Sears 385. 12714- Manuals

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line of sewing cabinets ss available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our genera! catalog.Another option . - , buy a Carrying Case . . , then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any­ where. Locate and Ident...

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Arm Cover Plate Identify the Accessories Carrying Handle Bobbin Needle set Darning plate Lint brush Small screw driver Buttonhole opener Large screw driver Slidingbuttonhole foot Zipper foot Straight stitch toot Satin stitch toot

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power » Foot Control Use machine, be sure the power switch is OFF- 1. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet. 2. Insert the machine plug into the three-prong plug connector, a...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING O Setting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever • Thread Cutter are used for holding the when feeding thread to the The spool pins spools of thread machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage. NOTE: Model 11607 has one spool pin. The Pre...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine fContinued) o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table o Accessory Storage Box o Change the Presser Foot ¡for free-arm sewing) 1. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, as shown. box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessorie...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING ® Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart Blue ill) , Orange (11 ) Red 114) , . Purple (16) Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: - , , , , for s...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin o To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine 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 ...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) bobbin winding tension disc as shown. bobbin as shown. spindle with end of thread coming from the top of the bobbin. Push bobbin winding spindle to the right until it clicks. Holding onto end of thread, start machine. When bobbin ...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread o Thread the Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. 2 . 3. 4. 5. While holding thread near spool, draw thread down into the ten...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Pick Up the Bobbin Thread N 1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold top thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward you one complete turn. top thread. back of the presser foot, leaving 4 to 6 inches of thread clear. If you cannot pick up bobbin threa...

Adjust the Top Thread Tension SECTIOM 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING 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 For Straight Stitch The ideal straig...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust ...

SECTION 2. prepare THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector regular zigzag. The different types of stitches are designated by color. Straight Zigzag and Utility Stitches are red. Stretch Stitches are brown. (Model 12714 only) Buttonhole Settings are blue. NOTE: To avoid needie or fabric damage, be sur...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12714 only) The higher the number, the longer the stich. "0" means no feed. Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in buttonholes, you may alter the buttonhole stitch density wi...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Starting To Sew Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided tor the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches « Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector ,____ i_ (Model 12714) Top thread tension control 2 to 6 (Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Straight foot Zigzag foot Raise the presser foot. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Topstitching r o Left Needle Position Set the Machine Stitch I Stitch selector JL. (Model 12714) JL. Top thread tension control 2 to 6 (Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Straight toot The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular holes in the Darning Plate match the holes in the need...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Satin Stitch Zigzag width: Close to 0 The Satin stitch is a versatile and 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 is especially attractive in applique. St...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES .... Set the Machins Zigzag Stitches {Continued) o Applique Stitch Stitch selector JL. i »i (Model 12714) Top thread tension contro! 1 to 4 {Model 11607! Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch arou...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector lillililii lUUite,, (Model 12714) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot (Model 11607) Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 2...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Overcasting Stitch This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and m finishing raw edges ot any sewing proiect. 27

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) 8 Three-Step Zigzag /" ——------------------------------- Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12714) I Top thread tension control 1 to 4 (Model 11607) Stitch iength control 0.5 to 1 Zigzag toot The Stitch and its Uses The three-s...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES a Shell Stitching Box Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12714) Top thread tension control 3 to 9 (Model 11607) Stitch length control I to 2 The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric. Several rows of...

S E C T I O N 3 . L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S Buttonholes Set the Machina Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 5 \ blue zone «=» a ill t 3 era Lii — Sliding buttonhole foot Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your own preference in b...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. marking of the buttonhole, c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. NOTE: When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sew in reverse < 35

S E C T I O N 4 . P E R F O R M A N C E P R O B L E M S C H A R T What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new nee...

What to Do When (Continued) SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION irregular Stitches Incorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin.Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Choose correct...

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION I The light bulb could be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. 2. Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove It. 3. Put the new bulb in by...

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE e Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free ot dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. 1 . 2 . 3. 4. Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case. Push shuttle race levers aside. ...

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine m all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months. In case machine is ...

PARTS LIST All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronic...

INDEX A Accessory storage box 3, 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance 16 Applique 25 Arm cover plate 4, 40 B Bar tacking . . . . . . . . — . . . 25 ■Basic zigzag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Blind h e m m i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Bobbin 4, 9~10, 41 Bobbin case 9~10, 39, 41...

OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. (B) SEWING MACHINE PART NO. (C) PART DESCRIPTION 10111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 200012104 Hemmer Foot 11607, 11682, 12320, 12321, 214872000 Walking Foot 12331, 12332, 12490, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12541, 12581, (Even Fo...

PRACTICAL STITCH CHART a. Satin Stitch Focit C. Siraighl StitciiFoat BFooiS f STtTOH 1. SELECTOR 2 . LENGTH CONTROL 3. TENSION CONTROL 4. PRESSER ' FOOT ETC. STRAIGHT — cjb or RED ZONE 2 TO 6 A orC DARNING inpim do or cir, ANYMUMBER 1 TO 4 F ZIGZAG AAW RED ZONE 2TOB A SATJN mmmM 0.5 TO 1.0 1 TO 4 A ...

CARE FREE STITCHING depends on the BIG 6^ MEEDLES T . SHUTTLE THREADING and the LITTLE tb FEEDING OILING TENSION Flat side away trom you NEEDLE SHUTTLE Clean in and around the shuttle and feed dogs to remove accumulated dust and iint which may cause NOISE OR JAMMING. THREADING THREAD CAN TANGLE AND ...

-lit. -111. -Ml* -«i> -<!i. ^ -rii. • '»»1 % *Ht WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRAMIY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase. Sears will, free of charge, repair detects m materia! or workmanship which appear in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEA...