Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALISpVINa MACHIHEMODELS 385. 1274180385. 1264180or385. 1254180

Set Up the Machine (Continued);e Free-Arm Sewing iContlnued)Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing.This feature makes sewing easy for;SECTiON 2. P

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGKnow What the Presser Feet Will DoThe Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to kno

SECTION ,2. , PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued)a Presser Foot Types (ContinuediButtonhole Guide Footto m

Choose Your Needle and Threadin your needle case, you wii! find the following color-coded needles:Blue i111 . Orange f11) Red (141 ^ ^ Purple (16)G

SECTION 2. -PREPARE-YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGChoose Your Needle and Thread (Continued)» Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length Chart» To Change Your N

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGPrepare the Bobbina To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machinethe machine bv pulling it to the left.

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWiNGPrepare the Bobbin iContinued)o Wind the Bobbin (Continued)Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder

SECTiON 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING« insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin CasePlace bobbin in bobbin case making sure thread feeds clockwise

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR 1\^ACHINE FOR SEWiNGPrepare Your Top Thread Thread Your NeedleRaise thread take-up lever to its highest position by t

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGPick Up Your Bobbin Thread6. Pull the thread to the left and slip it through the thread guide.7. Thread th

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.Dear Customer;You have just invested m a very fine zrgzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

SECTiON. 2. , PREPARE.YOUB MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread TensionFor Straight StitchThe ideal straight stitch will have threads locke

For Zigzag StitchIn the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on top of the fabric and the top threads will show

SECTION 2,- 'RRERARE.-YOUR MAGHINE FOR SEWINGStitch SelectorThe stitch selector control not only determines the stitch you select, bu

Stitch Length ControlAdjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGReverse Stitch Controllength ot the stitch.The higher

SEGTtON 2.. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWÍNG Starting To SewiSlow that you are famtSisr with the controls on your machine and with the accessories prov

Practical Stitch ChartSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

SECTION 3.. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchSWOCKiPJGSTITCHBLIND HEM STITCHStitchSstBctorFootOtherAttach.NeediaCheck Chart

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchSATIN STITCHSHELLSTITCH{iWodeis 1241 and 126421SERGING IModels 12741 and 126421

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight Stitchese Straight StitchSat the MachineStitch seiector(~5~)Top thread tension control 2 10 6Slitch length con

SECTION'S.' LEARN THE STITCHESp Use the Darning Plate 0 Topstitching® Left Needle PositionSometimes when you sew, you want to control t

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTiOW 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINEA Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ,... 2Locate and identify the Parts 2~

SECTION. 3. . LEARN THE STITCHES DarningStraight StretchCDSet the MachineStitch selectorTop thraad tension control 1 to 4Stitch length Any number {n

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitchesо Basic ZifzaiThe zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on уоуг

SECTIONS.. LEARN THE STITCHESSatin StrtchThe Satin stitch is a versatiie and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to ove

SECTION 3-- LEARNTHE STITCHESZigzag Stitches (Continued)a Applique^-------------------------------------Set the MachineStitch ialectorW\^uTop thread

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued)o Monogrammingo EmbroiderySet the MachineStitch seteciorVVi4,|Top thread terwon control 1 t

SECTION 3. LEARN THE-STITCHESo Sew a ButtonSet the MachineSiitch selectorTop thread tension control i to 4Stitch length Any number (not necessary

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches ^Continued)® Overcasting Stitcha Rick-Rack StretchThis Zigzag variation js very useful in garment

SECTiON' 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches fContinued)o IVlendingThe three-step zigzag is a combination zigzag and straight stitch. You

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESe Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the MachineStitch selector<. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Models 12741 and

Blind HemmingSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSst the Mach meStitch ssiectofTdp thread lensioft control I to 4Stitch length 8 to 24Zigzag footV_Set the

SECTION!. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableA full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail

L3c6 WorliSECTiON 3, LEARN THE STITCHES . Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1/2". Place lace underneath and top- stitch

ButtonholesSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSet the MachineStitch ssiectorStitch length Blue Zone cut:?Top thread tension control 1 to 5Butionhote gu

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttc3>nhoies I Continued)c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.ths buttonhole,c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.c. Sto

SeW in a ZipperSECTiON . 3 LEARN THE ST1TGHESSet the MachineCDSi Itch selectorTop tiiresd tenstoo comrol 3 to 6Stitch length 12Zipper iootEnd

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper ICotitinued)9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam.INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDINGINVISIB

SECTiON 3. LEARN THE STITCHESShelf Stitching {Models 12741 and 12641)SmockingSet the MachineSillch selectorTop thread tension caritroi 3 to 9Sltlch

SECTiON 3. LEARhJ THE STITCHES Elastic Stretch Stitch (IViodel ’2741 only)Box Stitching (Model 12741 only)garments.1. Mark the elastic into quarters

What to Do WhenSECTION 4, PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHARTPROBLEMprobable causeCORRECTIONirregular Stitchesincorrect size needle.Improper threading.Loose up

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEIVIS CHART What to Do When (Continued)PROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONSkipping StitchesIncorrect size needle.Certain knits

SECTION -5. CARE TOR YOUR MACHINEReplace the Light BulbCleaning the Machine1. Unpiug the machine and open the face cover.CAUTION! The light bulb

SECTION 1.- KNOW YOUR MACHINETop CaverFoot Control

SECTIONS; CARE FOR-YOUR BACHINEo Clean the Shuttle RaceThis area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasfonai tangied thread. Clean the shuttle race

SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MAGHINEOífiing the MachíneOil the machine m all areas shown on the next two pages at feast once a year; othe

SECTION 5; . CARE FOR YOUR.MACHINEa Oil the UndersideAy Vi)S±=^llr \ ®...“Oil the underside at least once a year.Tilt machine head back and re

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

IISIDEXAAppliqueing...BBar tacking . , , .Base...Basic zigzag . ,____. .Blind hemming . , , ,BobbinBobbin caseBobbin

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

SECTION.1. KNOW YOUR MACHINEIdentify the AccessoriesNeedle se? .X!; If-¡î/r;Satin stitch ^ t'ooi x'’'Accessory box..Large screw driv

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGSet Up the Machine« Plug fn the Machine and Switch on the Power* Foot Control UseOFF.1. Check vour outlet

SECTION 2. PREPARE- YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGSet Up the Madne (Continued)Screw thread spool pins in place securely with a screw driver.Position s

SECTION'2. PREPARE YOUR MACHÍNE FOR SEWING* Free-Arm Sawtng; the Removabie Extertsion Table To remove:1, Grip the table with your index fi