OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other)_ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet onty one way. If 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 outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way." "Foot Controller Model YC-482P for use with Sewing Machine Models 385.1148x x x, 385.1158 x x x, 385.1168x x x, 385.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing onty for 4. Never operate ventilation accumulation HOUSEHOLD use. machine. 5. Never drop 6.' Do not 7. Do 8. reduce the risk of electric 1. An appliance unplug and before 2, should this Always never appliance be left unattended from the electric shock: when outlet not plugged in. Always after using same type rated cleaning.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested m a very please pause for a moment and care for your Specific fine machine. read this booklet Before which using your contains new Kenmore instructions on how machine, to operate machine.
SECTION1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or. Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts .............. Identify the Accessories ........................ SECTION 2. PREPARE Set Up the YOUR Machine MACHINE ............ 3 FOR SEWING ....................... 4_6 Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension • Accessory Storage Box .................... e Change the Presser Foot ................. Choose Your NeedEe and Thread ............ - To Change Your Needle .................
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full line nearest of sewing Sears retail Locate and Identify cabinets are available at your store through our general Case.. then or catalog. Another your where, option Kenmore . .
SECTION Arm Hand Cover Plate Carrying \ Identify Handte KNOW YOUR MACHINE the Accessories Wheel Bobbin Presser Foot Auto 1.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine • Plug in the Machineand Switch on the Power Power supply Foot Control Use pIug light ! Foot contro_ Power switch 4, Push the light on the power Machine plug Before inserting machine, be the sure plug 2.
SECTION Setting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot • Lever 2. Thread PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Cutter t Spool pin Normal up poslT_on High position posiUor ip position Presserfoot lever The spool pm of in order thread Js used for to hotding feed the spool thread to the machine, To use, pull for storage. The You up the spool pin. Push down Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot, can raise it about up position to help foot.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued) • Free-Arm Sewing: Extension Table Choose the Removable o Accessory Storage Box • Change the Presser Foot Your Needle and Thread = To Change Your Needle Needle clamp screw Fiat side away from you To Remove the Extension (for free-arm I. 2. Pu_t gently will To Attach to the left. index finger The extension the tab and Tabfe With gently your thumb snap in.
SECTION Fabric, Needle, Thread FABRIC Batlste_ Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voi_e_ Organdy Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (11 ) Orange ........ for stretch (11 } ........ Red (14) for (16} ........ fabrics. medium weight Purple for or medium-heavy fabrics. medium-heavy and decorative fabrics.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the Bobbin Release % ............. Remove the the machine left. Open pulling extension by the down the table pulling shuttle from it to the cover by embossed part on the left side of the cover. Raise needle by rotating to its highest positron hand wheel toward you.
SECTION • 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Wind the Bobbin (Continued) J Draw thread from spool bobbin winding tension Pull through end bobbin disc as shown. of thread through hole in Place as shown. bobbin spindle from the bobbin until = Insert the Bobbin Place making wise bobbin bobbin in bobbin sure thread and into the Bobbin _s as shown. case feeds clock- coming from onto with top winding it clicks.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread = Thread Your Needle Raise take-up Raise presser Place spool The numbered steps above follow the numbers lever to its highest foot on spool pin as shown, 1. Draw thread 2. While holding check spring hofder. draw thread 3. Firmly 4. Draw 5. Thread position by turning hand wheel toward you, lever.
SECTION2. PREPAREYOUR MACHINEFORSEWING ,= Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ! 1, Raise presser thread foot lever. Hold loosely in left hand handwheet toward top 2. and rotate Bring bobbin thread up top thread. you one complete by pulling 3. Pull both back of threads the under presser foot, to 6 inches of thread clear. and to leaving the 4 turn. If you cannot pick up bobbin 1. is needle threaded 2. Is thread 3. Are 3 to 4 inches of thread 4. ts thread 5.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Top side of |abnc the Correct The best tension Setting mark Tension: will on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric the type thread depend of the fabric layers of stitch The top thread _s [oo loose, The top thread IS too tight thread Top.
SECTION2, For Zigzag In the of below Stitch correct fabric for PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWING and zigzag the top the correct stitch, the bobbin threads will appearance. threads show will slightly To match not show on the top side on the bottom this appearance, adjust side. your See top tension.
SECTION2. PREPAREYOUR MACHINEFORSEWING StitchSelector Stitch / Length Control 0 Setting mark / / 1 2 3 4 Se_ing mark ' Stitch Selector \ Stitch Length t¢ t I ! \\ L_____J \\ 4 _. -z_ i €l 1 1 o N JJg J JNN J J EJ t tting Stitch Se|ecter The stitch stitch regular Stitches To stretch of stitches only determines the stitch width the The for stitches stitches. Stitches avoid by color.
SECTION Adjusting 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control Stretch Stitch Balance ¢ _Setti mark st.oh Loo rh; ",' t t L__J __ \' Stitch ' \ I cI / set this \ Length C__ J To select Stretch Stitches, control at position. In stretch stitch sewing, be m the detent position for materials.
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Starting To Sew Now that Kenmore 1. you are familiar sewing inspect afraid the with machine. needle.
SECTION Straight 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitches Use the Seam Guides Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector , 1 Cornering Top thread tension control 2 to 6 The % seam guides t, Raise the presser foot, 2. Raise the needle 7, to Its 8, position, At the end want highest to of the reverse to Raise the to Zigzag foot the edge a stitching needle of the fabric guide prate line (5/8" may lock the stitch, and remove width.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Usethe DarningPlate = m Topstltching Left Needle Position Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 Sometimes when to control the fabric The Darning so that they you sew, you Here's How want youself. 1. do not touch Darning 2. the fabric. Plate: The rectangular Darning in the needle plate. darmng holes are slightly plate, to needle plate will show plate with the the darning plate holes.
SECTION Darning 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector I|I 1 f III Top thread tension contro] t to 4 Stitch length control any number {not necessary to Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control yeltow position Here's 1. NO presser foot kk_ How Put the darning plate the on needle stretch stitch L__J plate (see p, 1_88). 2.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches = f Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Top thread tension control 2 to 5 selector Stitch length control orange Here's How There are many Consult Satin Zigzag foot the specific Stitch Applique Rick-rack The Stitch Overcast and its Uses p. 22 p. 2__2 Sewing Overcasting variations p. 21 Work Bar Tacking But-ton ways to sew a zigzag stitch, p. 2;3 p. 24 stretch stretch p. 2.
SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES Satin Stitch Zigzag width: Set the Machine S_tch Iength: Stitch seJector Stitch 1 < 2 3 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control 0,Sto 1 4 Close to 0 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch used decorative is a versatile stitch, be used to overcast ample, blankets, but and often it can also a raw edge (for linens, ex- tablecloths Here's Once How your machine of the fabric weight is set up to stitch, you are plan
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Applique = Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch Sat the Machine Stitch selector Stitch l Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Baste Ior joiner) applique Stitch sure fuse around the with iron-on fabric pieces on the fabric_ the needle applique falls along sewing down foot or left.
SECT!ON 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew a Button Sat the Machine !ii'; Stitch Stitch selector !!i! Top thread tension control 't to 4 Stitch length control any number (no? necessary to adjust) Use the darning plate for button sewin To {see p. 18). I 1. Set the stitch 2.
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Overcasting Rick-Rack Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch Start overcasting right Zigzag foot up tangled. and Its Uses zigzag garment variation is very useful construction raw edges of any sewing 24 and in finishing project, m about of your 1/8" seam.
SECTION = Overcast Stretch = Stitching Stitch Stitch length control yellow stretch smch Stitch Top thread tension centre! 1 to 4 Y_J Place the the LEFT Stitch Zigzag foot Or, place seam, Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch __ raw edge of the fabric of the needle of the outside your then fabric trim L_J to Place foot the fabric to allow Zigzag foot Or, place seam, a 5/8 °' This Stitch and stitch seam with Its Uses NOTE: can be used for The seam one operation.
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES ZigzagStitches = Three-Step Lace Work (Continued) Zigzag Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch se|ector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch / Stitch selector Top thread tension control t to 4 Stitch length control 0_5 to I Stitch Length control ! Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right Zigzag foot under the presser foot the edge will be slightly inside hand side of the presser foot.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Blind Hemming 114" Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Light Weight Fabric (Regular} "top thread tension control t to 4 Stitch length 1 to 3 control Heavy Weight Fabric Zigzag foot Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Stretch) % Top thread tension control 1 to 4 There are two blind wider and will "give" 1. Finish 2. Measure, hem stitches and is used for knit the raw edge of your turn up your NOTE: For light 3.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector ( DEID) Top thread tension control t to 5 Stitch length control 1. a. Carefully length mark on your b. Change the buttonhole to the sliding c. Insert buttonhole b. foot the with mg runmng garment the under buttonhole toward the so that garment-. foot. Sliding buttonhole foot 2. a. Move the top mark meets the start Line up with the c.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES i_ iiii_i_ _i,'!i iii_i ¸_ii_!_i_i!_!ii! _'_ i_i_i_,i_i _ii_i I _ii!!!!iii!i_!il:_i_i!:i_ii_i!!!!_i _i' '>:_'__i!ii_i!_iii_!,!_i'i!!_ii_iii_ii!i:_,!_ii!,_i!:i!i:!i _ i_ii!!!_!ii!i!i,ii_!_,_i_ S_i:ii'_!ii_il,ii_i_iii_i,i!,_iiiiii!i! ¸I! ¸_i_i_iii:i!i_?:_i!_! ¸ 4. a. Set the stitch selector at _j_ 5. a. Set the stitch b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing b. Sew at the right until marking stitch. c. Stop selector you at reach I_i the 6. a.
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES Sewin a Zipper Fabric Put Preparation: the right gether and per Set the Machine the fabric sew to the end of the opening. sides Use of the reverse to to- the length at zipper "4" opemng and top with thread Stitch selector ziplock the stitches. Sew Z{pperteeth Stitch Zipper tape I stitch tension at "3". Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length control 2 End ot opening To Saw: 1. Fold 4.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES k. 8, 9. 10, Open the zipper. Lower the presser foot Close fabric and stitch the z_pper and turn the 11. rtght side up. To sew the right the side zipper of per, set right side of the needle, the zip- foot on Stitch tom 13. INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND t CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the loot so the needle _ssewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove ol the toot Js riding on the teeth of the z_pper as shown.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking Shell Stitching Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector I Top thread tension control 3 to 9 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length control I to 2 .............................. J Stitch length control ye]tow stretch stitch position Here's How 1. For best effect: i set the stitch length 7 as you desire.
SECTION ElasticStretch Stitch Top thread tension corttrol l to 4 LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Sot the Machine Set the Machine Stitch 3. Stitch Stitch selector Stitch length control yellow stretch stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control I to 4 Stitch length control 1 Use this stitch position Y_J to loin heavy weight interlining. Overlap Zigzag foot Choose this stitch to attach elastic two use th_s stitch raw edges together and to join them. to garments. 1.
SECTION4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMSCHART Whatto Do When PROBLEM PROBABLECAUSE Incorrect lrregufar Stitches CORRECTION size needle. Improper threading, Loose upper thread tension, Pulling fabric, Loose presser foot. Unevenly wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle Choose correct size needle Rethread machine. Bunching Puckering Needle of Thread Incorrect setting plate.
SECTION Whatto 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needte. Skipping Breaking Stitches Upper Choose correct size needle for thread insert new needle. Reset needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tens=on. Loosen upper thread Starting to stitch too fast. improper threading. Tight upper thread tension.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine The feed dogs and shuttle is caught. Check and clean those If you sew frequently, operates at its best, you need to keep the essential race areas can attract areas about every three clean more often. dust and lint. months under Your normal machine parts clean at all times. can become slugglsh or knock _oudly if a thread use.
SECTION = Clean the Shuttle This about area must every three Center ptn the shutt]e 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Race be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area months. o{ Shuttte driver Lever Shuttle Lever Leve Shuttle Race Lever L Pointed (Oil here) Shuttle Cover Race case To Clean the Shuttle 1, 2. 3. Raise the Area: needle point and remove Push shuttle bar To Replace to its the bobbin race levers highest aside.
SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine frequently, sewing machine Kenmore NOTE: • m all oil the oil. sewing Unplug Oil behind areas shown machine under One or two machine oil the machine the Face Cover on the drops is available before this top page at least cover about of oil is sufficient, at your oiling.
PARTSLIST 1 All 3 2 4 5 6 parts listed herein WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: may be ordered REPAIR from PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER any Sears store or service center. ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM tf the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order w_ll be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. Ref. No.
INDEX A Accessory storage box ............... Adjusting stretch stitch balance ...... Applique ....................... Arm cover plate ................. 2, 6 15 22 3, 38 Feed dogs ................. Foot control ............... Free arm sewing ................. 36 3_4 6 H Hand wheel .................. B Bar tacking .................... 22 Basic zigzag .................... 20 Blind hemming ................ 27 Bobbin .................. 3, 8 _ 9, 39 Bobbin case ............. 8_9, 37, 39 Bobbin thread .....
SETTING 1, You'll cover, UP YOUR MACHINE find the Pull up the spool spool pin on the top pin, 2o Plug foot control into machine receptacle, Then connect cord into any 1 !0 _ 120 volt A,C, wall outlet, 3. Spoof pfrl@ 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 practice on a scrap of surplus oil is absorbed.
CARE FREE STITCHING Periodically oil your mstructton ) L_ Remove Fie! Side aw_y I _Il _'_ at polnts book. indicated m USE ONLY KENMORE SEWING MACHINE OIL. plate. trom you THREADING TENSION THREAD CAN TANGLE AND SNAP wJthout being seen. If your thread breaks, unthread and then RETHREAD the machine, both top and bottom threads, TOP THREADING Make sure there is no slack or snags m the thread. Use the type of thread and size needle recommended In your mstruction book.
1. SELECTOR i J 2. LENGTH CONTROL l 4. PRESSER FOOT 2 TO 6 A orC ORANGE ZONE 2 TO 5 A I 1 TO 4 A 1 TO4 A ! TO3 1 TO4 A 1 TO 2 3 TO 9 A 1 1 TO,4 1 TO 3 SHELL BOX STRETCH t ZONE (STRETCH) STRAtGHT CONTROL ORANGE 0.5TO BLIND 3.
OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (A) 11541, 11682, 12332, 12493, 12712, 12841, 17881, 11551, 12320, 12490, 12541, 12714, 16951, 15841, 16841, 17641, 17922, 17928, SEWING MACHINE PART NO.
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_at or workmanship which appear head.
SEWING Now that MACHINE you or serwce, have purchased simply contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Sears Service Machine, Center. should a need ever exist for repair Be sure to provide aH pertinent parts facts when you caU or visit. The model your number Sewing WHEN *MODEL ot your Machine. ORDERtNG NUMBER you Machine REPAIR PARTS, *NAME OF ITEM If the parts Repatr Parts Distribution need are not SEARS.
