Sears KENMORE 385. 17928 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUALSEWING MACHINEMODEL 385. 17928

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGSet Up the Machine (Continued)• Adjust the Presser Foot LeverThe Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers

Accessory Storage BoxThe lid of the accessory storage box lifts open towsrd you.Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the box.SECTION

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine (Continued)1Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pants legs, or any circular garment area.D

Know What the Presser Feet Will DoCheck the Presser FootThe Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. You need to know what e

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING1Know What the Presser Feet Will Do (Continued)• Change the Presser Foot (Continued)• Presser Foot TypesZigza

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING• Presser Foot Types (Continued)Sliding Buttonhole FootUse this foot for buttonholes of built-in system

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and ThreadYour choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.In the nee

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING 'Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart• To Change the NeedleFABRICNEEDLE SIZE AND COLORTHREAD

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin1thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.Attach the

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING•1• Bobbin Winding(T) Pull the clutch knob away from the machine to disengage clutch.(|) Draw the thread from

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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING1• Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder1. Put the bobbin into the bobbin holder so that the thr

IThread the NeedleThe numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations.Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and the

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread (Continued)• Pick Up the Bobbin Threadneedle thread loosely in left hand and ro

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING• Adjust the Top Thread TensionChoose the Correct Tension:The best tension will depend on;-------------the st

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SECTION 2.PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGIStitch SelectorThe stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.Simply turn this control unti

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control1Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceThe stitch width control reg

Reverse Stitch ControlSECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWINGG. :.iStarting To SewReverseTo reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing.Re

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESPractical Stitch ChartStitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthUsesRefer to P

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthUses Refer to PageOVERCASTSTRETCH1Zi

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

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)StitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthU

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHES *StitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchLengthStitchWidthUsesRefer to PageHERRING BONE STRET

in' TiriSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)-1StitchStitchSelectionFoot and Other Attach.NeedleThreadTensionStitchL

Straight StitchesStraight StitchSet the MachineStitch width control 0Top thread tension control 2 to 6Stitch length control redzone .A; Zigzag foo

SECTIONS. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight Stitches (Continued)• Dropping the Feed Dogsback side of the machine.(T) To raise the feed dogs, push (|) For dro

TopstitchingSet the MachineStitch width control 0Top thread tension control 2 to 6Stitch length control redzone-2 ,A: Zigzag foot Stretch StitchPi

SECTiON'-~3. ;: - le-ari^thestitcH'esStraight Stitches (Continued)• Sew in a ZipperFabric Preparation:Put the top sides of the fabric toge

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES'l-“BottoTTi ^Td0 of fabric8. Open the zipper.9. Lower the presser foot and stitch the rest of the seam.10. Close

T-. ‘3;' . LéÀ'RW'TH^iSTiYCHKZigzag StitchesBasic ZigzagSet the Machine<Stitch width contrai 1 to 5Top thread tension control 3 t

SECTION 3. LEARN F HE STITCHESSatin StitchThe Stitch and Its UsesThe Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can al

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINEA Portable Case or Cabinet is Avialble ... 3Locate and Identify the P

' k .«* ;•fl"TTT* SbCTtQN 3 LEAHN THE STITCHES ' 'Zigzag Stitches (Continued)AppliqueSet the MachineStitch width , control 2 to

SECTIONS. LEARN THE stitches'*'EmbroiderySet the Machine5Stitch width control 1 to 5Top thread tension control 2 to 6Stitch length cont

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!SECTION 3.LEARN THE STITCHES'-------------------------------------iiOvercasting StitchThe Stitch and Its UsesThis zigzag variation is very

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SECTlblM 3. LFARN THE STITCHES '"--------------: —-... 1• Lace WorkTurn raw edge of fabric under at least 5/8”. Plac

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)• Three-Step ZigzagSet the Machine-»Stitch width control 5Top thread tension control 2 to (Stitch length control 0.5 to

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STI TCHLS1Shell StitchingiSet the MachineStitch width control 3 to 5Top thread tension control 4 to 9Stitch length control re

Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest.46

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LA Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableA full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 'Zigzag Stitches (Continued)Decorate with Geometric PatternsSet the MachineTop thread tension control 3 to 8HJSIS

Stretch StitchesStraight StretchThe Stitch and Its UsesThis stitch is the stretch variation of the straight stitch, especially developed f

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iV''. ‘i: è,-' SECTION 3. Learn the stitches ;Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchingSet the MachinebkStitch width control 3 to 5Top

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li• Decorative Stretch PatternsSet the MachineStitch width control3 to 5Stitch length controlbrown stretch stitchTop thread tension control 2 to 6M.

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonhole Making• Learning to Sew ButtonholesWith your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of making buttonh

SECTION!. KNOW THE MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued)

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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerOFF.1. Check your outlet to be sure it is a

TU ^ Ft •>>rk if It^r^otorf inciHo tha faop m\/pr nlpfpMIC picdauic owiiuv/i vjiai ij iw/w^'-\j vnw lutFwSet the dial aligning the setti