Sears 385.12814 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUALSEWING MACHINEMODEL 385. 17622

z ¸r,/• i ¸SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGjYour choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you aresewing.In the needle envelope, you

Prepare the Bobbin• To Remove the Bobbin Casefrom the MachineRemove the extension table fromthe machine by pulling it to theleft. Open the shuttle cov

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING• Wind the Bobbin (Continued)fDraw thread from spool throughbobbin winding tension disc as shown,)Pull end of

Prepare the Top Thread• Thread the NeedleThe numbered steps above follow the numberson the illustrations.Dotted lines show places where the threadloop

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGPick Up the Bobbin Thread!1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold topthread loosely in left hand and rotatehandwhee

Adjust the Top Thread TensionSECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGTop side of fabricthreadthreadSetting mark(TightenFor Straight StitchThe ideal s

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGFor Zigzag StitchIn a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top sideof fabric and th

Stitch SelectorJr. ... I I Selector ReleaseSetting mark (_)_etting mark @_/" "'_tito. Selector=. = == \=lt%.o_Pattern Selector Dial1)

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGStitch Length ControlAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance// Stitch Length! \/ o--1-1-3-,-_ lJ1,, =H !)t'\• i

SECTION2. PREPARETHE MACHINEFORSEWINGStartingTo SewNow that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories provided for t

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.Dear Customer:You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,please pause fo

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight StitchesStraight StitchSet the MachineStitchIIIStitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6Stitch lengthcontr

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• TopstitchingSet the MachineStitchI1IStitch selectorTop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6Stitch lengthcontrol redzoneStraight

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESFabric Preparation:Put the right sides of the fabric to-gether and sew to the end of the zip-per opening. Use the reverse

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES8. Open theztpper. 10. Close the zipper and turn the9. Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric right side up.the rest of

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESUse the Darning PlateSometimes when you sew, you wantto control the fabric youself.The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs

Zigzag StitchesBasic ZigzagSet the MachineStitchStitch lengthStitch selector _ntrul it_JzoneSatin StitchSet the MachineStitchStitch selectorTop thread

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)• AppliqueSet the MachineStitchStitch lengthStitch selector control 0.5 to 1Top thread tension

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSew a ButtonSet the MachineStitchStitch selectorStitch length controlany number (notnecessary to adjust)Zigzag footTop th

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)• Overcasting StitchSet the MachineStitchStitch lengthStitch selector control 1 to 2't jT

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)Three-Step ZigzagSet the MachineStitchSelector releaseIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol 0.5 to 1The Stitch and Its UsesT

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSYour sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use.Read all instruction before using this sewing machi

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Blind HemmingSet the Ma_J_ineStitchSelector reteaseIStitch selectorStitch tengthcontrol 1 to 3Top thread tendon Zigzag

SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHESLace WorkSet the MachineStitchSelector releaseIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol 1NOTE: Be sure to slide back theselecto

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Box StitchingSet the MachineStitchSelector releaseIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol 1Top thread tension ZhTzagfootco

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Fagoting StitchStitchSelector releaseIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol 0.5 .to 2Set the MachineTop thread tension Zi

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStretch StitchesStraightStretchSet the MachineStitchIIIIIIIIIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol brownstretch stitchposit

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSmockingSet the MachineStitchSelector releaseStitch length controlbrown stretch stitchStitch selector positionL_JTop thre

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching/-Set the MachineStitchSelector releaseIStitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol brown

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Herring Bone StretchSet the MachineStitchSelector release!Stitch selectorStitch lengthcontrol brownstretch st=tchpositi

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESButtonholesStitchUSet the MachineStitch length controlStitch selector blue zone1. a. Carefully mark the buttonholeTop thr

...E4SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESt_4, a. Set the stitch selector atb. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.c. Stop sewing at the right stitch[15. a. Set the stitch s

SECTION 1.SECTION 2.SECTION 3.TABLE •OF CONTENTSKNOW THE MACHINEA Portable Caseor Cabinet is Available ... 3Locate and Identify the Parts .

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHARTWhat to Do WhenPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONIncorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and

What to Do When (Continued)SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHARTPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSEIncorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose upper thread tens

SECTION 5, CARE FOR THE MACHINEReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineTo insure that your machine operates at its best, you need to keep the ess

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE• Cleanthe Shuttle RaceThis area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race

SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINEOiling the MachineOil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can becom

,iiPARTS LIST1 2 5 6/ ' t Ji_ / iAll parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center.WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

INDEXAAccessory storage box ... 3, 7Adjusting stretch stitch balance ... 16Applique ... 24Arm cover plate ...

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SEWING MACHINENow that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair partsor service, simply contact your neares

1.You' fnd the spool pn on the topcover.PUl! ul the spool pin,2. Plug foot control into machine "_ _/t///f_rocep=c eThenco,nectcord nto // 2

SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINEA Portable Case or Cabinet isAvailableA full line of sewing cabinets is available at yournearest Sears retail store or thro

CARE FREE STITCHINGde/gends on the BIG_ NEEDLESSHUTTLETHREADINGand the LITTLE_ EEDINGOILINGTENSIONIi+,:(,=PFlatsideawayfromyouFVrClean in and around t

OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385)(A) (B) " (C)SEWING MACHINE SEWING MACHINE PART DESCRIPTIONMODEL NO PART NO__11541, 11551

To reduce the elcctri_Ii*The plug is intended t_ !If the plug does not fi_ fIf it still does not fit, 4olthe proper outlet t_Do not modify tl_e pl g/R

i,SECTION 1.Arm Cover PlateKNOW THE MACHINECarrying HandleIdentify the AccessoriesHand WheelAuto Clutch KnobLight andPower SwitchPlug ConnectorPresser

Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerSECTION2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING• Foot Control UseNOTE:1.2.3,PlugconnectorMachine

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING• Setting Spool PinsftSpool "The spool pins are used for holding the spoolof thread in order to feed thr

Set Up the Machine (Continued)• Free-Arm Sewing: the RemovableExtension Table• Accessory Storage BoxSECTION 2.Change the PresserFootPREPARE THE MACHIN