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Summary of Contents for KENMORE 385. 1254180

Page 1: ...OWNER _ MANUAL MODELS 385 1274180 385 1264180 Or 385 1254180 ...

Page 2: ...nse for conditions beyond 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 servlce_ always mention the model number and seria_ number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provEded below the model number and serial number of th_s appliance ...

Page 3: ...alance 21 Reverse Stitch Control 21 Starting To Sew 22 LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart 23_25 Straight Stitches 26_27 Stragith Stitch 26 o Use the Seam Guides 26 Turn a Square Corner 26 o Use the Darning Plate 27 a Topstitching 27 o Left Needle Posltlon 27 Darnmg 28 Straight Stretch 28 Zigzag Stitches 29_36 o Basic Zigzag 29 e Satin Stitch 30 e Applique 31 e Bar Tacking 31 Monogramming 32...

Page 4: ...eral catalog Another option _ buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where __ _ __ 2 LoCate and identify the Parts Bobbin Winder Tension Disc Upper Thread Guide Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Pla_ e Needle Piate Take up Lever ShuttSe Cover Stitch Selector Stitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control ...

Page 5: ...Knob Hand W heel L_gllt and Power Sw_tet_ Ptug Conneclor Thread Spool Pins Top Cover Nomenclature Plate Thread Guide Presser Fool Lever Free Arm Presser Foot Foot Con_ro_ Thread Guide Thread Guide Needle Clamp ...

Page 6: ...Identify the AcCeSsories _Bu tonho e opener __LLarge screw driver 4 Slrmgh_ stitch Hoot Spool pm tell Buttonhole _ _ Zipper fool 1 ...

Page 7: ...ght and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine wil not operate unless the light power switch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the light power switch to prevent injury to children o Foot Control Use Foot control The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gendv press down with the ball of your foot To dec...

Page 8: ...ol pin felts as shown _n illustra tion For winding the bobbin while your machine is threaded you can use an extra spool pm without unthreading the macine Adjust the Presser Foot Lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can raise Lt about 1 4 higher for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser foot ...

Page 9: ... free arm sewing 1 Grzp the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull gent_y to the left The extension table wilt snap out To Attach To Attach the Extension Table for fiat bed sewing 1 Insert the tab and the pm into their catches 2 With your thumb and index finger gently snap m ...

Page 10: ...sy for bar tacking to reinforce pockets stitching sleeves waistbands pant belt toops and waistline on ready legs or any circutar garment area made or homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in child ren s clothes sewing buttons on sleeves wrest bands etc ...

Page 11: ... using the large screw drover to make certain the foot is secure o Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Strmght Foot Zigzag toot Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching Uses Straight stitchtng see p 26 Topst_tchmg see p 27_ Straight stretch see p 2__8 Zigzag stitching see p 29 Bar tacking see p 31 Button sewing see p 333 Rick rack stretch see p 344 Mending see p 35 Overcast stretch see p 36...

Page 12: ...onholes accurately Uses Buttonhole making see p 39 Zipper Foot Zipper toot 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 Uses Zipper application see p 41 Satin Stitch Foot Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and outlining applique Uses Satin stitch see p 3_00 Applique see p 31 Monogramming see p 3_22 10 ...

Page 13: ...d decorative topstitchmg on these fabrics This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topstltching thread Green 18 for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top stitching on these fabrics Replacement Kenmore needles are available at vour nearest Sears stores o Check Your Needle 1 Look for barbed or blunt point 2 A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk lik...

Page 14: ...Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 12 stitches per _nch 10 t2 stitches per inch 14 RED 8 _ 10 stitches or per inch 1B PURPLE 8 stitches per 18 GREEN tnch Decorative top stitching 16 PURPLE Buttonhole Twist 6 _ 8 stitches per on all types of fabric 18 GREEN Use as top thread only inch Stretch Fabrlc 11 BLUE Polyester Double Knits STRETCH Polyester Core Cotton 10 _ 12 stitches NvJon Tricot Jersey FAB...

Page 15: ...uttle cover by purling down the embossed part on the left rode of the cover Ra se needle to its highest pos tlon bv rotat ng hand wheel toward you To remove bobb n case from shut tle pull open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle o Wind the Bobbin Release clutch by turning the ctutch knob mmde the hand wheet toward you 3 ...

Page 16: ...thread through hole bobbin as shown 7 in Place bobbin onto bobbin winder spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin Push bobbin winder shaft to the right until it dicks Holding onto end of thread start ma chine When bobbin is slighttv filled snip off end of thread Wind thread unti winder stops Remove bobb n Clip thread Tighten clutch knob 14 ...

Page 17: ...ugh slot of case Pull thread under tension Holding latch open positlon Case should loci into place making sure thread feeds clock as shown spring and through the opening case into shuttle and release when latch is released wise and Js coming from as shown above latch bobbin as shown 15 ...

Page 18: ...o its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot _ever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread into threading channel toward you making sure the thread _s pulled firmly between the tension discs 3 Draw thread down channel and around the spr ng wlra as shown 4 Draw thread up through take ...

Page 19: ...t lever Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwhee toward you one compJete turn 2 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps gtven above then check 1 Is needle threaded from front to back 2 Is thread tangled around needle 3 Are 3 to 4 inches of thread coming from the bobbin 4 Is thread from bobbin tangled 5 Is bobbin propert...

Page 20: ...t ghter the top thread Choose the Correct Tension The best tension will depend on the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The top thread _stoo _oose Top side of fabric The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric Tension is too loose The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric The bottom side of the stitch will feet bumpy f The to...

Page 21: ...ght Top Side of Fabr e Under Side of Fabric Under Side of Fabric Too Tight Too Loose Just The poants or the The top thread _ zlgzag will pull will loop dlrough together on top of tl_e points on the the stitch bottom ot the stitch and will be pulled almost togetl_er Right M in _rn_ze the amount of top thread vmible on tl_e underside without causing excessive pucker _ng or causing the bottom thread ...

Page 22: ...select but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and rick rack stretch stitches The different types of stitches are designated by cotor Straight Zigzag and Utility Stitches are orange Stretch Stitches are gold Buttonhole Settings are biue NOTE To avoid needle or fabrtc damage be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control 20 ...

Page 23: ...Control should be tn the detent posi tion between S and L v position for most materials Depending upon the type of fabnc used you may need to adiust th_s control to match forward stttches of stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches To shorten stretch stitches turn the control slightly to ward S To lengthen turn toward L SooVooL Smock ing stretch Rlckrack stretch To reverse stitch hold down this...

Page 24: ...ds during the sewing of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam 3 Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use The fabric should be double thickness Adjust the machine for the tength of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bull of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5 8...

Page 25: ... STRETCH MENDING IH Straight Zigzag Straight Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Needle Check Chart on p 12 Check Chart on p 22 Check Chert on p 12 Check Chart on p l Check Chart on po I_ 2 2 6 2 5 1 4 Sv L 6 _ 24 BY L Btue Zone 24 Use on kn_ts and other stretch fabrics good for topst_tchmg Finish edges buttons satin stitch applique monogram embroider sewing bar tacks Decorate garments with one row or sev...

Page 26: ... 3 Foot Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Buttonhole Check Chart on p 12 Cheek Chart on p 12 Check Chart on p 12 Check Chart on p 12 Check Chart on p 1 2 l_4 _4 1_4 8 24 8 _ 24 S v L Btue Zone Use for woven fabrics btind hem and overcasting Uses Refer to Page 43 37 Wide bIind hem wlth elatJclty 37 _ 38 Lace work on blouses lingerie arid table linens Use for sw_mwear sk_ pants and other garments that require st...

Page 27: ...Chart on p 1_22 Blue 11 onp 12 Check Chart on p 1 Check Chart on p 122 Thread Tensmn 1_4 3 9 _4 1_4 Stitch Length Blue Zone I2 _ 24 S v L 24 S V L Uses Use for applique work also as decorative fimsh for placemats blankets collars cuffs and pockets Fimsh hems sleeve and neck opemngs Usa on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam Do shell _uckmg on blouses and lingerie Use for swJmwear ...

Page 28: ...ss the foot control 6 Hold the fabric loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so that it feeds naturally Do not force the fabric or try to pull it t_ght 7 8 9 At the end of the seam you may want to press the reverse lever to lock the stitch Raise the presser foot and remove the fabNc Cut the threads Use the Seam Guides Cornering Guide The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help ...

Page 29: ... 6 Straight toot Zigzag loot The Stitch and Its Uses TopstJtchmg emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses w_th one or two rows of topstitchmg around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How Before sewing with the straight stitch foot be sure the stitch selector dial ts set to the center needle position 1 Lower the presser fo...

Page 30: ... use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it 7 When you finish darmng remove the darning plate 28 Straight Stretch Set the Machine Stltc_ selector Stitch eng th Top thread tension control 2 o 6 _j_m_ _L_ Straight _oot Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch m the stretch variatEon of the straight stitch especially develop ed for knits and stretch fabrics This stitch can a...

Page 31: ...titch for sewmg buttons buttonholes hem ming overcasting mending and darn ing it can a_so be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decorative stitch Adiust the stitch width as desired seep 2 01 Here s How There are many ways to sew a zfgzag stitch Consult the specific varfat_ons for detailed directions Satin Stitch p 3__00 AppLique Work p 31 Bar Tacking p 3_ 1 Monogramming...

Page 32: ...but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge for ex ample bJankets linens tablecloths and napkins The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique 3O Ststch length 24 12 Close to 0 Zigzag width Here s How Once vour machine is set up to stitch vou may want to experiment on a fragment of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some light weight fabrics Otherwise...

Page 33: ...re the needle falls atong the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch le_g tl _ Top thread tension Blue zone control I to 4 Zigzag foot This stitch is stmilar to a very short satin stitch and s used to reinforce points of strain such as co...

Page 34: ...ro to 4 No presser toot Stitch lenglh Any number not necessary toadiust I C Darmng plate Here s How 1 Put the darning plate over the needle plate see p 27 2 Remove presser foot 3 Adiust the stLtch width as desired see p 200 4 Draw the demgn on to the fabric w th tailor s chalk 5 Stretch the fabric between embroiderv hoops and place under the needle 6 7 Lower the presser foot lever to engage the to...

Page 35: ...foot and place the left hote of the button iust below the needle point Lower the foot and turn the pattern selector to zigzag untit the needle point comes iust above the right hote of the button Sew about five stitches and raise needle Set the pattern setector at again and sew a few stitches to tock thread To strengthen the shank cut the threads leawng a 8 inches tail Bring the needle thread down ...

Page 36: ...of any sewing proiect Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabnc will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled o Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stitch setector Stich length Top thread tension control I to 4 __ Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics In any area that you m_ght use a zigzag stttch T...

Page 37: ...titch It has more strength elastimty and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step z_gzag stitch Is especial ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams Seam Finishing Mending Place the fabric under the presser foot Position the tear under the needle so so that the edge wilt be slightly inside that the stitching wil catch both sides the...

Page 38: ...overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchim Set the Machine Sl tCh selector Stitch Iength Top _flreed tension _L control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat It _s ideal for 1 4 seams on knits or o...

Page 39: ... your hem any way you desire See Overcasting p 3__441 2 Measure turn up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material under side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 8 regular blind hem to 1 4 stretch blind hem of the finished hem edge showing 4 Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on exte...

Page 40: ... to 4 Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful femtnine touch to blouses and lingerte Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with ace Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1 2 Place lace underneath and top stitch using stretch blind hem stitch Trim excess fabric close to stitching 38 ...

Page 41: ...lan to use to find the more suitable stitch length 1 a Carefulfy mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to the buttonhole guide foot c insert the garment under the foot with the buttonhole mark ing running toward you Coarse stitches lot heavv tabrics Fine _ stitches for light _ labncs 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top marl C on the slider meets the start mark B b Line u...

Page 42: ...t stitch 5 a Set the stitch selector at _L b Sew until you reach the back of the buttonhole c Stop sewing at the right stitch 6 a Set the stitch selector at _ b Sew 4 to 6 stitches c Stop sewing at the left stitch 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener in your accessory box 4O ...

Page 43: ... Sew 1 Zipper tape Fold back the left seam allowance as shown 2 Turn under the r_ght seam allow ance to form a 1 8 fold 3 Place the z_pper teeth next to the 1 8 fotd and pin m place 4 To sew the left side of the ztpper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle 5 Lower the zipper foot on the right s_de at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and the zipper tape 6 Se...

Page 44: ...e used to make cording for slip covers etc Cover a cord with 8 strip of b_as fabric and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIPPER FOOT 6757 for qnvlsib e z_pper and cording which can be obtained at any Sears retait store I1 To sew the right side of the zip per set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle 12 Stitch across and below the bot tom of the z_pper 13 Turn the corner and c...

Page 45: ...ten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the fotded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 tf you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens in any direction Set the Machine Stitch selector 0 Top thread ter_sJon control I to 4 Zigzag foot Stitch length With the stitch length at 6 _ sew straight stitching lines ...

Page 46: ...the center front center back and stale seams 2 Place the m_ddle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch into place malqng sure the elastic _s evenly distr buted 44 Box Stitching Model 12741 only Set the Machine Stitch selec or Too thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag Too_ Stitch length Use this stitch to am heavy weight interlining Overlap two raw edges together and use this...

Page 47: ...thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric too sheer or too soft CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not pull fabric guide it gently Reset presser foot Rewind bobbin Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Reset needle R...

Page 48: ...o stitch at a medium speed Rethread machine Loosen upper thread tension Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric Insert new needle Replace shuttle or polish off burrs completely Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Breaking Bobbin Thread Improper bobbin case threading Check bobbin case threading Lint in bobbin case or shuttle Clean bobbin case and shuttle Darmng ptate in pla...

Page 49: ...machine operates at its best VOU need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint Your machine can become sluggfsh or knock loudly if a thread Is caught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use If you sew frequently clean more often NOTE Unplug machine befor cleaning o Clean the Feed Dogs Follow these di...

Page 50: ...huttle race with a lint brush 4 Put a drop of sewing machine oii on the center pin of the shuttle Do not over oil Shut la dr_ver Lever_ Shuttle Race Oil _re Lever Shu tie Shuttle Race Cover To Replace Shuttle Assembly 1 Position shuttle race as illustrated so that shuttle driver is forming half moon on the left side of the machme 2 Hold shuttle by center pin and position shuttle so as to form a ha...

Page 51: ... quality sewing machine oil One or two drops of oil ts sufficient Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil _savailable at vour nearest Sears retail store NOTE Unplug the machine before oiling Oil behind the Face Cover Plate Open face cover plate and oil points m ilfustrat_on Use only a drop of oil do not over oil Oil under the Top Cover Remove top cover plate to o...

Page 52: ..._ I i _ _ _ ii_ii i _ i_i i_ii_ _i i _i_i_ _ _ _ Oit the underside at least once a year Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers Oil points indicated on underside of machine To remove bottom covers remove screws A B and C as shown 5O ...

Page 53: ...ructions above 47 6510 6862 1939 8286 1O24O3202 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 6746 36353 648801005 650802003 40390 6870 593401008 6757 _6864 6797 40164 33379 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 6889 649802009 Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder rubber ring Thread spool pin Spool pin felt No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU No 1 1 Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 S...

Page 54: ...fabric chart 12 O Oiling 49_50 Overcasting stitch 34 Overcast stretch stitching 24 36 P Parts list 51 Performance problems 45_46 Pine leaf stretch stitching 36 Plug connector 3 5 Portable case 2 Power switch 5 Practical stitch chart 23_25 Presser foot 3 9_10 Presser foot lever 3 6 R Replacing bobbin case 13 15 Reverse stitch control 2 21 26 Rick rack stretch stitching 23 34 S Satin stitch foot 4 1...

Page 55: ...the sewing machine including electromc components motor w_rlng switch and l speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING...

Page 56: ...r Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDER ING 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 electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chic...

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