines of "seams and rows of or from fabric this row © of the edge. adjust your left to right without from zigzag presser foot. for moving under the Jse Left topstitching with one around or the Needle control while stitching difficult NOTE: blouses edges of cuffs, your from can easily topstitching and crisp. suits You 3/8" along an even Position topstitching for more or edge fabrics. Use only foot for zigzag presser Left Needle Sewing. lapels or collars. following (p. 24) Embroidery Button . Topstitching outer plate Evenly NOTE: % your plate pins into the holes. edge of right topstitching The Stitch darning the the edge In the pins on the bottom. 2. 3. the of center. 1. Keep the presser foot. Ztgzag foot in the in the needle plate. the Selector foot. The rectangular Plate Lower to Stratght foot NOTE: ! Here's How 1. The Position I Stitch selector _ometimes Left Needle (p. 28) Sewing (p. 29) 23 Set the Machine Set the Machine Stich Stitch selector selector ! !L : ' Top thread tension control 1 to 4 . .... =. , =i ,1.- Stitch length Any number (not necessary to adlust) t Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 _o 6 ! o Here's 1. No presser foot % How Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 233). Darning plate 2. 3. Remove presser foot, stretch embroidery hoops with Draw the bobbin fabric by holding one stitch at fabric thread up the top the spot through thread Lower the where the you wish bar and sew at a slow 6. Move the fabric back and forth you have covered the darning Turn half the fabric layer of stitching NOTE: If your damaged, under turn slowly is use a separate or badly piece of fabric the hole to reinforce it. stitch is the the straight stitch, ed for knits stitch topstitching stretch especially and stretch can variation of develop- fabrics. also on all fabrics. be used for When you finish plate. 24 darning, remove the darning fabrics and It can be used on other fabrics as well. It works curved seams garments that will deal strain of and well on on any receive a great (ie. children's clothes). The stretch sewn, but is when instead stitched back called stitch), the does as it and (sometimes give stitch stretch forward action" 7. was developed knits. actually layer. thin and Its Uses This T,his and sew another over the first fabric until area. stitching to be used on stretch to speed. 5. Stretch The Stitch presser Zigzag foot and taking start darning. 4. Straight foo= between hole centered. a so that fabric of breaking. not is being in motion "reverseit will stretches a • Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch selector @ Stitch length 6 to 24 Top thread tension control 2 to 5 Here's How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch. Consult Z;gzag foot Satin the specific Stitch Applique Bar Tacking Button Stitch The zigzag common your and stitch machine. for sewing ming, is one and most versatile Itcan buttons, ing. It trims, can also mending be used appliques or as a decorative be a utility p. 29 p. 30 on stitch hem- and to p. 28 most stitches buttonholes, overcasting, with of the p. 27 p. 28 Sewing Overcasting Its Uses directions, p. 27 Monogramming The for detailed p. 26 Work Embroidery variations darn- decorate and cut-out work stitch. 25 • Satin Stitch Zigzag width Set the Shtch length : Machine : 24 Stitch selector I !2 > > > Stitch length 0 to 24 <, Top thread tens;or, control 1 to 4 Close to 0 Satin stitch foot The Stitch Here's How and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile used decorative stitch, but and often it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex- ample, linens, blankets, tablecloths and napkins). The Satin in applique, stitch bar is especially tacking, ming and embrodiery. 26 attractive monogram- Once your machine of the fabric weight fabrics. 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 Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch selector Stitch length 0 to 24 Stitch Baste (or joiner) applique Stitch sure Satir, stitch foot fuse around the with iron-on pieces on the the needle applique fails along fabric This stitch is similar fabric. satin stitch and making the sewing down into foot and or left. corners, the fabric. pivot the \ outer strain to a very is used such to points of pockets and straps on lingerie. short reinforce as corners or Zigzag foot edge of the applique, When 1 length 0 Top thread tension contro_ 1 to 4 Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches. lower the needle Raise the presser fabric to the right 27 • + Monogramming Embroidery f Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tens_en control 1 to 4 Stitch selector Top thread tension 6ontrol 1 to 4 Stitch ength 0 to 24 tO adjust) k, _. Here's How Satin stitch Stitch length Any number 1. 1. Set the same as satin stitch. 2. Back the fabric with design on to paper or foot No presser O) - Darning plate !. 3. Draw with 4. the tailor's stitch, width as necessary to the form 3. Adjust when stitch Draw paper, carefully you have finished remove sewing. width as desired 5. with chalk. Stretch the fabric hoops between and place under the needle. it 6. Lower the presser engage the top thread 7. Holding hand, you surface 8. Using the fabric lever the top thread the hand wheel the bobbin foot top in your left toward turn. thread thread to tension. rotate one comp[ete Pull 28 needle the design on to the fabric embroidery If using on the presser foot. the tailor's pattern. 5. plate (see p. 1__8). stitch each darning (see p. 2__33). Remove 4. adjusting the 2. the fabric chalk. Satin Put plate interfacing. foot Here's How (not necessary to through draw to the the of the fabric. a medium marked speed, outline, carefu Ily by hand. stitch guiding along the Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch selector ! '_-.%':' ._-:,b .-_ "t:i_-_L:,: '":_-'"-_? -'''__::-"_" °71 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch tength Any number (not necessary tO adjust} Zigzag foot O' Use the darning plate for button I. Set the stitch selector 2. Align the both Lower the foot and turn above the right 4. Sew about five stitches 5. Set the stitch selector stitches button just. below ¢omes just sew a few (see p. 23) at the far right holes of the hole of the button 3. sewing To of zigzag stitch with the slot mark of the foot " _". and place the left the needle point. the stitch selector strengthen threads leaving the shank, a 20 cm (8") _he needle thread down hole button and wind in the cut tail, through the Bring the it around ."d_ shank. to zigzag until the needle point hole of the button. Draw the thread to the wrong side and knot. and raise needle. at the far right to lock of zigzag stitch mark "!€_,_" again and thread. 29 • Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Set the Machine Stitch Iength 12 to 24 I Hints overcasting raw corner right foot up and Its Uses zigzag garment variation is very construction raw edges of any sewing 30 and useful in finishing project. in about of your the Stitch length i \ 1/8" seam. inside the If you at the edge, the fabric and tangled. This an= 11541) l- lO O" Top _hreacl tension centroI 1 to 4 Start The Stitch 11551 Stitch selector I Helpful Zigzag (Models Set the Machine Stitch selector I Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stretch stitches will wilt start bunch become Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch you might This stitch top stitch fabrics in any area that use a zigzag stitch. can be used as a decorative as well. • Three-Step Zigzag (Model 11551 only) Set the Machine St{tch selector Stitch length Blue Zone'=if'to Top thread tension control 1 to 4 24 _1_ Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right Z_gzag The Stitch foot zigzag zigzag and straight three-step would basic strength, than a regular The three-step ly useful be slightly inside Position that the tear the stitching under will the catch needle both so sides. hand side of the presser foot. Guide the stitches fall at the edge of the fabric. work so the right hand is a combination stitch. zigzag use the has more flatter the edge will the presser foot and Its Uses The three-step the Mending under zigzag You may use everywhere zigzag you stitch. elasticity, It and is zigzag. stitch is especial- for: -- mending - sewing patches smoothly and securely. - repairing straight - finishing seams. tears. 31 Set the Machine Stitch selector t, i 2[_ 4 Stitch length Blue Zone _ 2 TOp thread tension /'?-/.._ • a. Carefully e\_ length on your b. Change foot. c. Insert foot mark to guide buttonhole 2. a, Move buttonhole the with garment the under buttonhole toward you. foot the so that garment. guide b. ing running hole the the (A) toward the top mark slider meets the start Line up foot the slider with the the Stitch Depending own upon c. NOTE: preference may alter density in within 2. or your buttonhole the blue length you stitch buttonhole turn the dial For turn the dial more NOTE: density, "0". Always make tonhole on a scrap fabric plan use to find to suitable stitch Coarse F ine dial. For less density, toward "24". toward 32 fabric buttonholes, the range on the stitch 1. Density your a practice length, butyou the more for heavy fabrics stitches _ _ for fight fabrics stitches mark (B), on the on your garment. mark- Lower the presser foot. The markings are engraved Adjusting (C) on the mark markings the top you on the slider in centimeters. 3. a. Set the stitch selector b. Sew forward until front marking of at _E]. you reach the your button- hole. c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. 4. a.Setthestitchselector at_. b.Sew4 to6 stitches. c. Stopsewing attherightstitch. 5. a.Setthestitchserector at [_3. b.Sewuntilyoureachthebackof thebuttonhole. c. Stopsewing attherightstitch. 6. a. Set the stitch selector at =_. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing 7, Remove the fabric open with your accessory and cut the hole the buttonhole opener in box. at the left stitch. 33 Set the Machine Stitch selector rend Zipper 1/8") of opening teeth Zipper tape Top side of fabric Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length 12 Top edge of fabric ,/ Fabric Put Preparation: the gether Ztpper foo_ top and sides the length at "3"'. of the fabric to- 1. Use the zipper at "6" reverse to lock Fold 4, back 2. Turn the left seam allowance opening with thread stitch tension 3. under the right a 1/8"' seam allow- 5. Lower side fold. the zipper at the so that Place the zipper 1/8" fold side of the zipper, foot on the left side of the needle. ance to form and top To sew the left set the zipper as shown. sew to the end of the zip- per opening. the stitches. Sew To Sew: teeth next to the foot bottom the needle and the zipper on the top of the tape, and pin in place. 6. Sew through the fold per tape the slider 7. Lower to point and the zipwhere the begins. the needle to hold the fab- ric and raise the presser foot. 34 zipper pierces the fold : 8. Open thezipper. 9, Lower the presser 10. foot and stitch Close fabric the top zipper and turn the side Up. the rest of the seam. 11. To sew the right set right side of the needle. 12. Stitch the side of per, across zipper and the zip- foot on the bot- INVISIBLE _- ZIPPER AND CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust 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. the corner and continue to guide the teeth, as shown. Stitch through zipper foot the zipper Stop about 2" from Lower th.e needle fabric and the top of the into the fabric Remove the basting stitches and open the zipper. t7. Lower the foot of the seam. the ¸ and raise the presser foot. 16. along ¸ zipper. 15. below tom of the zipper. 13. Turn 14. the i¸¸ and stitch the rest Make sure the fold is even. tape. CORDING Foot can also be used to make cording for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown. NOTE: Use "Low Bar Sewing (6757) for "invisible which can be obtained Machine ZIPPER FOOT" zipper" and "'cording", at any Sears retail store. % .... ,35 Set the Machine Stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch selector I 1 cm (3/8") length 1 Zigzag foot With the straight apart at lines 3/8" the area to the threads bobbin gathers the length across Knot the stitch stitching evenly. other stitch along threads Sew the Loosen tension easier. 36 cm) be smocked. one edge. and distribute the Pull the threads at decorative gathering Pull out the gathering NOTE: sew (1 Secure the end. between "6", stitches. stitches. the to top make thread gathering PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect Irregular Stitches CORRECTION size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread Rethread machine. Tighten upper thread tension. I mproper th reading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Pulling fabric. Incorrect size needle. Do not pull fabric; Reset presser foot. Rewind bobbin. Replace needle plate, it gently. or polish off burrs Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Choose correct size needle for thread Reset needle, Reset presser foot. Incorrect setting of needle. Loose presser foot. Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. When starting Incorrect thread tension(s). Using two different sizes or kinds Bent or blunt needle. Reset thread Loose presser foot. Fabric too sheer or too soft. guide of thread. a seam be sure to draw back of presser foot formed. about completely. and fabric. both 4" and hold until threads under a few stitches and are tension(s). Upper thread and bobbin Insert new needle. Reset presser foot. Use underlay and fabric. thread should be same size and kind. of tissue paper. 37 PROBLEM Skipping PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle. Certain knits and synthetics. Bent or blunt needle, Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Breaking Upper Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle. Thread Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Nicks or burrs Breaking Fabric Bobbin Thread not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking 38 Noise at hole of needle plate. CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread Use "Q NEEDLE%. Insert new needle. Reset needle. Loosen upper thread tension, Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine. speed. Loosen upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle• Replace Replace and fabric• shuttle, or polish off burrs completely. needle plate, or polish off burrs completely. Improper bobbin case threading. Lint in bobbin case or shuttle. Check bobbin case threading• Clean bobbin case and shuttle, Darning plate in place. Stitch Length set at O. 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 To insure that your machine The feed 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 loudly if a thread is caught. Check and clean those areas about If you sew frequently, '!_-I I I every three months under normal use. more often. 't',=', I I I I • • 1. clean Clean the Feed Dogs J Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The light HOT. fingers handle bulb will be Protect your when you Follow 1. 2. Push bulb the bulb these direction : it. up counter-clockwise and turn the Using a screw needle plate, driver, remove 2. Use a tint brush and clean the feed 3. Replace needle plate into position. dogs. to remove it. 3, Put the new up and turning bulb in by pushing it it clockwise. 39 • Clean the Shuttle This about area must Race be kept every three free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area months. Center pin of the shuttle Shuttle driver _'_,_ *'// -'_'£ Leve Shuttle "_ S.u. ,o.oee k po,nto7 case Cover F 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 case. aside. race cover and take shuttle Clean the race with out. a 2. of oil the and shuttle over-oil. 40 on the shuttle center race. pin of race is forming Hold shuttle to form lint will Put a drop Assembly: shuttle a half as illustrated moon so that shuttle on the Ieft side of the machine. brush. 4. Shuttle Position driver Lift shuttle shuttle 1, 3. a half by center moon pin and position shuttle on the right side. Pointed cover place over so as hook be on the bottom. Place shuttle race into shuttle assembly. Do not 4. Snap the levers back into the original position. f Oil the machine in all areas shown use the machine frequently, before • F sewing. Oil behind Open face Use only Use good on the next two oil the quality machine sewing under machine oil. the Face Cover Plate cover plate and oil points a drop of oil; do not over-oil. pages at }east once a year; otherwise the top One or two • f in i}lustration. cover about drops every three the machine months. of oil is sufficient. can become In case machine Remove excess oil, sluggish is not or will knock loudly. used for an extended otherwise it may stain time, If you oil it fabric. Oil under the Top Cover Remove loosen top up two cover plate to oil points top screws and lift indicated in top of machine head. To remove cover plate, the cover plate as illustrated. 41 Oil the Underside i f.- I T i ! f x ....... ............................. :. _ <:_..... "._._ _-_ : J Oil the underside Tilt machine To remove at least once a year. head back and remove bottom covers, remove bottom screws covers. (A), 0il points indicated on underside of machine. (B) and (C) as shown. i ! 42 f i PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. store or service center. 1 2 3 5 6 WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION : REPAIR PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCR IPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. Ref. No. 7 8 14 9 16 15 11 10 17 12 18 13 19 20 S 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Part No. 47 6510 *6862 1939 8286 102403202 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 *6746 36353 648801005 650802003 4039O 6870 593401008 *6757 *6864 6797 40164 33379 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 *6889 649802009 Description Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder rubber ring Thread spool pin Spool pin feJt No. 1 1 Stretch fabric needles No. No. No. No. "Q 11 Single 14 Single 16 Single 18 Single NEEDLES" needles needles needles needles (BLU) (ORG) (RED) (PUn) (GRN) Needle clamp with screw Buttonhole guide foot Straight stitch foot Standard zigzag foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Zipper foot Needle threader Light bu Ib Motor belt Motor belt Buttonhole Lint brush opener Large screw driver Small screw driver Oil and lint brush Darning *These items are not furnished with the machine, instructions above. plate but may be ordered per 43 INDEX A I Appliqueing Invisible zipper .................... ...................... 27 B Bar tacking ....... " ............. 20, 27 Base ............................ 2 Basic zigzag .................... 20, 25 Bobbin .................... !1, t3,43 Bobbin case ............... 11, 13, 40, 43 Bobbin thread .................. 15_16 Bobbin winding ................. 11_12 Buttonhole ................. 21, 32_33 Buttonhole guide foot .... 3, 8, 21, 32_33, 43 Buttonhole opener ............. 3, 33, 43 Button sewing .................. 20, 29 L Light and power switch Light bulb ................... Lint brush ................... 35 .............. 3, 4 4, 39, 43 3, 39, 43 M Monogramming ................... N Needle ....................... Needle clamp .................... Needle plate .................... Needle, th read and fabric chart 28 ......... 9_10 3, 43 2, 39 10 C Cabinet .......................... Changing presser foot ................ Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race Clutch knob .................... Cording Cornering ........................ guide ................... .... 2 0 7 Oiling 39_40 3, 11 35 22 D Darning ...................... Darning plate ......... 20, 24 3, 23_24, 28_29, 43 E Embroidery Extension ...................... table ................... 28 2, 5 F Fabric, needle, thread and stitch length chart ............... Face cover plate .................. Feed dogs ....................... Foot control .................... Free arm sewing .................. 10 2, 41 39 3_4 5_6 H Hand wheel ..................... 44 3, 15 ........................ Overcasting stitch 41_42 .................. 30 Shuttle Shuttle cover .................... race ...................... Smocking ..................... Spool pin felt .................. Spool pins .................... Stitch length adjustment ............. Stitch length control ................ Stitch selector .................... Straight Straight Straight 2, 11 40 21,36 3, 5, 43 3, 5, 43 18 18 18 stitching ........ 20, 22, 24, 34_36 stitch foot ......... 3, 7, 20_24, 43 stretch stitching ........... 21, 24 T Thread guide ................. Thread take-up lever ............... Thread tensions ................. Three-step zigzag ................ Top cover ...................... Topstitching ................... Top thread .................... Top thread tension ............... Turning a square corner .............. 3, I4_15 2, 14 16"17 21,31 3, 41 20, 23 14_17 16_17 22 P Parts list ........................ Performance problems 43 37_38 ............. Plug connector ................... Portable case ...................... Power switch .................... Practical stitch chart . .............. Presser foot .................... Presser foot lever .................. 2 3_4 20_21 3, 7_8 3, 5 R Replacing bobbin case ............. Reverse stitch control ............. Rick rack stretch stitching .......... 11, 13 18, 22 21, 30 s Satin stitch foot .......... Satin stitching .................. Seam guides ...................... Sewing light ....................... Shuttle ....................... 3_4 3, 20, 26_28, 43 20, 26 22 4 40, 43 Z Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Zipper Zipper foot ..... 7, 20_25, 27, 29_31, 36, 43 stitching .............. 20, 25_31 overcasting .................. 30 application ............... 34_35 foot .............. 3, 8, 34_35, 43 ! ! I Ill, _) WARRANTY # # __& FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY For 25 years from in the mechanical FULL For TWO two the date of purchase, components YEAR years from # appear in the speed control. - FULL - For 90 days from necessary for proper the of purchase, equipment of ON ALL the date operation the HEAD free of charge, machine EQUIPMENT Sears will, sewing PARTS repair defects in material or workmanship which appear head. ON ELECTRICAL date WARRANTY MACHINE Sears will, of the sewing WARRANTY electrical 90-DAY ON SEWING free machine, AND of OF SEWING charge, including repair MACHINE defects electronic MECHANICAL in material components, or workmanship motor, wiring, which switch and ADJUSTMENTS of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, replace any parts of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance. and provide mechanical service ,p - WARRANTY SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IS AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED BY RETURNING THE SEWING MACHINE TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE STATES. # A) _1 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, rights which Hoffman vary from state to state. Estates, IL 60179 i, SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for location. WHEN ORDER ING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS *MODEL NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM *PART GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 S-385 plate on the back of Printed in Taiwan transmitted to a Sears U.S.A. Part No. 649800030 (_