Sears 385 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUALSEA/RSSEWING MACHINEMODEL 385. 1764180

SECTION ,2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGThe spool pins are used for holding thespools of thread in order to feed thread tothe machine.To use, pull

SECTION 2: _,.'_RI_i=_',/_I_QIJR!MACH|I_I_EJ_'J_J'NG_Set Up the Machine (Continued)• Accessory Storage Box • Free-Arm Sewing: the

SECTJON 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING• Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs,or any circular garment area.Darning socks or mending knees, elbo

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do• Check Your Presser FootTile Presser feet are an important feature of thi

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING• Presser Foot TypesZigzag FootStraight FootTo Snap OnPinTo Snap On the Presser Foot:1. Ptace the presser fo

SECTION 2. :_,I_RE'_.,__='__WIN_Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued)• Presser Foot Types (Continued)Sliding Buttonhole Foot Zipper

• Presser Foot Types (Continued)Buttonhole FootButtonhole footUse this foot when making buttonholes withbuttonhole attachment system.Uses: Buttonhole

_N_ p RI::PAR E_y OU _MA_II_m_Q.'IFL_ EWJ._.Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChertNEEDLE RECOMMENDEDSIZE AND THREAD SIZE STITCH LENGTHQOL

Prepare the Bobbin• To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine1 Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slideit towards you.2. Set aside.3. Lift c)u

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHIN6;.!P-O_fNGPrepare the Bobbin (Continued)• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder1. Put the bobbin into the bobbinhold

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

Prepare Your Top Thread• Thread Your Needle_ _r_--0--The numbered steps above follow the numberson the illustrations.Dotted lines show places where th

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR_SEWINGPrepare Your Top Thread (Continued)• Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadRaise presser foot lever. Holdneedle thread l

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGAdjust the Top Thread TensionT_ p Siitp _,f fabricSet tinq markTlqht_rlFor Straight StitchThe ideal straight

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINEFOR SEWINGFor Zigzag Stitct_lIn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top sideof fabric an

Stitch Width ControlV Widlh! 2 3 4The stitch width control regulates thewidth of the stitch you select,The higher the number, the wider thestitch.Stit

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGReverse Stitch Control Starting To SewReverseTo reverse stitch, hold down this con-trol during sewing.Releas

SECTION3. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch ChartStitchSTRAIGHTSTRAIGHTSTRETCHZIGZAGRICK-RACKSTRETCHBLINO HEMSTITCHStitchSelectionIIIIIIIluIIIIntFoot

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchOVERCASTSTRETCHTHREE STEPZIGZAGSMOCKINGSTITCHSHELLSTITCHSERGINGStitchSelection<

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStitchBOXSTITCHINGELASTICSTRETCH<FAGOTINGSTRETCHPATCHING<'1<TWO-POINT SHELLSTITCHINGFoot and Other Attach,Z

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchStitchSelectionHERRING BONESTRETCHFoot and Other Attach.Zigzag¢%NeedleCheckCharto

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

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStitchBUTTONHOLEStitchSelectionDFoot and Other Attach,SlidingbuttonholeButtonhole%_qKIIoCheckChertonp, 14CheckCharton p.

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight StitchesStraight StitchSet the MachineStitch widthcoT::.H Straight footNOTE;Stretch StitchBest sewing results ar

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Use the Darning PlateDarNing 01ate\Sometimes when you sew, you want to control the fabric yourself.The Darning Plate co

SECTION 3.DarningLEARN THE STITCHESStraight Stretch3OTop threadtensioncontrol2 to6No presserfootDarning plateSot the MachineStitch widthcontrol OStitc

Zigzag StitchesBasic ZigzagSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol 1 to 5Top thread tension Stitch lengthontrol :_to 8 control orangezone°Stretch StitchA:

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)• Satin StitchSetthe MachineStitch widthTop threadtensioncontrol 3 lo_Stitch lengthcontrol 05

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESAppliqueSet the MachineStitch widthcon ro,2,oTop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6F: Satin stitchfootStitch lengthcontrol 05 t

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued}• Monogramming_t the MachineStitch width1 2 3 42Stretch StitchHA5.TOp thread tensioncontrol 2

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES• Sew a ButtonS_t the MachineTop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6Stitch width controlM_sr be adjusledA: t_Zigzag footDarning

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)Overcasting StitchSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol 3 to 51 2 3 4 ,©"Op thread tensionco

TABLE OF CONTENTS, ;.'( J_,v '_"L ILJil IVt/\t'lili'_lA Portable case or Cabinet is Available ... 2Locate and Iden

SECTION3. LEARN THE S:FITCHESThree-Step ZigzagSet the MachineFop thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6A Zigzag footStitch widthcontrol51234Stitch lengthcontrol

SECTION 3. LEARN THESTITCHES,Zigzag Stitches (Continued)Overcast Stretch StitchingSet the MachineTop thlead tensioncontrol 2 Io 6\A Zigzag footStitch

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESBlind HemmingSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol 2 to 3©Top thread tensioncontrol 2 10\\A Zigzag footStitch lengthcontrol

SECTION 3,Lace WorkLEARN THE STITCHESSet the MachineStitch widthtop thread tensioncontrn! 2 t_ L_• • Stitch length\, Control lStretch StitchA Zigzag f

Buttonhole Making• Learning to Sew ButtonholesWith your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of makingbuttonholes. You may use the built-in sys

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESButtonhole Making (Continued)• Built-in SystemSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol i_ lfl SIRlue zone10 _ 2 345Stitch lengt

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESm,_ Set the stitch selector at 1,1b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.c Stop sewing at the right stitch•J5. a. Set the stitch selector

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESButtonhole Making (Continued)• Using Buttonhole AttachmentButtonhole Attachment SystemFor more varied and accurate button

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol 2' "Top thread tensionI (:c_ntrol 2 l=_ GStitch length_ contrOIo_j_2Stretch

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESButtonhole Making (Continued)/-Buttonhole guide plateTemplateGiJid/ "C_tcbSetting MarkGqide blockplateTopthreadBobbi

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINEA Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableA full line of sewing cabinets is available at yournearest Sears retail store or th

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES4deNOTEa. Mark your buttonhole position carefully on the garment.b. Placing your garment behind the machine, insert it be

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSew in a ZipperFabric Preparation :Put the top sides of the fabric togetherand sew to the end of the zipperopening. Use t

SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES8. Open the zipper.9. Lower the presser foot and stitchthe rest of the seam,/Top sideof fabricJ10. Close the zipper and turn

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESShell Stitching Two-Point Shell StitchingSet the MachineI Top thread tensioncontrol 1 hi _), ,,,ii, ItNNF Satin stitchfoo

SmockingSet the MachineStitch widthcontrol 3 to 5Top thread tensioncontrol 2 to 6 Stitch lengthstretch StdchpOSltiOrl_ ,1 _3Stretch StitchA Zigzag foo

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESFagoting StitchHerring Bone StretchSet the MachineStitch width_l control5TOp thread tensioncontrol _ !,_ Stitch length\,

SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHESElasticStretch StitchBox StitchingSet the MachineStitch widthToD thread tensioncontrol _! I_ •i ,lllA Zigzag footStitch leng

SECTION3. LEARN THE STITCHESTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging StitchSet t_e MachineStitch widthcontrol 3 to 5I 2 3 4©:oo thread tension Stitch lengthcon

,SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESDecorate with Geometric PatternsSet the MachineTop thread tensioncontrol 3 Io8'\Stitch widthcontrol 3 to 5Stitch le

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHARTWhat to Do WhenPROBLEM PROBABLECAUSE CORRECTIONhregtHar StttchesB_eakmg NeedleRtmch,_g of ThreadPucker ingIncorre

SECT ON 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINEArm Cover PlateHand WheelPush Pull ClutchStitch Sel_'," t orStretch Stitch AdlusterCarrying Handle. .Presser Foo

SECTION;-4. PERFORMANCEPROBLEMSCHARTPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONSk;ppmg StitchesBreaking Uppel ThleadBreaking Bobbin ThreadFabric not Movingt_cor

SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE"Replace the Light Bulb Clean the Bobbin HolderLh_plug the machine and open the{;_cP covPrCALITION I The hght bul

Clean the Hook Race and Feed DogsSECTION 5.Oiling the MachineCARE FOR YOUR MACHINEOpen face cover plate and oil points as shown below at least once a

PARTS LISTl" 12 34%5%789 lO 12/i!13 14./1516 1718 19 2OG6O

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. storeor service center.WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWINGINFO

INDEXAAccessory storage box ... 2, 8Appliqueing ... 23, 33BBar tacking ... 23, 33Base ...

]'{_p thread ... 17_20Tnt} thread tension ... 19"-20lop thread tension control ... 2, 19_20Turning a sqtJare

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._===WARRANTYFULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEADFor 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in materia

Identify the AccesSoriesButtonhole opener Needle setLint brushDarning plateLarge SCrew driver Small screw dr_ver... \JSpool pin feltZipper footSt

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

Set Up the MachinePlug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerPower supply plug PowerPower \_ _-_/supplyswitch _ Ll_J_ I\-NOTE:t.2.3.PlugconnectorMachi

"SECTION! 2:.'- _P__U R :MACPI _ E__Set Up the Machine (Continued)Set the Pressure DialPressoreControldialSettingmarkThe pressure control di