Sears 385.17724 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALI SEWING MACHINEMODEL 385. 17724

SECTIO\ 2. PREPa\RF YOUR MACHI!'>'E FOR SEW|\'G 'a Setting Spool Pinsa Adjust the Presser Foot Levera Thread Cutterspools of

SECTlOiV 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWi'''iG, Set Up the Machine (Continued)o Accessory Storage BoxV.._______________________________

SECTION 2. PREPARE VQUR IV.ACHINE FOR SEWINGStitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs, or any circular garment area.Darning socks or mending kn

3F.CT:0I\! 2. PREPARE YOUR i^/ACHINE FOR StWiNGKnow What the Presser Feet Will Doe Check Your Presser FootThe Presser feet are an important feat

SECTION 2.PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING _e Presser Foot Types Zigzag FootStraight FootTo Snap On1. Place the presser foot so the horizontal

Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued)o Presser Foot Types {Continued)SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGbuttonholes accurately.Uses: B

SECTION 2/ . PREPARE YOUR-MACHINE FOR SEWINGChoose Your Needle and Threade Presser Foot Types IContinued) Buttonhole FootUse this foot when ma

SECT’O.''; 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWIXiFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chartn To Change Your NeedleFABRICNEEDLE SIZE AND COLO

SECTIO\: 2. PREPARE YOUR''v-iACHlNE FOR SEWI\'GPrepare the BobbinTo Remove the Bobbin from the MachineWind the Bobbin1. Gently push do

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR iV’iACHINE FOR SEWINGPrepare the Bobbin (Continued)pushing it down slightly over the bobbin. Allow about 4 inches of

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSYour sewtng machine is designed and constructed onfy for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instruction before using this

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGPrepare Your Top Threade Thread Your NeedleThe numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustra

SECTION 2. PREPARE'''OUR MACHINE FOR Sb'jViNGPrepare Your Top Thread (Continued)a Pick up Your Bobbin Thread1. Raise presser fo

o Adjust the Top Thread TensionFor Straight StitchThe idea! straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot fabric, as

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHiNE FOR SEWINGStitch SelectorFor Zigzag StitchIn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on

3ect:o\ ?. PREPAPr: your :-./iachin= for sfwì\oStitch Width Contro!Sti tc h Le n gth Con tro 1Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceThe stitch width cont

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOoR MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control ' Starting To SewTo reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewin

Practical Stitch ChartSECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESStilchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach. NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthUsesRefer to P

SECTIONS. LEAFN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)-----------------:-----------------^StitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.IMeedleT

SECTION 3. learn THE STITCHES25

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthUs

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

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStitchBUTTONHOLEStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.SlidingbuttonholeButtonholeNeedleCheck Chart on p. 14ThreadTension2~

SECTIONS. LtAR\THE STITCHES; Straight Stitchese Straight StitchSet the MachineStitch width control 0г 3Top thread tension control 2 to 6Stitch leng

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESo Use the Darning Plateo TopstitchingSometimes vwhen you sew, you want to control the fabric yourself. The Darn

iïSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES DarningStraight StretchSet the MachineStitch width control 0Top thread tension control 2 to 6¡mNo presser footDarning

SECTIONS.' LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag StitchesBasic ZigzagThe zigzag stitch is one ot the most common and most versatile stitches on yo

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued) Satin StitchThe Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but

SECTIO.\ 3. LEARM THE STITCHESe Appliquee Bar TackingSet the MachineF Satm stitch tootStitch Width control 2 to 5Top thread tension control 2 to

SECTIOiv: 3. LEAF N THE ST:TCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)B Monogrammi ngB EmbroiderySet the MachineStitch width control 5 2 3Top thread tension c

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESe Sew a ButtonSat the MachineStitch width control Must be adjusted , 2 3Top thread tension control 2 to 6Stitch length

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES( Zigzag Stitches (Continued)* Overcasting Stitche Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful in garment

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1.SECTION 2.SECTION 3.KNOW YOUR MACHINEA Portable case or Cabinet is Available 2Locate and Identify the parts , . . ...

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHE3The three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You may use the three-step zigzag everywher

L.SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches {Continued)o Overcast Stretch Stitching/ ... 'Set the MachineStitch width control 3 t

SECTION S. LEARN THE STITCHESBlind Hemming4. Place garment under presser foot in such a manner that straight stitches will be sewn on extended edge.

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESI Lace Work •Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 5/8"- Place lace underneath and top- stitch using st

Buttonhole Makingo Learning to Sew ButtonholesWith your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of making buttonholes. You may use t

SECTIONS. LEARN ! HE S I ITCHESButtonhole Making (Continued)e Built-in SystemSet the MachineStitch width control 3 to 5(Blue zone) t 2. 30^ "Sti

SECTION'S. LEARN THE STITCHESc. Stop sewing at the right stitch.c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.c. Stop sewing at the left stitch.box.NOTE:Whe

mSECTION 3. LEAR\ THE STITCHESi«iwaig|i»B8a»iga^^♦ » ..j. ...Buttonhole Making (Continued) ;o Using Buttonhole AttachmentButtonhole Attach

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESSet the MachineStitch width controi 2 2 30Top thread tension controi 2 to 6Buttonhole tootHelpful HintsYou can obtain

SECT:Orvl 3. LEA^N THE STiTCHESButtonhole Making (Continued)b. Pull catch toward you while sliding the template until the buttonhole size you have c

SECTIO^J 1KNOW YOUR i'/ACHir.b_ij! A Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableA full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest S

SECTION 3. LF.ARN THE STITCHESb.c.d.NOTE.Placing your garment behind the machine, insert it between the guide plate and the buttonhole foot

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESSew in a ZipperFabric Preparation;Put the top sides of the fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES*he rest of the seam.12. Stitch across and below the bottom ot the zipper.13. Turn the corner and continue to

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching; Two-Point Shell StitchingSet the MachineStitch width contro! 3 to 5Top thread tension control 4 to 9

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSmockingStretch Patchingacross the area to be smocked.Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads a

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES{ Fagoting Stitch ;’ Herring Bone StretchUse tfiis stitch to jom two pieces of fabric to create an open work

SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHESElastic Stretch StitchBox Stitchinggarments.1.2.Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center fro

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES^rnn__ .. - -_________________... ... .Two-point Box Stitch ;Overedging Stitch54

Decorate with Geometrie PatternsSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESThese stitches are purely decorative.You can sew one row or several or vary the

I SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHAR i...-- --...- . -_______________ ___ - __^ -- - ^ ... - — I—----------

SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINEFoot Control

SECTiO’Ni 4. PERFORMAMCE PRÜBLEi'/S CHARTPROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONSkipping Stitchesincorrect size needle.Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect se

SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINEReplace the Light Bulbtace cover. CAUTION!2.3.The -light bulb will be HOT. Protect yourfingers when youhandle i

Glean the Hook Race and Feed DogsSECTIONS. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINEOiling the Machinethe presser foot and needle.2. Remove the bobbin cover plate.3. Re

PARTS LIST

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center.WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GI

INDEXAccessory storage box , Appliqueing . , ...BBar tacking... ,Base ...Base plateBasic zigzag...Bli

Top threadTop thread tension . . , . , Top thread tension control Turning a square corner Two-point box stitching . . Two-point shell stitching ,. ,

- •l}|. •»!!.- 'Mfi—-r»< -![i> ‘Oil -Oj>- Oi},. .(!<,- •«!.WARRANTYFULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEADFor 25 years

SEWING MACHINENow that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewmg Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply

SECTION 1. KNOW YOURidentify the Accessories

SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEW'NGSet Up the Machineo Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Powermachine, be sure the power switch is

SECTION 2. PREPARE ^OUR MAChiNE FOR SEWINGi Set Up the Machine (Continued)o Set the Pressure DialThe pressure control dial is located inside the face