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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL 385. 17526 ...
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oili ...
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iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DANGER- o reduce the risk ot electric shock: 2. 3. 4. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaiatble .................................. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .............................................. 3 - 4 identify the Accessories ............................................................ 5 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up ...
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A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A full fine ot sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog. Another option ..... buy a Carrying Case ..... then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere. Upper Thread Guide Take-up Lever Top ...
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SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) Arm Cover Plate Carrying Handle Presser Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Thread Guide Needle Hand Wheel Push-Pull Clutch Stitch Selector Stretch Stitch Adiuster Light and Power Switch Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Drop Feed Lever Nomenclature Plate Foot Control Snap-on Button Plug C ...
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identify the Accessories SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Large screw driver Buttonhole opener Small screw driver Y Needle set Additional spool pin Straight Zipper ioot stitch toot Sliding buttonhole loot Spool pm tell Lint brush Small spoof holder Larde spool holder Satin stitch loot -% Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole guid_ p_ate ._// Buttonhole too ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MAHCINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine o Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power • Foot Control Use Power suppiy pIug Power sw_tch Plug connecter Machine plug J NOTE: Before inserting the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF_ 1. 2. 3. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to t 20 Volt AC outlet. I ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING • Set the Pressure Dia! f The pressure control dial is located inside the race cover plate. Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with the groove as follows. 3 ...... most sewing 2 ....... applique and Cut-Out work 1 ....... basting, sewing chiffon, tase0 organdy and other lightweight fabrics ...
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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 loot. You can raise it about I/4- higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place heavy fabrics under the presser loot. o Thread Cutter cull_ __ ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Accessory Storage Box The lid ot the accessory storage box lifts open toward you. Sewing accessories are conveniently Iocated in the box. o Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To Remove: f To Remove the Extension Table (for tree-arm sewing) t. Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) '* Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area. J _- Darning socks or mending knees, elbows, or areas ol wear in children's clothes. f '_' Sewing buttons on sleeves, waistbands, etc. t0 ...
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KnowWhat the Presser Feet Will Do = Check The Presser Foot The Presser leer are an important feature this machine. You need to know what each does in order to use them effectively. Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser foot merely snaps on the toot is holder, which is seldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the t ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued) g Change the Presser Foot (Continued) • Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot f Straight Foot To Snap On ,- .._ Groove _n_ _ ..... J To Snap On the Presser Foot: 1. Place the presser loot so the horizontal pin on the loot lies just under the groove of the toot holde ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot f-- Zigzag Foot f Satin Stitch Foot Sliding buttonhole toot E; Zigzag toot (_ F: Satin stitch toot Use this for buttonholes of built-in system. It is marked to measure your buttonholes accurately. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 54_) ....... J This ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Buttonhole Foot f- Buttonhole toot Use this loot when making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 57) Choose the Needle and Thread ,,,,, .... .-- Your choice of needle and thread depends on the labric your sewing. In the needle cas ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE COLOR Lightwe{ght: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Mediurnweight, Cotton, Cotton Blend, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker Satin, Knit, Suitings, Linen, Wool Cre ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin • To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine (_ Remove the cover plate by (_ Take out the bobbin, sliding the hook cover plate release button the right. o Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary Spool .-.,, Small Spool Tilt up spool pin. Place the spool of thread on spool pin with the thread coming of ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Bobbin Wind f Horizontal Spool Pin ®@ Additional Spool Pin ® (_)0 ,,,,A (_ Pull the clutch knob away trom the machine to disengage clutch. (_ Draw the thread from the spool, (_ Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. (_ Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin, threading lrom the i ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin (Continued) e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder I. Put the bobbin into the bobbin 2. Pult about 4 inches of thread holder so that the thread reeds toward you through the tension counter-clockwise (left). slot @. 3. Then pull the thread clockwise toward the back of the machine throu ...
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Prepare the Top Thread o Thread the Needle SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING The numbered steps above follow 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 you, Raise presser toot lever, Place the spool on th ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread (continued) • Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! 1. Raise presser toot fever, Hold needle thread loosely in left hand and rotate hand wheel toward you one complete turn. k.. ........... ",-._ J 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling 3. Pull both threads under and to the top thread, back ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side o! labnc Selling mark Loosen_ Tighfen _ _ For Straight Stitch The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot tabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, trent and back, you will notice that there are no g ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING For Zigzag Stitch in the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side ol fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See below lor the correct appearance. To match this appearance, a_ust the top tension. Top tension Toc Tight I Top s_de of Fabric Top tension ...
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Stitch Selector SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING The stitch selector controt determines the stitch you select. Stitch Se[eclor ......................... J Simply turn this control untii the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicator on the stitch indicator panef. The bottom row ot stitches is selected when the stitch iength control i ...
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance The stitch width control regulates the width ot the stitch you select. The higher the number, the wider the stitch. The ""_ "' is the maximum width tot twin needle stitches. The blue zone is adjustable area for b ...
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Reverse Stitch Control f Rev_rs_ To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Release to sew forward again. Starting To Sew SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing ma ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Selection STRAIGHT ! J l | | | ! 1 STRAIGHT STRETCH ZIGZAG RICK-RACK STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH I I I I III Ul III III Foot and Other Attach. Straight Zigzag Straight or %% Satin Zigzag Zigzag % Zigzag Needle Check Chart onp. 15 Zipper toot Zigzag Check Chart on p. !__ Check Chart on ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Selection Needle Uses Refer to page =Tension Length width Check 2 - 6 Yellow 3 - 5 Use tor swimwear, ski pants and other 50 garments that require stretch. OVERCAST STRETCH THREE-STEP ZIGZAG SMOCKING STRETCH SHELL STITCH SERGING <, ,€ tk I" Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % Zig ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch BOX STITCHING ELASTIC STRETCH J> > FAGOTING STRETCH PATCHING <> TWO-POINT SHELL STITCHING L Stitch Selection > Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag % Zigzag Needle Check Chart on p. t5 Check Chart onp. 15 Check Chart onp. 15 Check Chart onp. I ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch HERRING BONE STRETCH x, x, X TWO*POINT BOX STITCH .J r- OVEREDGE STITCH DECORATIVE GEOMETRICS STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE Stitch Selection t_ Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % Zigzag % Needle Zigzag Satin % Check Cha_ on p. 15 Check Cha_ on p, 15 Check Cha_ Thread Tension 2-6 Stitch Stitch Length width Yellow Red Zo ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) Stitch BUTTONHOLE 0 TWiN NEEDLE STITCHES SATIN STITCH Stitch 'Selection Foot and Other Attach. Needle Thread Tension Stitch Sliding buttonhole Buttonhole attachment Satin % Satin Check Chart onp. 1_ Check Chart onp. t5 Twin Needle (option) Check Chart onp. 15 2-6 2-6 3-8 Length B ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches o Straight Stitch f Set the Machine Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot H: Slralgh! loot Stitch w_dth control 0 Slitch tength controt red Zone 2 Stretch Stitch J NOTE Best sewing results are obtained with the straight stitch loot, but the zigzag toot witf also provide acceptable results. ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch w_dth _ contro__ Top thread tension control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot H: Straight toot Stitch length control red ZORO Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines of your garmenL and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp. Accen ...
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Sears 385. 17526 - page 35
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides o! the fabric together and sew to the end ot the zipper opening. Use the reverse to [ock the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with stitch length at -4 "" and top thread tension at "3 "*, End of opemng _ Top side of fabric Top edge of fabric J S ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) of fabric 8. Open the zipper. 9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam. Top s_de o! Iabnc Top s_de of labr_c k. lO. Close the zipper and turn the fabric top side up, f 11. Remove the zipper foot and attach the presser bar to the left pins on the zipper !oot. 12, Stitch acr ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Dropping the Feed Dogs f I t|0_ .......... J The drop teed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. C) To raise the teed dogs, push the lever in the direction ol the arrow as illustrated. Then turn the handwheel. * Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. (_ For dropping the ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches • Basic Zigzag f Set the Machine TOp thread lens_on control 3 to 8 A: Zigzag toot Stitch w_dth control 1 lo 5 Stitch Iength control red zone Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses The zigzag stitch is one ot the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine, it can be a utility stitch for se ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Satin Stitch Set the Machine Slitch widlh Top thread tenston control 3 to 8 Stitch length conlrel 0.5 to i F: Satin slttch 1ool Stretch Stitch Pressure dial: I or 2 The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge {'for examp ...
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SECTION 3 .LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Applique f Set the Machine Top thread tenston conlrof 2 to 6 F: Satin st+tch loot Stitch w+dth control 2 to 5 2 ! 34 Stitch lenglh conb'ol 0+5 to i 2 Slretch Slitch P[essure dial: 2 Baste (or tuse with iron-on tabric joiner) applique pieces on the tabric. Stitch ground the applique ...
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o Embroidery f Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Stitch length conirot control 2 to 6 any number (not necessary _o adiust) No presser _'_1 1 j.ii foot Strelch Stitch Drop Feed lever ° g. Drop the teed dogs (see page 3__5_). Remove toot holder (see page 1_. Adjust the stitch width as desired (see page 2_A). Draw the design on to ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Sew a Button Set the Machine Top thread tens=on control 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot Stitch width control Must be adjusted I 2i3-4 Stitch leng_,h conlrol Any number (not necessary to adjust) 2 St_'etch Stitch Orop _eed lever Drop the feed dogs (see page 3_.). . k._ 1. Match the center of t ...
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• Overcasting Stitch f Set the Machine Top thread tenmon Control 3 to 8 Stitch w+dth control 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zonE, 2 Slre_ch Stitch A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation is very usetul in garment construction and in finishing raw edges ot any sewing project. Helptul Hints Start overcasting about t/8"&q ...
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Sears 385. 17526 - page 44
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Blind Hemming f Set the Machine Top thread tension con#ol 2 to 6 A: Zigzag loot Stitch w=dlh conlro! 2 to 3 Stitch length con|roI red zone 2 4 Slretch Slitch Lightweighl Hea / 1. Finish the raw edge ol your hem any way you desire (see overcasting page 4__!.). 2. Measure, turn up your hem a ...
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o Lace Work Set the Machine Top thread tension cont[oI 2 to 6 Stitch w_dth control 2 to 3 Stitch [ength contro} 1 Stretch Stitch J Lace adds a |ancifut, feminine touch to blouses and lingerie. Table linens and pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace. Turn raw edge of fabric under at teast 5/8"" Place lace underneath and topstit ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Top thread lens_on control 2 to 6 Stitch w_dth control 5 Stitch length control 0.5 to i Stretch Sli|ch A: Zigzag loot The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywhere yo ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Shell Stitching Set the Machine Top thread tens+on cont_-ol 4 to 9 Stitch width cont[ol 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zone Stretch Stitch F: Salm slitcl_ tool The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is tormed by sewing a blind hem over totded fabric. Several rows ot shell stitching are called shell tucks. Shell s ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) • Fagoting Stitch p- Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 1o 8 A: Zigzag loot Stitch widlh control 5 Stitch length conlrof 0.5 Io 2 Slreich Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to join two pieces ol tabric to create an open work appearance and design interest. 1 I 1 l 1 I ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES o Two-point Box Stitch Set the Machtne Top thread tens=on conlrol 3 to 8 A: Zigzag toot Stitch width controt 3 to 5 Stitch length control red zone Stretch Stitch This stitch is useful to join elastic tabric. = Overedging Stitch Set the Machine Stitch w_dlh Top lhread lens_on control 3 to 8 Stitch length control red zon ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) o Decorate with Geometric Patterns f Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch width control 3 to 5 Stitch length control green zone Stretch Stitch The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches are purely decorative, You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and len ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches = Straight Stretch f Set the Machine Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 Stitch width control 0 A: Zigzag toot H: Stralgl_t toot Stitch length control yellow stretch stiLch position Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch is the stretch variation ot the straight stitch, especially developed fo ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch St itches (Continued) • Overcast Stretch Stitching f Set the Machine Stitch width Top lhread lenslon control 2 to 6 Stilch length control yellow stretch sltlch position Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag too_. %. The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch can be used tot sewing a seam with an overcast finish. The seam is form ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching f _ f Set the Machine Stitch w+dlh t 213 • _ Top thread tenmon control 3 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch position Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag fool J The Stitch and Its Uses Herds How Place the tabric under the presser toot so that the stitches are made over the ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stretch Stitches (Continued) =, Stretch Patching Set the Machine Top thread tension cont[ol 2 to 6 A: Zigzag tool Stitch width control 5 Stitch length control yeI!ow stretch stilch position Stretch Stitch The Stitch and Its Uses For patching worn out elbow or knees. For patchwork quilting. = Herring Bone Stretch Set th ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Decorative Stretch Patterns F Set the Machine Stitch width contro! 3to5 StitCh length control ye}low stretch stitcll pos}tion 2 Slrelch Stitch Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 A: Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses .-% Decorative stretch patterns can be used for adding creative and personafised touch to the items yo ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making ,D Learning to Sew Buttonholes With you Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods ol 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 this style for waistba ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES e Built-in System f Set the Machine Stitch w+dth !t I 0oo,+.3,o I Stilch length conlro! Blue zone F:== 2 TOp Ihread tension control 2 lo 6 Strelch Stilch Sliding buttonhole loot Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your tabric or your own prelerence in buttonholes, you may after the buttonhole stitch density wit ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) f 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _ b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. NOTE: When sewing at the edge of fabric, set sliding buttonhole loot as illustrated and sew in reverse ( _-> _ _ _]--,,.['_). 5. a. Set the stitch selector at 1=_ b. Sew until you reach ...
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o Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole Attachment System For more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enioy using the buttonhole attachment and templates. Know the parts and carefully read how to set up your machine properly. You wilt need these item tot the buttonhole attachment system. Guide s!c! Measu.remenl marking Catch Buttonhole guid ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Buttonhole _oot Helptui Hihts Best results are #60 ~#80 light bobbin thread. Stitch _ength conlro_ 3 to 4 2 4 Slretoh Stitch obtained by using weight threads as NOTE: It is advisable to use a blue stretch labric needl ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 2. _-_ Butlonhole guide plate Mo, Guide block -/ _._ _Geat -'-'---Base p_ale 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 ts at the setting ...
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making (continued) Marked _ Fabric Measurement marking e. NOTE; Mark your buttonhole position caretully on the garment, Placing your garment behind the machine, insert it the between the guide plate and the buttonhole foot as shown. c. Align marked buttonhole with center marking on buttonhole toot. d, Line u ...
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Twin Needle Stitching SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Set the Machine for any of these stitch Top thread tension control 3 to 7 Stitch length control yellow stitch stretch position or green zone A: Zigzag toot ..I_3 F: Satin stilch toot Stretch Stitch Twin needle J | !it _', Turn off the power switch (see page 6_). | II1_I Insert the additional ...
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SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckering Incorrect size needle. improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole ot needle plate. Pulling tabric. Incorrect size needle. ...
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SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise incorrect size needle, Bent or blunt needle. incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading. Tight upper thr ...
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SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Ial } I T T i t t i 1. Unplug the machine and open the lace cover plate. CAUTION! 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 pushing it up and turnin ...
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Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs 21 3. Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the bobbin cover plate. Remove the screw on the left side ol the needle with the large screw driver. .... .,J 5. Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. 4. Remove the needle plate. f ...... k._ j 6. Use the ling brush to c ...
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PARTS LIST 1 22 66 2 9 3 10 4 5 6 16 20 23 25 26 7 14 21 ...
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All parts listed herein may be ordered lrom any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Dist ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances with a polarized plug {one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of eiectdc shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. ff the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outl ...
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+ ÷ _' WARRANTY _' + + FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 0 _ For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt, free of charge, repair detects in material or workmanship which appear in # the mechanical components of the sewing machine head. p _) FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE # (_ For two ye ...
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z O m z m I r- e m t| Jl i| &.-'S f €>';* > G3-.< -_ m_ go o o -n _,m_ m z..__i ml o rni :1: p p >i> _-)_ o i i -.<i 3o _o >_ _i_ _ -._ _ _i m_ m_ o_ P m i *o N N _. NI _i _ 3: "O ---1 b, m m L_ _' o_o_ _ 0 0 = z _o o _ _' _ _ _ = _ - _m go z zi- o 0 0_ __ Io =o _ Oft! SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1o Y ...
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i::::_ Make sure there is no stack or t. insert bobbin into shuttle making sure bobbin :il;i snags in the thread Use the rotates counter c ockwse, i_ij i type of thread andsze neede 2 Pul thread through slat (A) and then to the left. _:; ']' recommended in your instruc- Pal thread through notch (B) and leave thread !; t on book about 4 in ...
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LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS (NUMERO DEL SUMINiSTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385) (A) (C) MAQU1NA DE COSER DESCRIPClON DE NUMERO DEL MODELO LA PARTE 10111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 11687, 11608, 1t682, 12320, 12321, 12331, 12332, 12490, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12541, 12581, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12714, 12741, 12781, 12814, 12841, 16951, 17622, 17781, 17881 ...
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Sears 385. 17526 - page 75
OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) (B) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. PART NO. , ,, _ ,,, ,,,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,, ,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,, ,, .......... , 10111, 11541, 11551, 11581, 11607, 11608, 11682, 12320, 12321, 12331, 12332, 12490, 12491, 12492, 12493, 12541, 12581, 12612, 12641, 12712, 12714, 12741, 12781, 12814, 12841, 16951, 17622 ...
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Sears 385. 17526 - page 76
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, sJmpty 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 the back of your sewing machine. See page 4 for loc ...
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