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Page 1: ...OWNER S _MANUAL i SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385 19601 ...

Page 2: ...pped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adiustment 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation opemngs of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening ...

Page 3: ... the town and make you the star at the bazaar You can also program this machine to autornat_ca ty sew your borders and monogram your clothing and It _viH remember the entire sequence and _epeat _t when you press the toot control agam Practice makes an expert Follow these directions and suggestions earetuliy Go to know your machine mtfmateIy and it wil_ _ urn your sewing tasks iota a oy These _ostr...

Page 4: ...our Needle and Thread 16_17 Check Your Needie t6 Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart 17 TO Change Your Needle I7 Prepare the Bobbin t8_20 To Remove tt_e Bobbin tram the Machine 18 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 Wind the Bobbin t8_ 9 Insert the Bobbin IntO the Bobbin Holder 20 Prepare Your Top Thread 21_24 Thread Your Needle 21 Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread 22 Adjust the Top Thread Tension 23_24 For Str...

Page 5: ...em Stitch woven _ 76 She l Sdtch _ 77 SeaIIop Stitch and 78 C_t Out Work Edging and Applique and _j 79 Rmoiormng Stitches _0 ___ _ and _ 80_82 Feather Stitch 2_ 80 Fagotmg Stitch 81 Elastic Casing Stitch _ 82 Elastic Stretch Stitch _ 82 Tw n Needle Stitching 2_11J _ _ _ _ _ and 83 Decorate wlth Geometric P_tterns _ 84 Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns _ and _ 8_ Cro_s Stitch 86 S_ocking _ _ _ ...

Page 6: ...lable A tult line ot sewing cabinets i avai ab_e at your nearest Sears retail s ore or through our genera catalog Whenever you re ready to sew so Is your sewing piece Another option buy a Carryln O Case lheo your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored anywhere Fig J ...

Page 7: ...Locate and Identify the Parts SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE ...

Page 8: ...SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the Parts Continued Arm Covet Plate Ca_ t yi_j Hil_d e Identify the Accessories Bobbi_ Darning flt_te ...

Page 9: ...achine plug mto the five prong o_Ilet as shown It wiI on y fit one way 3 Insert the power supply plug Into the outlet 4 Push the light and power sw_tch to turn on the power and sewing light SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING NOTE The Pattern Indicator light will show SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless lhe ight power swiIch _s urned on ff yo_ are interrupted or slop sewmg tu...

Page 10: ...e in the Feed Balance Dial should point to the arrow l D i Yoy may rarely need to adjust _he dial But if necessary use this dial to regulate the teed balance tot Automatic Darning See p 68 for details Buttonholes See p 73fordetai s Any stretch stitch such as patterns and monogramming when sewing on Spemal fabrtcs dial The pressure control dial is oeated inside the race Cover plate Set the dial ali...

Page 11: ... storage e Adjust the Presser Foot Lever The Presser Foot Lever raisesand lowers your presser foot You can rinse _t about 1 4 higher than the normal up position for easy removal ot the presser toot or to help you place heavy tabr cs under the presser too Thread Cutter You don t need _ palr o _ssots Io CUt lhe thread after you _in_sh sewing Just use the handy thread cutter The threads are cut l le ...

Page 12: ...ory storage box lifts open toward you Sewln _l eccessorles are eonvenlenlly located In the box To Remove the Extension Table for iree arm sewm_ h Grip the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull gently toward you The extension table will snap out To Attach the Extension Table for flat bed sewing h Fit the tabs into the slot as shown 2 With your thumb and index fin_er gently snap in ...

Page 13: ... tacking to reinforce pockets p_ackeLs and wa stlines on ready made or home made garments to avoid tabrie bunching at ound the needle Stilchirtg sleeves waistbands pant legs or ally circular garment area Darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas ol wear _n children_s clothes Sewing buttons on sleeves wrest bands elc 11 ...

Page 14: ...artment with most o9 the presser feet ts located in the accessory torase box See page t0 Automatic buttonhole toot N and other sewlnrj accessories will be round under the Foot Storage Compartment o Foot Storage Compartment ltl A_ tomatlC t_u oriho f lo lz NOTE The numbers offer each toot indicate the stitct_ patterns where you use the tool The Automatic Buttord_ole Foot N fits in the accessory sto...

Page 15: ...ace and keep tt from puckering espeeJal y when sewing on knit abr_cs You may use thSs oat for _be _egu ar z_gzag stitch _ or with the overedge sutch _ See p 62 and 64 _ 65 for derails Stitch Patterns _ _ aad This attachment turns your ztgzag toot fnto a quilting l oot See p 54 tot detailed _nstruc IrOnS Stitch Pattern This oat can be set to sew on each side at your zipper The edges ot the toot gu_...

Page 16: ...ded edge Of your hem For detailed fnstructlons see p 59 and 75 _ 76 Stitch Patterns _ _ erie Use this toot tar manual buttonholing It _s marked to help you measure your b_ tOn_ boles accurately The maximum length of buttonhole thet can be made by this foot is 30 turn For detailed instructions see p 67 and 72 _ 74 Stitch Patterns _ N A_tomat_c Buttonhole Foot N AUtO_OIIC bullonf ol_ fOOl J Use this...

Page 17: ... correct presser toot _or the stitch Yoo wish to sew Consult the Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions _or sew_n_j with the varloUs presser _eet To snap o f 1_ p DOw b_tten meyer To Snap On To Snap Off the Presser Foot l Press the Up Down Needle PosLtion Button to raise the needle to _ts highest position 2 Raise the presser toot_ 3 Press the red button on the back ot the toot bolder The...

Page 18: ...orative topstJtehing on these fabrics This needle has a larger _hread llole for thicker topstJtchin J thread Green 18 for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top stitchingon these tabrtcs Twin Needle for sewm_ parallel rows o strmgh_ or deco rative stitches NOTI_ These needles are tound in the accessory storage box see page 10 e Check Your Needle I Look lot barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needle...

Page 19: ...Leather Silk A Hea_ y Wa_ jht Heavy Duty Mercr_r zed Cotton 3 0 Coat_S Upho stery 18_OREEN Polye t_r Co_ e Cotto_ _ _tltche por Cotton D_ek Heavy W_p mchl Twills Canv s Silk A D_co_atlvo tep_stiteh_r_g 16 PURPLE B_tt_hsi_ Tw_ 4 O _ 4 5 On eH types Or f_bt c _8_GR_EEN U_e as _op thread on_yl 4 _ G sr_tch_ pe_ inch S_tet_h F_bt _ Po yester De_ble Knits f t STRETCH Po ye_ter Co_e Corm_ 2 0 _2 5 f_ylo...

Page 20: ...bbin l Gen Iy push down on the bobbin cover pl_te and slide tt towards you 2 Set aside 3 Lift out the bobbin as shown Chinch J Put your spool ot thread onto spool pin with the thread winding in the direction shown 2 Pull the clutch away Item the machine to step the needle trom mevt_g while winding the bobbin _8 ...

Page 21: ... clip the _b_ead commg trom the bobbin 8 S_owly start _he machine agam and w_nd the thread until the bobbin stops NOTE The Pattern indicator will read SP to show the machine is wmding the bobbin Push the bobbinwmdingspmdte tuthe right until it 9 Push the bobbin wmdinl clicks spmdle to lhe tell and clip the thread 10 Remove the bobbin _3 Push In th_ clutch or norn _al sewing operation NOTES If 0 do...

Page 22: ...r elockwlse _ Pull about 4 inches ot thread to yard you Ihrough the teos_on _ o _ Tt_rea_ie_3 C I_ _ Then pul the thread clockwmse toward the back o_ the machine through the sfot _ _ Slide the bobbin cover plate while pushing it down slightly over the bobbin Allow about 4 inches of thread Io show above the needle plate Bobbin thteadin 9 char is located behind the taee cover plate 2O ...

Page 23: ...ead guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area al _d then around the check spnng holder 3 Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever trom r_ ht to tell Draw thread down and slip it through the thread guide 5 Thread then _sslipped into needle bar thread guided 6 Thread needle from trent to back NOTE You may want to cul the end ul thread with...

Page 24: ...Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Ho d the top t _read li ht_y w_t _ your Pre_s th_ Up Down Naedl_ Po_itian Buttoa _ le_t bard twrr e Br_n_ lhe bobb_ lhread up by puI _n 9 Ibe top _breado Pull b_th _hread_ under and to tt_ back o_ the presser fool leavm_ 4 t 6 inches at iF read c ear 22 ...

Page 25: ...nsion the higher the number the ughler the top thread Choose the Correct Tension The best t_oslon will depend on he stiffness and thickness ot the fabrle the number of fabnc layers the type Ot _tl_ _ h The lop ltlre_ is too loo_ T_I_ IOI thread appearson III_ obrl_ Tension tS tOO OI3se The top tl_read shows through the bottom ot the _abr c Tbe botlom side ol the stitch will feel bumpy t_ _oo tlght...

Page 26: ...wil sinew slightly on the bottom side S_e below tot tile co_rect _ppoa_aoce To match this appearanct_ adiust veer top teNston Top tension Too Tight otter 3 _id_ O_ Fabric Too Tight Co toe ot e_ch z_ 9 zag w i pui tO the t_t_ hi top _ d_ Of t_br _S EI_ttom sid_ Of F _r _ TOo LO_ f P Th_ _Op thre _d wi_ l _ xp thfotJgh bottom s_d_ O_ t_br_ _ff wi l be p_sll_d 3 O0_t tot3ett gr Jtj_t Ri_ht To_ re de ...

Page 27: ... what these buttons are and how to use them Each t_me you press a eontro_ button you wilt ear a beep Ptacbce using these controls to see what they w_tl do Let s look care ully at each control butte q be innm w tb the Reverse Stitch Button and continuing dowo the Control Panel __ tJpiDr_wn fJutt_ Pntte_n I nd_cator LED LLght t_ f1_o rv _uttDt _ litch Width _titch LengthlW_Jlh Oecr_a_e _ut to_l Twin...

Page 28: ...sew auto lock stitct_ _mmediate y and stops automatlcallv When you press this bulton the needle will go up or down If the needle _s up and you press this button the needte will go down to its owest position If the needle _s down and you press this button the needte will eo to _ts highest position CAUTION Do not press the foot control while you press the up down needle position button Use this butt...

Page 29: ...e button auto lock button edlt ng button The Stitch Width and Length Sect on _ _e e you adjust the length ot stralg t stitches and the length and width el zigzag st tches The Buttonhole Section The Kenmore 00 Stitch can make three types el buttonholes Barrack Rounded Keyhole Using the aul_omat_c buttonhole tool N you can sew the exactly same length el b_ttonhoie wit _ the actual button The Stitch ...

Page 30: ..._ To Select a Stitch Pattern I Press two numbers to indicate which paltern you want to USe 2 Th_ numbers will show on the pattern indicator QCO C23C23CO E_3 _DC_3CX3 G0C_C_3 Use these buttons to select a stitch pattern They fij_ trom 0 to O Examp e To use decorative stitch _ 1 Press _ A number 3 and a flashing line will appear on the pattern indicator screen 2 Press _ YOU haw selected stitch patte...

Page 31: ...r you select your stitch p_tttern The LED bight wilt go on to show that the machine has record0d your selection NOTE I you are selecting a series oJ different stitch patterns you must press the memory button alter Each sElectlon ll_e machine Kenmore 100 Stitch will remember them in order The Clear Button will Erase the stitch pattern you have selected and automati cally return your machine to _ th...

Page 32: ...AL The machine will take a few stitches n place and stop automatically To Use the Auto Lock Memory L Press the Auto Lock Button 2 Prow the Memory Button 3 Press the Stitdt Pattern Buttons you desire Be sure to press the Memory 8u_on attar each stitch pattern selectton t See p 90 for more details 4 Press the Auto Lock Button 5 Press the Memory Button Mirror Image Button Use this button to sew memor...

Page 33: ...n press the memory button until 05 appears m the pattern _ndicator Press the clear button 02 will appear In the pattern indicator Now select pattern 03 and press the memory button Pattern 05 has been deleted and pattern 03 added To Delete Patterns Without Adding You programmed 0t_ 02 03 04 and 05 You want to delete 02 and 04 Press the editing button Press the memory button until 02 appears Press t...

Page 34: ...en will show C Your needte is in the Center If you press the button the _ndicator w_tt show R Right If you press the button the mdicator will show L Left When you press this button for ZlgZa stitches the st h width light wiII _o on and the mdicator screen wffl show the preset stitch width o_ 5 0 NOTE The range of stLtch width depends on the stitch pattern you selecL To Decrease the Stitch Width To...

Page 35: ... so oct To Decrease the Stitch Length Press the button The stitch length will decrease by 0 1 mm trom I 0 down to 0 0 by 0 5 mm from 4 5 down to 1 0 To Increase the Stitch Lenglh Press the button The stitch length will increase by 0 t mm trom 0 0 up to L0 by 0 5 rnm _rorn 1 0 up to 4 5 To Adjust the Stitch Length Quickly Hold Down the or button until you reach the desired length To Return to the P...

Page 36: ... guide The seam guides on the needle p_ete help you measure seam width The lines are t 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked Turn a Square Corner To turn a square corner 5 8 from the fabric edge 1 Stop stitching and lower the needle by pressing the Up Down Needle Position button when the fabric edge acing you lines up with the cernermg _uide as shown 2 Raise the presser toot and turn the fabri...

Page 37: ...utton as you lower the presser toot 6 Release the btack button and continue sewing Sometimes when you sew you want to control the _abr c yourseIL The Darning Plate covers the eed dogs so that they do no_ _o eh the abr_c To Put on the Darning PIate NOTE The rectangular hol_s m the Darning P ate match the holes m the needle plate In the darning p_ate these holes are stighHy to the r_ght of center 1 ...

Page 38: ... CAUTION Do not use thit stitch if the needle wi t leave permanent marks in the tabmc A small needle wit be less ffketv to leave parmanet_t marks 1 Press the foot eoOtroL The machine will take one st tch and stop automatica y 2 Release the toot control 3 Hold the _abnc taut and slide it to the pla e where you wan_ the next stitch st P_ess the foot control _ Take out the darning ptate when finished...

Page 39: ...itching over the first layer NOTE If your tabr_c is thin or badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to re_nloree it 6 When you finish darmngo rettJrn the pressure dial _o 3 and remove the darning platm NOTE See the p 67 _ 68 automatic darning for a qu_ck easy way to mend rips ho_es How tO darn correctly Make the ttJrnmg points el each row blunt or the stttching w_t draw litt e ...

Page 40: ... STITCHING SKILLS Sew aButton Set the Mat hine _ Thre d le_sierl 3to5 F Satil _sI_ cl_ Oarnin9 plate S _tchwin Jibc_mro but an 6 Stitch several times 8 Draw _he thread tt_ the reverse side ot the fabr c and knot the threads 38 ...

Page 41: ...oot To sew on Ihe right side o_ the zipper attach the p_esser bar to the left pins on the zipper Soot SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS _End ol opemng jr 7 x Top s de _ oÁ tabrlc _ _ Top edge of hlb_ic B Prepare your iabric l Put the op sides ot the tabric together end sew to the end ol the zipper opening Use the reverse to lock the stitches 2 Set the stitch length at 4 5 _nd Sew the zipp...

Page 42: ...he top ot the zipper the slider is at the top el the garmenL 4 Attach the presser ba_ to The right pros on the z_pper toot 5 Lower the zipper toot on the _op side at t_e bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the told and the zipper tape 6 Sew through the told and the zipper tape to the point where the slider begins 7 Lower the needle Io hold the fabricand raise the p_esser foot 8 Open th...

Page 43: ...pper 13 Turn the corner and continue to 3u_de the toot _ ong the z pper teeth_ as ShOWn Stitch through the fabric and the ztpper ape 14 Stop about two _ncbe_ from the top ot _be z_pper 15 Lower the needle into _l_e abr_c and raise the p_ esser foot 16 Remove the basting stitches and open the Zlgper 17 Lower the toot and stitch _ he rest ot the seam Make sere the lOId is even 41 ...

Page 44: ...1 13 _4 10 _9 29 lG 28 t4 46 79 43 63 35 43 44 45 65 44 4_ 76 38 43 49 69 74 GATHER HEMS KNITS STRETCH _ABRIC MEND P NTUCK QUILT REINFORC_ SEAMS T0 15 iS 20 27 28 See _ II St_ ch_ _rked S 0 T3 14_ 29 tO lO 13o _7 25 25 33 35 34 30 31t _0 13 _4 29 TS 20 2t 27 2S 30 35 _t3_25 _ 8 36 37 _ 41 _54 25 33 35 t0 _4 34 31 55 56 47 B6 46 79 37 43 48 67 68 44_46 64 65 7S 7B 79 45_ 48 77 80 83 87 SHELL TUCKS ...

Page 45: ...t on p 17 Cha k Chart on p _ Thread Tens on 2 6 2 6 2_G 3_6 3 8 pressure t a 3 I I i SEC IO q 5 LEAR5J THE STITCHES Us_ Re_3u ar se_n _s pi_lu ki_g quilting zipper s g_t_ering_ _zc Us_ _n km_ts _nd o_her stretch f_br_ _ g_od for lop m t it rJt i t_J Us_ f_r sewtng patches_ repalri_ stt_ig tt or _orr_er Tears f _ishir_ _om_ O_ _erryclolh _wg_g b_r _ cks _or b_t Ioop_ and drapery Mend _Jntn llni_h e...

Page 46: ... i Dia Che_ k 3 7 Cha_ E or p f_ i Che k 2 6 i 3 i Ch_rt I m Blue 111 3 _ 6 E E i Check 2 _ 6 Ch _rt on p _7 I I Us_ Uso tor o_etc_stin0 tot knits and woven fabric_ needin9 extra _trangth fol narrQw _oam_ o_ k_its _ _hear V w_Jht w_ven I_b_cs Use f_r s_etch _0brics more _I_ttc U_e H l 1lace ot s r 3iuht _t_fA h on kn_S b_a_ se_m_ Iri o chiffon IOr a lat non puckering _ea_n T_p t hing s_ ts blazert...

Page 47: ...STITCH 26 DOUBLE _ OGE 27 ZFGZAG OthQr Foot Attach Zigzag A Zigzag A or Zigzag tA Ove_edge C Twin N_dle SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Nsedto TO nsion Oi_l Uses Blue 11 1 3 6 3 Use Ior sw mwear and stretch velour 1 i 3_7 Check I 3 6 Chart I Ch_ck 1 2 _ 6 Ch_rt t o _ t7 t Check 3 7 Chart J on p 1_7 Refer to Page 65 m 83 78 8O 65 45 ...

Page 48: ...lch G Satin FI 8uztonhole 13 N dl_ Thread t 1T0 0_0 I Ch_ck 2 5 t Ch_t _ 6 9 nP 17 Chart _ I 2 Fch_t 1 t o p _ I Pre ur Oi_i 3 3 3 2 Use_ U_ e to_ Woven fal_rtC_ b _nd h K _nd overc_stln_ Finish horns s _ev_ _n_ neck Qp_nings U_ e on _ylo_ tricot rid ozher Iinaerio to Do shell z _in_ _ blouses and lin0e_i_ Darn rip_ _d holel q_ic_ iy and aulomali caI y Refe_ _o Page 6 77 67 68 79 46 ...

Page 49: ...TCH SMOCt tI_G 23 STITCHES 24 35 37 S NN S_tm iF I Zigzag A Satin iF Zigzag A Satin IF U_ _ papm behind Ch_ck 3 8 3 El_stIc Casing Replace bias I_pe casm _ Chart i_ wt _t_ _nd w_lst_ ta_k on p 17 do_n e ast c I Fago_ _g Jo_n two old_d _dge_ or i de afar _ve ope_ wo_k appear anc_ Check 2 _ 3 3 U_ i _ _ e_r bro detV combin0 with lett_r_ a_d i Cho_t n_mber_ to_ _amplo_ i on p _7 Check Chart on p 1 Z7...

Page 50: ...2 6 Chart o p I _7 Ct_k 2 8 Cllart o_ p 1 7 Check 2 8 Chart on p 7 i Check 2 _ 6 Ch_3tt i 48 Pte_ure I Dial Us_ t or 2 i Fill io designs ol_dy outline 1 whl _oti_ or other en_htoidetV slitch 3 Decorate 0_ fl_ntl _ith One row or _ev_OI one s_itch or _ coml_in011on_ or 2 U_ _or _re_ h_nd m_chine embrold_W and _tr_ctive _hodln_ _titeh _pF_Iique 3 Oecot_le _ _ilh fJo_e4_t or te_I _eSlflns Use in gom_i...

Page 51: ... ButtonhoIe J Autonlat_c bUtIQnho_ iN OIher Attach SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES N_ Th _ p _ su o7 I ITo_ I o_o onp 17 hOC k Chat I b_ttortholes np 17 I Battack Uses I Reter to P09o 93 Numbers a_d letters or Sen_eaces _av be p otJtarnmed i_ sequence _or mor_ _I amm tlg Buttonholes in Ih_ee sh_p_ s alSO corded G9 _ 74 4g ...

Page 52: ...n this sectmn 5O To sew a stra ght stHch l Raise he p_ esser toot 2 Rinse the needle to tshighest position 3 Place the edge o the tabrm next to a stHching guide line on the needic plate 5t8 is most common 4 Draw the thread_ towards the back and lower the presser toot 5 Press the toot control G Hold the tabnctoosely and gently gdde Jt along the guide line so tha _ _t reeds naturally Do not toree th...

Page 53: ...d the outer edges ot cuffs lapels or collars Use the Auto Lock button to secure your tops itching and eliminate unsightly back tacking Here s How h Lower the presser tool 2 Keep the ed_ e el the fabric next to the right edge of Foot A 3 Evenly guide the fabric along this edge to prodt_ce an even row ot topst_tching 3 8 from the edge NOTE You can easily adjust our needle trom left to right for tops...

Page 54: ... the stitch width control button 2 The stitch _ength width Indicator shows C or center needle position To position the needle to the right I Press the stitch width control button 2 Press thestltch Ien thiwidth increase button 3 The stitch indicator wilt show R or right need e position C3 Left or r _ ht needle position is recommended for stitching edge of the fabric Besides the normal stra _ht stit...

Page 55: ...n knit pants t Attach the blind stitch hem _ oot 2 Place the raided fabr_cunder the wesser teat 3 Poslt_on the needle 1 I_6 inside tram the lolded edge and lower the presser toot 4 Adjust the slidin guide on the blind hem toot to the raided edge by lurmng the guide _ orew a5 ShOWn 5 Feed the to ded edge smoothly agamst the sliding guide NOTE ff the tabr_c tends to pucker hold the materlaI slightly...

Page 56: ...garments such aS yokes pockets cuf s and co ars It _salso popular tar table lashioos In addition to strmght stitch quitting you can quilE with decorative stitches or stitch pattern combinations NOTE When you are quilting large areas tack the layers together with the basting stitch Then quilt tram the center out Another q_ilting variation Instead of quilting with rows o straight stitches you can ba...

Page 57: ... Sew the first row ot slttches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge ot the tabric_ 4_ Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A tollowmg the first row o_ stztches 5 Using both hands pull the bobbin threads Item each end o the labrlc uotil you have the gathers you want 6 Kr_ot the threads at each end even out the gathers Here s How for l_ght weight tabr cs ruffles and lounces I Set your...

Page 58: ...for topst_tehing A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING Stretch stitching was developed to be used on stretch tabNcs and kmts It can be used on other fabrics as well It works well on curved seams and on any garments that wilt rece ve a great deal of strain ieo child en s clothes The stretch stitch does not actually stretch at It s being sewn but It stitched in a forward and back motion sometimes called a rev...

Page 59: ...ed to automatically sew reverse stitches at the beglnnmg and when the reverse stit_ h button Is pressed at the end Ot a seam Seams are sewn qolckl and sec_areiy SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES The machine will _ ew tour stitches _orward The machine will sew lout reverse stitches to Jr stitches in reverse _en continue sewm_ lOUt _rward _lliches then stop 5eWlr1_ forward 57 ...

Page 60: ... On tricot and filmy chiffons it can be used to seam a_d overcast at the same _me _o produce a narrow almost mvisSble seam or seam finish Here _ MOW t Place your tabria edge on the 5 8 seam line m order to produce a 518 seam 2 Sew as you would a straight slltch Helplul Hints for lightweight fabrics 1 Set the pressure dlat at t or 2 2 To seam and overcast tricot a SeI the stitch width at 3 b Sew wi...

Page 61: ...toPStltching suits blazers Iumpers and demm outfits with the saddle stitch NOTE Adjust the needle posttlon for _he etfect you want Hefe s How t Sew as you would for topstltching 2 To turn _orners a Lower the needle _nlo the t_br_c on the lourfll sIJtch b Rinse the presser loot and turn the tabrlC c Lower the presser oot and continue tO SeW Helpt_l Hint The Blind hem st lob tool _sgood to use when ...

Page 62: ...ro I mending and datum It can also be used to decorate with trims applique_ and CUI OUl work of as a d_ori_t ve StltCb Here s HOw The m_ny ways tO sew a ZigZag stitch are as varied as the litch pa_ lerI_s on this machine or as the width and ler_g_h seTllrigs allow Consult the specific vanatlons lot detailed directions The ztgza_j stitch as a utitity stitch has seveTal var atlon discussed in this s...

Page 63: ...be used to overcast a raw edge for example_ btankets tinens tablecIoths and napkins The Satin stitch _s espemaHy attractive m appl_qt_e and is the basis _or the geometric st tches _ to _5_ on thlsmachine Z_ za Stitch i width t 5 2 2 5 Here s How Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a tragment ot the fabric you are planning to use Too t_ght a satin stttch may pucker s...

Page 64: ...e can stitch OUer them 3 AS you Sew be sure your fabric edge pushes against the black ridge and brush guide 4 When you stop sewing remove the tabrie by drawing it to the back and out The tabric will catch on the wire guides if you pull _t toward you For overcasting tolded fabric You can also told the raw edge ot the seam and overcast I art the fold by sliding it under the needle and lowering the n...

Page 65: ...city and is flatter than a regt_tar zigzag The mending st tch is especially usefu for sewing pa_ches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams on terrycloth sewing bar tacks _or belt loops and drapery pleats Here s How to Repatr a Tear Sl ralght position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides Cornered stitch trom each end to the center Use a piec...

Page 66: ...al tor 1 4 seams on knits when al_aching ribbing or on medium to heavyweight woven fabr cs where you want a narrovd seam Here s HOW _ Place your tabt c so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch ttle black ridge and blush guide 2 Gently guide the tahoe so that the raw edges always touch the black ridge and brush guide NOTE Wl_en sewing over several thick hess under arms m crotch ere...

Page 67: ...nt ot elasttcRy and strong h Hero s How 1 P ace your abrlc to aIIow a 5 8 seam 2 Trim the seam allowance a_ tet sewing NOTE Be care ut not to c Jt th stitches SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Double Ed_3e Zigzeg Set t3_eM_chit_e Threa_ T nsi n 3_o7 The Stitch and Is Uses This stitch can be used or sewing abncs that trend to tray extensively such as inens and gabardines Here s How Two rows el zigzag st...

Page 68: ..._ a d Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine 2 to6 A Zigzag3 oet F Sa t_ s_it_h Tile Stitch and its Uses Sew on stretch _abr_cs In a rly area that you might use a Zl_ Za_ stitch This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitct_ as wotI Continued 66 ...

Page 69: ...cking _tabr_c such as organdy under the hole to be darned SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Press down the _oot control The machine wilt tack the stitches sew 16 the machine stops Sewing rows O_ darmn9 lock the stlIches and stop au_omaticalIy Start Keep the too conttoI depressed until For extra strength on btue leans o other work clothes the darn can be rein arced as shown above The finished darn measu...

Page 70: ...the t6 rows with 5 stitches m each row and Stop automatically t is simple to make a darning of same size as the first one Press memory bu_ton when you have completed _he first darning and depress the toot control Then the second darmng is automatically made Pressing mfrror _ma_e button instead el memory bulton will vethe same result but the darning _s made _n _he reverse sequence Ad ustmg Evenness...

Page 71: ...Rinse the presser toot c Remove the toot holder d Attach the automatic buttonhole toot by tightening the toot holder screw Thickness Oiameter 2 5 cm 31t32 1 Pull 2 a Draw both threads toward the lest under the toot b Lower the needle to the bottom mark C Lower the presser foot d Open the button holder by pul ing it back as shown above e Place the button you intend to use on the button holder at th...

Page 72: ...her buttonhole identical to the first press the same selected buuonholing bollOn b Press the loot control unti the machine slops by llself 5 Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener Jn your accessory box NOTE tf you want to wind the bobbin _n the middle of buttonholing press the clear button Then place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle and push the spindle to the r_ght until it c...

Page 73: ...tire Buttonhole D The stitch width button controls the st tch width It is pre set at 5 0 Press or to adjust the st tch width ot the entire buttonhoIe Fine Caar_ The stitch length button controls the stitch densitv It _ pre set at 0 4 Pi ess or to adjust the stitch density ot the ent re buttonhole 71 ...

Page 74: ...rmeoL b Change to the s iding buttonhole toot eo ln _ert the garment under the too_ with the buttonhole mark ng runmno toward you Slide both threads tO the left a Move the slider A away from you so that the bottom mark C on the slider meets the start mark B b Line up tha merkings on the foot with the bottom mark on your _jarment c Lower the pre_er too_ and press BH 1 bar tack burton NOTE The marki...

Page 75: ...he feed balance dial below the Hand Wheel Feed f _ _ dia B For Condition A For Condition B Left Side Stitches too Far Apart Right Side Stitches too Far Apart Iseeabove see above Turn the teed balance dial slightly Turn tile _eed balance dia_ slightly toward Use the large screw toward driver tn your accessory box After adjusting tl_e feed baldnce dial sew another test buttonhole to be sure your adj...

Page 76: ...rd you under the buttonhole Toot until they clear the trent end Hook the rifler cord into the forks on the front of the J foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into The garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Sew the b_Itonholc according to the buttonhole sewing instructions on p 72 to 73 Each side of the buttonhole and the barracks wiJt be sewn over the cord Remove the fabri...

Page 77: ...cloths napkins and craft items have otten required careful hand sewing to produce a protes smnaI finished look The Kenmore 100 Stitch can do thes_ precision stitches much taster and more precisely than you ever dreamed possible SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES J J A G F F The Stitches oveted in this sectmn are Blind Hem Stitch _ stretch Shell Stitch _ _ Scallop Stitch and Cut OutWork Edging and Appliq...

Page 78: ... 4 NO NO B YEs The regular blind item St t th_ IS strong enough for woven tebr es Fold the mater al Bottom side out on the edge to be stitches as shown leaving 1 8 el the finished hem edge showing Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide s very close t 16 to the lett side at the blind hem toot Place the told of the hem aga nst the sliding guide so thai the t 8 extending edge shows on...

Page 79: ...itching can be used to finish t_ems sleeveand neck openings Shell tucking can be used to c_eate scalloped tucks on b_ouses and lingerie Here s How For best effect Woven Fabrics set the st_t h width and length as you des re you may need to tighten the top thread slightly allow the needle to ust clear the folded edge ot the fabric when t zigzags if you sew rows ot shell stitches space the rows 112 a...

Page 80: ...h a tear away backing tar support while stitching You can also use this scallop stitch to sew decorattve edgings on the hemlines at dresses or sleeves Here s How 1 Sew your scallops at least 3 8 from the folded edge 2 After stitching trim fabric close to the stitching Be careful not to cut the thread Hetpiul Hints For thin fabrics Use a stogie layer of fabnc with a tear away backing for support wh...

Page 81: ...w a_oond each piece with stitch pattern or _ NOTE You may also use a satin stitch 4 When sewing curves leave the needle in the tabrlc0 rinse the presser toot and turn the iabri 5 Lower the presser toot and stitch He e s How For CutoOut Work _ Choose a simple design and trace the outline on the right side el the labnc 2 Place a p_ece O tulle or organdy under the design and pin m place NOTE You may ...

Page 82: ...I Sew this pattern on a seam that Is already omed and pressed flat The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch ts strong useful and decorative It can _emtorce stretch and woven tabrms You can use it to sew spandex undergar ments or decoratively hem eIastm fabric You may also use this stitch in patchwork quilting 2 BUtt two folded edr2es together and use this stitch to ore them 8O ...

Page 83: ...ign mterest For other stitches that may be used in lagotlng see stitch patterns _ and p 80 i ilil i _i_ Top i _ L_ br Paper Here s How L Fold under each fabric edge 112 and press 2 Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing t B apart 3 Sew slowly guiding the _abnc so the needle catches the folded edge on eac _ side Helpful Hint You may want to set _he stitch width on 7 0 for maximum effect 81...

Page 84: ... saI_nstitch 2 Sew the elastic On the bottom side of the tabneo pulling _t ently to _void se _ng through the elashc 3 Pu_l on the elastic to gather he fabric and barrack atboth ends ElastlcStretch Stitch S t the Machine Thread len_lon 31o6 _ o_ _ A Zi ta_3 fool F Satin stilch _OOt The Stitch and Its Uses Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments Here s How 1 Mark the elasuc _nto quarters an...

Page 85: ...s adding an exquisite touch to table Iioens and clothing j When threading the machine lot _w_n needle sewing follow this charI making sure yea separate the threads placing o_e m each thread guide on the needle bar Use toot A or F Select pattern for paratlel rows el straight stitching At corners rinse the needles till they c_ear the taboo Partially raBe the p_esser toot and carefully p_vo the labrl...

Page 86: ... width and length as you destre 2 Practice the stitchon a scrap of fabric 3 Mark the lines lot decoration on the abr_c using a washable ahr c marker 4 Lower the needle at the starting point 5 Lower the presser tOOt 6 Luck t_ e StlICh at the beginning press auto lock 7 Gently guide the fabric atong the marked line B Use the auto lock to secure the row el stitches at the and Helplul Hint You may wan...

Page 87: ...ch Patterns _ and _ SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES _ _h_ M3chlne 2to6 The Stitches and Thetr Use_ Decorative stretch patterns can be used tot adding creative and persona ized touch to the items you sew tor your home and family 85 ...

Page 88: ...king for support 3 Adjusl the stitch w_dth and length as you desire to malch the pattern you have or plan 4 Find the center ot the design or if the desLgn _Sa border choose a starting point 5 Count the cross sIitches from the center up and program the number ISee p 92_ Pattern Singte Umts Use Auto Lock to begin and encL For Cross Stitching Without a Pattern IF Start in the center of the destgn and...

Page 89: ...three times the fimshed width 3 Set the stitch length control b_tton at 4 5 and sew rows el slratght gathering stitches 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked NOTE Loosen the need e thread tensfon to make gathenng easter 4 Knot the threads along the edge 5 Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly 6 Secure the threads at the other end 7 Sew the decorative stitches o your chotce be...

Page 90: ...s _l_i_o sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery desl_lns 2 3 4 Here s How f OuIIine lhe pattern with a Satin Stitch IN Set stitch width a_ t 5 Set stitch length at 0 3 or as you desire Fill in the design with the sand stitch Decrease the stitch width to fill in small spa_es Sew in rows starting at the edge until the pattern tS filled in 88 ...

Page 91: ...dered motifs P 3llem Pattern Here_s How Draw the destgn on the right side ot the labrlc Place a tear away backing or _ron on interlacingbeneath the tabnc to_ _ Jpp0rtwhere necessary Use the automatic settings or man_affy adjust the st tch length and width to achieve a desired effect Reduce the p_essure to aciIitate sewing curved areas and you may need to pivot on sharp c_Jrves A second row in the ...

Page 92: ...at ve stitches 9O o Two Cycle Stitching To sew two el any stitch pattern press the memory button twice a_ter selecting the stitch pattern numbers NOTE Continue to press the foot control until the machine stops automati cally Combine Stitch Patterns _ _ Press the Auto Lock 2 Press Memory t 3 Press the stltch pattern l 4 Press Memory _ 5 Press the next stitch pattern 6 Press Memory _ 7 Press the sti...

Page 93: ...he Memory button The machine will now start sewing at the beginning ot your pattern combination Programmed patterns To Start Sew no at the Beginning el the Pa tern You Have Been Sowing If you run out el thr0ad in the middle el a pattern press _he Mirror Image Button Remove tf_e stitching of the last pattern only Lower the needle at the end el the last completed parterre The machine wil_ start sew ...

Page 94: ...ramming The patterns _hown In the upper panel are the units el each pattern sewn when the memory button as touched once Each buttonhole is automa_ _cally locked at the end Auto Lock _lltch _ already programmed on the buttonhole stitching and pattern numbecs ol 54 to 97 but on no o_her stitch patterns shown here 92 ...

Page 95: ...eads Eel lets and numbers can be sewn two thirds their regular s_ze by press og m_rror image btttlon instead of memory button when programming Step e_ E j L_ rrl SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES T _e chart above shows wt ere to clip the connecting 1breads and where each pattern starts marked by 0 You can program words and sentences m lhe same way as you program other stitch patterns Press the memory b...

Page 96: ...Patterns Compre_ sed PalIerns Correct by turning the teed balance dial toward the Use the large screw driver In your aeces5ory bOX To Adiust Distorted Letters or Numbers Drawn Out Pattern Correct by turning the teed balance dial toward the Compressed Letters or Numbers Drawn Out Letters or Number st Correct by turning the eed batance dial Correct by turning the teed balance dial toward the toward ...

Page 97: ... foot before starting seam Incorrect thread tensson s Light pressure on presser toot Using two different sizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser tool Fabric too sheer or too sort Fabric teed is restricted in some way Choose correct slze needle or thread and fabric Relhread machin_ Tigi_ten Upper thread tension 00 not putt abrrc guide tt gently lncrease pressure on presser toot ...

Page 98: ...ipreading Check bobbin holder threading Lint m bobbin holder or hook race Clean bobbin holder and hook race Darning plate m place Remoue darning plate Light pressure on p_esser loci tncrease pressure on presser toot Fabric not Moving Thread knotted under fabric Place both threads back under presser toot before beginning to StITCh Push put clutch _sdisengaged Push m the clutch Machine Jamming Knock...

Page 99: ... dust and lint Your machine can become s uggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Follow these directions _ Turn off the power or unplug the machine 2 Remove the bobbin cover p_ate by firm y pulling it toward you 3 Remove the bobbin _ _rush or vacuum the dust and tint Out Of the bobbin holder 5 Replace the bobbin 6 Slide on _he bobbin cover p_ate by pushing _t into tile grooves 97 ...

Page 100: ... the need e plate with the large s_rew driver from your accessory box Remove the needle ple_e 5 Take out the bobbin Lift up 6 Use the _int brush m the 7 Line up the red marks and place the bobbin holdar and remove it accessory box to clean the teed the bobbin holder so the knob dogs hook ra_e and bobbin fhs next to the stopper in the holder ALso use a sort dry hook race as sbown above Cloth 98 ...

Page 101: ... or an extended t_me oil st before sewing Use Kenmore SeWlng machine oil NO other oiling zsrequ red SECTION 7 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replace the Light Bulb D 1 Unplug the machine and open the race cove_ CAUTION The light bulb will b_ HOT Prelect your fingers when you handte _t 2 Push lhe bulb up and turn the bulb counter clockwise to remove it 3 Put the new bulb in by turning ctock wtse and pushing...

Page 102: ...PARTS LIST 1 10 11 4 12 5 13 14 7 15 8 16 17 19 2O 21 22 too ...

Page 103: ...8 820817015 8238O3006 822801001 826811005 15 16 17 t8 19 2O 2t 22 6864 6797 6830 820832005 41669 6889 802424004 652804001 Description Bobbin box w th I0 bobbins Qoilter Spool pm lelt No 1 t Stretdl labr_c needles 8LU No 11 Single need e_ ORG No t4 Single needles RED No t6 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Twin needle Needle clamp witll screw Automatic buttonhole foot Straight Stltch foot...

Page 104: ...rect entry st_lcb button 29 Distorted pattern 94 Double edge z_gzag stitching 45 65 Editing button 25 3t Editing pa_tern combinauons 31 Elesttc casings 47 82 Elasttc stretch stitching 47 82 Extension table 5 10 Fabric needie thread and stitch length chart _7 Face cover plate 5 Fagoting 47 B1 Feather stitching 45 BO Feed balance dial 6 8 68 73 Foot control 6 B Foot bolder 15 Foot storage compartmen...

Page 105: ...iding buttonhole loot 12 4 46 49 10O_Ol Small screw driver 6 I00_I Ol Smocking stretch stitching 47 B7 Spool plns 5 9 Spool pm tell 6 9 100_101 Stitch length adjustment 33 Stitch length width indicator 25 Stitch length width control buttons 5 25 32_33 Stitch length width decrease button 25 Stitch length width mcrease button 25 Stitch pattern chart 5 27 43 49 Stitch width adjustment 32 Stralgth sti...

Page 106: ...he sewing machine including electromc components motor wiring switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears wili tree of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service t _ necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for norma_ maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 8Y RETURNING THE SEWIN...

Page 107: ... Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for Iocatron WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electromcat_y transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling _ SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chica...

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