Kenmore 385.1284180 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SEA RS SEWING MACHINE MODI ...

Page 2: ...xpense for conditions beyond our control AdvEce on the operation and care of your machine _salways available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance...

Page 3: ...r 1B Stitch Length Control 18 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 18 Reverse Stitch Control 18 Starting To Sew t9 LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart 20_22 Straight Stitches 23_24 Straight Stitch 23 Use the Seam Guides 23 Turn a Square Corner 23 Use the Darning Plate 24 Topstitching 24 Left Needle Position 24 Darning 25 Straight Stretch 25 Zigzag Stitches 26_30 Basic Zigzag 26 Satin Stitch 27 a...

Page 4: ...our general catalog Another option buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored any where _obbin Winder Tension Disc Upper Thread Gu_de Top Thread Tension Control Face Cover Plate Need le Ple te Take up Lever Stitch Selector Stitch Length Control Reverse Stitch Control Extension Table X Shuttle Cover ...

Page 5: ...witch Plug Connector FOOt Control Top Cover Thread Guide Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Thread Gupde Thread Guide Needle Clamp Accessory box _ _ Lint brush Bobbin Buttonhole opener _Large screw driver Af 9 Straight stitch foot footSatm stitch _ ...

Page 6: ...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 light power switch to prevent injury to children Foot Control Use Foot control J The foot control regulates the speed at which you sew To increase speed gently press down with the ball of your foot To...

Page 7: ... your presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 higher for easy remova_ of the presser foot or to help you ptace heavy fabrics under the presser foot Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To remove To Remove the Extension Table for free arm sewing 1 Grip the table with your index finger and thumb as shown 2 Pull gently to the left The extension table will snap out To Attach To Attach the Ext...

Page 8: ...s feature makes sewing easy for bar tacking to reinforce pockets belt foops and waistline on ready made or homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any circular garment area darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of wear in child ren s clothes sewing buttons on sleeves waista bands etc ...

Page 9: ...e screw driver to make certain the foot is secure Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight Foot Zigzag fooI Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching Uses Straight stitching see p 23 Topstitching Isee p 24 Straight stretch see p 25 Zigzag stitching see p 2_66 Appllque see p 28 Bar tacking see P 2i88 Button sewing see p 29 Rick rack stretch see p 30 Three step zigzag see p 31 Overcast str...

Page 10: ...s Buttonhole making see p 3__55 Zipper Foot f Zipper foot 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 3Z7 Satin Stitch Foot Satin stitch foot Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and outlining appiique Uses Satin stitch see p 2Z7 Applique see p 2_88 ...

Page 11: ... fabrics Specialty needles are also available Denim Needle for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or canvas Topstitching Needle its larger eye wilt hotd heavier thread Leather Needle punches tiny holes in leather and suede When buying needles other than Kenmore needles be sure the needle fits the length and shape of the needle shown above A longer or shorter needle will skip stitches or break Chec...

Page 12: ...LENGTH SETTING 10 12 stitches per _neh 10 _ 12 stitches per inch 50 Mercerized Cotton 14 R ED Mercerized Heavy Duty 8 _ 10 stitches or Polyester Core Cotton 16 PURPLE Wrap per inch Silk A Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton 8 stitches per 18 GREEN PoJyester Core Cotton inch Wrap Siik A IS PURPLE Buttonhole Twist 6 _ 8 stitches per 18oGREEN Use as top thread onJy inch 11 BLUE STR ETCH Polyester Core Cotto...

Page 13: ...ve the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on the left side of the cover Raise needle to its highest position by rotating hand wheel toward you To remove bobbin case from shut tie pull open latch of bobbin case Pull bobbin case straight out of shuttle 1 ...

Page 14: ...n disc as shown Pull end of thread through bobbin as shown hole 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 slightly fiIled snip off end of thread Wind thread untif winder stops Remove bobbin Clip thread Tighten clutch knob 12 ...

Page 15: ...d leeds clock wlse and is coming from bobbin as shown Pull thread through slot of case as shown Pull J thread under tension spring and through the opening as shown above r Holding latch open position case into shuttle and re ease latch Case should lock into place when latch is released ...

Page 16: ...r to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot lever Place spool on spool pin as shown with thread coming from the back of the spool 2 While holding thread near spoo 0 draw thread into threading channel toward you making sure the thread is pulled firmly between the tenston discs 3 Draw thread down channel and around the spring wire as shown __ J 4 Draw thread up thro...

Page 17: ...oosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn 24 Bring bobbin thread up by pulling top thread tf you cannot pick up bobbin thread by following steps gwen 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 Is thread from shuttle tangled 5 Is bobbin properly installed in the bobbin...

Page 18: ...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 too loose The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric Tension is too loose The top thread _stoe t ght The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the fabric Tension is too tight The top thread shows through the The bobbin thread will com...

Page 19: ...p s_de of Fabric Just Right Top s_de of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Bottom stde of Fabric Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Corner ol each The top thread Minimize the amount zigzag will pull will loop through of top thread visible on together on the bottom s_de o_ the bottom rode of top side of fabrics fabric and will be labrlc without causing pulled atmost excessive puckering ...

Page 20: ...stitch length control regulates the length of the stitch The higher the number the shorter the stitch 0 means no feed Adj us ing Stretch Stitch _ in stretch stitch sewing Stitch Length Control should be in the detent posi tion between S and L T position 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 rev...

Page 21: ...onto threads during thesewing ofthefirst3or4 stitches of theseam 3 Testthemachine stitchonascrap offabric youplan touse The fabric should bedouble thickness Adjust themachine forthelength ofstitchand tension suitable toyourfabric 4 Fabric should beplaced under thepresser footwiththebulkof thematerial to theleftoftheneedle andtherightedge ofthematerial placed onthe5 8 seam marking ontheneedle plate...

Page 22: ... Chart Check Chert Check Chert Check Chart Thread Tension 2 6 2_6 2 5 1_4 1_4 Stitch Length 6 t2 Uses Refer to Page Regurar saems_ z_ppers topstitchlng darning 23 25 mvtslble z3pper cording etm 37 _ 38 39 S L Usa on knits and other stretch fabrics good 25 for toPstitehlng 6 _ 24 Fnish edges buttons satin stitch sewing 26 _ 30 bar tacks i S T L Decorate garments with one row or several 30 Blue Zone...

Page 23: ...Check Chart 1 _4 8 24 I 1 _4 8 24 t_4 S T L 3 _ 9 12 _ 24 S T _ Use m smock ng or as a decorative stitch Use tot woven fabrics bl_nd hem and overcasting_ Wide blind hem with elatlmty Lace work on blouses lingerie and table linens Use tot sw mweer ski pants end other garments that require stretch Fimsh hems steeve and neck opemngs Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to overcast and seam Do shelI...

Page 24: ...HOLE SATIN STITCH Other Attach Use paper underneath Check Chart Check Chart Check Chart 4 S T L 1 _ 5 Blue Zone I _ 4 Blue Zone Uses Use for sw_mwear and stretch velour Use for overlapping seams Use for applying elastic Buttonholes also corded buttonholes Use for applique work also as decorat ve finish for placemats blankets collars cuffs and pockets Refer to Page 32 4O 4O 35 36 27 28 22 ...

Page 25: ...try to pull it tight 7 8 9 At the end of the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric 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 lines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked Turn a Square Corner guide To turn a square corner 5 8 form time fabric edg...

Page 26: ...gth control 6to t2 Top thread tension t control 2 to 6 Stratght toot Zigzag foot J The Stttch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges fiat and crisp Accent suits or b_ouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs lapels or collars Here s How 1 2 3 NOTE Lower the presser foot Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right ...

Page 27: ... badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce it 7 When you finish darning remove the darning p ate Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch length Top thread tension control 2 to 6 1 Straight foot Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Th_s stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch especially develop ed for knits and stretch fabrics Thts stitch can also be used...

Page 28: ...chine It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons buttonhofes 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 26 Here s How There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch ConsuEt the specific variations for detailed directions Satin Stitch po 27 AppJique Work p 28 Bar Tacking p 28 Button Sewing p 2_99 Overcasti...

Page 29: ... it can also be used to overcast a raw edge for ex ample blankets linens tabrecloths and napkins The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique Stitch length 24 t2 Close to 0 v 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 light weight fabrics Otherwise stitch as usual ...

Page 30: ...ls along the outer edge of the applique When sewing corners lower the needle down into the fabric Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabNc to the right or left Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension control I to 4 Stitch length glue zone_ Zigzag foot This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners or pockets an...

Page 31: ... place the left hole of the button iust below the needle point 3 Lower the foot and turn the pattern selector to ztgzag until the needle point comes just above the right hole of the button 4 Sew about five stitches and raise needie 5 Set the pattern selector at _ again and sew a few stitches to lock thread To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail Bring the needle thread down ...

Page 32: ... project 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 R ick R ack Stretch set the Machine Stitch selector Top threa_ tension control 1 to 4 Stieh _angth The Stitch and its Uses Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you m_ght use a z_gzag stitch This stitch can be used as a...

Page 33: ...sic zigzag stitch It has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a regular zigzag The three step zigzag stitch is especial ly usefu for mending sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears finishing seams 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 stit...

Page 34: ...ments can be overcast to prevent further raveling NOTE Use a blue stretch fabric needle which effectively prevents skipped stitches Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch lenglh TOp thread tens on _L_ control I to 4 O o Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open fiat It is ideal for 1 4 s...

Page 35: ...re See Overcasting p 30_ 2 Measure turn up your hem and pino 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 t 8 regular blind hem to 1 4 stretch blind hem of the finished hem edge showing 4 Place garment under presser foot m such a manner that straight stitches wi l be sewn on extended edge The zigzag stitch s...

Page 36: ...4 v Lace adds a fanclfu 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 1 2 Place face underneath and top stitch using stretch bEind hem stitch Trim excess fabric close to stitching 34 ...

Page 37: ... use to find the more suitable stitch length 1 a Carefully 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 Q Coarse Fine stitches _ _ st tches for heavy for light fabrics fabrics 2 a Move the slider A toward you so that the top mark C on the slider meets the start mark B b Line up t...

Page 38: ...ch 5 a Set the stitch selector at _3 b Sew until you reach the back of the buttonhole c Stop sewing at the right stitch 6 a Set the stitch selector at 2_ _ b Sew 4 to 6 stitches c Stop sewing at the left stitch 7 Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhoEe opener in your accessory box 36 ...

Page 39: ...d tension at 3 3 Zipper teeth Zipper tape Fold back the left seam allowance asshown Turn under the rtght seam allow ance to form a 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 fold and pin in place 4_ To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle 5 Lower the zipper foot on the right side at the bottom of the zipper so that the needle pierces the fold and ...

Page 40: ...rding for slap covers etc Cover a cord w_th a strip ot bias fabric and sew as shown NOTE Use Low Bar Sewing Machine Z_PPER FOOT 6757 for invisible zipper and cording which can be obtained at any Sears retait store 11 To sew the right side of the zip per set the zipper foot on the rwght side of the needle 12 Stitch across and below the bot tom of the zipper 13 Turn the corner and continue to guide ...

Page 41: ...read tension slightly allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags 2 If you sew rows of shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or soft silky wovens m any direction Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control t to 4 Zigzag toot 1 cm 3 8 With the stitch length at 6 sew straight stitching lines 3 8 1 cm ap...

Page 42: ...enter 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 elastic is very distributed Set the Machine Stitch se ector Stitch length Fop thread tension control _ to 4 j _ Zigzag foot Use this stitch to iota heavy weight inteHining Overlap two raw edges together and use th_s stitch to join them 40 ...

Page 43: ...s of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot Fabric too sheer or too 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 fabric Reset needle Reset p...

Page 44: ...edium 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 Fabric not Moving Darning plate in...

Page 45: ...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 sluggish or knock loud y if a thread iscaught Check and clean those areas about every three months under normal use if you sew frequently clean more often Clean the Feed Dogs FoIIow these direction 1 Using a screw driver remove 2 Use a ...

Page 46: ...the shuttle race with a lint brush 4 Put a drop of oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race Do not over oil Shuttle driver Lever Lever Shuttle Shuttle Race Shuttle Race Cover To Replace Shuttel Assembly I 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 p n and position shuttle so as to form a half...

Page 47: ... good quality sewing machine oil One or two drops of oil is sufficient Remove excess oil otherwise it may stain fabric Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Sears retail store NOTE Unplug the machine before oiling Oil behind the Face Cover Plate Oil under the Top Cover f Open face cover plate and oil points Jn iHustrat_om Remove top cover plate to oil points indicated in top of m...

Page 48: ... J Oil the underside at least once a year iI _ ii_i_iiiii _ i_ _ _ _i_i_iil 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 46 ...

Page 49: ...552 6553 6554 6746 36353 648801005 650802003 40390 6870 593401008 6757 6864 6797 40164 33379 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 6889 649802009 Description Shuttle Bobbin case Bobbin box with 10 bobbms Bobbin winder rubber ring Thread spool pin Spool pin felt No 11 Stretch fabric needles BLU No 11 Single needles ORG No 4 Single needles RED No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Q NEEDLES Nee...

Page 50: ...ting stitch 30 Overcast stretch stitching 21 32 P Parts list 47 Performance problems 41_42 Pine leaf stretch stitching 22 32 Plug connector 3_4 Portable case 2 Power switch 3_4 Practical stitch chart 20_22 Presser foot 3 7_8 Presser foot fever 3 5 R Replacing bobbin case 11 13 Reverse stitch control 18 23 Rick rack stretch stitching 20 30 S Satin stitch foot 3 22 27 28 47 Satin stitching 22 27 28 ...

Page 51: ...e sewing machine including electronic 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 wilt free of charge replace anv parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING MA...

Page 52: ... Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVETHE FOLLOWtNG iNFORMATiON MODEL NUMBER NAME OF iTEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your orde_ will be efectronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL60684 U S A S 385 Printed in Talwan Part No 649800133 ...

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