Sears 385. 17526- Manuals

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued)

Identify the Accessories SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Bobbin Large screw driver Zipper tool Buttonhole opener Small screw driver Straight stitch toot Needle set Lint brush Additional spool pin Spool pin tell Slidirtgbuttonhole toot Satin stitch toot

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MAHCINE FOB SEWING Set Up the Machine o Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power e Foot Control Use NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your 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 p...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING e Set the Pressure Dial The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate. Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with the groove as follows 3 ■ • 2 - - ■ most sewingapplique and Cut-Out workbasting, sewing chiffon, lase, organdy a...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser toot. You can raise it about 1/4" higher than the normal up position tor easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabr...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Accessory Storage Box The lid ot the accessory storage box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the box. o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To Remove: To Remove the Extension Table {for tree-arm sewing) 1. Gri...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine {Continued) * Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area. * Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas ot wear in children's clothes. etc. 10

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do o Check The Presser Foot The Presser feet are an important feature this machine. You need to know what each does in order to use them effectively. Your presser toot is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merel...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued) • Change the Presser Foot (Continued) * Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot To Snap On 1. Place the presser toot so the horizontal pin on the toot lies just under the groove of the toot holder. 2. Lower the presser f...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING ® Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot Use this tor buttonholes of built-in system. It is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 54} Zigzag Foot This tool can be set sew on each side ot your zipper....

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread o Presser Foot Types (Continued) Buttonhole Foot Use this toot when making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 57) Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric your sewing. I...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin Tilt up spool pin. Place the spool ol thread on spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool. • The small spool holder is used with narrow or small threa...

o Bobbin Wind SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING ® Pull {he clutch knob away from the machine to disengage clutch. (2) Draw the thread from the spool. (3) Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. ® Insert the thread through the hole In the bobbin, threading from the inside to t...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin (Continued) « insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Put the bobbin Into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds counter-clockwise (left). slot ®. through the slot 18

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread a Thread the Needle The numbered steps above tollow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then is pulled tight. Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward yo...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread (continued) and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn. to 6 inches of thread clear. 20

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Adjust the Top Thread Tension The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, tront and back, you will notice that there are no gaps, that each stitch...

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

stitch Selector The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select. Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red Indicator on the stitch indicator panel. The bottom row ot stitches is selected when the stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ot the stitch you select. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. T h e " ' f f ' ■ is the maximum width tor twin needle stitches. The blue zone is adjustable area for butto...

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control Starting To Sew To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Release to sew forward again. Now that you are tamiliar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to star...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch width Uses Refer to page STRAIGHT 1 i J \ \ 1 i 1 1 1111 Straight Zigzag Check Chart on p. IS 2~6 Red Zone 0 Regular seams, zippers, topstitching, quilting d...

SECTION 3. Practical Stitch LEARN THE STITCHES Chart (Continued) stitch Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch width Uses Refer to page BUTTONHOLE [ i i i Slidingbuttonhole Check Chart on p. 1J, 2-6 BlueZone Blue Zone Buttonhole: also corded buttonhole. 5 ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches o Straight Stitch Set the Machine A r Top thread lension control 2 to 6 tK. Zigzag loot Stretch Stitch H: Straight toot NOTE. Best sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch foot, but the zigzag toot will also provide acceptable results. Befo...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows of topstitching around the outer edges of cuffs, lapels or collars. 32

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES « Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at "4 " and top thread tension at "3 ", End of openin...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Darning 0 To raise the teed dogs, push the lever In the direction ot the arrow as illustrated. Then turn the handwheel. * Feed dogs must always be up tor normal sewing. ) For dropping the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. Set the Ma...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches » Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch width control 1 to 5 Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control red zone Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag tool The stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one ot the most common and most versatile stitches on y...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Zigzag widlh: The Satin stitch Is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for example, blankets, linens, tablecloths and napkins). The Satin stitch is especially attractive in applique. Cióse to 0 Stitch...

SECTION 3 .LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) « Applique y"-- --- ------ ----------------------------------------------- Sei the Machine Stiich width control 2 to 5 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 F: Satin stitch tool Stitch length control 0,5 to 1 Pressure dial: Baste (or fuse wit...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Embroidery Set the Machine r Stitch wtdth contro! 1 to 5 Top thread tension corslrol 2 to 6 Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) Mo presser foot Stretch Stitch Drop Feed lever É Here's How 1. Drop the feed dogs (see page 35). 2. Remove loot holde...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Sew a Button 40

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Overcasting Stitch This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges ot any sewing project. 41

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Blind Hemming 5. zigzag stitch should just catch the told of the garment. After hemming, press both sides of the finished hem. The top side of the garment will show only the blind stitches. 42

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Lace Work Turn raw edge of fabric under at feast 5/8■', Piace lace underneath and topstitch using stretch blind hem stitch. Trim excess fabric close to stitching. 43

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES » Shell Stitching r o Box Stitching Set the Machine ^ f Stitch width control 3 to S Top thread tension control 4 to 9 Stretch Sllloh Satin stitch fool Here'S How 1 . The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing ablind hem over folded fabric. Several rows...

Zigzag Stitches (Continued) » Fagoting Stitch SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine Stiich width coniroi S •jl*) Top thread tenaiort control 3 to 8 Stiich length control 0.5 to 2 Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag tool 6 Two-point Shell Stitch Here's How 1. Fold under each fabric edge 6/8" and pre...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Two-point Box Stitch o Overedgtng Stitch 47

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) » Decorate with Geometric Patterns These stitches are purely decorative.You can 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. 1. Adjus...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches o Straight Stretch » Rick-Rack Stretch ot the straight stitch, especially developed for knits and stretch fabric. Stretch stitching can be used on other fabric as well. It works well on curved seams and on any garments that will receive a great deal ot ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch St itches (Continued) • Overcast Stretch Stitching ....... Set the Machine Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag loot The stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used tor sewing a seam with...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES ® Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching o Elastic Stretch Stitch Use this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open flat. It is ideal tor 1/4" seams on knits or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. It Is a...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches (Continued) Use as hemming stitch tor blankets, tabieclothes and draperies. 52

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Decorative Stretch Patterns Decorative stretch patterns can be used for adding creative and personalised touch to the items you sew for your home and family. You can decorate children's clothes, women's blouses, curtains, etc. 53

Buttonhole Making • Learning to Sew Buttonholes With you Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods ot making buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the snap-in automatic buttonhole attachment system. Choose the buttonhole style 1. Built-In buttonholes (rectangular). Choose thi...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. marking of the buttonhole, c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. NOTE; When sewing at the edge ot fabric, set sliding buttonhole toot as illi^trated and sew in reverse c. Stop sewing at the left stitch. d. ...

« Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole Attachment System Fo r more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enjoy using the buttonhole attachment and templates. Know the parts and carefully read how to set up your machine properly. You will need these item tor the buttonhole attachment system. Gu...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 2. a. When you have selected the template with size and style buttonhole you need, slide the template into the guide plate. b. Pull catch toward you while sliding the template until the buttonhole size you have chosen is at the setting mark. c. Insert gear of base plate...

Twin Needle Stitching SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine for any of these stitch Top thread tension control 3 to 7 [K A: Zigzag toot Twin needle Stitch width control t tmaximum) 2 J 3^ Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position or green zone F: Satin stitch loot Stretch Stitch T...

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Irregular Stitches incorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose upper thread tension.Pulling fabric.Loose presser toot.Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole ol needle plate. Choose Correct size needle f...

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE Replacing the Light Bulb /lACHlNE Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the essentia! parts clean at all times. The bobbin area can collect dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught....

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the Machine 1. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. 2. Remove the bobbin cover plate. 3. Remove the screw on the left side ol the needle with the large screw driver. 4. Remove the needle plate. 5. Take out...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact ...

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Sewing Machine M0DEL17526 Horizontiil Spool Pin K e n m o r e SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. You'll find Ih e spool pin on Ihe top covef. Tilt up the spool pin. Place the spool OÍ thread on the pm with Ihe thread commg off the back of ihe spool as shown. 2. Plug loot control into machine receptacle. The...

C A R E FR EE STITC H IN G depends on the B IG K enm ore S) ffi 1ÍÍ: NEEDLESSHUTTLE THREADING NEEDLE Make certain your needle IS correctly inserted with flat side away from you. Be sure needle is not blunt or bent. ( ‘ i - > i£r V THREADING ’’X' J THREAD CAN TANGLE AND SNAP without being seen. It...

OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. (B) PART NO. (C) PART DESCRIPTION 10111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 200012104 Hemmer Foot 11607, 11608, 11682, 12320, 214872011 Walking Foot (Even Foot) 12321, 12331, 12332, 12490, 941450000 Pin-Tuck Foot 12491, 12492, 1...

SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number will be shown on the nomenclature plate on t...