Sears 385.1884180- Manuals

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine • Plug id 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 outlet, as shown. I...

Set Up the Machine {Continued) « Set the Speed Range Switch SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWiNG Your machine has two ranges of speed------- a low range for slower, intricate work and a high one for faster, general work. On the low setting the machine will sew no faster than approximately two-...

SECTION 2. . PREPARE YOUR machíne FOR SEWING Setting Spooi Pins • Adjust the Presser Foot Lewer Thread Cutter The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Place the spool felt on the ptns. Push down for storage. The ...

SECTION . 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) Accessory Storage Box The ltd of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the box. * Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To remove: Your sewing machine can do...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING or any circular garment area. Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas of wear in children’s clothes. etc.

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

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Wiii Do (Continued) » Presser Foot Types {Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot system. It is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page ^|. Zipper Foot Satin Stitch Foot your zipper. The edges o...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Blind Hem Stitch Foot Overedge Foot Qu liter Use this foot for perfect blind hemming. The foot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric from slipping and a guide screw on top to guide the folded edge of your hem. Uses: Blind hemming fsee page 43) This fo...

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued) 9 Presser Foot Types iContinued) Buttonhole Foot SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Use this foot when making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system. Uses; Buttonhole making (see page 48) 14 Choose Your Needle and Thread Your choice o f n...

Prepare the Bobbin o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING 1. Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slide It towards you, 2. Set aside. 3. Lift out the bobbin, as shown. o Wind the Bobbin 1. Put your spool of thread onto spool pin, with the thread ...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING » Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder 1. Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thread feeds ■ counter-clockwise |left)> thread to show above the needle plate. 17

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MAGHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread a Thread Your Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted lines show places where the thread (oops and then is pulled tight. 3. Firmly draw thread up and through take-up lever from right to left. 4...

SECTION ■ 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread N and rotate handwheel you one complete turn. toward to 6 inches of thread clear. 19

For Zigzag Stitch !n the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wiil 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 your top tension. Top tension Too Tight /- V J Top side of Fabr...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHiNE FOR SEWING Stitch Width Control (Continued) • Three Needle Position Set the dial at left needle position when sewing the edge of the fabric. Set the dial at Right needle position for top stitching when sewing on collar of jacket etc. 24

SECTION 3. LEARN THE.STtTCHES Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Stitch Selection Foot anti Othar Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch Width Uses Refer to Page STRAIGHT i { 1 i 1 1 ( 1111 Straight Darning Zipper plate foot Check Chart on p. 2~6 Orange Zone 0 or СЮ Regular searms, zippers, t...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Stftch Selection Foot atlif Other Attach. NaadlB Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch tñ^idth Uses Refer to Page OVERCAST STRETCH 1 1 Zigzag Check Chart on p. 15 2~6 YaltoswStretchStitch Position 3 ~ 6 Use tor siAiimwear, ski pants end other garments that require s...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STiTCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) 28

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Stitch Selection Focit and Olhar Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch Width Uses Refer to Page HERRING BONE STRETCH Zigzag Check Chart on p. 15 2 ~ B Yeiiow!StretchStitchPosition 3 ~6 Use as bemming stitch tor blankets, tabledoth and draperies. 56 T...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart {Continued) StitEsh Stitch Seiest ion Foot and Other Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch Width Uses Refer to Page BUTTONHOLE ä lì S R § ^ a S 11 t I * B \ î ^ Sliding buttonhoSs Check Chart onp. 16 2 ~ 6 BlueZone 3~6 Buttonholes: a!...

SECTION 3.' ' LEARN’THE ST1TCHES Straight Stitches Straight Stitch Set ths Machine Stitch width control 0 orCH) Top thread tettsiott contro! 2 to 6 Stitch length control orange zona Stretch Stitch H: Straight foot EiiOTE; Bast sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch foot, but the zigzag...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) » Use the Darning Piate Sometimes whan you sew, you want to control the fabric yourself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darmng Plate: ¡MOTÉ: The rectangular holes in the Darning Pl...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Í Straight Stitches Quilting Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension contro! 2 to 6 Ш Stitch length control orangeгопе Stretch Stitch H: Straight toot A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses Quilting is stitching two layers of fabric together with batting in betw...

SECTION 3. Darning LEARN THE STITCHEiS Straight Stretch Set Ibe IMachiRB Stitch uaidth contro! 0 or СЮ No pressar foot Darning piate Stitch length control any number inot necessary to adjust) Stretch Stitch 34 Put the darning plate on the needie plate (see page 32). 2. Remove presser foot and foot h...

SECTION 3, LEARN.THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches s Sasic Zigzag Sat the Machine Stitch width Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine. It can be a utility stitch for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem­ mi...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch sftfidth F: Satin stttch foot Pressure die! : 1 or 2 The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stftch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex­ ample, b...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES • Applique Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch ifliidth control 2 to 6 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Ü1 F: Satin stttch toot Stitch length control 0,5 to 1 Pressure dis): 2 Baste lor fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the app...

SECTiON. 3. LEARN THE STiTCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) » fVlonogramnnjng Set the l^aehine Stitch width corttro! 6 to 6 4 Top thread tensiort controt 2 to 6 ts> Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 .1^ Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch foot Embroidery Here's How 1. Set the same as satin stitch. 2. Back...

Zipag Stitches {Continued) o Overcasting Stitch SECTiOM 3. LEARN THE STITCHES This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and m finishing raw edges of any sewing project. • Rick-Rack Stretch 40

Blind Hemming SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine Blind Hem Stitch Foot G Stitch width control 2 TO 3 2 3^ Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control orange zone Stretch Stitch Light Weigh Fabric Heavy Weight Fabric 1/4" 1/4" ........................... ........ — >...

! SECTION 3. LEARN THE STiTCHES Lace Work Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 5/8", Place lace underneath and top- stitch using stretch blind hem stitch. Trim excess fabric close to stitching. 44

Buttonhole Making • Learning to Sew Buttonholes With your Kenmore sewmg machine you have two methods of 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. Boilt-in bottonholes ^rectangular). Choose thi...

Buttonhole Making (Continued! ' • Built-in System SECTION 3. LEAR N THE STITCHES Set liia iWachine _ Stitch width control 3 to 6 C3'~-^^CS5 Stitch length control Blue zone (=si 1^'- Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stretch St'rtch aiding buttonhole toot Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon y...

SECTIOM 3. LEARN THE STITCHES NOTE. When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated and sew in reverse { 47

Buttonhole Making (Continued) • Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole Attachment System For more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enjoy using the button­ hole attachment and templates. Know the parte read carefully how to set up your machine properly. You will need titese items for the but...

SECTiON 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (Continued) b. c. Pull catch toward you while slidiny the template until the button­ hole size you have chosen ts at the setting mark. insert gear of base plate into slot of temptate and fit guide block into the center of the gmde slot. b. Adjust posit...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES the rest of the seam. pins on the zipper foot. 12. Stitch across and below the bot­ tom of the zjpper. 13. Turn the corner and continue to guide the foot along the Zipper teeth, as shown. Stitch Through the fabric and zipper tape. 15, Lower the needle snto the fabric and...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching Two-Point Shell Stitching Sat tha Machine Stitch width control 3 to 6 E Top thread tension control 4 !D 9 Stitch length control orange гопе Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch toot The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking Stretch Patching straight stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads 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 gather...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Fagoting Stitch Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Here‘s How 1. Fold under each fabric edge 5/8" and press. 2. Pin the two edges to paper or tear-away backing 1/8" apart. 3. Sew slowly, guiding...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES i E lastic Strdteh Stitch Box Stitching garments. 1. Mark 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 elastic is...

Decorative Stretch Patterns SECTION. 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Decorative stretch patterns can be used for adding creative and personaiised touch to the items you sew for your home and family. You can decorate children's clothes, women's blouses, curtains, etc. 59

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 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. Adjust the stitch width and length...

What to Do When 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 rteedle plate. Choose correct size nee...

SECTION 4, PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART ! What to Do When {Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Incorrect size needfe. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric. Insert new needle.Reset need...

Replace the Light Buib SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Bobbin Holder face cover CAUTIONI The light bulb will 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 pushing it up and turning it clockw...

INDEX Accessory storage box Appüqueifig , 2 , 8 26, 37 Fabric, needle, thread and stitch 6 Bar tacking 26,37 Base 2 Base plate 4, 48, 65~66 Basic zigzag 26, 35 Blind hemming 26, 43~44 Blind hem stitch foot . . , 4, 13, 25, 43, 65~66Bobbin.................. .. 4, 16-17, 63. 65-66 Bobbin holder .........

H^SnmOP© Sewing Machine 18841 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. You'll find spool pins on the top cover Pull up the spool pins and place the spool pin felt on the pins* 2. Plug foot control Into machine receptacle. Then connect cord into any 110"' 120 volt A..C wall outlet. 3. Your Kenmore sewing machi...

CARE FREE STITCHING depends on the BIG Kenmore NEEDLESSHUTTLE THREADING v:r: NEEDLE Make certain your needle IS correctly inserted with flat side away from you. Be sure needle is not blunt or bent. Flatside SHUTTLE Clean in and around the shuttle and feed dogs to remove accumulated dust and lint whi...

PRACTICAL STITCH CHART f ............................................ .......................................................... STITCH 1. SELECTOR 2. LENGTH DIAL 3. WIDTH DIAL 4. TENSION CONTROL ........................................ 5. PRESSER FOOT STRAIGHT -------- DRÄNGE ZONE 0 ORdD 2Toe H ZIG...

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SEWING MACHINE No!» that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist tor repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenoiatu...