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OWNER'S MANUAL
SEA/RS
SEWING
MACHINE
MODEL 385.
1764180
SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO.
Dear Cuatomer:
You
have just
invested
in a very
please pause for a moment
and care for your
Specific
obtain
instructions
fine zigzag
and carefully
sewing
machine.
read this booklet
Before
which
using your
contains
new Kenmore
instructions
machine,
on how to operate
machine.
are given
the best sewing
results
on threading,
and avoid
tension
adjustments,
unnecessary
cleaning,
service expense
oiling,
etc. This will
for conditions
beyond
help you
our control.
Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.
Please remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention
the model number and serial number when you inquire.
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record
in space
number
of
are located
this
provided
appliance.
on the
below
the
The model
nomenclature
model
number
plate,
number
and
and serial
as identified
aerial
number
on Page 3 of
this booklet.
Model No. 385.
Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
THIS MODEL
IS A CENTER NEEDLE,
LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your
sewing
machine
is designed
Read all instruction
before
and constructed
using this sewing
4.
Never
only for HOUSEHOLD
use.
machine.
1
An
appliance
unplug
and before
2.
should
this
Always
the risk of electric
Never drop or insert
6.
Do not use outdoors.
7.
Do
never be left
appliance
from
the
unattended
electric
shock:
when
outlet
not operate
plugged
in.
Always
after
using
type
rated
cleaning.
unplug
10.
before
relamping.
Replace
bulb
with
same
15 Watts.
3.
Do
not
11.
reach
for
the
appliance
that
has fallen
where
it can fall
into
water.
Do
not
place
or sink,
or store
appliance
Do not place in or drop
into water
or be pulled
or other
into a tub
or injury
To
reduce
unplug
Keept
fingers
the sewing
Always
use the
Do not pull
Switch
the
15.
the
needle
Do not
allow
appliance
2
this
Close attention
is necessary
when
this
only
attachments
for its intended
recommended
use as described
by the manufacturer
in this manual.
as contained
in
manual.
Never operate
working
water,
center
this
properly,
Return
appliance
if
the appliance
for examination,
if it has a damaged
it has been
repair,
to
dropped
the nearest
electrical
cord
or damaged,
authorized
or mechanical
or plug, if it is not
or dropped
dealer
into
or service
adjustment,
Keep
free from
products
are being
used or where
to the off
("O")
position,
then
from
all
proper
To unplug,
moving
parts.
grasp the plug,
remove
Special
care
not
the
is required
needle.
needle
plate.
The wrong
plate
can cause
the
needles.
or push fabric
the needle
sewing
area,
Always
unplug
adjustments
covers,
machine
such
or changing
while
causing
off
sewing
lubricating,
mentioned
it to break.
("O")
as threading
presser foot,
the
stitching.
when
needle,
making
changing
any adjustment
needle,
in
threading
and the like.
machine
from
or when
marking
in the instruction
the
electrical
any other
outlet
when
user servicing
manual.
is used by or near children.
Use this appliance
Use only
3.
to be used as a toy.
(spray)
on cord.
machine
bobbin,
removing
1.
aerosol
pulling
away
13.
shock,
to persons.
blocked.
controller
into any opening.
all controls
by
around
It may deflect
fire, electric
any object
turn
Do not use bent
liquid.
the risk of burns,
opening
and foot
outlet.
12.
14.
WAR N ING-
air
dust, and loose cloth.
where
To disconnect,
Do not
cord.
any
machine
needle to break.
Unplug
immediately,
4.
9.
with
of the sewing
is being administered.
plug from
immediately
appliance
of lint,
S,
8,
To reduce
the
openings
accumulation
oxigen
DAN G ER-
operate
ventilation
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
, ;.'( J_,v '_"L ILJil IVt/\t'lili'_l
A Portable
case or Cabinet
is Available
..............
2
Locate and Identify
the parts ..................
Identify
the Accessories ........................
2_3
4
Set Up the Machine .........................
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
•
Foot Control
Use ..........................
• Set the Pressure Dial ........................
•
•
•
5_9
.......
5
5
6
Setting Spool Pins ..........................
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ..................
Thread Cutter
............................
7
7
7
• Accessory
Storage Box
......................
•
Free Arm Sewing:
the Removal Extension
Table
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do . _ ..........
• Check Your Presser Foot
....................
8
. . . 8"9
10_13
10
• Change the Presser Foot .....................
•
Presser FootTypes
......................
Choose Your Needle and Thread
...............
• Check Your Needle ........................
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length
• To Change Your Needle .....................
Prepare the Bobbin
........................
• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
•
Wind the Bobbin
.........................
•
insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder
10
11_13
13"_14
13
Chart
.........
.........
.....
14
14
15_16
15
15
16
Prepare Your Top Thread ....................
• Thread Your Needle
.......................
17"_20
17
• Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread
.................
• Adjust the Top Thread Tension ..............
Stitch Selector
.............................
Stitch Width Control
.........................
18
19_20
20
21
Stitch
Length
Control
........................
21
Adjusting
Stretch Stitch Balance
.................
Reverse Stitch Control ........................
21
22
Starting
22
To Sew
! _ \};1_
Practical
Itl}-
Stitch
............................
.";I I li:|tl
Chart
SECTION
!;
......................
Straight Stitches
..........................
• Straight Stitch
...........................
•
Use the Seam Guides .......................
• Turn a Square Corner
......................
•
•
SECTION
Use the Darning Plate
......................
Topstitching
............................
29
29
b
30
30
31_38
31
32
33
33
34
34
35
36
36
37
38
38
39
40
41--47
41
42_43
44_47
48_49
50
50
51
52
52
52
53
53
54
54
55
PERFORMANCE PI{OBLEMS
When to Do When .........................
56_57
('AF_E
FOH
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k/IIkUHHgE
Replace the Light Bulb .......................
Clean the Bobbin Holder ......................
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ..............
Oiling the Machine ..........................
23_27
28_29
28
28
28
4
Darning .................................
Straight Stretch ............................
Zigzag Stitches ...........................
• Basic Zigzag .............................
• Satin Stitch .............................
• Applique ...............................
• Bar Tacking .............................
• Monogramming
..........................
• Embroidery .............................
• Sew a Button ............................
• Overcasting Stitch .........................
• Rick-Rack Stretch .......................
• Three-Step Zigzag .........................
• Overcast Stretch Stitching
...................
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............
Blind Hemming ............................
Lace Work ................................
Buttonhole Making ........................
• Learning to Sew Buttonholes
.................
• Built4n System ........................
• Using Buttonhole Attachment ...............
Sew in a Zipper ..........................
Shell Stitching .............................
Two-Point Shell Stitching ......................
Smocking ................................
Stretch Patching ............................
Fagoting Stitch ............................
Herring Bone Stretch .........................
Elastic Stretch Stitch .........................
Box Stitching ..............................
Two-point Box Stitch ........................
Overedging Stitch ...........................
Decorate with Geometric Patterns ................
58
58
59
59
PARTS LIST ......................................
60--61
INDEX
62_63
..........................................
1
SECTION
1.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
A
full
nearest
line
of sewing
Sears
retail
cabinets
store
or
is available
through
our
Locate and Identify the Parts
at your
general
catalog.
Another
option
your Kenmore
where.
. . . buy a Carrying
goes anywhere,
Case . . . then
can be stored
Thread
anyUpper
Thread
Take
up Lever
Top Thread
Control
Face Cover
Thread
Needle
Spool
Pins
Guide
Tension
Plate
Cutter
Plate
Extension
(Accessory
Table
storage
box
)
SECT
Carrying
Arm
Cover
Presser
Foot
Thumb
Screw
Presser
Foot
Push Pull Clutch
Sel_'," t or
Snap on Button
Presser Foot
Stretch
Stitch
Ctlnnector
Lever
Adluster
£{qht and
Power Switch
P)u_
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Thread
Guide
Needle
Clamp
.
Wheel
Stitch
1.
Handle
Plate
.
Hand
ON
Foot
Nomenclature
Plate
Control
Identify the AccesSories
Buttonhole
Darning
plate
opener
Needle set
Large SCrew driver
Small
screw dr_ver
foot
Spool
pin
felt
\
Straight
stitch loot
loot
Siidin 9
buttonhole
%
Satin
stitch
loot
Buttonhole
But tonhole
brush
J
........
Zipper
Lint
plateguide
Buttonhole
templates/'
foot
SECTION _2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine
Foot Control
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
Power
Power
supply
plug
Power
\_
switch
Use
_-_/supply
_
Ll_J_ I
\Sewin_
liqht
Power
4.
Plug
connector
Before
inserting
machine,
be
the
sure
plug
the
power
Check
Volt
2.
3.
your
outlet
into
your
switch
is
to be sure it is a 110 to 120
Your
the
machine
plug
into
the
outlet,
as shown.
It will
only
Insert
the power
supply
plug into
switch
to turn
light.
three-prong
fit one way,
the outlet.
FEATURE:
machine will
light/power
interrupted
light/power
children.
OPERATING
AC outlet,
Insert
and power
and sewing
The
foot
which
To
SAFETY
OFF.
t.
the light
on the power
Machine
plug
NOTE:
Push
switch
increase
not operate unless the
switch is turned on. If you are
or stop sewing, turn off the
switch to prevent injury to
To
regulates
speed,
the ball of your
the
speed
at
decrease
gently
press down
with
foot.
speed,
release
your
foot
control
is sensitive
pres-
sure slightly.
NOTE:
INSTRUCTIONS
"For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other),
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet 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."
"Foot Controller
control
you sew.
The
foot
will
increase
or
sewing
speed
Practice
regulate
your
on
decrease
your
immediately.
a scrap
your
and
of
sewing
fabric
to
speed
to
taste and needs.
Model YC-482P or YC.530 for use with Sewing Machine Models
385.1778x x x, 385.1684x x
385.1764x x x, 385.1884x x
385.17922x x x, 385.16816x
385.17026x x x.
xxx
(For U.S.A. market only)
x, 38&1584x x x, 385.1664 x x x, 385.1754 x x x, 385.17526x x x,
x, 385.17928 x x x, 385.17924 x x x, 385.18836 x x x,
x x, 385.17822x x x, 385.17828 x x x, 385.18830 x x x and
- represents numbers 00O through 999."
5
"SECTION! 2:.'-
_P__U
R :MACPI _ E__
Set Up the Machine (Continued)
Set the Pressure Dial
Pressore
Control
dial
The pressure
Set the dial
control
aligning
Setting
mark
dial is located
the setting mark
3 .....
most sewing
2 .....
applique
and Cut-Out
1 .....
basting,
sewing chiffon,
NOTE:
Also
for velours
The
pressure
the machine
it.
inside the face cover plate.
the groove as follows,
work
lace, organdy
and knits
dial
on the dial with
should
(with
more
and other
lightweight
fabrics.
stretch).
be reset at 3 after changing
pressure,
so
is ready for most normal sewing the next time you use
SECTION
•
Adjust
position
spool
pins
of thread
are used
in order
for
holding
to feed thread
Thread
spool
storage.
felt
up
on
the
the
spool
pins.
pins.
You
to
for
Cutter
Normal up
position
r foot
the
Place the
Push down
FOR SEWING
_osition
the machine.
To use, pull
YOUR MACHINE
- High
\
spools
PREPARE
the Presser Foot Lever
position
The
,2.
The Presser Foot
presser foot.
Lever raises and lowers your
don't
need a pair of scissors to cut the
thread
after you finish
handy
thread
The threads
starting
sewing.
Just use the
cutter.
are cut the
proper
length
for
the nextseam.
You can raise it about 1/4" higher than the normal
up position for easy removal of the presser foot or
to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser
foot
7
SECTION
2: _,.'_RI_i=_',/_I_QIJR!MACH|I_I_EJ_'J_J'NG_
Set Up the Machine
•
(Continued)
Accessory Storage Box
•
Free-Arm
Sewing:
the Removable
Extension
Table
Your
To remove:
To Remove
the Extension
(for free-arm
1.
The lid
open
Sewing
of
toward
the accessory
storage
box
lifts
you.
accessories
Table
sewing)
Grip the table with your
index
finger and thumb,
located
Pull gently toward you.
The extension table will snap out.
•
in the box.
Bar tacking
and
To Attach:
table
To Attach
(for flat-bed
the Extension
Table
sewing)
1.
Fit the tabs into the slot, as shown.
2.
With your thumb
and index finger, gently
snap in.
pockets,
plackets
on
ready-made
or home-
garments
to
avoid
bunching
around
Slot
to reinforce
waistlines
made
Extension
8
can do free arm sewing.
makes sewing easy for:
as shown.
2.
are conveniently
sewing machine
This feature
the needle.
fabric
SECTJON
•
Stitching
sleeves, waistbands,
or any circular
garment
area.
pant
legs,
Darning socks or mending knees, elbows,
or areas of wear in children's clothes.
2.
PREPARE
*
YOUR MACHINE
Sewing
etc.
buttons
FOR SEWING
on sleeves,
waistbands,
SECTION
Know
•
2.
PREPARE
What
Check Your
the
Presser Feet
each foot
Your
presser
Will
Do
•
does in order
foot
snaps on the foot
feature
of this machine.
which
by a Foot
is seldom
or attach
the foot
holder,
To Attach:
the
machine.
Use the
the
back
large
of
Each presser foot
here is what
To Remove:
toward
1.
merely
the
correct
Pattern
presser
Chart
foot
and the
for
the stitch
detailed
you
directions
wish
to sew.
Consult
for sewing
with
by turning
the hand
the
the various
presser feet.
screw
you do:
To
Match
holder
driver.
the
hole
in
the
with the threaded
foot
Fit
the
foot
screw
into
Snap Off:
Raise
3.
the
toward
you.
screw
by
turning
it
needle
bar
to
its highest
position
wheel .
you.
Raise the presser
Press the snap-on
foot
Tighten
the
toward
2.
holder
the hole.
3.
1.
hole in
the presser bar.
2.
10
Use
Stitch
Holder.
To Attach:
screw
need to know
Change the Presser Foot
removed.
To Remove:
the
You
to use thefn effectively.
is held in place
holder,
If vou need to remove
Turn
FOR SEWING
Presser Foot
Tile Presser feet are an important
what
YOUR MACHINE
will drop
off.
foot.
button
on
the
hack
of
the foot holder•
The presser
SECTION
•
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Presser Foot Types
Straight
Zigzag Foot
A:
Foot
H:
Zigzag foot
Straight
foot
To Snap On
Use this foot for both
Pin
straight and zigzag
Uses:
Uses:
Zigzag stitching (see page 31),
Bar tacking (see page 33),
foot
the
so the hori-
zontal
pin
on
under
the
groove
of
foot
the presser
foot
lies just
the
foot
holder.
2.
Lower
lock
NOTE :
the presser
If
you
presser
press
foot
holder
to
foot in place.
do
not
foot
hear
snap in
down
holder
on
firmly
Straight
stitching
Topstitching
Straight
stitching
only.
(see page 28),
(see page 29),
stretch (see page 30).
Three-step zigzag (see page 37),
Overcast stretch (see page 38),
To Snap On the Presser Foot:
Ptace the presser
for straight
stitching.
Button sewing (see page 35),
Rick-rack stretch (see page 36),
1.
Use this foot exclusively
using center needle position
the
the
place,
presser
until
Lace work (see page 40),
Two-point shell stitching
(see page 5_00),
Smocking (see page 51),
Stretch patching (see page 51),
Fagoting (see page 52),
Herring bone stretch (see page 52),
Elastic stretch (see page 53),
Box stitching (see page 53),
Two-point box stitch (see page 54),
Overedging stitch (see page 54).
you
hear the snap.
11
SECTION
2.
:_,I_RE'_.,__='__WIN_
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued)
•
Presser Foot Types
Sliding
Buttonhole
(Continued)
Foot
Zipper
Satin Stitch
Foot
E;
Zipper
Foot
foot
F:
S_idlngbuttonholefoot
Use
this
system,
It
buttonholes
Uses:
foot
for
buttonholes
is marked
to
of
built
measure
accurately.
Buttonhole
making
m
your
This
foot
can be set to sew on each side of
your zipper.
The edges of the foot
guide the
zipper and keep the seam straight.
(see page 42).
Uses:
Zipper
application
(see page 48).
Use this transparent
outlining
Uses:
stitch foot
foot for satin stitch ant
applique.
Satin
stitch (see page _3_2),
Applique
(see page 33),
Monogramming
Shell stitching
Geometric
(see page 34),
(see page 50),
decorative
(see page 55),
12
Satin
stitching
SECT ONe2
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Choose Your Needle and Thread
•
Presser Foot
Buttonhole
Types
(Continued)
Foot
Buttonhole
foot
Your
Use this foot
buttonhole
Uses:
when
making
attachment
Buttonhole
buttonholes
with
In your
system.
making
choice of needle and thread
(see page44)
depends
needle case, you will find
on the fabric
the following
Blue (11) ............
for stretch
Orange
for lightweight
(11) ..........
for medium
Purple
for
..........
..........
for
•
Check Your
has a
topstitching
heavy
stitching
weight
weight
and
fabrics
decorative
on these fabrics
needle
thicker
(18)
fabrics
medium-heavy
(This
needles:
or medium-heavy
topstitching
Green
color-coded
fabrics
Red (14) ............
(16)
you are sewing.
weight
larger
thread
hole
for
thread.)
fabrics
and decorative
lop
on these fabrics
Needle
I.
Look
for barbed
2.
A damaged
needle
and silk-like
fabrics.
Always
buy
smooth
and consistent
a good
or blunt
point.
can cause permanent
quality
thread.
It should
snags or runs in knits,
resist
tangling
fi_e silks
and be strong,
in thickness.
13
_N_
p RI::PAR E_y O U _MA_II_m_Q.'IFL_
Fabric,
Needle,
Thread
and
Stitch
Length
To Change Your Needle
Chert
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
QOLOR
FABRIC
THREAD
LpghtweJgh!
Babste
Oimily.
Silks,
Fine
Crppe,
Taffexa,
Organza,
11 -ORANGE
Voile,
Organdy
.........
Medrum
Colton,
Weight
Cotton
Percale,
Blends.
14,RED
Pique,
Satin,
Vinyl
Su_tings,
Wool
Crepe_
Knits,
Linen,
Woo!
Gaba,dine,
Lealher
2
(12 stitches
inch)
per
J
S0 Mercerized
Cotlon
Potyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
Leather
Medium
Heavy
Weight:
Corduroy.
Denim,
Wool,
Sailcloth,
RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING
:
Gingham.
Shantung,
SPer_ucker,
SIZE
Polyesler Core/Colton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A
Chiffon.
Lace,
EWJ._.
Flannel.
VeJve_s,
SO Mercerized
14-RED
Or
16 PURPLE
Mercerized
Cotton
Heavy-Duly
Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
r I,_I
2--3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)
S_dl,
:l';va
V
f KL_rII
/_}LJ
RPavy
We;ghl
Coatings,
Cotlon
Tw_Us,
U_holstery
Duck.
Heavy
Canvas
Decorative
On all types
Stretch
Polves
NV!on
t 8.GREEN
top stitchln
of fabric
9
Fabric:
co
SlIPtCh
Terry,
Clre Tricot
Buttonhole
Twist
{Use
thread
as top
only)
1 1 BLUE
er Double
Tr
16 PURPLE
18 GREEN
Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A
Kn
, Jer_;ey
Spandex,
is,
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)
Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized
Cotton
3
(8 stitches
inch)
per
3-4
(6-8 stitches
per inch )
2-2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)
NOTE:
bar to
tion
the
by
turning
its highest
poi_
hand
wheel
towar4
screw
by turningl{
you ....
1.
Loosen
toward
2.
3.
Insert
the
needle
clamp
you.
Remove
with
the needle
the
new
by pulling
needle
into
the flat side away from
it downward.
the
needle
Push the needle up as far as it will go.
5.
Tighten
box.
the needle
screwdriver
clamp
from
screw firmly
your
clamp
you.
4.
large
14
Raise the needle
accessory
with the
storRt
SECTION !2;
_PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Prepare the Bobbin
•
1
To Remove
Gently
the Bobbin from the Machine
push
it towards
2.
Set aside.
3.
Lift
down
on
the bobbin
cover
•
plate
and
Wind the Bobbin
slide
Bobbin
you.
c)ut the bobbin,
as shown.
1.
Put
your
spool
of
thread
windingspindle
onto
spool
pin.
with
the
thread
winding
in the direction
shown.
2.
Pull
the
winding
clutch
away
from
the
machine
to
stop
the
needle
from
moving
while
you
the bobbin.
3.
Draw
thread
4.
Place
the
from
5.
Push the bobbin
6,
Holding
7.
When
spool
threaded
through
bobbin
on
bobbin
winder
the bobbin
tension
winding
disc as shown,
spindle
so that
the thread
comes
out on top.
winder
spindle
onto end of thread,
the bobbin
is slightly
to the right until
depress
filled,
the foot
stop
it clicks.
control.
the machine
and clip
the
thread
coming
from
the bobbin.
8.
Slowly
start the machine
9.
Push the bobbin
winder
again and wind
spindle
10.
Remove
1 I.
Push in the clutch for normal
the thread
to the left and clip
until
the bobbin
stops.
the thread.
the bobbin.
sewing
operation.
15
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
Prepare the Bobbin
•
Insert the Bobbin
YOUR MACHIN6;.!P-O_fNG
(Continued)
into the Bobbin
Holder
@
1.
Put
the
bobbin
holder
so
that
counter
clockwise
into
the
the
thread
(left).
bobbin
feeds
2.
Pu((
about
toward
slot
you
4
inches
through
of
thread
3.
the tension
@.
Then
pull
the
toward
the
back
through
the slot
thread
of
the
clockwise
machine
_
4.
Sbde the bobbin
pushing
bobbin.
thread
plate.
•
Threading
chart
is located
the face cover plate.
Threading
rt
16
behind
cover plate whil
it down slightly
over t_
Allow about 4 inchesl
to show
above
the nee_
SECTION
Prepare
•
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Your Top Thread
Thread Your Needle
_
_r_
--0--
®
Raise take-up
lever to its highest position
Raise presser foot
Place spool
The numbered
steps above
follow
the
numbers
on spool pin as shown,
1.
Draw thread
2.
While
by turning
hand wheel toward
you.
lever.
into thread
holding
thread
holder.
3.
Firmly
thread
4.
Draw
5.
Thread
then is slipped
6.
Thread
needle
thread
guide using
near spool,
check spring
draw
with
both
draw
up and through
coming
from
the back of the spool.
hands.
thread
take-up
down
into
the
tension
lever from
right
to left.
area and
then
around
the
on the illustrations.
Dotted
loops
lines
and then
show
places
is pulled
tight.
where
the
thread
down
and slip it through
the thread
guide.
thread
NOTE:
from
You may want
into needle
front
bar thread
guide.
to back.
to cut the end of thread
with
sharp scissors for easier needle
threading.
17
SECTION 2.
Prepare
•
Your
PREPARE
Top Thread
MACHINE
FOR_SEWING
(Continued)
Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread
Raise
needle
and
presser
thread
rotate
foot
lever.
loosely
turn.
Hold
in left
handwheel
you one complete
18
YOUR
hand
toward
2.
Bring bobbin
top thread.
thread up by pulling
3.
Pull both threads under and to the
back of the presser foot, leaving 4
to 6 inches of thread clear.
SECTION
Adjust
the Top Thread
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Tension
Choose
T_ p Siitp
2.
_,f fabric
the Correct
The best tension
Set tinq
mark
Tension:
will
depend
on;
the stiffness and thickness
the number
of fabric
of the fabric
layers
the type of stitch
The lop thread
is too loose
Tlqht_rl
Top
of
For Straight
The
ideal
fabric,
lhrpsII
licIht
TOp
side
_._
Stitch
straight
as shown
look
gads, that
lop
_ide
fabric
stitch
will have threads
above, magnified
locked
between
the two layers
of
The
tOP
apD_rs
to show detail.
at the
each stitch
When adjusting
stitch,
front
is smooth
top thread
and
back,
you
will
notice
that
there
thread
on
iliidersi_'Je
If you
The
is too
The
the
of
ho_ll_rl
_Op_3_
Oil
lhI_ad
I_IP
th_
tabric,
are no
and even.
tension,
the higher
the number,
the tighter
the top
thread.
Tension
The
bottom
is too
top
loose:
thread
of
of the stitch
through
the
The bottom
side
the
shows
the fabric.
will
Tension
The
feel bumpy.
is too tight:
bobbin
top
the stitch
thread will
of the
will
fabric•
come
through
The toD side of
feel bumpy•
19
SECTION 2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINEFOR
SEWING
Stitch Selector
For Zigzag
Stitct_l
In the correct
zigzag stitch,
of
the
fabric
below
for
and
top
the correct
the bobbin
threads
will
appearance.
threads
show slightly
To match
will
not show on the top side
on
the
bottom
this appearance,
adjust
side.
your
See
top
tension.
_0
Top tension
Top tension
Too Tight
Too Loose
Stitch
Just Right
Sel_tnf
The stitch selector
Simply
turn
on
stitch
the
stitch
]_I_ _ide of gabrlC
lop side of Fabric
length
this
control
control
indicator
control
determines
until
panel.
the
the stitch
desired
The bottom
is set at the stretch
you select.
stitch
is indicated
row
stitch
of stitches
Stitch
To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out01
fabric when selecting a stitch.
patterns
are color+coded
to
recommend
setting
zones
control.
ZONES
•
•
Side
(d
hat>tic
r+_f!
_i!lht
--
C(/r rler
of
each
_'iqzag
toq_,lh_r
wil!
_rl
Dull
Pie
top
of
20
side
lilbrlcs.
Bottom side of Fabric
Bottom
Too Loose
Just Right
--
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.
The
rOD thread
will loop through
bottom
side of
fabric and will be
pulled
almost
together.
when th+
position.
Top side of Fabric
NOTE:
r4r!!t!ir_,
by the red indicat_
is selected
side of Fabric
Orange
........
Green .........
Straight,
Zigzag and Utility
Stitct_es
Geometric
Decorative
Stitches
•
Blue ..........
Built-in
Buttonhole
•
Yellow
Stretch
Stitches
........
Making
at the stitch
lengl_
SECTION
Stitch Width Control
V
!
2
Stitch Length ContrOl
2.
PREPARE
YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
V Ler_gth
Widlh
3 4
0
l
Stretch
The
width
The
stitch.
stitch
width
of the stitch
higher
control
regulates
the
you select,
the number,
the wider
The stitch
length
the
stitches
/
Slitch
length
control
of stitch,
regulates
the
and also has a stretch
4-
•
--
setting.
The higher
the number,
the longer
stitch
sewing,
the stretch
adjuster
In stretch
should
usually
be
position
(between
position).
the
may
stitch.
w
,
"+"
and
When sewing
need
balance
to
....
, or •
some fabrics,
adjust
the stitches
stitch
in a neutral
this
you
control
for appearance
to
sake.
0 means no feed.
If design
To
select
control
NOTE:
Stretch
at Stretch
When
Stitches,
you
you
select
(blue),
built-in
make
control
at
"Stretch
the
yellow
around
and
blue
this control.
to
orange,
recommended
the
length
adjust
toward
"-"
until
center
design.
the
the
control
Rickrack
design
right
toward
design
appears
hand
like the illustrations
the
control
looks
to be closed
illustrations,
"+"
slightly
like
until
turn
stitching
the
as in
the
is as
you desire.
_L
green,
the
seems open
left,
If
sure
do not set the stitch
Study
are
stretch
decorative
or
Stitch".
stitch
to
Smocking
(green)
buttonhole
lengh
this
Stitch.
stitches
that
set
stretch
sections
These
zones
of
and color-coded
stitches
the stitch indicator
pictured
on
panel.
21
SECTION
2.
PREPARE
YOUR
MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Reverse Stitch Control
Starting To Sew
Now that you are familiar
you are ready
Reverse
each time you sit down
1.
with the controls
to start to sew with your
It should
and thread
Before
placing
be straight,
being used.
fabrics made of synthetic
2.
and with the accessories
sewing
machine.
Below
provided
for the machi_
are some good habits to foIff
to sew:
Inspect the needle.
for the fabric
on your machine
new Kenmore
properly
Do not
set and sharp on the point.
be afraid to change your
blends tend to dull the needles
the material
on the
inches to the rear of the machine.
machine,
Hold
see that
more
needle
It should
easily than fabrics
the ends
on to threads during
be the correct
frequently.
Many
made of natural fibers,
of the threads have been drawn
the sewing
si
of the n_
about
of the first3or4stitchesoft
seam.
3.
To reverse stitch,
trol during
hold
down
Release to sew forward
the machine
this con4.
sewing.
Test the machine
Fabric
the
again.
should
right
be placed
of stitch
under
edge of the material
you plan to use. The fabric
and tension
the presser foot
placed
suitable to your
with
on the 5/8"
the bulk
should be double
thickness.
AdjL
fabric.
of the material
seam marking
to
the left of the needle
on the needle plate when
making
a sirnp
seam.
5.
Run
the
machine
machine
at a slow even speed.
Fasten
each seam by back
7.
Always
finish
Guide
that
9.
The
more
pressure you
put
on the foot
control,
the faster l
the fabric
in such a_
will sew.
6.
8.
22
stitch on a scrap of fabric
for the length
When turning
at the beginning
sewing each seam with
the fabric
the normal
tacking
gently
feeding
with your
the needle
hand
in front
and end of the seam.
at its highest
point.
of the needle.
Never pull
is altered.
the hand wheel manually,
always
turn it toward
you.
or hold
SECTION3.
Practical Stitch
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
Foot and Other
%
Darning
plate
STRAIGHT
STRETCH
Needle
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
o
Refer to Page
Uses
darning,
28 - 30,
48 - 49
good
3O
Check
Chart
on p. 14
2-6
Orange
Zone
Check
Chart
onp. 14
2-6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
Check
Chart
onp. 14
3-8
Orange
Zone
1_5
Finish edges, buttons,
satin stitch, applique,
monogram,
embroidery,
sewing bar tacks.
Check
Chart
onp. 14
2-6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
2-5
Decorate
Check
Chart
2-6
Orange
Zone
2 -- 3
Use for finishing
Regular searms,
etc.
zippers,
topstltching,
Zipper
foot
Straight
III
lu
III
In
%
Zigzag
%
Zigzag
t %
BLINO
HEM
STITCH
Attach.
Straight
I
I
I
I
RICK-RACK
STRETCH
THE STITCHES
Chart
STRAIGHT
ZIGZAG
LEARN
Zigzag
%
Use on knits and other stretch
for topstitching.
garments
with
seams.
one
row
fabrics,
or several
31 -
35
36
39
on p, 14
23
SECTION
3.
LEARN
Practical Stitch Chart
Stitch
THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Stitch
Selection
OVERCAST
STRETCH
Foot
and Other Attach.
Zigzag
%
<,
<,
THREE STEP
ZIGZAG
Zigzag
%
<
.>
SMOCKING
STITCH
Zigzag
l
%-
SHELL
STITCH
SERGING
Zigzag
Needle
24
14
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
3_5
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
0.5-
Use
for
garments
1
Refer to Page
Uses
swimwear,
that
ski
require
pants
and
other
38
stretch.
37
Check
Chart
on p. 14
2-6
Check
Chart
onp. 14
2-6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3-5
Use in smocking
Check
Chart
onp. 14
4_9
Orange
Zone
3_5
Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings,
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam,
Oo shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
5O
Blue (11 )
3-6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_5
Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam.
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
38
onp,
%
2_6
Check
Chart
onD.
Thread
Tension
14
; Use for
finishing
seams.
or as a decorative
stitch.
51
SECTION
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
BOX
STITCHING
Foot
and Other
Zigzag
%
ELASTIC
STRETCH
Zigzag
<
FAGOTING
%
Zigzag
%
STRETCH
PATCHING
Zigzag
'1 %
Attach,
Needle
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Check
Chort
on p. 14
3_8
Orange
Zone
Check
Chart
3~6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
Check
Chart
on p. 14
3~8
0.5_2
Check
Chart
on_.
14
2-6
Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
Check
Chart
on p. 14
3_8
Orange
Zone
onp.
14
<
Stitch
Width
3_5
3-5
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Us_
Use for overlapping
Use for applying
seams.
elastic.
Refer to Page
53
53
Join two folded edges for decorative
open*wor k appearance.
52
Use for patchwork
51
quilting,
<
TWO-POINT
SHELL
STITCHING
Zigzag
C_
%
3-5
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.
This stitch can also be used as a single
overlock stitch as well.
5O
25
SECTION
3.
LEARN
Practical Stitch Chart
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
HERRING
BONE
STRETCH
THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Foot
and Other
Zigzag
¢
%
TWO POINT
BOX STITCH
Zigzag
L.
Attach.
Needle
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
Refer
Uses
to Page
Check
Chart
onp. 14
2-6
Yegow
Stretch
Stitch
Position
3_5
Use as hemming
stitch
cloth
and draperies.
Check
Chart
3 _ B
Orange
Zone
3-5
Use for overlapping
Check
Chart
on p. 14
3_8
O_nge
Zone
3_5
Use for Overedging.
Check
Chart
on p. L4
3 _ S
Green
Zone
3_5
Decorate
garments with one row or several,
one stitch or a combination.
55
Check
Chart
on p. 14
3 N 8
0.5
2_5
Use for applique work, also as decorative
finish for placemats,
blankets,
collars,
cuffs and pockets.
32
for
blankets,
table-
seams
52
54
on p.14
c
r _
OVEREDGE
Zigzag
STITCH
DECORATIVE
GEOMETRICS
SATIN
26
STITCH
Satin
_ 1
54
SECTION
Stitch
Stitch
Selection
Foot and Other Attach,
Sliding
buttonhole
_qKIIo
Check
Chert
onp, 14
Thread
Tension
Stitch
Length
Stitch
Width
2~6
Blue Zone
3_5
(Blue Zone)
3.
LEARN
Uses
Buttonholes:
also corded buttonholes.
THE STITCHES
Refer to Page
42 _ 43
BUTTONHOLE
D
Buttonhole
Check
Chart
on p. 14
2~6
Raund-end
buttonholes
buttonholes.
and keyhole
44 _ 47
%
97
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches
Straight
Stitch
Use the Seam Guides
Set the Machine
Stitch width
coT::
.
J
The
CornF'rfflG
seam guides
are engraved
Before
sewing
with
foot,
always
set
control
to 0 to
the straight
the
stitch
stitch
avoid
width
breaking
2.
Stretch
Raise the presser foot.
the
3.
Place
to
the edge
a stitching
needle
Best
sewing
obtained
stitch
foot
results
with
foot,
will
acceptable
the
but
also
results.
the
beginning
may
and
want
end
of
to reverse to
Raise the presser
foot
are 1/8" apart,
lines marked.
seam
with
Turn a Square Corner
and remove
the fabric.
to
its
highest
9.
Cut the threads.
are
straight
plate
of
the fabric
guide
line
(5/8"
next
on the
is
most
common).
4.
zigzag
Draw
the threads toward
the back
and lower the presser foot.
provide
5.
Press the foot control.
6.
Hold
the fabric
guide
it along
1.
loosely
the
To turn a square corner
fabric
and gently
guide
line, so
[)o n=ot for_ce t.he fa_)ric or try
pull it tight.
to
Stop
stitching
turning
toward
you
when
facing
you
lines
Raise
the
guide,
the
fabric
the 5/8"
3.
and
by
cornering
2.
.5/8" from the
edge:
needle
that it feeds naturally.
Lower
stitching
28
to help you measure
width.
The lines
the 5/8" and 7/8"
plate
position.
Stitch
H Straight foot
NOTE;
needle
the
J
the needle
lock the stitch.
8.
Raise
At
seam, you
the
needle.
1.
7.
qtJl_te
on
lower
hand
the fabric
up
with
the
wheel
edge
the
as shown,
presser
foot
to
the
edge with
foot
and begin
line
and
turn
seam guide•
the
presser
in the new direction.
SECTION
•
Use the Darning
Plate
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Topstitching
Set the Machine
Stitch width
DarNing 01ate
\
1234
Stitch length
control orange
"op thread tension
control 2 to 6
Here's How
zone
2
Sometimes
when
The Darning
you
Plate
sew,
covers
you
the feed
want
to
control
the
dogs so that they do not
fabric
touch
1.
Lower
2.
Keep the edge
yourself.
the fabric.
to
To Put on the Darning
NOTE:
The
Plate:
rectangular
needle
plate.
in the Darning
darning
plate,
Plate
these
match
holes
the holes
are slightly
in the
Stretch
Stitch
3.
to the
1.
Position
the darning
2.
Fit
darning
the
mark.
plate with
plate
pins
into
the
The feed dogs will show
holes,
Use the darning
needle
through
plate
holes
the darning
of
the
fabric
edge
of
the
next
presser
in the following
ways:
guide the fabric
to
produce
5/8"
along
an even
from
this
row of
the edge.
at the
plate
The Stitch
and tts Uses
Topstitching
plate
right
topstitehing
H: Straight foot
the pins on the bottom.
Evenly
edge
right of center.
5/8"
the
foot.
holes
In the
the presser foot.
your
emphasizes
garment
and
keeps
the
lines
seams
of
and
edges flat and crisp.
Darning
Button
(see page 30),
Sewing
(see page 35)
Accent
two
suits or
rows
of
blouses
topstitching
outer edges of cuffs,
with
one
around
or
the
lapels or collars.
29
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Straight Stretch
Darning
Set the Machine
Sot the Machine
oro
Stitch width
control O
Stitch width
1
Top thread
tension
control
2 to6
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control any number
(no_
necesF.3ry
2
3
4
Stitch length
control
yellow
stretlth _titch
to
adjust)
position
Here's How
2
2
1.
Put
the
darning
plate
on
the
needle plate
(see page 29).
No
presser
2.
foot
(see
Stretch Stitch
3.
Darning
Remove
plate
presser
page
foot
10),
and
stretch
foot
fabric
holder
between
embroidery
hoops with hole centered.
Draw
the
bobbin
fabric
by holding
one
stitch
thread
up
through
the top thread
at the
spot
where
Stretch Stitch
Stretch
the
H: Straight foot
and taking
you
wish
to
The Stitch
and Its Uses
start darning.
This
4.
Lower
the presser
bar
and sew at a slow
speed.
5.
Move
the fabric back
yo_ have covered
6.
Turn
the fabric
the darning
half
layer of stitching
NOTE:
and forth
turn
of fabric
the
it.
variation
of
3O
When you finish darning, remove the darning
plate and replace foot holder and foot.
fabrics
It can be used on
fabrics
as well.
It works
and
and
other
well on *
curved
seams
garments
deal
of
that will receive a great
strain
(ie. children's
on
any
clothes).
This
stitch
can
also
on all fabrics,
be
used
for
The
stretch
actually
stitch
stretch
but
forward
action"
the
does
net
as it is being
stitched
back
called
stitch),
when
instead
is
and
(sometimes
give
7.
was developed
knits.
sewn,
damaged,
under
is the stretch
the straight stitch, especially
developed for knits and stretch fabrics.
topstitching
layer.
is thin or badly
use a separate piece
hole to reinforce
area.
and sew antother
over the first
If your fabric
slowly until
stitch
stitching
to be used on stretch
a
so that
fabric
of breaking.
in
a
motion
"reverse•
it will
stretches
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches
Basic Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 1 to 5
Top thread tension
ontrol :_ to 8
!ii
il
•
Stitch length
control orange
zone
Here's How
There are many
ways to sew a zigzag stitch
Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.
Satin Stitch page 32,
Applique Work page 33,
Bar Tacking page 33,
°
Stretch Stitch
Monogramming
page 34,
Embroidery
page 34,
Button Sewing page 35,
Overcasting page 36.
A: Zigzag foot
The Stitch
The
zigzag
common
your
for
and Its Uses
stitch
is one
and most
machine.
versatile
buttonholes,
overcasting,
can
the
mending
ing.
It
with
trims, appliques
most
stitches on
It can be a utility
sewing buttons,
ming,
of
stitch
hem-
and darn-
also be used to decorate
or as a decorative
and cut-out
work
stitch.
31
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
•
Satin Stitch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Top thread
tension
control 3 lo_
Zigzag
width
Stitch
length
Stitch length
control 05 to 1
2
4
(
CIos, _ It3 0
Stretch Stitch
F: Satin stitch
foot
Pressure dia!:
The Stitch
The Satin
used
I or
and Ifs Uses
stitch
decorative
is a versatile
stitch,
but
and often
Here's
How
it can also
he used to overcast
a raw edge (for ex-
Once
ample,
linens,
of the fabric
blankets,
tablecloths
weight
and napkins).
]'he Satin
in applique.
32
stitch
is especially
attractive
your
machine
fabrics,
is set up to stitch,
you are planning
you may want
to use. Too
tight
satin
to experiment
stitch
on a fragment
may pucker
some light
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Bar Tacking
Applique
r
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
con ro,2,o
©
Stitch width
Stitch width
1
2
3
4
control 2 to 5
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Fop thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
05 to t
control
Baste
(or
joiner)
applique
Stitch
sure
Stretch
F:
around
the
iron-on
fabric
This
stitch
on the fabric.
satin
stitch
the
applique
falls
along
making
the outer
Stretch Stitch
sewing corners,
clown into
2_-
needle
with
pieces
edge of the applique.
When
Satin stitch
foot
Pressure dial:
Stitch
fuse
Stitch length
control 05 to t
foot
and
the fabric.
pivot
the
is similar
and
strain
to a very
is used to
poi_lts
of
pockets
and straps on lingerie.
such
short
reinforce
as corners
or
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches
lower the needle
Raise the presser
fabric
to the right
A: Zigzag foot
or left.
33
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued}
•
Monogramming
_t
Embroidery
the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
1
2
3
Stitch width
control 1 to 5
HA
4
I
TOp thread tension
control
\
2 In 6
\
Stitch
Fop thread tension
control 2 to6
length
control
05
2
tl! I
2
3
Stitch length control
Any number Inot
necessary to adjust)
F:
Satin
StitCh
Stitch
Here's
How
Here's How
1.
Set the same as satin stitch.
2.
Back
the
fabric
with
plate
paper or
o_
I I
interfacing,
Stretch
4
3.
Draw the letters on the fabric
with tailor's chalk.
4.
Satin
stitch,
width
as necessary
foot
adjusting
to
the
form
stitch
each
No pre_er
foot
Darning
JJ4
2.
Remove
3.
Adjust
Stretch Stitch
holder
(see page 10).
stitch
4.
Draw
the design
with tailor's chalk.
5.
Stretch
plate_
dery
If using paper, carefully remove it
when you have finished sewing.
foot
the
width
as desired
(see page 21 ),
pattern.
5.
(see page 29),
the
fabric
hoops
and
on
to
the
between
place
fabric
embroi-
under
the
needle.
6.
Lower
the
presser
foot
lever
to
engage the top thread tension.
7.
Holding
hand,
the top
rotate
you one complete
Putl
the
bobbin
thread
the hand
in your
wheel
left
toward
turn.
top
thread
to
thread
through
to the surface
draw
the
of the fabric.
8.
Using
the
a medium
marked
fabric carefully
34
speed,
outline,
by hand.
stitch
along
£uiding
the
SECTION
•
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Sew a Button
S_t the Machine
Stitch width control
M_sr be adjusled
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length control
Any number (not
necessary to adjust)
Use the darning plate
1.
Match
the center
for button
sewing
of the button
(see page 29).
To
hoJes to the center
of the slot on the presser
foot.
2,
Stretch Stitch
3.
Adjust
Lower
Turn
Zigzag foot
the stitch
width
so that needle will drop in each hole.
the foot to hold the button
the hand wheel
by
hand
so
needle
enter
the
sllank,
cut
the
a B"
tail.
Bring
the
needle
thread
down
in the
button
and wind
Draw
will
leaving
through
the hole
it around
the
bottom
side
shank.
in place.
that
strengthen
threads
either hole of the
the
thread
to
the
and knot.
button.
A:
t_
Darning pla
4.
Stitch several times.
35
SECTION
3.
LEARN
Zigzag Stitches
THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Rick-Rack
Overcasting Stitch
Stretch
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 5
Stitch width
©
1
2
3 4
,
control 3 to 5
"Op
thread
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
tension
control [_ Io tt
Stitch length
;o_toro,
Stitch length
cor_tro[
orange
Helpful
Start
Hints
overcasting
raw corner
right
up
Stretch
Stitch
about
of your
at the edge,
and
the
yellow
stretch stitch
position
1/8"
inside
seam, If you
the fabric
stitches
will
will
the
you
might
bunch
This
stitch
become
top stitch
Stretch Stitch
The Stitch
A:
This
and Its Uses
zigzag
garment
variation
is very useful
construction
raw edges of any sewing
36
and
in finishing
project.
in
and Its Uses
Sew on stretch
start
tangled:
A: Zigzag foot
The Stitch
Zigzag foot
fabrics
in any area that
use a zigzag stitch
can be used as a decoratwe
as well
SECTION3.
Three-Step
LEARN
THE S:FITCHES
Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control5
1234
Fop thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
control 0 5 to 1
Seam Finishing
(Overcasting)
Place the fabric
so that
the right
Stretch
A
Stitch
under
the edge will
Mending
the presser foot
be slightly
inside
Position
that
the
tear under
the stitching
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
Zigzag foot
J
The Stitchand
Its Uses
The three-step
zigzag
zigzag and straight
the
three-step
would
has
more
flatter
zigzag
use the
basic
strength,
than a regular
The three-step
ly useful
is a combination
stitch.
You may use
everywhere
z,gzag
you
stitch.
elasticity,
It
and
is
zigzag.
z_gzag stitch
is especial-
for
mending
sewing
patches
smoothly
and
securely
repairing
straight
finishing
seams
tears.
37
SECTION
3.
LEARN THESTITCHES,
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Overcast
Stretch
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
Stitching
Set the Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch width
Stitch width
control 3 !o5
Top thlead
tension
control
2 Io 6
Top thread tension
control 3 to (3
Stitch length
control
\
tl(_rl
Here's
Place
How
the raw
the LEFT
Stitch
edge of
the
Stretch Stitch
so the needle pierces
Or, place
seam,
your
then
and Its Uses
stitch
seam with
can
can
be used for
an overcast
seam
one
operation
It can be
you
are
swimwear,
and
other
stretch
38
_s formed
garments
sewing
a
finish.
The
making
Place
fabric
trim
foot
and
be
the fabric
to allow
seam
m
used when
that
ski
pants
require
NOTE:
Stretch Stitch
a 5/8"
allowance
further
he Stitch
Use
Use
a blue
needle,
under
the
the
stitches
presser
are
stretch
which
prevents skipped
fabric
effectively
stitches.
narrow
press
seams
this
on
heavyweight
want
stitch
when
you
you do not
flat.
It is ideal
knits
or
woven
a narrow
for making
elastic
using
fabric,
use a blue
fabric
needle
skipped
and Its Uses
seam that
open
When
stretch
effectively
garments
prevent
raveling.
NOTE:
finished
to
fabric
made
edge.
edges of older
overcast
the
so that
over theedge.
A: Zigzag foot
Raw or worn
This
to
after.
Zigzag foot
The Stitch
fabric
Here's.How
of the needle as shown.
just short of the outside
A
Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position
yellow
str etc'h stitch
I_O';I
Stitchim
on
fabrics
seam.
swim
It
want
a
need
to
for
1/4"
medium
to
where
you
is also great
wear.
kmt
stretch
which
prevents
stitches.
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Blind Hemming
Set
the
Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 3
1/4"
©
Woi_
.
Top thread tension
control
2
Stitch length
control o_ange
10
\
\
ZQI_t?
\
Stretch Stitch
A
Zigzag
foot
1.
Finish
the raw edge of your
2.
Measure,
turn
up your
NOTE:
For light
3.
the material
Fold
weight
hem an,/way
you desire.
(See overcrasting
page 36).
hem and pin.
fabrics,
(bottom
you may need a double
side out)
on
the edge
fold.
to be stitched,
as shown,
leaving
1/4-
of the
finished
hem
edge
showing.
4.
5.
Place
garment
stitch
should
under
After
hemming,
just catch
presser
foot
the fold
press both
in such a manner
that
straight
stitches
will
be sewn
on extended
edge.
The zigzag
of the garment.
sides of the finished
hem.
The top side of the garment
will
show only
the blind
stitches.
39
SECTION
3,
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Lace Work
Set the Machine
Stitch
top
thread
tension
contrn!
2 t_ L_
••
\,
width
Stitch length
Control
.
l
Stretch Stitch
YY
Lace
A
Zigzag
foot
to
adds
blouses
a fanciful,
and
and
pillows
become
when
trimmed
with
Turn
raw edge of fabric
5/8".
Place
feminine
lingerie.
touch
Table
more
linens
elegant
lace,
under
lace underneath
at least
and top-
stitch using stretch blind hem stitch.
Trim excess fabric close to stitching.
4O
SECTION
Buttonhole
•
Learning
With
to Sew Buttonholes
your
Kenmore
You
automatic
sewing
may
machine
use the
buttonhole
you have two
methods
built-in
system
or you
attachment
system.
;
of making
Tips on buttonholing
may use the
Always
use.
1.
the buttonhole
Built-in
Choose
this
need only
buttonhole
with
use an interfacing
Tissue paper or regular
(rectangular).
style for waistband,
one or two
a practice
on a scrap of fabric
the button
you
plan
to
you will use.
in area of garment
where
buttonholes
are
placed.
style
bottonholes
make
Try the buttonhole
Always
Choose
LEARN THE STITCHES
Making
buttonholes.
snap-in
3.
cuffs,
belt slots or where
stitching,
you will
For heavier
buttons.
interfacing
can be used.
Tear paper
away after
if it is used..
weight
fabrics,
loosen
your top
thread
tension
slightly.
_J
2.
Round
end
Choose
vests,
3.
jackets
Keyhole
Choose
buttonholes
this
style
for
need more
No. 213504005,
buttonholes
213505006).
on dresses,
blouses,
or coats.
buttonholes
this
(Template
series of
style
room
(Template
for tailored
for button
No. 213506007).
vests, jackets,
coats or any time you
shank.
41
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Buttonhole Making (Continued)
•
Built-in
System
Set
the
Machine
Stitch width
control
i_ lfl
IRlue zone1
0
_
2
S
345
Stitch
control
+-._,L",_,4
length
2
I. a. Carefully
mark
the
buttonhole
2. a. Move
length on your garment.
b.
Change
slider
to the sliding buttonhole
foot.
tO_)
thr_all
the
so that
slider
(A)
the top
meets the start
b. Line
up
foot
with
the
,, ,L_q
'
Sli(lin
t.
c.
Stitch
9 buttonhole
foot
Insert
the garment
under
the
foot with
the buttonhole
marking running
toward
markings
the top mark
c.
NOTE:
Lower
Adlust,ng
the Stitch
Depending
upon
alter
the
FOr less
toward"l"+
2.
For
the
density,
you
stitch
buttonhole
dial.
turn
the
dial
turf!
the
dial
a prachce
on a scrap
to
suitable
'+,r he._vy ::;
fabric
use to find
stitch
length.
but-
:! :
_
',htth_+_
_
h,, ,lab,
t
ha)rl<
make
tonhole
_.)
q"'_'_°
+,h,,r _
"0",
Always
ptan
blue
length
density,
mo,e
or your
buttonhole
within
I
fabric
buttonholes,
in
range on the stitch
toward
Density
your
owT_ preference
42
3. a, Set the stitch
on
selector
b. Sew folwatd
(B).
front
until
marking
of
at
you
you{
_'I
reach the
button.
hole.
the
,_
"
you
the mote
Stretch Stitch
on
your
the presser foot.
The
markings
are engraved
NOTE:
mark
garment.
you.
f+i
derisory
you
(C) on the
tefl'_Fon
Stretch
may
toward
mark
4
on
the
slider
in centimeters.
e
Stop
sewlltg
at the
left
shteh
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
J
m
,_ Set the stitch
selector
at
1,1
5. a. Set the stitch
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c
Stop
sewing
h. Sew until
at the right
buttonhole
and sewin
reverse(
stitch•
foot
as illustrated
[_*
_]-_-_-[_]
you
reach
at
the
I'1
back of
).
Stop sewing
6
a.
Set the stitch
selector
at
J_l
b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
7.
Remove
c. Stop
at the right
sewing
at the left stitch.
the
fabric
and
cut
the
4
hole
opener
the buttonhole.
¢.
sliding
selector
open
with
in your
the
buttonhole
accessory
storage
box.
stitch.
''
43
SECTION
3.
Buttonhole
•
LEARN
Making
THE STITCHES
(Continued)
Using Buttonhole Attachment
Buttonhole
Attachment
For
more
hole
attachment
your
machine
attachment
varied
Buttonhole
System
and accurate
buttonholes,
and templates.
Know
properly.
You
will
you will enjoy
using
the parts read carefully
need
these
items
for
the
how
the
Style
and Size
buttonto set up
Round
End
_
Keyhole
buttonhole
system.
Ru ttonf_ole
Gl_ide
_
[_uttonhole
s_ot
/
MeaStl
rerflerl
Template
t
213504005
213505006
213506007
3/8"
1/2"
15/16"
7/8"
5/8"
13/16"
1-1/4" 1-1/2"
marking
Buttonhole
wide
plate
NOTE:
Illustrations
buttonhole
length
Guide
block
templates
[ ever
Gear
Base plate
Buttonholefoot
44
easily
of
buttonhole
to be sewn.
by
on the template.
Buttonhole
Pin_
1-1/16"
1-1/16"
Sizes
Catch
matching
on
You will
template
1-1/4" 1-3/8"
show
actual
find the most suitable
the button
with
the proper
length
buttonhole
illustration'
of
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2
' "Top
thread
I (:c_ntrol
2
Pins (A)
<I
tension
zJ'"
\
l=_ G
Stitch
length
ftook
2
R_C
tSt]£]lJ
hlr
h I][t_
"_
_
Stretch
Buttonhole
Helpful
can
=60
_
NOTE:
a.
Remove
the extension
b.
Raise the needle to its high,.=st position.
c.
Remove
d.
Pull bobbin
thread
e.
Insert
of base plate
f.
Pull lever back
g.
Snap
the foot
IIb]t'
table.
holder.
Stitch
out
about
3" straight
back toward
rear of machine.
foot
Hints
You
bobbin
1.
contrOIo_j_
I_Js'
obtain
--80
best
light
results
weight
to
use
threads
as
thread.
It
two
hook
base plate
round
holes
into rectangular
to align the hook
down
to fit
two
with
pins
hole of needle plate.
the rectangular
(A)
at the back
hob.
of base plate
into
(B) on needle plate.
Release lever.
is advisable
stretch
fabric
sewing
knits
to use a blue
needle
and
when
synthetic
fabrics.
You
can obtain
with
a wider
setting
control
the
buttonholes
cutting
stitch
at 1.5 instead
space by
width
of 2.
45
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Buttonhole Making (Continued)
/-Buttonhole
guide plate
Top
thread
Template
Gear _,_
GiJid
Slot
@
I
/
"C_tcb
Setting Mark
',\
\
Gqide
Starting
block
plate
2.
a.
b.
c.
When
you have selected
the template
hole
you need, slide the template
Pull
catch
toward
you
while
with
the size and style
the
template
hole size you have chosen
is at the setting mark.
Insert
into
into
gear of
base plate
button-
into the guide plate.
sliding
slot
of template
until
the button-
and fit
guide block
3.
a.
Attach
the buttonhole
b.
Adjust
position
of
l
foot.
gear
so
it
is aligned
with
the
starting
point
of
template.
The lever can be used to change
c.
the center of the guide slot.
Pull
the
toward
d.
bobbin
thread
you while
Place the bobbin
holding
and top
Leave 3 to 4 inches
46
_)[)qgl
Bobbin
thread
gear position.
up through
top
threads
of thread.
guide
slot
by turning
the hand
thread.
to the left side of guide plate,
whee!
SECTION
5.
a.
Lower
b,
Start
c.
Allow
d.
sewing
to do the work
to guide the fabric.)
Stop
when
To release
the
by itself.
the needle returns
buttonhole
base plate,
pull
the
a.
b.
Mark
your
Placing
buttonhole
your
position
garment
behind
carefully
the
and the buttonhole
foot
as shown.
c.
Align
marked
buttonhole
with
center
d
Line
up your
fabric
plate
just in front
e
Pierce
the fabric
edge with
with
insert
marking
foot
lever toward
by turning
it between
the
If
line
you
want
your
on buttonhole
ut_ the fabric
with
to
be
the
the stitch
length
markings
foot,
I!
2
fabrics
Fine stitches
for light
on the guide
Stitch
control
as shown.
the needle at the beginning
buttonhole
and lift
guide
length
4
_2
of the buttonhole.
for
NOTE
you
it begins,
the stitch density
2_
the measurement
of the buttonhole
where
on the garment.
machine,
plate
to the position
the machine,
You may alter the closeness of the stitches
control from 4 to 3.
4
THE STITCHES
slowly.
the machine
sewing
LEARN
foot.
(Do not try
base plate off
Adjusting
the buttonhole
3.
1/2
inch
the 1/2 inch markings
from
the garment
each time
edge,
you start to sew
heavy
fabrics
4
1__"
"
@
Coar_estitches
a buttonhole,
Stretch
Stitch
47
SECTION
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Sew in a Zipper
Fabric
Preparation
:
Set the Machine
Put the top sides of the fabric
and
sew
opening.
to
the
Use
end
the
of
reverse
the
to
_(1/8")
Stitch width
together
/Zi_lper
te_th
zipper
lock
Zipper
the
tape
stitches.
Sew
the
length
zipper
at "4"
opening
and
top
with
thread
stitch
tension
at "3".
"op thread tension
control 2 [o 6
End
of
_ont rol 2
2
()pening
To Sew:
_3
_
Stitch
1.
, 'L
_,f f,qt_r i_
5.
Stretch Stitch
[upedge
-
To attach
3.
the zipper
Reset stitch length at 2 and top
thread tension at 2 to 6,
Fold back the left seam allowance
as shown.
Turn
under
ance to form
E: Zipper
foot
of fabric
4.
len_h
the
5.
right seam allow
a 1/8"
fold.
6.
Place the zipper teeth next to the
1/8"fold
and pin in place.
_
attach
!i!_" t' t'Tn,'dq
st,de_J
The ifin on the
h?f [ hand side
the presser
on the zipper
•
side of the zipper,
the presser bar to the left pins
on the zipper
48
pins
foot.
To sew on the right
attach
bar to the right
foot.
bar to the right
Lower
foot
the zipper
the
bottom
so that
the
needle pierces
and the zipper
tape.
Sew
the
slider
Lower
through
of
on the top
side at
fabric
•,--.4_
the presser
foot.
zipper
7.
foot:
Attach
pins on the zipper
fold
tape to the point
the
zipper
the fold
and
the
where the
begins,
the
needle
to
hold
and raise the presser foot.
the
SECTION3.
LEARNTHESTITCHES
i
/
Top side
of fabric
Top side
of fabric
J
8.
9.
Open
Lower
10.
the zipper.
the presser foot
and stitch
Close
fabric
the
top
zipper
and
turn
the
11.
Remove
attach
side up,
the rest of the seam,
12.
zipper
presser
foot
bar to
pins on the zipper
foot.
Stitch
below
tom
13.
the
the
Turn
across
and
the
bot-
and
continue
to
foot
along
the
as shown.
Stitch
through
the
zipper
about
2" from
the top of the
zipper.
Lower
the
needle
into
the
fabric
and raise the presser foot.
16.
corner
teeth,
14. Stop
15.
the
of the zipper,
guide
zipper
and
the left
Remove
open
17.
Lower
the
basting
stitches
the
foot and stitch
the rest
of the seam. Make sure the'fold
the
fabric
and
and
the zipper.
is
even,
tape.
49
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching
Two-Point Shell Stitching
F
Set the Machine
Stitch width
3 to
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control
,4!
©
I 2 3 4
I Top
thread
control
y
tension
Top thread tension
control 3 to S
Stitch length
1 hi _)
control
i_rarlge
He re'1;.H_o w
ZOne
,
_: " ":"S_
,,,
ii, It
1.
Stitch length
control _ran_ e
zon(_
For best effect:
set the
stitch
length
as you
desire.
-
NN
F
Satin
you
-
allow
2.
Its Uses
Stitch
blind
hem
rows
of shell
folded
stitching
bv sewing
fabric.
a
Several
are called
shell
tucks•
stitching
can
be used
hems, sleeve and neck
Shell
tucking
scalloped
lingerie
5O
can
tucks
be used
on
to
finish
openings.
to create
blouses
and
You
wovens
Stitch
Stretch Stitch
just
edge of the
sew rows of shell stitches,
can sew Shell
soft silky
to
it zigzags.
space the rows 5/8"
is formed
over
If you
the
slightly.
needle
fabric when
Tile Stitchand
Shell
the
clear the folded
stitch
foot
The Shell
may need to tighten
top thread tension
Stretch Stitgh
This
stitch
single overlock
apart.
on knits or
in any direction.
A:
Zigzag
foot
can
also
stitch
be
as well.
used
as a
SECTION
the
THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Machine
Stitch width
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
control
°op thread tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch length
stretch
Stdch
5
Stitch length control
yellow
stretch
stitch
position
The Stitch
pOSltiOrl
_
LEARN
Stretch Patching
Smocking
Set
3.
,1 _3
For
and its Uses
patching
worn
out
elbows
or
knees.
Stretch
Stitch
Stretch Stitch
A
Zigzag
A: Zigzag foot
foot
With
the
stitch
straight
length
stitching
at
lines
"4".
sew
3/8"
apart
across the area to be smocked.
Knot
the
the
gathers
the
threads
bobbin
evenly.
other
stitch
along
threads
end.
between
Loosen
tension
Pult
the
Secure
the
threads
Sew
the
decorative
the gathering
Pull out the gathering
NOTE:
one edge.
and distribute
the
to
at
stitches.
stitches.
top
make
thread
gathering
easier.
51
SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Fagoting Stitch
Set
the
Herring Bone Stretch
f
Machine
Set the Machine
Stitch
width
Stitch width
©
I
_l
control5
TOp thread
tension
control
_ !,_
\,
Stitch
3 4
control 3 to 5
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
length
control
2
Stitch length
(l S t_ 2
Here's How
•l,
si_
1.
Fold
under
each fabric
edge 5/8"
_
pusi
stretch stitch
tiorl
2
Here's How
contro_ yelh_w
Place
and press.
2.
Stretch
Stitch
Pin
the
Sew
so the
A: Zigzag foot
Use
fabric
this
appearance
52
two
edges
slowly,
needle
to join
create
to
1/8"
guiding
catches
edge on each side.
and Its Uses
stitch
to
3/8"
tear away backing
3..
The Stitch
paper
or
the
fabric
the
folded
two
and add design
pieces
open
of
work
interest.
the fabric
from
top
side
prevent
_
A:
Use
Stretch
Stitch
Zigzag foot
and Its Uses
as hemming
tablecloth
stitch
and draperies.
for
blankets,
up, and sew
the edge.
Trim close to stitching.
apart.
The Stitch
at1
,<
raveling.
The stitchwill
SECTION3.
ElasticStretch
Set
the
Stitch
Box Stitching
Set the Machine
Machine
Stitch width
ToD
control
thread
Stitch width
/
tension
_! I_ •
Stitch length
control
LEARNTHESTITCHES
yellow
_tretch stitch
rop
thread
tension
control 3 to 8
Stitch length
p_S_tlon
Use
i ,lll
this
stitch
to join
heavy
weight
interlining.
Overlap
two
use this stitch
Stretch
raw
edges
together
and
to join them
Stitch
Stretch Stitch
A
Zigzag foot
A: Zigzag foot
Choose
this
stitch
to attach
elastic
to
garments.
1.
Mark
match
2.
the elastic
these
into
to
the
quarters
center
and
front,
center
back and side seams.
Place
the
middle
of
the
elastic
under
the
center
of
the
presser
foot
and stitch
sure
the
elastic
into place,
is evenly
making
distri-
buted.
53
SECTION3.
Two-point
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Box Stitch
Overedging Stitch
f
Set the Machine
Set t_e Machine
Stitch
width
Stitch
©
I
2 3 4
control
:oo thread tension
control
_ Io
Stitch
control
Stretch
A: Zigzag foot
54
width
3 to 5
control
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
length
orarlge
3 to 5
Stitch length
control or ;lRge
This stitch is useful for elastic fabrics
This stitch can be used for a over-
to join them together.
edgingstitch,
Stitch
Stretch
A: Zigzag foot
Stitch
,SECTION
3.
LEARN
THE STITCHES
Decorate with Geometric Patterns
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
iI,
Top thread tension
control 3 Io8
'\
Stitch length
control green
zone
Here's How
1.
2.
Stretch
3.
Stitch
Tile Stitches and T!leir Uses
These stitches are purely
You can sew one row
decorative.
or several
or vary
the
stitch
width
and
length
special effects.
Experiment
on a scrap of fabric to see what
for
Practice
effects
stitch
width
and
tength
the stitch
as
lines
on a scrap of" fabric.
Mark
the
fabric,
using
4.
Lower
the needle
at the starting
5.
Lower
the presser
foot.
6.
Gently
maked
special
the
you desire.
o
F: Satin stitch
foot
Adjust
for
decoration
a washable
guide
the
on
fabric
fabric
the
marker.
point.
along
the
line.
are possible.
55
SECTION
4.
PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
What to Do When
PROBLEM
PROBABLECAUSE
Incorrect
CORRECTION
size needle.
Ch'oose correct
size needle
Rethread machine.
Improper threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
hregtHar
Stttches
Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
B_eakmg
Rtmch,_g
Pucker ing
Needle
of Thread
Tighten
upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin,
Replace
needle
plate,
or polish
off
burrs completely
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect
size needle.
Do not
Choose
Incorrect
setting of needle,
Loose presser foot.
Reset needle,
Reset presser
Upper and lower threads not drawn back
under presser foot before starting seam.
When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few sthches are
formed.
Incorrect
Reset thread
thread tension.
Using two different
sizes or kinds
Bent or blunt needle.
Loose presserfoot.
Fabric too sheer or too soft.
56
for thread and fabric
of thread.
pull fabric; guide it gently.
correct
size needle for thread
and fabric.
foot.
tension.
Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.
thread should
Reset presserfoot.
Use underlay
of tissue paper.
be same size and kind.
SECTION;-4. PERFORMANCE
PROBLEMS
CHART
PROBLEM
PROBABLE
CAUSE
t_correct
size needle,
Bent or blunt needle.
Sk;ppmg
Stitches
Breaking
Breaking
Fabric
Uppel
Bobbin
Jamming
Knocking
Noise
thread
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for
lhread
Sharp
Nicks
Insert new needle.
Replace needle plate,
off
eye in needle.
or burrs at hole of needle plate.
race.
clutch
is disengaged.
Thread caught in hook race.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook race.
and fabric.
tension.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect
size needle.
Darning plate in place.
Stitch Length set at O.
Thread knotted
under fabric.
not Moving
upper
Start to stitch at a medium
Rethread machine.
Improper
bobbin threading.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook
Thread
Loosen
for thread
Starting to stitch too fast.
improper threading.
Push-pull
Machine
Choose correct size needle
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Thlead
CORRECTION
speed.
or polish
Check bobbin threading.
Clean bobbin holder and hook
Remove darning plate.
Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under
to stitch.
Push in the clutch.
and fabric.
burrs
completely.
race•
presser foot
before
beginning
Disassemble
and clean hook race.
Clean bobbin holder and hook race.
57
SECTION
5.
CARE FOR YOUR
MACHINE"
Replace the Light Bulb
Clean the Bobbin Holder
To
insure
essential
that
The bobbin
or knock
Lh_plug
the
machine
and
open
your
machine
operates
at its
best,
you
need
to keep
the
parts clean at all times.
area can attract
loudly
if a thread
dust and lint.
Your
machine
can become
sluggish
is caught.
the
{;_cP covPr
CALITION
I
The
hght
HOT
bulb
will
Protect
fill(l(!1
_
handle
be
f
yotlr
when
_t
Follow
I.
Ptl,h
l)tllb
the
bulb
[:otirlter
tip
cover Dlate
%/O11
and
clockwise
turn
to
the
Turn
off
Remove
firmly
the
58
new
ttlt[)if_g
btdb
in
by
tt clockwise.
or unplug
5.
the bobbin
pulling
pushingit
3
Remove
cover
it toward
the bobbin.
plate by
you.
or vacuum
the
machine,
2.
up arid
the power
Brush
out of the bobbin
remove
it
Put
4.
these directions:
Replace
the bobbin.
the dust and lin_
holder
B
Slide on the bobbin
pushing
_t into
cover plate h¥
the grooves.
SECTION
Oiling the Machine
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs
Open
face cover
two drops
Remove
L
Unplug
the
machine
the presser foot
2.
3.
Remove
Remove
the
and
remove
5.
bobbin
cover
Take
out
bobbin
and needle.
CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
5.
the bobbin.
holder
Lift
and remove
of oil
plate
and oil
points
as shown
below
at least once a year, Oneor
is sufficient.
excess oil,
othenNise
it may stain fabrics.
up the
it.
plate.
the screw
on the left side
of the needle with
the large screw
driver.
4.
Remove
the needle
plate
In case
machine
extended
time,
Use good
quality
No other
oiling
Above
require
6.
Use
the
feed
dogs,
holder.
cloth.
lint
brush
hook
Also
to
clean
the
race and bobbin
use
a
soft.
dry
7.
Line
up the
the bobbin
next
to
red marks
used
it before
sewing machine
for
an
sewing.
oil.
is required
are
only
area
which
on this machine.
and place
holder so the knob
the stopper
points
oiling
is not
oil
fits
in the hook
race, as shown above.
59
PARTS LIST
l"
1
2
4
3
5
%
%
8
9
7
lO
12
i!
13
14
/
./
15
16
17
18
19
2O
G
6O
All
parts
listed
herein
may be ordered
from
any Sears Roebuck
and Co. store
or service center.
WHEN
ORDERING
REPAIR
PARTS,
ALWAYS
GIVE
THE
FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
1.
2.
3.
4.
handling.
to
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF ITEM
a
No,
1
2
3
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
If the parts you need are not
transmitted
Ref.
Sears
stocked
Repair
4
locally,
Parts
your
Distribution
order
will be electronically
Center
for
expedited
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Part No.
Description
"20-6868
102403202
813404013
6551
6552
6553
Bobbin
6554
652806003
685502008
825813005
823803006
822804118
*6864
6797
820832005
41669
box with 10 bobbins
Spool
No.
pin felt
fabric
needles
No. 1 1 Single
1 1 Stretch
needles
(ORG)
No. 14 Single
needles
(RED)
No. 1B Single
needles
(PUB)
No. 18 Single
needles
(GRN)
Straight
(BLU)
foot
Zigzag foot
Sliding
buttonhole
Zipper
foot
Satin
stitch
Needle
Light
foot
foot
threader
bulb
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
802424004
6830
*6889
Lint
brush
652802009
213502003
213501002
Darning
213504005
213505006
213506007
213503004
Template
(Round
end small)
Template
_Round
end large)
Template
(Keyhole)
Buttonhole
opener
Oil and lint
brush
plate
Buttonhole
guide plate
Base plate
Buttonhole
foot
* These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered
per instructions
above.
61
INDEX
A
Accessory storage box ..............
Appliqueing
...................
2, 8
23, 33
Fabric, needle, thread and stitch length
chart
.......................
23, 33
Face cover plate ............
Fagoting
.....................
Feed dogs ......................
Foot control
....................
Free arm sewing .................
B
Bar tacking ...................
Base ...........................
Base plate ...............
Basic zigzag ...................
Blind hemming
..............
Bobbin ............
Bobbin holder
..............
Bobbin thread
.................
Bobbin
winding
4. 48, 60_61
23, 31
23, 39_40
4, 15_16,
58, 60_61
16, 58"59
18_19
..................
............
Buttonhole
Buttonhole
Buttonhole
attachment
foot .........
guide plate
........
Buttonhole
Buttonhole
making
opener
2, 15
25, 53
27, 41
27, 41, 44
4, 13, 27, 44_45
4, 27, 44, 60"-61
..............
.........
Buttonhole
template
......
Button
sewing
.................
41_47
4, 43, 60_61
3, 18
26, 52
59
L
Lace work ......................
Large screw driver .............
Light and power switch .............
Light bulb .................
Lint brush ..................
40
4, 60"-'61
3, 5
57, 60_61
4, 58_61
M
4, 27, 44, 60"--61
23, 35
Monogramming
................
23, 34
N
C
Cabinet
Hand wheel ....................
Herring bone stretch .............
Hook race ......................
.........................
Changing needle ..................
Changing presser foot
............
Cleaning hook race and feed dogs
Cornering
guide
..................
2
I0"_'I
......
14
I
59
28
D
Darning ..................
23, 29, 31
Darning plate .....
4, 29, 31, 34_35, 60_61
Decorative geometric patterns .......
26, 55
Needle ................
13_14, 60"61
Needle clamp ...................
3, 14
Needleptate
...................
2, 16
Needle, thread and fabric chart ........
14
Needle threading
...............
17_18
O
Oiling .........................
Overcasting stitch .................
Overcast stretch ................
Overedging stitch ...............
59
36
24, 38
26, 54
62
2, 22, 28
23, 36
S
Satin
stitch
foot
....................
.......
4, 12, 24, 26, 32_34,
50, 55,
Sating stitching
................
Seam guides .....................
Serging ......................
Serging or pine leaf stretch
.........
Sewing light ......................
Shell stitching
.................
Sliding buttonhole
foot ...............
..............
4, 12, 27, 42_43,
Small screw driver .............
4,
Smocking
....................
Snap-on button
.................
Spool pin felt ..............
4, 7,
Spool pins ......................
Stitch length control
..............
Stitch selector
..................
60_61
26, 32
28
24, 38
24, 38
5
24, 50
60_61
60"61
24, 51
3, 10
60_61
,
2, 7
2, 21 1
3, 20
Stitch width control
..............
2, 21
Straight stitching
............
23, 28_29
Straight stitch foot
...................
..............
4, 11,23,
28_30,
60_61
Straight stretch stitching
..........
23, 30
Stretch patching
................
25, 51
Stretch stitch adjuster
.............
3, 21
T
E
Elastic stretch .................
Embroidery ...................
Extension table ..................
3, 5
23_27
6
3, 10"_13
3, 7
3, 15
R
Reverse stitch control ..........
Rick-rack stretch stitching .........
H
15
Bobbin winding spindle
Box stitching
..................
Buttonhole
...................
....
14
2. 6, 58_59
25, 52
59
3, 5
8_9
Power switch ....................
Practical stitch chart .............
Pressure control
dial ................
Presser foot .................
Presser foot lever
.................
Push-pull clutch
.................
25, 53
23, 34
2, 8
Parts list .....................
Performance problems ............
Plug connector ...................
Portable case .....................
60"61
56_57
3, 5
2
Take-up lever ...................
Thread cutter ....................
Thread guide .................
Three-step zigzag ...............
Topstitching
..................
2, 17
2, 7
2_3, 17
24, 37
23, 29
]'{_p thread
Tnt} thread
lop thread
...................
tension
..............
tension control
.......
Turning
a sqtJare corner
"fwo point box stitching
Two-point
Zigzag
.....
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zipper
Zipper
shell stitching
17_20
19"-20
2, 19_20
.............
...........
28
26. 54
..........
25, 50
foot ........................
11. 23_26, 31, 3.5"40, 50._53. 60"..61
stitching .............
23, 31_36
overcasting .................
36
application
...........
23, 48_4g
foot ......
4, 12, 23, 48_49, 60_61
63
MEMO
MEMO
WARRANTY
#
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FULL
25-YEAR
WARRANTY
For 25 years from
m the mecha.lical
ON SEWING
the date of purchase,
components
MACHINE
HEAD
Sears will, free of charge, repair
of the sewing
machine
defects in material
or workmanship
which
appear
÷
head.
=
FULL
For
TWO YEAR
two
appear
=
in the
For
90-DAY
90
necessary
=
from
the
electrical
ON ELECTRICAL
date
of
equipment
purchase,
of
the
EQUIPMENT
Sears will,
sewing
free of
machine,
OF SEWING
charge,
including
repair
MACHINE
defects
electronic
in material
components,
or workmanship
motor,
wiring,
which
switch
days
.=
WARRANTY
from
for proper
WARRANTY
SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT
This warranty
#
and
speed control.
FULL
=
years
WARRANTY
ON ALL
the date
PARTS
of purchase,
operation
of the sewing
AND
MECHANICAL
Sears will.
machine,
IS AVAILABLE
BY RETURNING
IN THE UNITED STATES.
gives you specific
legal rights,
SEARS,
free of
except
charge,
for normal
AND
replace
any
CO., D/817
parts
and provide
mechanical
service
#
maintenance.
THE SEWING MACHINE
and you may also have other
ROEBUCK
ADJUSTMENTS
rights which
WA, Hoffman
TO THE NEAREST
vary horn
Estates,
SEARS SERVICE
state to state.
IL 60179
#
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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 ORDERING
REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS
*MODEL
*NAME OF ITEM "PART DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
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
Printed in Taiwan
plate on the back of
transmitted
to a Sears
U.S.A.
Part No. 652-800-409
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