Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180- Manuals

SECTION 1.- ■ KNOW YOUR MACHINE Top Caver Foot Control

SECTION.1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Identify the Accessories Needle se? .X !; If -¡î/r; Satin stitch ^ t'ooi x'’' Accessory box ..Large screw driver \5inall screw drivier Spool pin , Spool pin tels Svb.>- Suttorihale guide toot /' Zipper fool

SECTION'2. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING * Free-Arm Sawtng; the Removabie Extertsion Table To remove: 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: 1. Insert the tab and the pin into their catches, 2, With yo...

Set Up the Machine (Continued); e Free-Arm Sewing iContlnued) Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy for; SECTiON 2. PREPARE YGUR MACHINE FOR SEWING belt loops and waistline on ready' made or homemade garments to avoid fabric bunching around the needle. legs, or a...

SECTION ,2. , PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued) a Presser Foot Types (Continuedi Buttonhole Guide Foot to measure vour buttonholes accurately. Uses; Buttonhole making (see p, Zipper Foot Satin Stitch Foot Zipper and keep the seam straight. Uses: Zipper ap...

SECTION 2. -PREPARE-YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose Your Needle and Thread (Continued) » Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length Chart » To Change Your Needle FABRIC IMEEDLE S ize AND COLOR THREAD SIZE RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, $i!ks. Fine Lace. Organza...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin a To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine the machine bv 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 YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING « insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin in bobbin case making sure thread feeds clock­ wise and Is coming from bobbin as shown. Pull thread through slot of case as shown. Pull thread under tension spring and through the opening as shown above....

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR 1\^ACHINE FOR SEWiNG Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Raise thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise prssser foot lever. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool. tension discs. 3. D...

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread 6. Pull the thread to the left and slip it through the thread guide. 7. Thread then is slipped into needle bar thread guide. 8. Thread needle from front to back. NOTE: You may want to cut the end of the thread with sharp scissors ...

SECTiON. 2. , PREPARE.YOUB MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will notice that there are no ...

For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on top of the fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the under side. See below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top thread tension. SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING T...

SECTION ■2,- 'RRERARE.-YOUR MAGHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector The stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for regular zigzag and nek rack stretch stitches. The different types of stitches are designated by color. Straight. Zigzag and Ut...

SEGTtON 2.. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWÍNG Starting To Sew iSlow that you are famtSisr with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machtne, 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...

SECTION 3.. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch SWOCKiPJG STITCH BLIND HEM STITCH Stitch SstBctor Foot Other Attach. Needia Check Chart on p. |2 Check Chart on p. 12 Thread Tsusion 1 ~ 4 1 ~ 4 Stitch Length a ~ 24 Uses Use in smocking or as a decorative stitch. Use <or wo...

■SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch SATIN STITCH SHELL STITCH {iWodeis 1241 and 126421 SERGING IModels 12741 and 126421 BOX STITCHING Wedel 12741 onlyl ELASTIC STRETCH (Model 12741 onlv! Stitch Seiectar Eoot Satm Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Other Attach. Needle Ch...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches e Straight Stitch Sat the Machine Stitch seiector (~5~) Top thread tension control 2 10 6 Slitch length control 6 to 12 Straight foot Zigcag foot NOTE. Best sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch foot, but the zigzag toot will also provid...

SECTION'S.' LEARN THE STITCHES p Use the Darning Plate 0 Topstitching ® Left Needle Position 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 Da...

SECTION. 3. . LEARN THE STITCHES Darning Straight Stretch CD Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thraad tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length Any number {not necessary to adiustl Here's How 1 . Put the darning plate otter the needle plate (see p. 27j. 2. Remove presser foot, stretch fabric between em...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches о Basic Zifzai The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on уоуг machine. It can bs a utility stitch for sewing buttons, buttonholes, hem- rnsng, overcasting, mending and darn­ ing. It can also be used to decorate with trims...

SECTIONS.. LEARN THE STITCHES Satin Strtch The Satin stitch is a versatiie 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 til applique. Stitch length : Zigiag width...

SECTION 3-- LEARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) a Applique ^------------------------------------- Set the Machine Stitch ialector W\^u Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length Blue Zoneczjto 24 Satin stitch toot Baste {or fuse with iron-on fabric IQiner) applique pieces on the fabri...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Monogramming o Embroidery Set the Machine Stitch setecior VVi 4 ,| Top thread terwon control 1 to A Stitch length 0to24 Satin stitch foot Here's How 1. Set the same as satin stitch, 2. Back the fabric with paper or interfacing. 3. Draw the ...

S E C T I O N 3 . ■ L E A R N T H E - S T I T C H E S o Sew a Button Set the Machine Siitch selector Top thread tension control i to 4 Stitch length Any number (not necessary to adiusil Darning plate Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p-^). __ 1. Set the pattern selector at " @ZD 2. Al...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches ^Continued) ® Overcasting Stitch a Rick-Rack Stretch This Zigzag variation js very useful in garment construction and m finishing raw edges of any sewing prolect. 34

S E C T i O N ' 3 . L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S Zigzag Stitches fContinued) o IVlending The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch, It has more strength, elasticity, and is flatter than a r...

S E C T I O N S . L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S e Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch selector <. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Models 12741 and 12641 > Top thread !епыоп contro! 1 ш 4 Stitch length Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used for sewin...

Blind Hemming S E C T I O N 3 . L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S Sst the Mach me Stitch ssiectof Tdp thread lensioft control I to 4 Stitch length 8 to 24 Zigzag foot V_ Set the MsohSne Stitch selector {Stretch} Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length 8 to 24 igzag root 1/8" to 1/4" Li...

■ ■ ■ L3c6 Worli S E C T i O N 3 , L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S . ■ Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1/2". Place lace underneath and top- stitch using stretch blind hem stitch. Trim excess fabric close to stitching. 38

SeW in a Zipper S E C T i O N . 3 ■ ■ ■ L E A R N T H E S T 1 T G H E S Set the Machine CD Si Itch selector Top tiiresd tenstoo comrol 3 to 6 Stitch length 1 2 Zipper ioot End of openmg Top side of fabric Top edge of tabrie Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides of the fabric together and sew to the ...

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper ICotitinued) 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center ho!e of the foot and one groove of the foot IS riding on the teeth of the zipp...

S E C T i O N 3 . L E A R N T H E S T I T C H E S Shelf Stitching {Models 12741 and 12641) Smocking Set the Machine Sillch selector Top thread tension caritroi 3 to 9 Sltlch length 12 to 24 Zigzag foot The Stitch and its Uses The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a blind hem over folded fabric. Sever...

What to Do When 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 PROBLEM probable cause CORRECTION irregular Stitches incorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose upper thread tension. Puliing fabric. Loose presser foot. Unewentv wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plat...

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEIVIS CHART What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Incorrect size needle. Certain knits and synthetics. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of neadie. Tight upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric...

S E C T I O N S ; C A R E F O R - Y O U R B A C H I N E o Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasfonai tangied thread. Clean the shuttle race area about every three months. 1. Raisa the needle bar to (ts highest point and remove the bobbin case. 2. Push shuttle rac...

S E C T I O N 5 . C A R E F O R Y O U R M A G H I N E Oífiing the Machíne Oil the machine m all areas shown on the next two pages at feast once a year; otherwise the machtne can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every t...

S E C T I O N 5 ; . C A R E F O R Y O U R . M A C H I N E a Oil the Underside A y V i)S±=^ll r \ ® ...... “ Oil the underside at least once a year. Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers. Oil pornts indicated on underside of machine. To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B) and (C) a...

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

IISIDEX A Appliqueing................ .. B Bar tacking . , , . Base................ .. Basic zigzag . ,____ . .Blind hemming . , , , BobbinBobbin caseBobbin thread...............Bobbin winding ... Box stitching Buttonhole . . . . . .Buttonhole guide foot Buttonhole opener , . Button sewing . . . . ....

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