Table Of Contents - Kenmore 385.19112 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Sewing Machine Tote Bag ................................................. 2
Names of Parts ................................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments ........................... 4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................
For Your Safety .................................................................
Polarized plug ...................................................................
Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................
Thread Cutter ...................................................................
Extension Table ................................................................
• Detaching the table ........................................................
• Attaching the table .........................................................
Free-arm sewing ..............................................................
SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Basic Zigzag .................................................................... 40
Satin Stitching ................................................................. 40
Monogramming ............................................................... 42
Applique .......................................................................... 42
Bar Tacking ...................................................................... 44
Button Sewing ................................................................. 44
Overcasting ..................................................................... 46
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6 Blind Hem Stitch .............................................................. 48
8 • To sew ........................................................................... 48
8 Lace Work ....................................................................... 50
8 Shell Stitch ...................................................................... 50
8 Multiple Zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 52
8 • Seam finishing .............................................................. 52
8 • Mending ........................................................................ 52
Changing the Needle ...................................................... 10
Changing the Presser Foot ............................................. 10
• To remove ..................................................................... 10
• To attach ....................................................................... 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .......................... 10
• To attach ....................................................................... 10
• To remove ..................................................................... 10
Presser Foot Types ......................................................... 12
• Zigzag foot (Foot A) ...................................................... 12
• Sliding buttonhole foot .................................................. 12
• Zipper foot (Foot E) ....................................................... 12
• Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G) ....................................... 12
Selecting Needle and Fabric ........................................... 14
Setting the Spool Pin ....................................................... 18
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 18-22
• Setting the spool ........................................................... 18
• Removing the bobbin .................................................... 18
• Winding the bobbin ....................................................... 20
• Inserting the bobbin ...................................................... 22
Threading the Machine ................................................... 24
• Threading the machine ................................................. 24
• Drawing up the bobbin thread ....................................... 24
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch ........ 26
• Correct tension ............................................................. 26
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 26
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 26
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .... 28
• Correct tension ............................................................. 28
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 28
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 28
Stitch Pattern Selector Dial ............................................. 30
Stitch Length Control Dial ............................................... 30
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ..................................... 30
Reverse Stitch Control .................................................... 30
SECTION Vl. BUTTONHOLE
4-step Buttonhole ............................................................ 54
• To sew ........................................................................... 54
• To adjust buttonhole stitch density ................................ 54
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................... 56
SECTION VII. STRETCH STITCHES
Straight Stretch ............................................................... 58
Rick-rack Stretch ............................................................. 58
Smocking ........................................................................ 60
• To sew ........................................................................... 60
Overcast Stretch Stitching ............................................... 60
• To sew ........................................................................... 60
Serging ............................................................................ 62
SECTION VIII. CARE OFYOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ................................................. 64
Changing the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ...................... 64
Replacing the Bobbin Holder .......................................... 66
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 68
SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch .................................................................. 32
• Starting to sew .............................................................. 32
• Finishing sewing ........................................................... 32
Use the Seam Guides ..................................................... 32
Turn a Square Corner ..................................................... 32
Topstitching ..................................................................... 34
Zipper Sewing ........................................................... 34-36
• To snap on the zipper foot ............................................. 34
• Fabric preparation ......................................................... 36
• To sew ........................................................................... 36
Pin Tucking ...................................................................... 38
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ..................................... 38
Darning ........................................................................... 38
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