OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACH
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have lust invested in a very please pause for a moment and care for your Specific instructions are given the best sewing Advice on the the model results operation if you number sewing machine. read this booklet Before which using your contains new Kenmore instructions on how machine, to operate machine.
UMPORTANT SAFETY _NSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read al! instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing only 4. Never operate ventilation accumulation for HOUSEHOLD use, machine. Never drop 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. Do 8. 1, An appliance unplug and before 2. should this Always never appliance be left from the unattended electric when outlet plugged immediately in. not Always after using same type rated retamping.
TABLE SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble ............... Locate and Identify the Parts .............. Identify the Accessories ...................... SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE 3 3_4 4 5_7 ....... 5 5 • Setting Spool Pins ........................... ,=, Adjust the Presser Foot Lever .................. o Thread Cutter .......................... a Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table , Accessories Storage Box ................. = Change the Presser Foot .
SECTION A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full nearest line of Sears sewing retail cabinets store or is available through Locate and identify at our 1. KNOW THE MACHINE the Parts Thread spool pin (t Pc.) For Model 385-! 1607 your general catalog. Another your option Kenmore . buy goes a Carrying anywhere, can Case be . . . then stored any- where.
SECTION 1. KNOW-EHE MACHINE Identify the Accessories Arm Cover Plate Carrying \ Hand Handle _'_ Wheel B_u[tonhote opener Bobbin Presser Auto Clutch Foot Lever Knob _Large scr.ew driver Need [e set Light and Power Switch _. .....
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch = on the Power Foot Control Use ¢- J light / Foot control Power __ Plug 4. connector / Machine plug Push the light on the power and power and sewing switch to turn light. To SAFETY Before inserting machine, be the sure plug the into power Your your FEATURE: sw_tch _s OFF 1. Check Volt 2. Insert plug your outlet to be sure it is a110to120 plug as shown.
SECTION o Setting 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE Spoo! Pin - FOR SEWING Adjust the Presser Foot Thread Lever Normal up position Cutter cutter up posH_on i:i ii Presser toot lever J The spool spoob pins of thread are when used for feeding holding thread the to the machine. Presser up the spool pins. Push down Model 11607 has one spool pin, Lever can raise it about up position to for storage. Foot ralses and lowers your presser foot.
SECTION 2. Free-Arm Extension Sewing: Table THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread Set Up the Machine (Continued) o PREPARE o the Removable Accessory Storage Box o Change = To Changethe Needle the Presser Foot f \ Needle clamp screw Fiat side ....... To Remove the Extension (for free-arm 1. 2. Grip the your as shown. Pull gently to the will To Attach The index finger left.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o I ......... ..................... Your J choice of needle and sewing. in the needle envelope, needles: Blue (11 ) thread depends you will find for ......... for you are color-coded fabrics. medium weight PurpLe (16} fabric or medium-heavy fabrics. medium-heavy and decorative fabrics.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin = To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine = Wind the Bobbin J Release the the machine teft. Open extension by the table pulling shuttle puliing down the the ]eft side of the cover, Raise needle by rotating to it to the cover by embossed its htghest hand wheel from part on position toward you. To remove tie, pull Pull open bobbin shuttie, bobbin case from shut- latch of bobbin case.
SECTION = Wind 2. PREPARE the Bobbin THE MACHINE FOR SEWING (Continued) 7 Draw bobbin thread from wmding spool tension through disc as shown. Pull end bobbin of thread through hole Place m bobbin spindle as shown, from the bobbin until o Insert the Bobbin Place making wise bobbin 10 bobbin in bobbin sure thread and is as shown. into top winding it clicks. thread, start slightly filled, bobbin end of of the spmdte machine.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread o Thread the Needle Raise take-up lever to its highest Raise presser foot Place spool The numbered steps above follow the numbers on spool 1. Draw thread 2. While holding check spring 3. Firmly 4. Draw 5. Thread position by turning hand wheel toward you. lever. pin as shown, into thread thread with thread guide using near spool, both draw coming from the back of the spool, hands.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up the Bobbin Thread T= Raise presser thread loosely handwheet foot lever, Hold in left hand toward top 2. and rotate Bring bobbin thread up top thread. you one complete pick up bobbin 1. is needle threaded 2. ts thread 3. Are 3 to 4 mches 4. Is thread 5, Is bobbin 6.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Top side of fabric the Correct The best tension Settlngmark Loosen will depend on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric the type f Tension: of the fabric Payers of stitch Top The top thread is too loose. The top thread _s too hght Tighten _Bobbin thread ....................
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control For Zigzag Stitch In a correct of fabric below zigzag and for the the stitch, top correct the bobbin threads will threads show appearance. will slightly To match not show on the top on this the bottom appearance, adjust side. the side See top tension.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Model Model 12714 11607 Sett ing mark Set_ing mark S / / ........ Stitch _l_--_t / i + _.\\=_ \ / J 2 ,v The stitch regu}ar se}ector control not only The different types of stitches are designated Straight, Zigzag end Utility Stitches Stretch Stitches are brown, (Modef ButtonhoLe NOTE: determines the stitch you select, but a|so regulates the stitch width for zigzag.
SECTION2. PREPARETHE MACHINEFORSEWING Stitch LengthControl AdjustingStretchStitch O 1 2 3 Balance (Model 12714 only) 4 ! l I i11"'_ i L"'- l ! it I vm._ jso,,i.0 I/l , '}'Stitch Length f I °_i-_-T,-ii_l : // 1 Stitch Length \ ....... fi "' "'% " .... z €_ l Stitch Length Control ............................................ (Model 127141 (Model To 11607) select Stretch J Stitches, set this control at T position.
SECTION2. PREPARETHEMACHINEFORSEWING StartingTo Sew Now that Kenmore t. you are familiar with sew|ng machine. Inspect afraid the needle, to change the controls Below tt should your on your are some good be straight, needle frequently. machine habits properly Many and with to follow the accessories each time set and sharp of the new fabrics you sit down on the point.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Straight Stitch = Use the Seam Guides Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector | t I (Model 12714) Cornering Top thread tension control 2 to 6 7"he seam (Model 116071 Stitch length controf red t. zone 2. Raise the presser foot. Raise the needle 7. to its 3. Straight foot Place to Zigzag foot the edge of a stitching needle the fabric guide plate line (5/8" is the to reverse may to lock the stitch. 8.
SECTION o Topstitching o 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Left Needle Position f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector I (Model 12714) _Model 127141 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 I _i_ t l_j (Model 11607) (Model 11607) Here's How Stitch length control red t. :zone 2. Lower the presser Keep the to the edge of foot. the fabric right edge of guide the fabric the next presser foot. Straight toot Zigzag foot 3.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Set the Machine Put the gether per right and s_des of sew to opening. the fabric to- length the zipper at "4" Stitch selector Zipper H!8") teeth the end of the zip- Use the reverse to Iock the stitches. Sew Stitch opening and top with thread Zipper I I I stitch tape (Model 127141 tension at "3", Top thread tension control 3 to 6 ot open_ng (Model 11607) Stitch length control 2 To Sew: 1.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES !iiii :,i:: ::,,R!ghts,de, J J 8. Open the z_pper. 9. Lower 10. the presser foot and stitch Close the fabric right zlpper and turn the 11. side up. the rest of the seam. 12. To sew the right per, set right side of the needle.
SECTION o f 3. LEARN Use the Darning THE STITCHES Plate o Darning (- Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector , I (Model 127141 Top thread tension control I to 4 ' [_ J Sometimes when to control the fabric The Darning so that you sew, you youself. Plate covers NOTE: Darning __ the feed dogs they do not touch To Put on the want hofes in the Darning match Plate in the needle plate. the darning plate, are slightly to 2.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches o Basic Zigzag f- Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12714) Top thread tension control 2: to 5 IModel 116071 Stitch tength control red Here's How There are many ZO_8 Consult Satin Zigzag foot the specific Stitch Applique Button Three-step Rick-rack and Its Uses Overcast The zigzag common your stitch machine. for sewing ruing, is one and most versatile ing.
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES = Satin Stitch Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Close width : to 0 Stitch selector (Model 12714) Top thread tension control t to 4 I _#_{ L___r ;> Stitch length : (Model 11607) > > Stitch length control 0.5 to I / Satin stitch foot The Stitch The Satin and Its Uses stitch used decorative is a versatile stitch, be used to overcast ample, blankets, but and often it can also a raw edge (for exlinens, tablecloths and napkins). The Satin in applique.
SECTION Zigzag o Stitches 3, LEARN THE STITCHES (Continued) o Applique Bar Tacking f Set the Set Machine Stitch Stitch (Model Top control thread t 7 selector Machine Stitch .... !ii!iiii i 127141 Top tension L_J to 4 the thread control t to tension length 0,5 to 11607) t Baste (or joiner) applique Stitch sure Zigzag foot fuse around the with iron-on pieces on the needle tails along sewing down foot into corners, the fabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Mo6e! 12714) Top thread tension contro_ I to 4 (Model 116071 Stitch length control any number {not necessary to adjust) Use the darning p_ate for button 1. Set the stitch 2, Align selector sewing at" ' (see p. 22). To " Zigzag foot the both holes hote of the button Darnrag of just the below with the needle the slot of the foot and place the _eft point.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES ZigzagStitches(Continued) o Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector fMode_ 12714) Top thread tension control I to I _t_ 4 (Modal 11607) Stitch length control t to 2 Helptut Start Hints overcasting raw corner right Zigzag foot up at the and about of your 1/8" seam_ instde the If you start edge, the fabric the stitches will wiIl bunch become tangled.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) e Three-Step Zigzag Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch Stitch se]ector (Model 127141 (Model 116071 i (Model 127141 Top thread tension control ! to 4 I :_ (Model I Top thread tension control 1 to 4 116071 Stitch length control 0.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming 1/4"' Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Ligh Weight Fabric (Model 12714) (Regular} 114" Top thread tension contro_ l to 4 (ModeI 11607) Heavy Weight Fabric Stitch length control / to 3 There are two w_der and will 1, Fimsh 2. Measure, NOTE: biind hem stttches "gwe" the raw edge of your turn For light on your and is used for kmt up your wmght machine.
SECTION3. o LEARNTHESTITCHES Shell Stitching Box Stitching Set the Set the Machine Machine Stitch Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector (Mo (Model 127t4} Top thread tension control 3 to g _-_ 14) Top thread tension control ! to 4 L__J Here's How Stitch length controt _ to 2 (Model 11607) 1. Stitch length control 1 For best effect: Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining.
SECTION Stretch Stitches Straight (Model Stretch (Model 12714 Stitch LEARN only) e Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12714 only) Set the Machine selector Stitch III III Ill" Stitch selector °!, Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control brown stretch stitch Top thread tension control 1 to 4 positton Stitch length control brown stretch stitch position The Stitch k__J Straight toot This Zigzag foot stitch top stitch The stretch actually sewn, and lts Uses This stitch is th
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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control t to 5 Stitch length control I. a. Carefully mark _ength on your b. Change the buttonhole to the sliding foot c. insert foot buttonhole b. the with mg runmng garment the under buttonhole toward the so that foot. Sliding buttonhole 2, a. Move garment. the c.
SECTION a. Set the stitch selector 5, a. at E] " sewing b. Sew at the right selector at 6. a. t_ Set the stitch selector at [_] , i b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop Set the stitch until marMng stitch. you reach the back of the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the right THE STITCHES J J i 4. LEARN f f ....... 3. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches, c. Stop sewing 7. Remove open with the fabric and cut the hole the buttonhole opener. at the left stitch. stitch.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Skipping Breaking Stitches Upper Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Starting to stitch too fast. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle, Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Thread Nicks Breaking Fabric Bobbin Thread not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking 36 Noise or burrs at hole of needle plate.
SECTION What to Do When PROBABLE Incorrect Breaking Bunching Puckering PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART (Continued) PROBLEM Irregular 4. Stitches Needle of Thread CAUSE CORRECTION 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 sfze needle for thread Rethread machine. and fabric. Tighten upper thread tension. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Reset presser foot.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that The feed your machine dogs and shuttle operates at its best, you need to keep the essential race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine parts clean can become at all times. sluggish or knock loudly is caught. Check and clean those areas about tf you sew frequently, l p _ clean more every three months under normat use. often. n o Clean the Feed Dogs / _ 1. .................
SECTION5. 6 Clean the ShuttIe This about area must Race be every three CAREFORTHE MACHINE kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread, Clean the shuttle race area months. '-. f Cemer pm ot the shuHle i_/_ Lever I Shuttle driver [ I1[1f_/'7._ I " '//_"_---',. Shuttle mL case .............. To Clean the Shuttle t. 2, 3, Raise the ,x Area: needle point and remove Push shuttle race bar To Replace to its the bobbin tevers htghest aside.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine frequently, sewing machine Kenmore NOTE: e in all oil the oil. sewing Unplug Oil behind areas shown machine under One or two machine on this the top drops oil is available the machine the Face Cover before of oil page at least cover is sufficient. at your oiling.
PARTSLIST 1 All 2 3 4 parts listed herein may be ordered WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: 5 REPAIR from PARTS, 1. PARTNUMBER 3, MODEL NUMBER any Sears store or service ALWAYS GIVE THE center. FOLLOWING 2. PARTDESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electromcally transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ref. No.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... Adjusting stretch stitch balance ....... Applique ...................... Arm cover plate .................. 3, 7 16 25 4, 40 B 25 23 29 4, 9_10, 41 9_I0, 39, 41 12_"13 Bobbin winding ................. Bobbin winding tension disc ........ Bobbin winding spindle ............ Box stitching ..................... Buttonhole ................... 9_I0 3, 10 3, 10 30 34_35 Buttonhole opener ............. Button sewing .................... ..........................
OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (A) 11541, 11682, 12332, 12493, 12712, 12841, 17881, 11551, 12320, 12490, 12541, 12714, 16951, 15841, 16841, 17641, 17922, MACHINE SOURCE (S) SEWING MACHINE MODEL NO. 10111, 11607, 12331, 12492, 12641, 12781, 17781, (SEWING SEWING MACHINE PART NO.
SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. You'l! find the spool (:;over Pull up the spool pro. pin on the top 2, Plug foot control into machine receptacle. Then connect cord into any 110 _ 120 volt A.C, walt outlet. ..... '.............. STITCH I 1" SELECTOR 2.CONTROL LENGTH .......... .................... =.mm_ DARNING ANY NUMBER ZIGZAG ._.\tJilltlmz _.,,= SATI N _\\!II_ll_um,,,. BUTTON SEWING THRE'E-STEP ZIGZAG \%Ilm{m,,,. A ,^ ,^ A/ RED iI 3. CONTROL TENSION ......
depends _!_ Clean 0 NEEDLE Flat II away SHUTTLE NEEDLES THREADING on the BIG _ in and around the shuttle and (MATERIAL DOESN'T FEED PROPERLY) EEDING and feed SHUTTLE dogs to remove accumulated dust and Iint which may cause NOISE OR JAMMING. OILINGFEEDING TENSION LITTLE _ The more you use your machine, the less often ,t needs oil. l[ you have not OILING used your machine tot a tew months, and _t seems sluggish, oil your machine.
, WARRANTY FULL For 25-YEAR WARRANTY 25 years from in the mechanical # FULL For TWO two appear the date of purchase, components YEAR years in the ON SEWING from the electrical Sears will, of the sewing WARRANTY MACHINE free of charge, machine date of purchase, of the EQUIPMENT Sears wilt, sewing repmr defects _n material OF SEWING MACHINE or workmanship which appear # head.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased or service° simply contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Sears Serwce Machine, Center. should a need ever exist Be sure to provide for repair all pertinent facts parts when you call or visit. The model your Sewing number Machine. WHEN ORDERING *PART NUMBER If the Repair parts of your you Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of See page 4 for location.
