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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385 12612090 ...

Page 2: ...l does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Foot Controller Model YC 482P for use with Sewing Machine Models 385 1148x x x 385 1158 x x x 385 1168x x x 385 1258x x x 385 1268x x x 385 12612x x x 385 1278x x x 385 11607x x x 385 t2710x x x 385 12714x x x 385 12712x x x 385 17622x x x 385 11608 x 385 12814x x and 385 12014x x x xxx re...

Page 3: ...opped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or serwce center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7...

Page 4: ...pense for conditions beyond our control Adwce on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retai Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service atways mention the model number and serial number when you inqu_re Kenmore Sewing Machine Record _n space provided befow the model number and seNal number of this appliance Th...

Page 5: ...or 14 Stitch Length Control 14 Adjusting Stretch Stttch Balance 15 Reverse Stitch Control 15 Starting To Sew 16 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 17_18 o Straight St_itch 17 a Use the Seam Guides 17 e Turn a Square Corner 17 Use the Darning PIate 18 Topstitehing 18 Left Needle Position 18 Darning I9 Straight Stretch 19 Zigzag Stitches 20_26 o Basic Zigzag 20 Satin Stitch 21 Applique 22 Bar Tack...

Page 6: ...n _ buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where Locate and Identify the Parts Take up Lever Bobbin Winding Tension Disc Top Thread Tension Controt Face Cover Plate Thread Cutter Needle Plate Upper Thread Guide Shuttle Cover Extension Table Accessory storage box Thread Spoo Pin Bobbin Winding Spindle Stitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Stitch Selector ...

Page 7: ...edle Clamp Screw Carrying Handte Presser Foot Lever Free Arm _ Nomenciature Plate SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Identify the Accessories Bobbin Lint brush Darning p_ Straight stitch toot Satin stitchtoo___ _ _ Buttonhole opener _La _e screw driver _Small screw d rwer buttonhole toot Zipper toot ...

Page 8: ... Push the light and power switch to turn on the power and sewing light SAFETY FEATURE Your machine will not operate unless the light power switch is turned on If you are interrupted or stop sewing turn off the llght power switch to prevent injury to children Foot Control Use Foot contro_ The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your...

Page 9: ... High posiUor position ip position Presserfoot lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot 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 Thread Cutter You don t need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter Pull the...

Page 10: ...resser foot for the stitch you wish to sew To change the various presser feet raise the presser bar to its highest position by lifting the presser foot lever Loosen the presser foot thumb screw choose the proper foot insert from the bottom Tighten the screw using the large screw driver to make certain the foot is secure Choose Your Needle and Thread To Change Your Needle Fiat side away from you Ne...

Page 11: ...rganza Crepe Taffeta Voi_e_ Organdy Medium Weight Cotton Cotton Blends Percale Gingham Shantung Pique Seersucker Satin Kmts Vinyl Su_tmgs Linen Wool Crepe Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Den m Woo Sailcloth Wool Flannel _Gabardine_ Velvets Leather 11 ORANGE Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A 50 Mereer zed Cotton 4 RED Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Silk A 50 Mercerized Cotto...

Page 12: ...er by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover Raise needle to its highest positron by rotating hand wheel toward you J To remove bobbin case from shut tle pul open latch of bobbin case Pu l bobbin case straight out of shuttle Wind the Bobbin Release clutch by turmng the clutch knob inside the hand wheel toward you to stop the needle from moving while you winding the bobbin ...

Page 13: ...nip off end of thread Wind thread until winder stops Push bobbin winding spindle to the left and clip thread Remove bobbin Turn clutch knob away from you while holding hand wheel for normal sewing operation Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin in bobbin case Pull thread through slot of case making sure thread feeds clock as shown wise and _s coming from bobbin as shown Pull thread u...

Page 14: ...r foot lever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 1 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 hofder 3 Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever from right to left 4 Draw thread down and slip it into needle bar thread guide 5 Thread needle ...

Page 15: ...th threads under and to the back of the presser foot leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps given 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 shuttle 4 ts thread from shuttle tangled 5 s bobbin properly installed in the bobbin case 6 Is the machine thre...

Page 16: ...er the number the tighter 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 _s oo loose Top ida of fa The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric Tension ts too loose The top thread shows through the bottom of the fabric The bottom side of the stitch wilt feel b...

Page 17: ... slde of Fabric Top slde of Fabric Just Right Top s_de of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Corner ot each The top thread MiMmize the amount zigzag will pull will loop through ot top thread visible on together on the bottom s_de ot the bottom side ot top side of fabrics tabrlc and will be fabric without causing pulled almost exc...

Page 18: ...ch Stitches are yellow Buttonhole Settings are blue NOTE To avoid needle or fabric damage be sure your needle is up and out of fabric when adjusting this control Stitch Length Control Se_ing mark Stitch Length t L_____J o EJ t Stitch Length Control 0 1 2 3 4 tting mark The stitch length control regulates the length of stitch and also has a stretch stitches setting The higher the number the longer ...

Page 19: ...ion for most materials Depending upon the type of fabric used you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches To shorten stretch stitches turn the control slightly toward S To lengthen turn toward L L T S Smoothing stretch Rickrack stretch SECTION 2 Reverse Stitch Control PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING To reverse stitch hold down this c...

Page 20: ...achine 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 Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric 4 Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left of the needle and the right edge of the mat...

Page 21: ...turally Do not force the fabric or try to pull it ttght J 7 At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch 8 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric_ 9 Cut the threads Use the Seam Guides Cornering Guide The seam guides on the needle plate are there to help you measure seam width The tines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 Hinesmarked Turn a Square Corner g To turn a squar...

Page 22: ...ays Darning P 19 Button Sewing P 23 Topstltching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length controt 2 to 6 control orange Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges fiat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs Iapels or colla...

Page 23: ...or badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it 7 When you finish darning remove the darning plate Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I I III Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control yeltow kk_ stretch stitch position L__J Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch especially develo...

Page 24: ...It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonholes hem ming overcasting mending and darn ing It can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decorative stitch 2O Here s How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch Consult the specific variations for detailed directions Satin Stitch p 21 Applique Work p 22 Bar Tacking p 2__2 But ton Sewing p 2 3 Overcasting p ...

Page 25: ...d often used decorative stitch but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge for ex ample blankets linens tablecloths and napkins The Satin stitch ts especially attractive in applique S_tch Iength Close to 0 Zigzag width 1 2 3 4 Here s How Once your machine is set up to stitch you may want to experiment on a fragment of the fabric you are planning to use Too tight a satin stitch may pucker some l...

Page 26: ...making sure the needle falls along 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 Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch salector Top thread tension Stitch tength control 1 to 4 contro_ 0 5 to I Zigzag foot This st _tch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce point...

Page 27: ...e slot of the foot and place the left hole of the button just below the needle point 3 Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point comes just above the right hole of the button 4 Sew about five stitches and rinse needle 5 Set the stitch selector at c_ again and sew a few stitches to _ock thread To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail Bring th...

Page 28: ...bric will bunch up and the stitches will become tangled The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very useful m garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project Rick Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch setector Top thread tension Stitch length controi 1 to 4 control yei ow stretch stitch posit_on Zigzag foist The Stitch and Its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in any ...

Page 29: ...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 Stitching _ Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length centre 1 to 4 control yellow stretch stitch __ position L_J Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam tha...

Page 30: ...palnng straight tears finishing seams 26 Seam Finishing Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric Mending Position the tear under the needle so that the stitching will catch both sides Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread ten...

Page 31: ...sed for knit and stretch fabrics 1 Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired See Overcasting p 24 2 Measure turn up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight fabrics you may need a double fold 3 Fold the material wrong side out on the edge to be stitched as shown leaving 114 of the finished hem edge showing 4 Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be s...

Page 32: ... scrap of fabric you plan to use to find the more suitable stitch length 28 1 a Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to the sliding buttonhole foot c Insert the garment under the foot with the buttonhole mark mg runmng toward you l slil chB5 SIilches tot lighl tot heavy abrics fabrics 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start mar...

Page 33: ...i _i _i _ __i ii_i _iii_ _i i _ii_iii_ii i _ _ii _i i i i _ 6 a Set the stitch selector at _ I b Sew 4 to 6 stitches c Stop sewing at the left stitch i_ iiii_i_ _i i iii_i _ii_ _i_i _ ii _ _ i_i_i_ i_i _ii_i i_ii _ ii i i ii_ _ _i_ S_i ii _ ii_il ii_i_iii_i i _iiiiii i I _i_i_iii i i_ _i _ 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener NOTE When sewing at the edge of fabric s...

Page 34: ...ol 3 to 6 control 2 Zipper foot To Saw 1 2 3 Z pperteeth Zipper tape Fold back the eft seam allowance as shown Turn under the right seam allow ance to form a I 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the 118 fold and pin in place 4 To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper foot on the 1 eft side of the needle 5 Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the n...

Page 35: ...e used to make cording for slip covers ere Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Maohlne ZIPPER FOOT 6757 tot invisible zipper and cording which can be obtained at any Seats retail store 11 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 zipper 13 Turn the corner and c...

Page 36: ... top thread tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the folded 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 Smocking Stitch Stitch selector I Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 ye tow stretch stitch position Zigzag foot 7 With the stitch length at ...

Page 37: ... the elastic into quarters and match these to the center front center back and side seams 2 Place the middle of the elastic under the center of the presser foot and stitch into place making sure the fabric is evenly distri buted Sot the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control I to 4 control 1 Zigzag foot Use this stitch to loin heavy weight interlining Overlap two r...

Page 38: ...ferent sizes or kinds of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric very sheer or very soft 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 fabri...

Page 39: ...tch 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 compieteiy Replace needie 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 Darning plate in place R...

Page 40: ...ur machine operates at its best you 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 slugglsh or knock _oudly if a thread is caught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use If you sew frequently clean more often Clean the Feed Dogs Follow these directions J Unplug the machine Remo...

Page 41: ...in case 2 Push shuttle race levers aside Lift shuttle race cover and take shuttle out 3 Clean the shuttle race with a iint brush 4 Put a drop of oif on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race Do not over oil 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 Ho_d shuttle by center pm and posit on sh...

Page 42: ...herwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Sears retail store NOTE Unplug the machine before oiling Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Face cover plate Arm cover plate I e Oil the Underside Open face cover pfate and or remove arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil po...

Page 43: ...3 6551 6552 6553 6554 652508002 648801108 650802003 735503007 6870 593401008 6757 135 6864 6797 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 6889 735801008 Description Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Bobbin winder rubber ring No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU No tl Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Needle clamp with screw Sliding buttonho...

Page 44: ...dle 3 6 _ 7 39 Needle clamp screw 3 6 39 Needle plate 2 36 Needle thread and fabric chart 7 O Oiling 38 Overcasting stitch 24 Overcast stretch stitching 25 P Parts list 39 Performance problems chart 34_35 Pine leaf stretch stitching 25 Plug connector 3_4 Portable case 2 Power switch 4 Presser foot 3 Presser foot leger 3 5 R Replacing bobbin case 8_9 Reverse stitch control 2 15 Rick rack stretch 24...

Page 45: ...ing a garment it is wfse to practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed Spoof pfrl STITCH SELECTOR There are certain types of stitches that are used more often than others in your garment con struction Because of their frequent use you will soon realize the convenience offered to you by Stitch Selector th_s control The des red stitch w _l be obtained by turning the Stitch Selector...

Page 46: ... case into shuttle and release latch COMPLETING THREADING Hold top thread loosely n left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn Next pult top and bottom threads under and to the back of presser foot TENSION Compare your straight stitching w_th the illustrations If it looks like rather ot the top two correct the thread tensmn dial as shown BE SURE TO NOTE YOUR PRESENT SETTING BEFORE...

Page 47: ... TO 6 ORANGE ZONE 2 TO 5 0 5TO I 1 TO 4 1 TO 3 1 TO4 TO3 1 TO4 1 TO 2 3 TO 9 1 1 TO 4 V YELLOW POS_TtON 2 TO 6 POSITION 1 TO 4 YELLOW T YELLOW POSITION i 1 TO 4 V YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 V YELLOW POSITION 1 TO 4 _ YELLOW POSITION I TO 4 BLUEZONE _ I TO 5 0 5 TO i 1 TO 4 ANY NUMBER TO 4 ANY NUMBER t 4 PRESSER FOOT A orC A A A A A A AorC A A A A A E B F DARNING PLATE F DARNING PLATE 1 TO4 A ...

Page 48: ...oot Watking Foot Even Foot Pin Tuck Foot Gathering Foot Ruffter Piping Foot Gathering Foot PimTucking Foot Hemmer Foot Binder Foot l 4 Seam Foot Walking Foot Embroidery Foot Ruffler Piping Foot Gathering Foot Pin Tucking Foot Hemmer Foot Binder Foot Roller Foot Teflon Foot 1 4 Seam Foot Applique Foot Cording Foot Watking Foot Embroidery Foot Ruffler Elastic Foot Piping Foot Blind Hem Foot Taping F...

Page 49: ... the sewing machine _ncluding electromc components motor w_rmg swttch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS _1 For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will free of charge replace any parts and prowde mechanical serwce necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING ...

Page 50: ...ng Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERtNG 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 wilf be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repatr Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Est...

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