OWNER'S _MANUAL i SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385.
IMPOIRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing only Never 4. for HOUSEHOLD use, machine. 5, Never drop 6. Do 7. Do not not . N G E R -- To reduce the risk of etectric shock: An appliance 1. unplug should this and before never appliance be left from the when outlet plugged immediately in. Always after 10. Always unplug before retamping. 15 Watts. 3.
SEARS, Dear ROEBUCK AND CO. Homemaker. CONGRATURATIONS! You do have lust both purchased decorative a Kenmore and utility This machine can take the hand-sewing. BY just or dam socks, create This mantra| '°talk You wil_ show you can also program Practice makes an machine mtfmateIy These _ostructtons conditions your nearest mention Write beyond _;ears '[he model them how expert will help our Retail number these wonders, at the Advice S_ore.
TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE APortable Case or Cabinet ISAvailable Locate and Identify Identify the Accessone_ SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the the Parts YOUR Set the FOOt Controt Cheek Machine - Set the Pressure - Setting Spool • Adiust the Presser Foot • Thread Cutter , AccessOry Your Table Diat Lever Box Thread Pick Up Your Your = Adjust Types t0 D. Quiher ............................ E. Zipper F. Satin G. Blind ........... 12_15 t2 Needle H.
SECTION LEARN 5. C_ert THE of Sewing Stitch Pattern Functions Char[ Stratgi_tStitches Straight Rmoiormng STITCHES ..................... 42 ...................... [] _ Stitch [], 43_,19 [] and _ .... 50 • Topstitehing • Position • Pintucking .............................. 53 • Quilting .............................. 54 . Gathering .............................. 55 Straight ........................... Your Needle Stretch Outline Saddle Stretch 1_ [] Stitch ..
SECTfON 1. KNOW YOUR A Portable Case or Cabinet A tult line ot sewing through our genera! cabinets catalog. MACHINE is Available i$ avai}ab_e Whenever at your you're nearest ready Sears retail s[ore to sew, so Is your or sewing piece. Another anywhere, option ..... buy a Carryln O Case ..... lheo your Kenmore goes can be .stored anywhere. Fig.
SECTION Locate and Identify the Parts 1.
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Set Up the Machine a Plug in tim Machine end Switch on the Power Madllrte _ockel Powe_ SUpply pk_g NOTE: Beiore mserUng sure the power the switch plug into your machine, be NOTE: The SAFETY l. CI_eck your outlet to be sure _t_s a 1 tO to 120 Voll AC outlet. 2- Insert shown. 3, Insert 4, Push Your swiIch the machine It wiI! on!y the power the and sewing light plug fit supply mto light, the five-prong o_Ilet, as one way.
SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the Machine YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING {Continued) Set the Foot Control @ Check Your Feed {3alance Dial = Set the Pressure Dial J dial The foot which Position your To the reguIales the speed at foot control l°"D"i, press down with if necessary, Yoy gently tOOt will sewing speed or tOOl pressure needs+ speed Is sensitive decrease immediately.
SECTION Setting Spoof The spool thread the spool storage, p_ns are used for holding when To use, pull e Pins teeding thread up the spool lett on the [he spools of pins. Be sere Push the Presser Foot The Presser Foot to place down for You Lever raisesand lowers can rinse _t about up position help you 1/4 °' higher for easy removal place heavy ot the tabr=cs under PREPARE YOUR Thread Lever your presser foot. to the machine. pros.
SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the Machine YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING _Continued) e Accessory Storage Box e Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extensmn Table To Remove: To Attach: Ex The lid toward Sewln{_l the o| the accessory storage box lifts open you, eccessorles are eonvenlenlly located In To Remove the Extension (for iree-arm 'h Grip box, thumb, 2, the To Attach table (for with your index as shown.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Your sewing This feature ÷ 8at machine makes tacking p_ackeLs and made or avoid tabrie can do tree arm sewing. sewing to easy tar: reinforce wa=stlines home.made bunching pockets, on ready- garments at'ound to Stilchirtg sleeves, legs, or ally circular waistbands, garment pant area. Darning socks elbows, or or areas mending ol knees, wear _n Sewing bands, buttons on sleeves, wrest- elc. children_s clothes.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important what each toot Tke does in order teature to use them Foe[ Storage Compartment accessory -',torase box. {See page t0). will be round under sewlnrj accessories o Foot Storage with most at this You need to know NOTE: o9 the presser Automatic the machine. effectively. Foot feet ts located buttonhole Storage toot N and other Compartment.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING o Presser Foot A. Zigzag A: Types D, Foot Zi#za{$ Quilter F. Satm Dz O_ilter tQo_ Stitch F: Foot _ati$_ S/{tC'h tool % % Use this foot tot bath stra=ght and z=gzag st=rching. The black b_ttoft side ot the toot tomato r_gld sew on heavy on the right sets the toot to SO that you can This toot _s espemal|y cted tar shtching casting wire the labric, m fabrics, seams. and p_ace (See p.
SECTION 2. PREPARE KnowWhat thePresser YOUR MACHINE FeetWil! Do FOR SEWING (Continued) • PresserFoot Types {Continued) G. Blind Hem S_iteh Foot G: Blind ham J: % N. Foo_ Slidin_lBut{onhole A_tomat_c N: Slidino h_._t_onhole 10_I Buttonhole AUtO_OIIC bullonf=ol_ Foot fOOl % J Use this toot hemming, to, The perfect foot blind has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric tram stippmg and a guide screw on top to _}u_de _he to_ded For edge Of your detailed p.
SECTION o Cf_eck YaurPresser Your presser merely toot Foot Is held snaps on the o in place toot holder, If you need to remove or attach by a Foot which is seldom the toot To Remove: Holder. holder, Each presser toot removed. Change Use the Chart here is what 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING the Presser Foot correct presser and the detailed toot _or the stitch directions Yoo wish to sew. _or sew_n_j with Consult the varloUs presser the Stitch Pattern _eet.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose YourNeedle and Thread e Twin Needt_ choice tn your of needle and thread needle case. you wil_ find Blue [11 ) Orange _t_I) .......... Red (t4) Purple .......... ............ {16) ......... depends on the fabric the foltowmg for stretch tot medium topstJtehing {18} ..........
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR S£WING Fabric, Needle, Thread Stitch Length NEEDLE SiZE AND COLOR FABRIC L_ghtwaight: Batiste, Dimity, and Chiffon+ Silks, Fine L_ce, Organza, Crepe. Taffeta, Voile, Chart • THREAD Polyester 11-ORANGE Your Needle RECOMMENDED ST|TCH LENGTH SETTING SIZE CoretCotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Silk A To Chan_e ........ 2.0 {12 Cotton s_:=tches pat in_h) Organdy Med_t_m W_igl_t: C_tton. Cotton _I_nds. Pu_cale.
SECTION 2o PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin Chinch l, Gen[Iy 2. Set aside. 3. Lift out push down on the bobbin cover pl_te and slide tt towards you. J, Put the bobbin, as shown° 2. Pull while _8 your direction the spool ot thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the shown.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHtNE FOR SEWING DQGGQ m_QG m_QQ_ Upper _ht_ad e_lide Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder upper thread shown. 9uide teas=on disc as 4. Place the threaded the bobbin that the wmding thread bobbin on spmdle so comes o_s on 5, Push the bobbinwmdingspmdte tuthe right until it 9- clicks, 6. top.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR Prepare the Bobbin SEWING (Contmued) e Insert the Bobbin Into the Bobbin Holder (_ Put holder the bobbin so that eo_nter-elockwlse. _nto the the thread bobbin leeds (_ Pull about to,yard you _|o[ + @ 4 inches Ihrough ot thread the teos_on (_) Then pul! the thread toward the back o_ the through the sfot (_). clockwmse machine (_ Slide the bobbin pushing it down bobbin. Allow thread Io show plate.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread e Thread Your Needte The numbered steps above to||ow the numbers on the ittustrattons. Dotted loops lines and then show places Is polled t_ght. where the thread I. Draw 2, While thread holding check spnng into Firmly #,. Draw draw spool, both draw thread up and through 5, Thread then 6. Thread needle thread You guide using near hands.
SECTION Prepare e @ 2. PREPARE Your Pick Up Your Ho{d the le_t bard. top Top Thread Bobbin t|_read YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWtNG lContinued} Thread li(}ht_y w_t|_ your @ Pre_s th_ Up/Down Br_n_ lhe bobb_ _breado 22 Naedl_ Po_itian Buttoa twrr.:e. _) Pull b_th back lhread up by puI|_n9 Ibe top _hread_ under o_ the presser fool 6 inches at iF, read c{ear.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWf_IL_ Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on the Choose T{)ps_c_eo{ l_b_ic Correct The best t_oslon Tension: will depend on; !he stiffness and thickness the number of fabnc the Too_ %7 ot the fabrle layers type Ot _tl_._;h The lop ltlre_ is too loo_. t_;_oo tlght. Tighten _bir_ Top s_e ,.
SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHfNE FOR SEWING Prepare Your o Adjust in the of Correct t_bric below th_ tot and tile Top Top Thread Thread zigzag the _titch+ top co_rect (Continued) Tens+on t!_e threads _ppoa_aoce, |Continued| bobbin wil! threads sinew To match wilt slightly this not on show the appearanct_, on bottom adiust the top side.
SECTION "The illustration The control shows buttons, tn this section, Ptacbce using Let's look the LED you wifl Stitch Sutton, |_ghts and indicator learn what these controls care|ully Reverse these buttons to see what at each control they butte,q, Up/Down screens Need|e enable Position you to control are and how to use them. Sutton your and the control machine paneI and kr, ow what Each t_me you press a eontro_ el your LEARN Kenmore it _s doing button 3.
SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button {manual -- no memory) Use this button Secure to: seams, rmnforce Stralgh_ At Up/Down the seams and the top edges ot pockets. .. t Stitching: Press and hold The machine the needle will If the needle press this button, |owest position. If needle the _s up and you _s down button° stops automatlcallv.
SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Control Panel The Control Panel is divided The Sittch Where usetul * • e_'_try stitch twin button needle edlt{ng The Stitch anrJ Leh_Jth Secl_on _/_e[e image _ memoTy and clear buttons. in this seehon: buttons button button button Width and Length Sect=on. the length ot stralg|}t you adjust stitches and the length and width el zigzag st=tches.
SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE Pattern THE CONTROLS indicator Pattern Selection Buttons C_3 _c_oc_ l J (E3CE3CZ_ _lo-01 _-_i c_cD_o _ Power sw_Ic{_ This two whet stitch digit indicator pattern QCO HJ screen E_3 up to show Use these buttons When you indicator straight turn will stitch on your machine, the I. a Stitch Press two show the automatically 1. _. indicator Pattern: numbers Press numbers indicator. 28 They fij_ trom 0 to O.
SECTION Direct Entry Stitch Buttons Memo_ 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Clear Button Button DCOE3_ E!_IZ3CO_ You by can set each pressing wi|| show You most frequently button, The the selected pattern number. can selection of lol|owing bust one also sElEct these pattern patterns used stitches indicator by screen pressing pattern The Memory will "memorize" with your machine can stitch patterns.
SECTION Twin Just 3. LEARN Needle press this automatically CONTROLS Auto-Lock lautomatic Button button, and reduces width for twin TO USE THE needle the the machine maximum sewing. Press button a_aln to single needle sewing, For detailed instructions, Use this But-ton with memory} button auto.
SECTION Editing Button Editing Pattern your Kenmore 100 Stitch the programming louoh indicator memory possible errors button editing the editing will show the is pressed pattern. Continue or you tar has a built-in programming the pattern LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS tn a lung pattern sequence, Combinations To check After 3. system button. A flashing first pattern the pattern pressing the memory your (EDIT). number light will appear programmed.
SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stitch Width and Length Buttons Aft stitches in your stitch length he_*_'S how: Kenmore _nd width. You can set stitch (Use one whffe you set the other.
SECTION 3, LEARN TOUSE THECONTROLS e Stitch Length This butto_ When you stitch length tot both press the stitch length button, the indicator -- Button sets the screen will "2.0" for "1-5" for zigzag NOTE: straight The r_nge show the pro-set strmght the stitch stitch and z=gzag stitches. length light wit! go on and pattern you so|oct. length: stitching stitching o| stitch length depends on the stitch To Increase the Stitch Press the "+" The stitch by 0,t -- by 0.
SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Turn The sewing specia! does these covered ski_ls. most of the stitches, at th_s machine in this For aI! other work. you section Even will want that may require stitches, your be new Corner some machine if you are skilled to learn a Square at ttle |eatures to you, Use the Seam Guides To turn 1.
SECTION Sew on Heavy When sewing when hemming Io from NOTE: Use the Darning Fabrics 3 to 12 layers of fabrrc, such as sewing over welt seams This black Sometimes foot) button with locks the black the toot spring button. Sew as usual. so It does not g_ve with the 3- Stop when 4, Lower 5. Press and hold the black 6, Release needle reaches the pn{nt the needle and ra{se the presser the btack button button as you and continue where _he tabrrc tavers toot.
SECTION 4. Basting [_ PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS S_t l}_ti t_ta_hit_a {_ . Threm:l le_{s_or_ 0 +oZ5 A: Z{gzag tao_ / _arni+++_ Orate 1+ Press the foot The B machine eoOtroL will take one st+tch and stop automatica++y+ " Blue needle NO, 11 Jse the darning plate 2. Release the 3. Hold ++or bastm 9. the toot control _abnc pla{:e where taut and slide you wan_ the next it to the stitch, {See p. 35 for details.
SECTION Darning 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS [] Set the M_chino T_ead 2[o5 F: S=3l_tt _,t_lch _t_ss_#re _ension @ How Oarnin_ pl_t_ tO darn correctly Make I, 2. Put the darning Stretch the embroidery plate tabr}c on the needle with hoops, the plate hole m ttle Lower the presser bar and sew as a slow Move the back Turn fabric the darnmg Ibe fabric between and forth until you have turn If your piece 6.
SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Sew aButton Set the Mat;hine [_ Thre#d le_sierl 3to5 F: Satil*_sI_{cl_ Oarnin9 plate 6. Stitch several times.
SECTION Put in 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS a Zipper It's as easy at A - B- S_t thai C Ma_h_rl0 Threod tens+nn 2to6 _End ol opemng ++ +i= 7 jr'../= x Top s+de '%.,_ oÁ tabrlc "::_, 1 A, Attach i. To the zipper sew atlach on the toot, the fett presse[ as shown. s_de ot the bar to the right zipper, To sew attach on Ihe B+ Prepare l+ Put pins on the p_esser the zipper side o_ the bar to the left zipper. pins on your the iabric.
SECTION 4, PRACTICE Put in a Zipper COMMON STITCHING SKILLS (Continued) c C+ Sew m thezlppet "i. Fold back {he 4. left seam a_towance showR. 2. 5. Turn under term a 1/8"" fe_d. the right seam allowance Attach the presser ba_ to The right pros on the z_pper toot+ as Lower the zipper at t_e bottom to needle toot on the of the zipper pierces the told and _op side so that the the zipper tape. 3.
SECTION 11. Remove the zipper toot and attach 4. the PRACTICE 14. presser bar to the _ett pins on the zipper _00;[Stitch across and below 13. Turn the corner and the toot _}ong the the bottom ot the z_pper. z{pper to {3u_de teeth_ as ShOWn* Stitch through the fabric about two SKILLS _ncbe_ from the top ot Lower the needle into _l_e |abr_c and raise the p_'esser foot. 16. continue Stop STITCHING _be z_pper. 15. 12.
SECTION 5, LEARN TIdE STITCHF£ Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are familiar with vour machine and read,/ to sew. what are ¥0_ going to sew? The toi]owmg char_ tel{_Vou (in alphabetical order) what sewing tunct=ons this machine performs and directs you to the proper [>agefor detailed io._truct_ons. In manv cases, you also have a choice of _;t_tches. FUNCTION STITCH PA'rFERN|S} Raf. Page FUNCTION APPLIQUE 3{}. 31 46, 79 GATHER T0 _3ARTACK 13. _4 43. 63 HEMS 15. iS. 10. _9 35.
SEC]IO[q Stitch Pattern 5- LEAR5J THE STITCHES Chart S_hch P=tt_tn No, i i Thread Tens{on Foot l Attach. Oth_ pressure Us_ Ftelor to Page -t STRA|GHT 10 Ouil_er 1 Slra{gfu Zigzag D_mlng plate Zipper _oot _Hr_d hem 51_l_h |O_I _t{t_ _tilch 1o_I (HI { Re_3u{ar se_n'_s, pi_lu;ki_g, quilting, g_t_ering_ zipper's, 3g 50 _zc. 37, ~ _11, _ 55 E 1 _ ? i STRETCH Straight H_ HI {N} Zigzag {A} Zigzag {A) onD.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Sfit-_h Potlern (Continued) Foot I N_o t" Otl=er Attach. OVEREDGE SEAM Noedl_ Che_:k Cha_{ Tht'=;_d Tension i PrP_sl i Dia 3 - 7 Refer i t_ Page 64 Uso tor o_etc_stin0, tot knits and woven fabric_ needin9 extra _trangth, fol" narrQw _oam_ o_ k_its _}_hear V w_Jht w_ven I_b_cs. E or,p, f_ Us_ i s BLIND STITCH HEM Che=k Ch_rt Biing Sdtch 2-- 6 i 'I 3 Use f_r s_etch _0brics, more 75 _I_ttc.
SECTION Stitch Pattern 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Chart Foot Pattern Stitch OthQr Attach, Nsedto TO nsion { Oi_l Refer Uses to Page ! KNIT STITCH 20 Blue {'11}1 3 -- 6 3 Zigzag (A) 1 Use Ior sw=mwear and stretch velour. 65 i TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES 21 _2 24 S 30 35 Ce 41_ Twin Zigzag N_dle 83 3_7 |A} or m SCALLOP STITCH 2t 22 Check Chart I I 3 ~ 6 78 Ch_ck Ch_rt 1 t 2 _ 8O Zigzag tA} FEATHER STITCH 25 26 6 o._. t7 t { DOUBLE ZFGZAG _.
SECTION 5. Stitch Pattern P_t_er_ Stitch aLIND STITCH LEARN THE Chart No, STITCHES (Continued) Foot t HEM Othe, AttiC|z, N dl_ t °° Thread Pre==ur= Oi_i Use_ 1T0-0_0. I Ch_ck t Ch_t[ ( 2 ~ 5 3 U_;e to_ Woven fal_rtC_;: b]_nd Refe_ h#K} _nd _o Page ?6 overc_stln_ S_ilch |G} £11nd Hem _ 6.-9°nP" 17 SHELL STITCH 3 Finish horns, s|_ev_ U_;e on _ylo_ tricot ;_n_ neck Qp_nings.
SECTION Stitch Pattern LEARN THE STITCHES Chart Stitch P_._tern NO, Other A_tgc_t. Foot 32 RICK-RACK STR£TCH Zigzag {A) Satin {F) ELASTIC FAGOTING 5. CASING P_essuL*e Diai Uses Check Char[ on p. 12 2 _ 6 3 Oeco_at_ Ch_ck Chart 3 --8 3 El_stIc g_rm_nts w_th one Roi0t _ow o_ _vera_ to Pago 66 [_ 33 U_;_ papm" behind NN S_tin Thread Tans,on Ne_dlo Casing: on p. 17 do_n I i Fago_)_g: e|ast)c.
SECTION 5. Stitch Pattern $_tCh Pattern LEARN Chart THE STITCHES (Continued) Foot I No. SAND ST|TPH]NG Other Attach. Check Chart o. Sa{in DECORATIVE GEOMETRIC£ Tlir_ad Ten_io. Needl_ Ruler to Pasa Us_ I t or 2 2 ~ 8 3 Decorate 0_¢¢fl_ntl _ith One row or _ev_OI, one s_itch or _ coml_in011on_ 84 2 -- 8 or 2 U_ _or _tr_ctive B9 2 _ 6 3 Oecot_le i Fill io designs ol_dy or other en_htoidetV outline(1 slitch. whl} _oti_} 88 p, I.
SECTION Stitch Pattern Sthch Patt0rn Spar;e LEARN THE STITCHES Chart NO. Foot OIher Attach. I N_ " Th,..----_ p,_,.su,o7 Uses .... ITo_ -.... I o_o,! MONOGRAM Numbet_, Letters, 5. I Reter Numbers 09, 68~ 98 p{otJtarnmed onp. S_tin 2 Keyho_o 3 letters or Sen_eaces i_ sequence {_av be to P09o 93 _or mor_)_I{amm{tlg. 17 @@@@@@@@@@ (F) SHdin 9 ButtonhoIe (J) Rounded a_d Buttonholes hOC:k Chat| np. 17 } I I in Ih_ee sh_p_'s: alSO corded G9 _ 74 | b_ttortholes.
SECTION 5. LEARN StrmghtStitches _hen you matmally THE [] Iurn on your _ STITCHES [], m_chine, set [o sew a stratght [] and [] _t iS au_o- stitch (pattern H). 0 Str_ltlht Stitch Sat the Ma;|li+t_ Thmod 2m6 tensmn o, H: St¢_ight s_itci_ foot The StiIch and You USe your many can ways A: Its Uses To sew a stra+ght bas+e stra+ght besides seam, Three stitchare_ Zigzag 1oo_ common _ust sewing uses lot stitch in a stra+ght stHch: 7. Raise [he p_'esser toot. 2.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Topstltchirtg _t the M_¢l_in0 Thread tsnslo_ 2tog A_ Zigz_ The Stitch foP| and G: 131it_dIt_'m stitch foot Its Uses Here's TopstltChing emphasizes the garment keeps seams and edges fiat and lines el your and Lower 2. Keep crisp. right Accent ot suits or blouses with tops|itching cuffs, Use How "h around the one or two outer rOWS edges ot lapels or collars. the tops|itching tacking, Auto-Lock and 3.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES StrmghtStitches e Position Your The needle [] Needle [], [] for Topstit _ ehing and [] (Continued) has three posftions; lotto center and rt#hr. © C3) C3:) To position the needle to the left: To position !. Press the stitch width control button, 1- Press the stitch 2. Press the" stitch 2- The 3, The stitch length/width decrease length/width "'L*" or left needle indicator button.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Pintucldng _t the _*'l_chi_o Thread lens_on 2t06 The Stitch Pintucks together as blouses term and Its Uses are narrow to add design tucks and pillowcases. a permanent tro_t close "t. Attach on such {terns 2- Place the raided 3. Poslt_on the 4. Adjust spaced interest One pmtuck crease on knit can the blind stitch hem _'oot. fabr_cunder needle the 1/I_6" inside guide on wesser tram teat. the lolded edge and lower the presser toot, pants.
SECTION 5, LEARN THESTITCHES Straight Stitches [] [], [] and [] (Continued) Qu]it}ng f Satethe Mach{l_a Thread 21o6 t_.ns$on D; OuJ_ter A; Zigzag font Tile Stitch and Quihing is together with dimension You Fh Slrai_jht _;t_ch t_ol |ts Uses stitching two batting can use quilting o| cuf(s and co(|ars. quitting, stitches ot tabr{c to add and warmth.
SECT!ON 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Gatherm9 NOTE: S_t the M_¢|tine Steps 3 and your Thread tensior_ 1 to4 3, iabnc Sew the first a are for 5/8"" seam aIIowances. For other widths, adjust aceordingl% row ot slttches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge ot the first row o_ the tabric_ 4_ Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A tollowmg stztches. 5. 6.
SECTION 5. Straight LEARN Stretch THE STITCHES [_ ,S_t the Ma_hine Thread I_nSio_ 2106 A NOTE Stretch A: Z[ff_a_ +oot H; SI_aighI stitch loot ON STRETCH stitching fabrics was developed as well of strain STITCHING to be used on stretch It works well on curved (ieo child+'en's tabNcs and kmts.
SECTION Lock-a.Matic 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Seam SOt _bO Ma_hinu ThrP._ _ensio_ 2to0 A: ZigZ:a_ loot For general sewing, the tastest way It tS reverse the programmed stitches the reverse end Ot a seam. lock-a-matlc stitch _s tO SeW and secure a s_am.
SECTION 5. Outline LEARN Stretch THE STfTCHES [] Set =he Mach_n_ 3_o6 _1_o n_edle No. _t T_e Siitch and Its Uses This stitch stitch, pattern, is a narrow eliminate Here'_ a vanaIlon stretch ol the straight slIt_:h pueker_n[l on knit and chiffons, deslgned fabrics t. to end bias MOW: Place your tabria edge on the 5/8" seam line m order to produce seam. 2, Sew as you would a straight slltch. seams, On tricot filmy to seam a_d produce a narrow, seam finish.
SECTION Saddle Stitch 5. LEARN THE STITCHES [] • ll the Mschine Thread len_iotl 2106 Hefe*s How A: Zigzag iO_ G: Blind hem _lilCh The Stitch The forward, You stitch two stitch NOTE: is formed _t+tches with one Stitch backward, a lovely toPStltching and demm To turn for topstltching, and a _orners: a. Lower b. Rinse the the needle c+ Lower presser _nlo the t_br_c on the loot and turn the presser !oot the and continue lourfll sIJtch. tabrlC. tO SeW. forward.
SECTION Zi 5. LEARN THE STITCHES gStitches []- [], and[] Basic Zi#zag _t lhe M_ch}n_ T|_ead 3_u8 lensio fi Here's HOw The m_ny pa_'lerI_s Consult The Stitch ways on this the specific The ztgza_j stitch and Its Uses tO sew a ZigZag stitch machine vanatlons as a utitity this sectlon: T':ne zlsZ_g stitch and most is one el the most versatile stitches on your common machine.
SECTION B. LEARN THESTITCHES e Satin Stitch _e_ the M_ch|no Z_#za! width: t.5 Stitch 2 2.5 3rob Thread te/_slon i A: Zigzagloot F: Satinstltct_ i=;ot Pre._ufe SI_c_ The Stitch and Its Uses The st=tch Satin decorative overcast edge {for example_ and napkins). The _s espemaHy appl_qt_e st+tches stitch and _ and otten is the basis _or to _5_ used it can also be used to tinens, tablecIoths Satin {32 to 1.
NOTE; These wires keep light ;ram ro_fing medium Tile Stitch Tl_is and z_gzag garment Its Uses variation is constroctlon edges el any sewing and very osetul m fimshing In raw The mac_ioe "]'he black loose will tabrtc and over brush black ridge and on the brush and these will wires.
o Mending SECTION 5. LEARN so that the stitching THESTI'ICHES 1_ Thread Ions_on 3to8 .% The Stitch nation elasticity, multiple and you stitch, sewing sf|tch. would h has more and is flatter The mending ZigZag _s a combi- straight everywhere bas=c zigzag -- or ZigZag mending Here's and its Uses "t-:no mending st{tch pa_ches smoothly usefu! straight seams on terrycloth, bar tacks the Cornered --stitch a Tear: the tear under the needle each end to the center.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE zigzogst_tche,[]• STITCFtES []. [_.
SECTION o Kmt Stitch Set Double [] tho 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Ed_3e Zigzeg Set t3_eM_chit_e M+lCh_NB Threa_ T+nsi(]n 3_o7 Thread _e+;sioP3to6 Pressuted_at: i A: Z_gzag [_ot Set the Pressure the knit wilt retain sewing.
SECTION& LEARN THE STITCHES Zi.za.Stltch0s [] ~[_, ._, [] a.d[] Rick-Rack Stretch [] Set the Machine 2 to6 A: Zigzag3{oet Tile Sew might Stitch and its Uses on stretch _abr_cs In a,rly area that you use a Zl_]Za_] stitch.
SECTION Automatic Darning C_ 5, LEARN THE STITCHES [] Th_d tonsto=t 2 t_6 Start J-' Stiding buoonh_te _00_ Tb.e Ker_more dm-ns rips tOO Stitch and holes. holes can be mended with this unique Buttonhole For extra pin or organdy qu_ckI¥ and Press small and easily stitch.
SECTION 5. LEARN Automatic Darning THE [] STITCHES (Continued) Darning Sina!! Rips Ad|ustmg Evenness of Darning When Small rips grarnm_ng shorter dDrn, Begin the stopping the can be the machine firs[ the do not to the darn reach the r_p. For of only complete ih need to sew .5 the button bu; will now The machine t6 rows with 5 stitches m each row and Stop automatically.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Automatic Buttonholing S_z the Machi_ta Pull £#rlack Thread 2 to6 tensie_ N: AiJtonla[_¢ buttor_hote fo_at l. a. Press the Up/Down Sutton = CGO- -GZ3 to highest Rounded raise Needte Posnion she need|e to position+ 2. a, Draw b, Lower C. Lower both threads d. Open the button holder c. Remove the toot holder, e, Place the you d. Attach the by tightening the toot screw.
SECT{ON 5. LEARN THESTrTCHES Automatic Buttonholing (Continued) ® ® © % 3. a. Select and press one of the buttonholing buttons which yo_ want to sew. 5. Cut the opening with • the buttonhole opener Jn your accessory box. Bartack Rounded Keyhole b, Depress the toot conlrol unti! the machine stops aotomal_cally. NOTE: 4, a. If you want to sew another same selected buuonholing buttonhole to the bollOn. b.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE • Adiust Stitch the Stitch Width STITCHES and Density Width; Stitch Density tn Entire Buttonhole: D° Fine The width. stitch width It is pre-set button controls the st=tch at "5.
SECTION 5. LEARN Manual THE ST{TCHES Buttonholing Sat "ths _Ma=hlne Th_e_d;ens:on 21o_ _® (_ a, Carefully your mark b.
SECTION • Stitch Density The sf_tehes To adjust, 5. LEARN THE STITCHES on One Side: on each side of the buttonhole _se the feed balance dial below should the Hand be the same stitch density, Wheel. Feed ,'f //'_"_ (_ Press the memory The machine barrack and /dia! button. will sew automatically down the r,ght side. Stop directly On the the machine opposite felt hand when the first you are stitch B side.
SECTION Corded 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Sat the M,lchinD Thread tenshon 2 Io6 J: Slidinjr b=J{to_fmfa Use procedure this achieve a tailored, when mote you attracuve want With to raised the buttonho|e loot 2. Bring the ends toward 3. Hook the rifler 4. Lower 5. Sew the b_Itonholc raised, hook you under the fffte_ cord on the cord spur at t!_e back the buttonhole Toot until they clear the trent ot the buttonhole end. buttonhole.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Homm,.g _.dEdg._gSt.oh_ IN, []. _, [], [] _nd[] S,_! tho Machir_ [_ Thread 2_o_ l_n_n J !;il;!i:ii_!: , A The Stitches G: B_ind h_m stilch tool )iiii}!!ii_ii__;:i_!::i!!!:!_:_ ¢.oveted Blind Hem Stitch Shell Stitch _-_ Scallop Stitch Applique Edging [] in this [_] [] ;!i;ilil;i iii:i iiiiiiiii' ii;!i! il Cut-OutWork StiIch width: J G sectmn {stretch} F F are: [] and [] and [] and 5.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Hemming = Blind and Edging Hem Stitch [_. Stitches [_, [_, [], [] and [] (Continued) Blind HemStitch (woven} (stretch} 1/8" Set tt_a Mochln_ Th_'e_d le_sto_] 2 to6 _Li_|_| W_i_hl Fa/ogle jo "V8 G; B[ind h_m giJt¢.]_ |¢,t)t Heavy Wei_hl Fabric; HOw Here's The Sthches and Their The stretch Blind t. Finish 2_ Measure, used for stronger stretch and Stitch tabrlc.
e Shell Stitch SECTION 5, fabric +t LEARN THE STITCHES [] Set th_ M_chine Threa(J [et_on 6Io9 Woven Fabrics Here's F: Sat+_ stlt:h foot Stitch width: The Stitch How "++ For best effect 4.0 to 6+0 -- set the st_t¢h width -- you may --- allow the needle Shell Stitch hem over stitching Shell tolded is termed fabrLc.
SECTION 5. S_llop THE and Edging Hemming = LEARN Stitch [] STITCHES Stitches and []. [], []. _], [] and [] (Continued) [] :_.Otthe Mach[n_ 31o6 Here's A: Zigzag lOOt How 1. Sew your "2, After scallops stitching, at least 3/8" trim fabric from the folded edge. close to the stitching, Be careful not to cut the thread. The Sl:{tch Use this attt'act_ve scallop edges prelects, such mats.
SECTION * Cut-Out Work Edging Set th_ and Applique _ 5. LEARN T_tE STITCHES and Machine Threa,'[ tension 2to6 F: Satl_ stitch i_tOt Pte_s_re dlat: 2 Here's How -- For Applique 1. _usible heavy behind each Use a tamog He[e's weight piece intero_ your applique. 2. The Stitch OJt-Out Work uses tot this stitch, provide edging including 2. Cut the interfacing than the design slightly smaller p_eces.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches Q F_athor []. [_, [] and 3_ Stitch Set Zt_ MacMna Thread 2to6 Ien$to_ mleeelo_ • • _ : _e, mB° o • _" i ** :o • s :,D t • Here's I. stitch This It can use ments or may quilting, 8O ts strong, can _emtorce You You and Its Uses useful stretch it to sew decoratively also use this and and decorative. hem stitch tabrms. woven spandex undergar- eIastm fabric. in patchwork " •j • ;o°o•o o 0: 2.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTI£CHES e Fagoting Stitch [] Set t|_e Machine :i ilil i/; Top,i.° ::_:: _i_ Thfea_ len,_iar_ 3rob :: L_ br!= :: Paper Here's L How Fold under each fabric edge 112" and press. 2The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to create an open work design For tD loin tWO pieces appearance of fabric 3. other (p, 80).
SECTION & LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcmg o Elastic Stitches Casmg Stitch [_, [], [] and [] (Contmued) = [] ElastlcStretch (_ Thread len_lon 3t08 31o6 l, Use this stitch to replace in such areas as wr_sts and Slide a piece under the bias tape casings Waists.
SECTION Tw,n Needle Stitching Sat the !_, [], _, [_, [_, [], [] and 5. LEARN THE STITCHES [] _%chi_e Tw_ needle burton Th;e_d tel_iot_ 3to7 A, Zigz#_} _oot or Twin t_eedle f:; S,_in _l*tCh _OO1 When threading sure yea the separate machine the threads, lot _w_n needle placing sewing follow o_e m each thread this charI making guide on the needle bar.
SECTION 5. LEARN THESTITCHES Decorate withGeometric Patterns [] _ [] Set the P,_achine Thread te_sio_ 2to8 Here's "{. Huw Helplul Hint Adius! the stitch width and length as you destre. 2. Practice the stitchon a scrap of fabric. 3. Mark the |abr_c, using Tile Stitches Thet;e stitches and Their are purely Uses stitch width Experiment and length fur special on a scrap ut fabrtc spemal effect_are p0ssib|e. or var_ the needle at the starting Lower the presser tOOt.
SECTION Decorate with _ Stretch _h_ Stitch Patterns [] _ [] and [] _ 5, LEARN THE STITCHES [] M3chlne 2to6 The Stitches Decorative touch and Thetr stretch to the items Use_ patterns can be used tot adding creative and persona|ized you sew tor your home and family+ 85
SECTION 5, Cross Stitch LEARN THE STITCHES [_ Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e 2_06 Tile Stitch You can and Its Uses make embroidery _t would can take also other o#mbers stitch beautiful designs pattern, if embroidered combine decorative |or Here's cross with this the t_me by hand. stitches patterns attractive in half and samplers with letters and You i. 2.
SECTION 5, LEARN TtlESTITCHES Smocking [], _], []0 [] arid [] Stepl S_r the Slep (Ito6} fl (7 tO B) Machtno Tl_t _ad t_l_ion 2to6 _side f _ Here's o, [_ A: Zigzag foo_ F:: Sat_n s_tt_h tOOt How % Choose 2- Cut the inbr=e three times a sort, 3, Set the NOTE: Smocking for and Their is a delicate children's clothes Uses decorative or women's treatment blouses, lightwmght stitch gathering The Stitches .... length stitches Loosen 3/8" the need!e 4, Knot the 5.
SECTION 5. Sand Stitch LEARN THE STITCHES [] ,_d_l lhO Mnchin_ Thread 2_e6 F: Salin slitch fool The StiIch _l_i_o sand tensiDn Presst_re diaI: _ or 2 and Its Uses stitch fills in outlined Here's How embroidery f. OuIIine lhe pattern with a Satin Stitch IN. desl_lns- Set stitch Set stitch width a_ "'t ,5" length at "'0.3 "° or as you desire. :2. Fill in the design with 3. Decrease the stitch the sand stitch. width to fill in small spa_es. 4.
SECTION Shading Stitches [] 5. LEARN THE STITCHES and [] Set Ihe Macl_ine P,3llem _@ Pattern T|lt i_0d fe_SlOn 2lob \ F: Satf_ St_l_ toot The Stitches and Their These stitches neatly outline appliques embroidered f_ressu_'edlal: can and create motifs. Uses be used designs. _ at 2 Here_s How to qulckfy Use them your and own to anhanee Draw the destgn on the right side ot the labrlc. Place a tear away _ron.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE Program Decorative Sutch STITCHES Patterns To program stitch pattern combine{ions, the order shown. _ _ [] etc. press the pattern selection buttons m o Two Cycle Stitching To sew two the stitch NOTE: el any stitch pattern pattern, press the memory button twice a_ter selecting numbers. Continue to press the foot control until the machine stops automati- cally. Combine [_ Stitch Patterns _. Press the Auto-Lock. 2. Press Memory. 3.
SECTION e Cycle Stitchirt Button 9 by Pressing Mirror _mage I Test Sewing Pattern LEARN THE STITCHES Combinations Programmed patterns p_egtatnm_d pattarns Step 5, 61 h To Start Sewing at the BeglOmng ot Your To Pattern There may patlern Sew be without as much ms{antes sewing when all the as necessary you want to test then If you press the Memory Remove Lower machine ot your a pattern will now start combination, sewing Sew=no at the Beginning at the begi
SECTION Program 5, LEARN Decorative THE Stitch STITCHES Patterns [] _ [] etc. (Continued) e Pattern Single Umt_ {Aid to Programming) The patterns sewn when _hown Each buttonhole "Auto-Lock" 92 In the upper the memory button panel are the units as touched is automa_:_cally _lltch stitching and pattern patterns shown here. _ locked already numbecs at the end.
SECTION Monogramming Your [] machine space, plus will the _ sew the numbers []. 26 from [] letters 0 to _ LEARN THE STITCHES [] el the 9. 5. alphabel:, You the per_od can program entire and Ieave a words and sentences.
SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Adjusting Patterns e decorative number.s arc .stitch uneven particular |abr{_, balance dial, adjust patterns, when them letters you with sew the Correct turning by toward the "+" In your aeces5ory To Adiust Patterns Drawn PalIerns: the 'teed balance dial Use the large .
SECT1ON What to Do does not PROBABLE work. The machine does not work and the Pattern Indicator reads "'Er °" CAUSE Two digit A number The area of feed dogs is filled and lint- Clean wlth Stitches Polling size needle. Upper under of Thread plate. labrlc. Light pressure on presser toot, Using two different sizes or kinds Bent or blunt needle, not identlcalduring memory are sewing. Fabric teed is restricted be selected. dogs. needle plate, or polish and fabric, sort. in some way.
SECTrON 6. What to Do PERFORMANCE When PROBLEMS CHART (Continued) PROBLEM Monograms ident{caI. Skipping and buttonholes PROBABLE not Stitches Machine !asl tow Thread Fabric Machine Bobbin not Moving Knocking Noise are not in lenf_th and shape. identical Hold down stopped. the fOOT control Reset needle. Loosen upper thread tension. Increase pressure on presser toot. Starting Start to stitch too last. threading.
SECTION Clean the Bobbin To insu(e essential The bobbin Follow ,/our machine area can attract loudly operates if a thread MACHINE at _s best, you need to keep the dust and lint, off the Remove Remove the Your machine can become ¢_, power or pulling cover it toward _rush or vacuum tint Out, Of the unplug 5. bobbin s|uggish is caught. these directions: Turn by firm|y 3. FOR YOUR Holder the machine, 2. CARE parts clean at all times. or knock _. that 7.
SECTION 7, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean theHook Race andFeed Dogs Unplug the tbe presser 2. Remove 3. Remove machine toot the and remove and needle, bobbin cover 5. Take out the bobbin pla+,e. the bobbin. holdar Lift up and remove it- 6+ Use dogs. holder. the side of the large 98 on need+e plate s_rew accessory Remove screw driver needle with from box, the t|le ple_e, ]e|t the your the accessory Cloth.
SECTION Replace Oiling the Machine 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE the Light Bulb D Open iaco cover One or two drops Remove plate and oil points as shown below at leas_ once a year. 1. excess oik otherwise Unplug the it may stmn Use Kenmore NO other IS hal used SeWlng machine oiling zs requ=red |or an and open the race fabrics. CAUTION! In case machine machine cove_. of oil is suffiment. extended t_me, oil st before The light bulb Prelect sewing. your you handte oil.
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All parts Iisted hereto may be ordered |ram any Sears store or ReL No. ] Part No. set, leo center. WHEN ORDERING FOLLOWING H the Center PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE INFORMATION: } °20-6868 Bobbin 2 802422002 Qoilter box w,th 3 102403202 Spool 813404013 No, 1 t Stretdl labr_c needles pm I0 bobbins lelt I. PART NUMBER 6551 No. 11 Single need|e_;. {ORG} 2. PART DESCRIPTION 6552 No.
INDEX Cut-oo_ Accessories ....................... 6 Accessory storage box .............. Alphabet & numbers ................ Appliqumng .................... 5, tB 93 46, 79 Arm cover plate ................... "Auto-Lock" pattern ............. Automatm buttonholing ........... Automatic buttonhole loot 6 25, 3B 69471 ............. Automatic I2. t4, ............ darning 49, B9_700100"-%01 46, 67_68 Base ............................ ................ Bobbin ...........
Scagop Parts Iist Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern .................... mdicator memory reduction selection t00_t0] .......... ................. .................. ................. 25, 2B_29, 31 29"-30 93 27_31 Pattern selection button .......... Pe_lormance problems ............. 5, 25, 28 95_96 Pimucking ..................... Plug connector ..................... Portable case ...................... Power supply 43, 53 6 4 ...................... 7 Power supply plug ..................
WARRANTY FULL For -_ 25-YEAR 25 years WARRANTY from m the mechanical ON SEWING the date of purchase, components MACHINE Sears will, of the sewing HEAD .-= free of charge, machine repair defects m mater_al or workmanship FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of purchase, Sears wilt, free of-.charge, repair defects m material # appear in the speed control. electrical equipment of the sewing which appear head.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased or service, simply you cat_ or v_s[t. contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Sears Service Machine, Center. should a need ever exist Be sure to provide The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for Iocatron.
