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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE 385. 1584180 MODEL : :: :: :: i::::! :::ii::_:i!:::::::::! _I:I ii:!:i:!i_...
- Page 2 Kenmore Sewing Machine Record m space provided below model number and seriai number of this appliance. The modei number and serta! number...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS o Turn a Square Corner ...... SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE o Use the Darning Plate ....A Portable case or Cabinet is Available ..... o Topstitchmg ......Locate and Identify the parts ....Darning ....... Indentify the Accessories ...... - Page 4 Another option • , _ buy a Carrying Case . _ , then Thread Spool Pins your Kenmore goes anywhere, be stored any- where. Bobbin Winding Spindle Upper Thread Guide Take-up Lever Top Thread Tension...
- Page 5 Carrying Handle Cover Plate Presser Foot Hand Wheel Push*Pull Clutch Stitch Selector Snap-on Button Stretch Stitch Adiuster .t .JSll Free Arm L_ght and Foot Control Power Sw_tch Nomenclature Plate Plug Connector...
- Page 6 Bobbin Buttonhole opener Needle Lint brush Darning plate Small screw drwer Large screw driver Spool pin teft Zipper foot Stra3ght stitch foot Sliding /" buttonhole toot...
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Page 7: Set Up The Machine
Set Up the Machine Foot Control Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power swlIch Fool c/ontro! Sewmg ligh! Power swltch Push the light and power switch to turn foot control regulates speed PIug on the power and sewing light. -
Page 8: Set The Pressure
SetUp the MaChine:i : I(Continued) Set the Pressure Dial Groove Pressure control dial Setting mark The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate. Set the dial aligning the setting marl{ on the dial with the groove as follows. 3 .. -
Page 9: Setting Spool
= Thread Cutter o Setting Spool Pins Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Spool pln felt-_._O Spool pin Normal up Tuh[rteeard pos_llon Hi l,\i positron "'- Presser toot lever spool pins are used holding don't need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after you finish sewing. -
Page 10: Accessory Storage
Accessory Storage Box Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table Your sewing machine can do free sewing. This feature makes sewing easy for: To remove: To Remove the Extension TabLe (for free-arm sewing) Grip the table with your index finger and thumb, of the accessory storage... - Page 11 * Stitching sleeves, wmstbands, pant Darning socks or mending knees, e_bows, Sawing buttons on sleeves, waistbands, _egs, oranycircular garment area. or areas of wear in children's clothes. etc.
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Page 12: Check Your
: c:,:.::_::_:-i _:/ :::: ::=,,--:-:::::!_,:_:;:_>: ¸, .::_:-: _ :_: :_:. ;i::iKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Check Your Presser Foot Change the Presser Foot The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine, need to know Use the correct presser foot... -
Page 13: Presser Foot Types
• Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Strmght Foot Zigzag toot Straight toot Use this foot Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching both straight zigzag using center needle position only. stitching. Uses: Straight stitching (see page 2__7), Uses: Zigzag stitching (see page 3_0), Topstitching {see page 2_88),... - Page 14 i!ii ¸ilili i ii!i!i!il !iiiii !!iiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸,¸ i ilill ii!ilili! i! K nowWilatthe Preset Feet Will: Do (Continued) o Presser Foot Types (Continued) Sliding ButtonhoJe Foot Zipper Foot Satin Stitch Foot Sliding buttonhole toot Zipper foot Satin stitch foot Use this foot for buttonholes of built...
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Page 15: Check Your
_,_----dfm===_ ,M--, ..Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue {11) ..for stretch fabrics Orange {11) ..for lightweight fabrics for medium or medium-heavy weight tabrics... -
Page 16: To Change Your
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change Your Needle NEEDLE RECOMMENDED FABRIC SIZE THREAD SIZE STITCH LENGTH COLOR SETTING Lightwmght: Polyester Core/Cotton Batiste0 Dimttyo Chiffon, Wrap 11-ORANGE Silks, Fine Lace. Organza, (12 stitches Fine Mercerized Cotton Crepe, Taffeta° Voile, inch) Silk... -
Page 17: Prepare The Bobbin
Prepare the Bobbin Wind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slide Bobbin winding spindle it towards you. Set aside. Clutch Lift out the bobbin, as shown. your spool of thread onto spool... -
Page 18: Insert The Bobbin
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder "x ® ® ® ......the bobbin into bobbin Pu_l about inches thread Slide the bobbin cover plate while Then pull thread clockwise toward back of the machine holder that thread feeds pushing it down slightly over... -
Page 19: Thread Your
Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot tever. Place spool on spool pln as shown, w_th thread coming from the back of the spool. Draw thread into thread... -
Page 20: Pick Up Your
:ii: :iPr_p_ _ou_::TOp Th:readii_(cOntinued = Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Pull both threads under and to the Rinse presser foot _ever. Hold Bring bobbin thread up by pulling needle thread loosely in left hand top th read, back of the presser foot, leaving to 6 inches of thread clear. -
Page 21: Adjust The Top Thread
Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on Choose the Correct Tensmn: The best tension will depend side labrlc Setting mark the stiffness and thtckness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch The lop thread The top thread _s too t_ght _s too loose_ Tighlen... -
Page 22: Stitch Selector
:_Stitch Selector For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the threads will show siightly on the bottom side. below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your tensi on. -
Page 23: Stitch Width Control
..Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control V Length V Widtl_ Stretch SIIlch ..J tn stretch stitch sewing, the stretch stitch The stitch length control regulates stitch width control regulates adjuster should usually be m a neutral width of the stitch you select. - Page 24 Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habrts to follow Reverse each time you stt down to sew: Inspect the needle,...
- Page 25 Practical S titchChart Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Refer to Page Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach. Needle Tension Length Width Uses Stra=ght Check 27 _ 29, STRAIGHT Orange Regular searms, zippers, topstitching, darmng, Chart 42 _ 43 Zone etc. on p. t4 DarMng Zipper p_ate...
- Page 26 Stitch Stitch ..Foot and Other Attach, Stitch Selection Needle Tension Stitch Thread Length Width uses tterer to t_age OVERCAST Check Zigzag Yellow Use for swlmwear0 ski pants and other STRETCH Chart Stretch garments that require stretch. Stitch on p. 14 Position THREE-STEP Check...
- Page 27 Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Refer to Page Foot end Other Attach, Needle Uses Stitch Selection Width Tension Length Zigzag Check 3 _ 8 Orange Use tot ovedappmg seams. Zone STITCHING Chart on p. 14 3 _ 6 Yellow Use for apptymg elastic.
- Page 28 : iP'ractic_i:_s_itc_Cha_i:: iContinued): Stitch Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Selection Foot and OtherAttach, Uses Refer to Page Needle Tension Length Width HERRING BONE Check Yellow Zigzag Use as hemming stitch for blankets, table- STRETCH Chart Stretch cloth end draperms, Stitch on p. 14 Position BUTTONHOLE Check...
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Page 29: Stitch Length
Straight Stitches = Use the Seam Guides Straight Stitch Sat the Machine Stitch w=dth control 0 Cornering guide Top thread tens|on seam guides on the needle plate control 2 to 6 are engraved to help you measure seam Stitch length control orange beginning Before... -
Page 30: Needle
'_;_:i':i_ :_ ii_!::!:!:i:i_;;:;:ii_::;:!i_i:i:!_:_!, :!: i iiii:i:_,_;_:_/i _ ::: :,i:x _!_!_!' ::!W • Use the Darning Plate Topstltchi Set the Machine Darning pfate Stitch wsdth control 0 Stitch tength thread tension control Orange controt 2 to 6 Here's How zone Lower the presser foot. -
Page 31: Darning
StraightStretch Darning Set the Machine S_t the Machine Stitch width Stitch w_dth control 0 control 0 /234 Top thread tansloR control Top thread tension Stitch length Stitch length 2 to6 control 2 to 6 control yellow control any number stretch stitch (not necessary adjust) - Page 32 Basic Z igzag Set the Machine Stitch wtdth control i to 5 Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 8 control orange Zone Here°s How There are many ways to sew a ztgzag stitch. Consutt the specific variations for detaited directions.
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Page 33: Satin Stitch
Satin Stitch Set the Machine Zigzag width Stitch width contro! 2 to 5 thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 C!ose to 0 Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch ..4_' ..: TF toot Pressure dial: I or The Stitch and Its Uses... -
Page 34: Bar Tacking
Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch w_dth control 2 to 5 t: : =::;; :!;i : := :!i ::: Top thread tension control 2 to 6 thread tenston Stitch length Stitch length control 0.5 to t control 2 t.o 6 control 0.5 to 1 Baste... -
Page 35: Monogramming
Embroidery Monogramming Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitcll width control i 2 34 Top thread tension Stitch length controt Top thread tension control 2 to 6 control 2 to 6 Any number {not Stitch length necessary to adjust) control 0,5 to "i Here's How Here's... -
Page 36: Sew A Button
o Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch width control Must be adiu sted Top thread tenston control 2 to 6 Stitch length control Any number {not necessary to adiust ) ,..... strengthen shank, Use the darning plate for button sewmg (see page 28). -
Page 37: Rick-Rack Stretch
Rick-Rack Stretch Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch wrdth control 2 to 5 control 3 to 5 I234 Top thread tension Top thread tension control 2 to 6 control 3 to 8 Stitch length Stitch length control yellow control orange... -
Page 38: Three-Step Zigzag
o Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch width control "1234 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to 'l Mending Seam Fimshtng (Overcasting) Posmon the tear under the needle so Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge witl be slightly... -
Page 39: O Overcast Stretch Stitching
Overcast Stretch Stitching Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 controI 3 to 5 thread tension Top thread tenslon Stitch length Stitch length control 2 to 6 control 3 to 6 control yellow... - Page 40 Set the Machine Stitch w_dth 1/4" contro! 2 to 3 L_ght Weight 1/4" Fabric Top thread tension contro_ 2 to 6 Stitch length control orange zone Heavy Weight Fabric Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire. (see overcasting page 3.5).
- Page 41 Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 3 thread tension control 2 to 6 I ::_ : :::; = =========================== Stitch length control _i_:!_:_!i!ii_i!ii_!iiil;!iiii_i_i_!_'_!i i_iill ili i:il _ili_!iiiii!!ii!_iiii!ii_!_'!'_ i:i !ili! Stretch Stitch Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch blouses lingerie.
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Page 42: Buttonhole
Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 llfl !!i i ii iiiiiiiiiiiill Stitch length control Blue zone F:_ 1. a. Caretulfy mark buttonhole 2_ a. Move the slider (A) toward 3. a. Set the stitch selector length on your garment, so that the top mark (C) on the... - Page 43 4, a,Setthestitch selector at Remove fabric 5. a, Setthestitch selector at I_1 6. a, Set the stitch selector b.Sew 4 to6 stMtches, hole open with buttonhole b, Sew untilyoureach t heback of b, Sew 4 to 6 stttches. thebuttonhole. opener in your accessory storage...
- Page 44 Fabric Preparation: Set the Machine Stitch width Put the top sides of the fabric together /Zipper _eeth control 0 zipper Zipper tape opening. Use the reverse to lock stitches. zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3".
- Page 45 offabric ::::: i':: 11.Remove the zipper foot and 8. Open thez_pper. 10.Closethe zipperand turn the Stop about 2" from the top of the attach thepresser barto the fabric topside up, left zipper, 9. Lower t hepresser tootandstitch pins on the zipper foot, therest o ftheseam.
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Page 46: Shell Stitching
_i:ii:: TwO-Point Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Top thread tension control 4 to 9 control 3 to 8 Stitch length Stitch length control orange control orange Here's This stitch also used as a ,zone zone single overlock stitch... -
Page 47: Smocking
N:TNEi:sTI Stretch Patching Smocking Sgt the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 control 3, I Top thread tension Top thread tension Stitch length control Stitch length control 2 to 6 control 2 to 6 yellow stretch stitch control yellow ¢-... -
Page 48: Herring Bone Stretch
::: Eagoting Stitch !,:: Herring Bone Stretch: Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 5 Top thread tension Top thread tension Stitch length Stitch Iength control 3 to 8 control 2 to 6 control 0,5 to 2 control yeIIow stretch stitch posl... -
Page 49: Box Stitching
Etastic StretchStitch Box Stitching Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 control 3 to 5 Top thread tension thread tension control 3 to 6 Stitch length control 3 to 8 Stitch length controt yellow control orange stretch... - Page 50 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect skze needle. Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabrfc. Rethread machine. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension. Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric; guide _t gently. Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot.
- Page 51 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect s_ze needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabnc. Bent or blunt needle, Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Reset needle. tncorrec[ settmg of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension. Start to stitch at a medium speed.
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Page 52: Replace Clean The Bobbin
::::Clean the:Bobbin: Holder i:: ;< ::: :::: ': i::::: •: : insure that your machine operates its best, need to keep essential parts clean at all times. The bobbin area can attract dust and tint. Your machine can become sluggish or knock loudly if a thread... - Page 53 :OR ,YOU R: MACHINE;:: Oiling the Machine Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Open face cover plate and oil POints as shown below at least once a year, One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabrics.
- Page 54 PARTS LIST...
- Page 55 parts listed herein be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store Ref, No. Part No. Description or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING *20-6868 Bobbin box with 10 bobmes INFORMATION: 102403202 Spool pin felt 813404013 No.
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Page 56: Lace Work
INDEX Satin stitch foot ....Hand wheel ....3, 18 Accessory storage box ....2, 8 ..4, 12, 24, 26, 31"_33, 44, 52_53 Appliqueing ....23, 32 Herring bone stretch ....26, 46 Hook race ..... Satin stitching ....26, 31 Seam guides .... - Page 57 WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...
- Page 58 SEWING MACHINE that have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit, :l'he model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine.