OWNER'S MANUAL S _A/RS SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385.
SEARS CANADA |NC, Dear Customer: You have just invested m a very please pause for a moment and care for your Specific fine zigzag sewing and carefully read this machme. booklet Before which using your contains new Kenmore instructtons on how machine, to operate machine.
TABLE SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet _sAvailable ............. Locate and Identify the Parts ................. Identify the Accessories ....................... SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR 3. LEARN Practical THE Stitch • Quilting ............................ Darning .............................. Stralght Stretch ........................ Zigzag Stitches ........................... o Basic Zigzag ............................. • Satin Stitch ........................
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line nearest of Sears sewing retail cabinets store or is available through our at your general catalog. Another your option Kenmore , , buy a Carrying goes anywhere, Case : = then can be stored Thread Spool Pins any- where.
Carrying Arm Cover Hand Handle Presser Thumb Foot Screw Presser Foot Wheel Push-Pull Clutch Snap-on Stitch Strelch Thread Guide Needle Clamp Plate Presser Foot Lever SeSector Stitch Light and Power Swttch P_ug Connector Adjuster Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Foot Control Button
Bobbin Buttonhole opener \ Darmng plate Needle Large st:rew dr_ver Quilter Smell Lint Blind stitch foot / Spool Satin foot hem foot -%, Buttonhole Overedge brush driver Straight stitch foot Sliding buttonhoSe Zipper screw set pin telt stitch % foot Buttonhole foot loot gutde p,a,o / _'_. _ Base plat Buttonh o_e templates ...........
Plug in the Machine and Switch Power Foot on the Power supply plug / Control Use Power supply J Sewing ligh_ _ Power sw_Ich and power switch .J 4. Plug connector Before inserting machine, be the sure plug the power SAFETY into Your your Volt your outlet light, The switch is to be sure it is a 110to 120 witl llght/power switch interrupted or light/power switch stop toot which FEATURE: machine children. Check and sewing to turn To OFF t.
Set the Pressure Dial j Your machine work and will sew no even when has two a high ranges one for faster, faster the foot than control of speed--a low general On the low setting the machine approximately is fully work. two4hird range for slower, the speed of the intricate high one, depressed. Setting mark NOTE: It is advisable not machine is running. to change the speed range switch while The pressure Set the dial control aligning 3 ..... most 2 ..... applique 1 ...
= Setting Spool Pins = Adjust the Presser Foot = Thread Cutter Lever r _poo_ The p,N fe,t_ spool spools pros of thread are used in order for holding to feed thread You the to the machine. To use, pult spool storage, felt up the spool on the pros.
o Accessory Storage Box = Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table Your To remove: To Remove the Extension (for free-arm J The lid of open toward the accessory storage box you. Sewing accessories inthe box. are conveniently Grip the table as sh own. 2. Pull gently located machine makes with toward The ex_nsion your index finger to reinforce pockets, and thumb, you.
* Stitchingsleeves, waistbands, pantlegs, oranycirculargarment area. * Darning socksor mending knees, elbows, orareas ofwearinchildren's clothes. * Sewingbuttonsonsleeves, waistbands, etc.
o The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. what each foot does in order to use them effectively. Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder. snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed. You need to know Changethe Use the Stitch Each presser foot merely Presser Foot correct presser foot Pattern Chart for the and the detailed stitch you directions wish for to sew.
• PresserFoot Types Straight Zigzag Foot f % To Snap On Use this foot A: for both Zigzag foot straight and zigzag Zigzag stitching Bar tackir_g G Button Place the presser foot zontal pin on under the groove the foot of lies the just foot holder. 2. the presser foot lock the presser foot holder to If you presser press foot do foot down holder not hear snap in place, on firmly hear the snap.
o Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot % Sliding Zipper buttonhole Satin Stitch Foot Foot foot E: Zipper foot F: Satin stitch foot J Use this system. It buttonhofes Uses: foot for is buttonholes marked to of buift-ln measure accurately. Buttonhole making {see page 45). your This foot your zipper. can be set to sew on each side of The edges of the foot zipper and keep the seam straight. Uses: Zipper application guide the (see page 52).
Blind Hem Stitch Foot Overedge G; stitch Blind Foot Qu liter C: Overedge foot hem foot Quilter J Use this foot for The foot has ridges the fabric from perfect on the hemming. bottom to keep This foot stitching and a guide screw on small top to guide the folded edge of your fabric, Uses: (see page 43} Blind slipping blind hemming hem. from knit Uses: is especially and/or brush overcasting and Wire guides constructed for This attachment seams.
= Presser Foot Types Buttonhole (Continued) Foot Buttonhole foot Your Use this foot buttonhole Uses: when making attachment Buttonhole buttonholes with tn your system. making choice tsee page 48) of needle needle and thread case, you will depends find on the fabric the following Btue (t 1 ) .......... for stretch Orange for (11 ) ........ Red (14) Purple ........... (16) color-coded for topstitching (18) ........
Fabric, Needte, Thread : ;titch and NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimtty, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace° Organza, Crepe, Tar{eta, Voile, Organdy 11.ORANGE Medium Wetght: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale_ G ingham_ Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin.
= To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine 1. Gently push =t towards 2. Set aside. 3. Lift down on the bobbin cover plate = Wind the Bobbin and slide you. out the bobbin, 3lurch as shown. I. Put your spool of thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the direction shown. 2. Pull the clutch winding 3. Draw thread from 4.
Insertthe Bobbin into the Bobbin Hotder 7 ® J 1. Put the holder bobbin so that counter-clockwise into the the thread (left)_ bobbin feeds 2_ Pull about toward slot @. you 4 inches through of the thread tension 3. Then pull the toward the back through the slot thread clockwise of the @ . machine 4. Slide the bobbin pushing it down bobbin, Allow thread to show cover plate slightly about above while over the 4 inches of the needle plate.
o Thread Your Needle II ] I ,,PI, 7 II --I l II l I I Raise take-up lever to its highest Raise presser foot Place spool The numbered steps above follow the numbers position by turning hand wheel toward you. lever. on spoot pin as shown, 1. Draw thread into thread 2. While holding check spring holder. 3. Firmly draw thread 4. Draw thread down 5.
Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Raise presser foot needle thread loosely and rotate lever. handwheet you one complete Hold in left hand toward 2. Bring bobbin top thread, thread up by pulling 3. Pull both back threads of the under presser foot, to 6 inches of thread and to the leaving 4 clear.
m Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Top side of fabric the Correct The best tension SelUng mark --- Tension: will depend on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric of the fabric layers the type of stitch Top ___ thread The top thread _s too loose.
For Zigzag Stitch in the of correct fabric below and for zigzag stitch, the top the correct the bobbin threads will appearance. threads show will slightly To match this not show on the on the top side bottom appearance, adjust side. your See top tension.
V Length Stremh The stitch stitches length controt Stitch regulates the length of stitch, and also has a stretch setting. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. stitch sewing, adjuster {n stretch should usually position (between position), may 0 means no feed. To select Stretch Stitches, NOTE : you set this control at Stretch need (blue), "Stretch Study control.
:',Stitch WidthControl = Three Needle Position f V Width _ 2 3_4 f The stitch of the stitch The htgher width control regulates the width you select. the number, The stitch width the wider ] control needle positions s also regulates for straight the stitching. the stitch. ..... LEFT (_ ..... CENTER (_ ..... RIGHT First select straight stitch selector desired needle width control.
Three Needle Position _ 3 45 o 1 Left Needle Set the dial sewing 23 Position at left needle position the edge of the fabric. Right when Set for Needle the top of jacket 24 45 B dial Position at stitching etc.
Now that you you each time 1. are famillar are ready to start you sit down Inspect the 2. inches placing to the your tt should and thread on your machine and wlth the accessories new Kenmore sewing be straight, properly set and sharp on the point, being used. made of synthetic Before the controls machine.
Stitch STRAIGHT ) I l I I Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach. Straight I I I I Straight Zigzag % Refer to Page Check Chart 2_6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position 0 or Check Chart on p. 1__5 3_8 Orange Zone 1~6 Finish edges, buttons, satin stitch, applique, monogram, embroidery, sewing bar tacks. Check Cha_ 2_6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Position 2~6 Decorate 2_6 Orange Zone 2_3 Use for finishing Orange Zone 0 or Uses 2~6 Regular searms, etc.
Stitch Stitch Selection Foot and Other OVERCAST STRETCH Zigzag Attach. Needle Check Chart Thread Tension 2_6 < < Zigzag o_ % SMOCKING STITCH Zigzag (_ SHELL STITCH Stitch Width Yellow Stretch Stitch Position Uses Refer to Page 3_6 Use for swimwaar, skipants and other garments that require stretch. 42 5~6 Use for finEshing seams. 41 or as a decorative on p_ 15 THREE-STEP ZIGZAG < Stitch Length 2_6 Check Chart onp+ 0.
J) Stitch Stitch Selection BOX STITCHING Foot and Other Zigzag Attach. Needle Check Chert Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch Width Uses Refer to Page seams. 57 3 _ 8 Orange Zone 3 _ 6 Use for overlapping 3 _ 6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Posltlon 3-6 Use for apply=ng 0.5~2 5_6 Join two folded edges for decorative open-work appearance. 56 55 on p.15 ELASTIC STRETCH Check Chart onp._ elastic, 57 < / FAGOTING Check Chart onp.
Stitch Stitch Selection HERRING BONE STRETCH Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag % TWO-POINT BOX STITCH Zigzag L C_ C_ r3 % Needle Thread Tension Stitch Length Stitch Refer to Page Uses Width Check Chart on p. 155 2_6 Yellow Stretch Stitch Positron 3~6 Use as hemming and draperies. Check Chart on p.
Foot and Other Attach. Sliding buttonhole Needle Check Cha_ Thread Tension 2 _ 6 Stitch Length Stitch Width Blue Zone 3 _ 6 Uses Buttonholes: also corded Refer buttonholes, to Page 46 _ 47 on p. 15 BUTTONHOLE 17 D Buttonhole Check Cha_ on p. 1__55 2_6 Check Chart on p. 155 3_8 4 Straight buttonholes buttonholes, end keyhole 48 _ 51 Q tl, SATIN 3O STITCH Satin 0.5~ 1 2~6 Use for applique work, also as decoratwe finish for ptacemats, blankets, collars, cuffs and pockets.
Straight Stitch Use the Seam Guides Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 or(_D 13 5 Cornering lop thread tension control 2 to t3 The Stitch length control orange Before zone foot, sewing always control to with the straight stitch set the width 0 or (_ stitch to avoid 1. 2. Raise the presser foot. the 3. H: Straight foot Place to Best sewing stitch results with foot, foot the but will also be for positions. all its highest 9.
Use the Darning Plate Topstitching Darning Set the Machine plate Stitch width control 0 grog 2 3 ,_ o lop thread tension control 2 to 6 6 Stitch length control orange Here's How zone 2 1. Sometimes when you The Plate covers Darning To Put on the Darning NOTE: The right 2. you the feed want to control dogs so that the fabric they do not touch plate. 2. the fabric. in the In the darning the darning Fit darning mark.
Straight Stitches = Quilting Set the Machine Stitch width contro_ 0 or I _ Quilter holding _'_ JW £xorew Stitch length control orange zone Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Here's How To do quilting e 1. Loosen the quilter 2. Slide the between Stretch The Stitch and A: Zigzag foot Its Uses Quilting is stitching together dimension with batting and warmth. Traditionally, covers, You can parts of cuffs and collars. fashions.
"; i ; , __ =;_i:i :, _. ! :ii:i::,:_; ;_i i_! _iil ,i _:i, Sat the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 or C_ Stitch width control 0 or C_) ! IH I Top thread tension contro_ 2to6 Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust} 2 , Top thread tension controJ 2 to 6 Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch poslt_on Here's How 1. Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see page 32). No presser foot 2. (see Stretch Stitch 3.
: Zigzag Stitches : Basle Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch w_dth contro_ I to 6 _3 Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch }ength control Or'e rtge Zone Here's How There are many Consult 4 Satin the specific Stitch Applique Stretch Stitch J The Stitch The zigzag common your stitch machine, for sewing ming, is one and most versatile It with trims, can the also mending be used appliques or as a decorative directions. page 37, page 38, page 38, Sewing page 39, page 40.
¸:¸ Satin Stitch Set the Machine Zigzeg Stitch width length e € _controf2tO_l 2 3 width Slllch : 2 4- s Top thread teRston (_3 contro_ 3 to 8 t Stitch tenglh control 0.5 to 1 Close to 0 Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch foot Pressuredial: The Stitch 1 or and Its Uses The Satin stitch used decorative is a versatile stitch, but and often be used to overcast a raw edge (for ample0 linens, blankets, ex- tablecloths in applique.
Applique = Set the Machine Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 6 Stitch wtdth control 2 to 6 2 1 Top thread tens=on control 2 to 6 ;f Stitch length controt 0.5 to 1 2 Top thread tens=on control 2 to 6 J Baste ior joiner) apptique Stitch around sure Stretch Stitch F: Satin sttteh toot Pressure dial:2 the fuse with iron-on pieces on the needte applique falls along Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 fabric the fabric.
iii Monogramming = Embroidery Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width control 5 to 6 Stitch width 2 I a Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Fop thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to 6 Stitch length control Any number Inot necessary to adjust) Here's How 1. 1, Set the same as satin stitch. 2. Back Herc:'s How the fabric with paper or {nterfacing. Stretch Stitch 3. Draw with F_ Satin stitch foot 4, the letters-on tailor's the fabric the stitch chalk.
Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 0 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 _ co Stitch length control Any number inot Use the darning ._ necessary;o plate for button sewing (see page 32). To adjust) 1. Match the center of the button holes to the center of the slot on the presser needle in the foot, Stretch Stitch 2. Adjust the stitch 3. Lower the foot Turn A: the hand width to hotd wheel so that needle wilt drop the button by hand so in each hole.
= Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch w{dth controi 2 to 6 2 Stitch width control 3 to 6 2 1 Top thread tension control 3 to8 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 _D Stitch length control orange zone 2 Helpfut Start raw right up Stretch Stitch Hints overcasting corner about of your the st=tches Stitch length control yettow stretch stitch position If you wil! witt you might start bunch Thts become top tangled.
Three-Step Zigzag Set tha Machine Stitch width control 5 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to 'i Seam Finishing Piace so that (Overcasting) the fabric the under edge will Mending the presser toot be slightly inside Pos_t_on that the tear the stitching under witl the catch neec_le so both sides_ the r_ght hand side of the presser foot, Stretch Stitch A: zigzag zigzag and straight has flatter The fail at the edge of the fabric.
Overcast Stretch Stitching Sarging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin[ Set the Machine Sat the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 6 s 3 Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 Stitch width control 3 to 6 2 1 the Stitch Stretch Stitch raw edge of the lust short of the outside Or, place your and Its Uses The seam one operation. It you are making swimwear, stretch.
Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to :3 2 3 I/4" # 0 _ Light Weight Fabric Fop thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control orange zone 2 Stretch Stitch t/4" Heavy Weight Fabric 1. Finish 2. Measure, NOTE: Blind Hem Stitch Foot G '_L,JWhen the _,I needle ,'_ ,_ comes _; to the the raw edge of your turn up your For light weight material hem any way you desire. (See overcasting hem and pin, fabrics, (bottom you out) on the 4.
ilili!!ii!iiilji Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 3 1 Fop thread tension 2 to 6 controt Z 3 4- 5 c_ Stitch _ength control ! 2 Stretch Stitch Lace A: to Zigzag foot pillows wh_,m trimmed Turn and feminine _ingerie. become touch Table more linens elegant w_th _ace. raw edge of fabric 5/8", Place stitch using stretch Tnm 44 a fanciful, blouses and J adds under lace underneath excess fabric blind at least and hem stitch.
= Learningto Sew Buttonholes With your Kenmore buttonholes. snap-in sewing You automatic may machine use the buttonhole you have two built-in system attachment system, methods or you of making Tips on buttonholing may use the Always use. Always Choose the buttonhole 1. Built-in Choose this 2. Round Choose st'_le for waistband, end buttonholes this style Tissue (rectangular).
Set the Machine r _ Stitch w_dth control 3 to 6 "_ Stitch length controt Blue zone F==_ _31 1, a. Carefully mark length on your b, Change the buttonhole to the sliding buttonhole b. c. _nser_ Stiding buttonhole foot foot the with ing runnmg __ garment the under buttonhole toward the so that foot, top thread tension controt 2 to 6 2. a. Move garment. the you. (A) the Stitch Depending upon c. NOTE.
m 4. a. Set the stitch selector at [1 I_! 5° a. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing Set the stitch b. Sew until at the right selector you at reach the I_l 6. a. Set the stitch c. Stop sewing at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. back of 7. Remove hole opener the buttonhole. stitch. selector c. Stop at the right sewing at the left stitch. the open fabric with in your the and cut the buttonhole accessory storage box. stitch.
Buttonhole Buttonhole For more Attachment varied and hole attachment your machine attachment Style and Size System accurate buttonholes, and templates. properly. You you will enjoy using Know the parts read carefully will need these items for the buttonRound End Buttonhole how to set up the Keyhole Buttonhole buttonhole system.
Set the Machine Stitch w_dth Pins (A) a _ Lever Round Tol thread Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 4 2 Hook Rectangular Stretch Stitch Buttonhole Helpful toot Hints You can #60 _ bobbin NOTE: obtain #80 best light results weight to use threads as thread. It a. Remove b. Raise the needle to its highest c. Remove d, Pull bobbin thread e. Insert hook of base plate f. Pull g.
Buttonh_e guide ptete ; toot ! _,T_-- G_d Top thread Template Gear _._,//Slot _ l Gu de bock "'" _'_ II. "_ _ ""Catch I / Setting Mark _" _,-.----- a. When you have selected b, Pull catch toward hole size you C. insert gear of into the center you while have chosen base pfate Bobbin thread Base plate the template hole you need, slide the template Starting point Gear '=::: " 2o \ with into slidin!] the size and style button- the guide plate.
Marked buttonhole a. Lower b. Start c. Allow d. Cerl[er marking" To the buttonhole sewing foot. slowly. the machine to do the work (Do not try to guide the fabric.) Stop sewing when the needle release the base plate off buttonhole base plate, by itself. returns pull the to the position lever toward where you it begins. and lift the the machine. Fabric Measurement markings Adjusting You control 4. ab Mark b.
Fabric Preparation: Set the Machine Put the top sides of the fabric and sew opening. to the Use the end of reverse Stitch wtdth together the control zipper to lock 0 2 1/8") /Zipper _eelh or 3 # Zipper the tape stitches. Sew the length zipper at "4"' opening and top with thread stitch tension at °'3", Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length controt 2 End ol opemng To Sew: 1.
8, Openthezipper. 10.C_osethe zipper fabric top side up. 9, Lowerthepresser footandstitch therestof theseam, and turn the 1, Remove attach the the zipper presser foot bar to pins on the zipper foot. 12. Stitch below 13. Turn across and and bot- corner and continue to guide the teeth, as shown, Stitch zipper foot through the the fabric zipper and 2" from the top of the Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the presser foot, 16, along about z_pper. 15.
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Smocking Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 6 2 3 Top thread tenston :ontro! 2 to 6 Stitch width control 5 to 6 2 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yeitow stretch stitch _D Stitch length controi yellow stretch stitch pos_oon pOSJl[lOn The Stitch For 4 and its Uses patching worn out elbows or knees, Stretch Stitch Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag foot A: Zigzag foot With the stitch length at "4", straight stitching lines 3/8'" across the area t
Set the Machine Sot the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 6 Stitch width control 5 to 6 2 C_ Top thread tension :ontrol 3 to 8 Top thread tansson control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to 2 Here's 1. How Fold under each fabric Stitch length control yel_aw stretch stitch pos_on Place edge 5/8" and press. 2. Stretch Stitch Pin the tear-away 3. Sew The Stitch Use this fabric to appearance 56 needle to iota create I/8" guiding catches edge on each side.
Stitch Sot the Sot the Machine Machine St_l;chwidth control 3 to 6 Stitch width contro_ 3 to 6 2 Top thread tension control 3 to 6 _OO GD Fop thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control yellow stretchstitch Stitch length control orange zone 2 position Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining, Overlap two use this stitch raw edges together and to join them.
¸¸ i!iii ¸!iii:iii¸_i_i i ........... _ Set rite Machine Stitch z width 3 (3D Top thread tension controJ 3 to 8 Thi,.; to 58 Zigzag foot 6 3 to 6 Stitch length control to2 Stretch w_dth o e control A: Stitch ,_ o TOp thread tension control 3 to B Set the Machine stitch join them is useful together. for elastic (see page c_D Stitch length control l to 3 This fabrics edging 577) Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot Stitch stitch stitch.
DecorativeStretchPatterns Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 6 Top thread tenslon controt 2 to 6 Stitch length controt yellow stretch stitch positron The Stitch Decorative touch and stretch patterns can be used for to the items you sew for your You can decorate A: Zigzag foot Its Uses ehi|dren's clothes, home adding creative and personaiised and family. women's blouses, curtains, etc.
Set the Machirt_ Stitchw_dth control 3 to 6 I Top thread tension control 3 to8 co Stitch length contro_ green ZOn_ Here's 1. How Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire. F: Satin stitch foot The Stitches and The,r These stitches You special Stitch Uses are pu rely decorative. can sew one row or severa[ or vary the stitch width and length effects. Experiment 6O Stretch on a scrap of fabric for 2. Practice 3. Mark the fabric, using 4.
;:Whatto DO when PROBLEM PROBABLE _ncorrect Irregular Stitches CAUSE s_ze needle. Improper threading, Loose upper thread Puiling fabric, Loose presser foot, Choose correct size needle Rethread machine. tension. Unevenly wound bobbin. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate, Breaking Bunching Puckering Needle of Thread CORRECTION Pulling fabric, Incorrect size needle, incorrect setting of needle, Loose presser foot. Tighten upper thread Do not pull fabric; Reset presser foot.
PROBLEM PROBABLE incorrect SMpping Stitches Breaking Upper Breaking Fabric Machine 62 Thread Bobbin not Thread Moving Jamming Knocking Noise CAUSE s_ze needle, CORRECTION Choose correct s_ze needle Bent or blunt needle, Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension, insert new needle. Reset needle. Loosen upper thread Starting to stEtch too fast. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle. Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine.
Bulb To insure that your machrne operates at its best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times. The bobbin or knock 1. Unplug the machine area can attract loudly if a thread dust and lint. Your machine can become sluggish is caught, and open the face cover. CAUTION_ The _ight HOT, fingers handle 2.
Open face cover two drops Remove 1. Unplug the machine the presser foot 2. Remove the and remove and needle. bobbin face 5. Take out bobbin the bobbin. holder Lift and remove plate and oil points as shown below at least once a year. On or of oil is sufficient. excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabrics, up the _t, cover plate. 3. Remove of the screw the needle on the teft side w_th the large screw driver. In 4. Remove the needle plate.
PARTS LIST ! 2 3 4 5 7 % % 11 17 18 12 19 8 13 20 16 21 22 23 J 65
All parts listed herein WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: may be ordered REPAIR PARTS, 1. 2. PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 3. 4. MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked transmitted handling. to from a Sears Repair any Sears store or service center. ALWAYS locally, Parts your Distribution GIVE THE FOLLOWING order will Center be electronically for expedited Ref. No, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 t6 17 18 t9 2O 21 22 23 Part No.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............ Appliqueing ................... 2, 8 26, 37 B Bar tacking ................. Base .......................... Base plate ................ 4, Basic zigzag ......... .......... Blind hemming ............... Blind hem stitch foot . . _ 4, 13, 26, Bobbin ............. 4, 16_17, Bobbin holder ............... Bobbin thread .................. Bobbin winding ................... Bobbin winding spindle ............. Box stitching ................... Buttonhole ..............
Thread cutter ..................... Thread guide ................. Three-step zigzag ................ Topstitching ................. Top thread ................... Top thread tension .............. Top thread tension control ...... Turning a square corner .............. Two-point box stitching ............ Two-point shell stitching .......... Z Zigzag foot Zigzag Zigzag Zipper Zipper 68 ........
SETTINGUPYOURMACHINE 1. You'll cover, find spool pins on Pull up the spool pins and spool pin felt on the pins. the top place the 2 Plug foot control into machine receptacle_ Then connect cord into any 1!0 -" t20 volt A.,C wall outlet. 3 Your Kenmore sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory_ Be sure to wipe off'the needle plate area, bed plate and shuttle carefully before sewing a garment tt is wise to practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed.
CHART i BLIND < " MENDING TENSION ORANGE ZONE I TO6 I 3T08 N_,._ ORANGE ZONE 2TO3 / 2TO6 5TO6 i 2TO6 / 0,5 TO 1 FOOT _ 2T06 VVV *V^'v"%v 5. PRESSER CONTROL l 4. [ l DIAL _ ............ _ El ORANG ! l 3, WIDTH DIAL ---- ii ...................... T H 'G STRA ZIGZAG LENGTH SELECTOR OR 2, 1. O ' STITCH N STITCH zO PRACTICAL H' ' A ! G A _HE'L .... .............
WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY For 25 years from _ in the sewing FULL For two years WARRANTY from circuit 90-DAY date of purchase, MACHINE Sears will, HEAD .
SEWING Now that MACHINE you or service, have purchased simply (:ontact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Machine, Sears Serwce Center, should a need ever exist for repair Be sure to pertinent facts when parts you call or visit. The model your WHEN *MODEL If the Repair number Sewing ORDERING NUMBER parts of your Machi-,e.
