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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 385.17824090

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SEARS MACHINE MODEL 385 1...

Page 2: ...ropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechamcal adjustment 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Never operate the appl...

Page 3: ...pense 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 machne...

Page 4: ...djusting Stretch Stitch Balance 21 Reverse Stitch Control 22 Starting To Sew 22 LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart 23_27 Straight Stitches 28 29 Straight Stitch 28 Use the Seam Guides 28 Turn a...

Page 5: ...Another option _ buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where 2 Upper Thread Guide Take up Lever Top Thread Tension Control Pace Cover Plate Needle Plate Thread Spoo Pi...

Page 6: ...ndle Presser Foot Thumb Screw Thl Needle Clamp Hand Wheel Push Pull Clutch Slttch Selector Stretch St_lch Adiuster Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Presser Foot L_ght and Power Switch Foot Control Plug Con...

Page 7: ...pener Needle set Lint brush Darning plate Large screw drwer Small screw dr_ver Y Spool p_n lelt Zipper loot Stralghl stitch toot Sliding buttonhole foot Satin stitch boot Buttonhole guide plate o o _...

Page 8: ...let Push the light and power sw_tch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power swEtch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing...

Page 9: ...ing mark on the dlal with the groove as follows 3 most sewing 2 applique and Cut Out work 1 basting sewingchiffon lace organdyandotherlightweightfabrics Also for velours and knits with more stretch NO...

Page 10: ...the spool pms Place the spool felt on the pins Push down for storage Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Normal up posITIOn High posit ion The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot You can...

Page 11: ...To Remove the Extension Table for free arm sewing t Gr p the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull gently toward you The extension table will snap out To Attach Extension table To At...

Page 12: ...titching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any mreular garment area _i_ ___ _ _ _ _L_ Darning socks or mending knees e_bows or areas of wear _nchildren s clothes Sewing buttons on sleeves waistbands etc...

Page 13: ...titch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet To Remove Foot To Remove To Attach Turn the screw toward the back of the machine Use the large screw driver To...

Page 14: ...ching Uses Zigzag stitching see page 31 Bar tacking see page 33 Button sewing see page 35 Rick rack stretch see page 36 Three step zigzag see page 37 Overcast stretch see page 38 Lace work see page 40...

Page 15: ...making see page 42 E Zipper toot This foot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper The edgesof the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam straight Uses Zipper application see page 48 F Satin st...

Page 16: ...htweight fabrics Red 14 for medium or medium heavy weight fabrics Purple 16 for medium heavy weight and decorat ve topstitching on these fabrtcs This needle has a larger thread hole for thicker topsti...

Page 17: ...tk A 50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyesler Core Cotton Wrap S tk A Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 2 12 stitches per mch...

Page 18: ...Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown 4 Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle so that the thread comes out on top 5 Push the bobbin winder spindle to th...

Page 19: ..._nches of thread toward you through the tension slot 3 Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine through the slot _ 4 Slide the bobbin cover plate while pushing it down slightly ov...

Page 20: ...d coming from the back of the spool I Draw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder 3...

Page 21: ...lever Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn 2 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread 3 Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser...

Page 22: ...the 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 ts I00 lOO...

Page 23: ...bottom s_de of tabrtc without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the top s_de Results vary wnh fabric thread and sewing conditions 2O C3 C3 E3 E3 E3 C3 C3 E3 C3 E3 E3...

Page 24: ...ch Stitch Study the orange green yellow and blue sections around this control These are recommended zones of stitch length and color coded to the stitches pictured on the stitch indicator panel 4 T Ri...

Page 25: ...e rear of the machine Hold on to threads 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...

Page 26: ...rt on p 1__4 Check Chart on p 14 Thread Tensmn 2_6 2_6 3 8 2_6 2N6 Stitch Length Orange Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Pos tion O_nge Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Orange Zone Stitch Width 1_5 2 5 2...

Page 27: ...Yellow Stretch Stitch Posttion Orange Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Stitch Width 3 5 5 3N5 3_5 3 5 Uses Use for swlmwear ski pants and other garments that require stretch Use for finishing seams...

Page 28: ...heck Cha_ on p 14 Thread Tension 3_8 3_6 3 8 2 6 3 8 Stitch Length Orange Zone Yellow Stretch Stitch Pos_t_on 0 5 _ 2 I Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Orange Zone Stitch Width 3_5 3 5 3 5 Uses Use for...

Page 29: ...Check Chart on p 14 Thread Tensmn 2 6 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 Stitch Length Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Ol_ange Zone Orange Zone Green Zone 0 5 1 Stitch Width 3 5 3_5 3 5 Uses Use as hemmmg stitch for blan...

Page 30: ..._ 6 Blue Zone Buttonholes also corded buttonholes 42 N 43 BUTTONHOLE il i_ Stitch Selection 0 Foot and Other Attach Sliding buttonhole Buttonhole Needle Check Chart oR p 1_ Check Cha_ on p 14 2_6 4 3_...

Page 31: ...control 8_ Hold the fabnc loosely and gently guide it along the guide line so that it feeds naturally Do not force the fabric or try to pull it tight 7 8 9 At the beginning and end of seam you may wa...

Page 32: ...show through the darning plate holes Use the darmng plate In the following ways Darning see page 30 Button Sewing see page 35 Topstttching Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension control 2 to...

Page 33: ...amaged use a separate p_ece of fabric under the hole to reinforce at 7 When you finish darning remove the darning plate and replace foot holder and foot Set the Machine Stitch w_dth _ 2 3 4 Top thread...

Page 34: ...on your machine It can be a utility stitch tor sewing buttons buttonholes hem mmg overcasting mending and darn rag It can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decora...

Page 35: ...ersatile and often used decorative strtch but _t can also be used to overcast a raw edge for ex ample blankets linens tablecloths and napkins The Satin stitch _sespemally attractwe In applique Zigzag...

Page 36: ...along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pLvot the fabric to the rtght or left Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch w dt...

Page 37: ...trol 2 to 6 NO presser foot Stltch length control AnV number not necessary to adjust Stretch Stltch DarNin Here s How 1 Put the darning plate on the needle plate see page 29 2 Remove foot holder see p...

Page 38: ...f the button holes to the canter of the slot on the presser foot 2 3 Adjust the stitch width so that needle will drop in each hole Lower the foot to hotd the button in ptace Turn the hand wheel by han...

Page 39: ...t Helpful Hints Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner of your seam If you start right at the edge the fabric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled Rick Rack Stretch Set the Ma...

Page 40: ...re strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is espemal ly useful for mending sewing patches smoothly and seeurety repairing straight tears f nishmg seams S...

Page 41: ...Raw or worn edges of older garments can be overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped st tches Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin...

Page 42: ...n up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material bottom side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 1 4 of the finished hem edge showing 4 Pl...

Page 43: ...Zigzagfoot Lace acids a fanciful feminine touch to blouses and lingerie Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 5 8 Place lace undern...

Page 44: ...005 213505006 Choose this style for series of buttonholes on dresses blouses vests jackets or coats Tips on buttonholing Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use Try the...

Page 45: ...crap fabr c you plan to use to find the more sultabJe strtch length 42 1 a Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to thesliding buttonhole foot e Insert the garment under the fo...

Page 46: ...the buttonhole c Stop sewing at the r_ght stitch m 6 a Set the stitch selector at I I b Sew 4 to 6 stitches c Stop sewing at the left stitch 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonh...

Page 47: ...e slot Measuremen t arking Catch Buttonhole guide plate Buttonhole templates Base plate Buttonhole foot 44 Buttonhole Style and Size NOTE Round End Buttonhole Keyhole Buttonhole Template 213504005 213...

Page 48: ...nholes with a wider cutting space by setting the stitch width control at 1 5 instead of 2 Top 1 thread Pins A fRound holesiB a Remove the extension table b Raise the needle to _ts high st position c R...

Page 49: ...te into slot of template and fit guide block into the center of the guide slot Top lhread thread But tonho e foot Gear_ _ Sl t I Starting pomt a Attach the buttonhole foot b Adjust position of gear so...

Page 50: ...nt your buttonhole to be 1 2 inch from the garment edge line up the fabric with the 1 2 inch markings each time you start to sew a buttonhole 5 a Lower the buttonhole foot b Start sewing slowly c Allo...

Page 51: ...the presser bar to the right pins on the zipper foot To sew on the right side of the zipper attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper foot To Sew 1 2 3 Zipper eelh Zipper tape Reset stitch...

Page 52: ...Stitch across and below the bot tom of the zipper 13 Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along the zipper teeth as shown Stitch through the fabric and z_pper tape 14 Stop about 2 from the...

Page 53: ...e Jsed to create scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie i Here s How 1 For best effect set the stitch length as you desire you may need to tighten the top thread tension slightly allow the needle to...

Page 54: ...eads along one edge Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly Secure the threads at the other end Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches Pu l out the gathenng stitche...

Page 55: ...and press Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension con...

Page 56: ...w_dth Top threadtension contro 3 to 8 Stitch length _ coRtro_ orBrlge zone Stretch Stitch A Zigzag toot Use this stitch to iota heavy weight interlining Overlap two raw edges together and use thss st...

Page 57: ...8 control orange _ zone 2 Stretch Stitch A Zigzag foot This stitch is useful for elastic fabrics tojoin them together Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 8 contr...

Page 58: ...sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects Experiment on a scrap of fabric to see what special effects are possible Here s How 1 Adjust the stitch width and length...

Page 59: ...ect s_ze needle Choose correct s_ze needle for thread and fabric Breaking Needle Incorrect setting of needle Reset needle Loose presser foot Reset presser foot Upper and lower threads not drawn back W...

Page 60: ...fabric Sharp eye m needle Insert new needle Nicks oF burrs at hole of needle plate Replace needle p ate or po ish off burrs completely Improper bobbin threading Check bobbin threading Breaking Bobbin...

Page 61: ...es at _ts best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all t_mes The bobbin area can attract dust and lint Your machine can become sluggrsh or knock loudly if a thread is caught cover plate Foll...

Page 62: ...e with the large screw drtver 4 Remove the needle plate 6 5 Take out the bobbin Lift up the bobbin holder and remove _t Use the lint brush to clean the feed dogs hook race and bobbin holder Also use a...

Page 63: ...PARTS LIST 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 21 16 17 22 23 24 18 25 13 19 26 14 20 6O...

Page 64: ...3004 802424004 647808009 6889 652802009 213502003 2135O1OO2 213504005 213505006 213506007 213503004 200002008 200603009 200005001 206613105 214872600 941620000 Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Spool pin fel...

Page 65: ...0_61 Light and power switch 3 5 Light bulb 57 60_61 Lint brush 4 58_61 M Monogramming 23 34 N Needle 13_14 60_61 Needle clamp 3 14 Needle plate 2 16 Needle thread and fabbc chart 14 Needle threading 1...

Page 66: ...control 2 19_20 Turning asquare corner 28 Two point boxstitching 26 54 Two point shell stitching 25 50 Z Zigzag foot 11 23_26 31 35_40 50_53 60_61 Zigzag stitching 23 31_36 Zigzag overcasting 36 Zipp...

Page 67: ...the sewing machine including electronic components motor w_ring switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For B0 days from tile date ot purchase Sears will...

Page 68: ...r Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME...

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