Sears 385.1915 owner manual Kenmore Sewing Machine

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you

obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary servlce expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store.

Piease remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model number and seriaf

number of this appliance. The modei number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 6 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385.

Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

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Contents Sewing Machine Ventilation WithModel No Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference Kenmore Sewing MachineSection 10tI02 1031047276 Page Sectionknow YOt Locate and Identify the PartsFoot Lever Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerStore the power supply cord Operating Instructions SetUp MachineLever Adjust the Presser Foot LeverBox Iid of the accessory storage box lifts open towardSewing accessones are conveniently located YouClothes Foot Zigzag Foot Presser Foot TypesSiidng Snap On the Presser Thicker Silk-like FabricsFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change the Needle110 To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool Pin Ordinary SpoolAdditional spool pin is used to wind Wind the Bobbin Attach the hook cover plateo Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin HolderPull the thread clockwise Toward you through the tensionThread the Needle Prepare the Top ThreadBy pulling PreparetheTop Thread Pick Up the Bobbin ThreadButton LeftAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right PreparetheT0pThrea dButtons Main FunctionControl Button Display Sharpness Adjusting Knob0OT Mode ButtonMirror Image Button Clear Button Increase Stitch Length Control ButtonLength will be LightPress Message ButtonTurn a Square Corner Use the Seam GuidesDropping the Feed Dogs Sewing on HeavyFabricsBasting ICTICE Commonstitching SKI LLSSat the Machine Guiding IiiThread tension Sew a ButtonItsas easy at a -- B -- C Set the Machine $ lo FootAJPut in a Zipper Closethezipperandturnthefabrictop sideup. Spreadflat 40,52 41~43,61,62,74 Chart of Sewing F,unctions30,31 13,14 10,19 16,28Refer to Stitch Pattern ChartOn p Tension LeverOveredge Seam On p, t7 Stitch Pattern ChartSat,n if Stitc H ESSatin Qua 91 ~ Its highest Straight StitchesStraight Stitch PresserTopstitchlng Set the Machine +t --eroot AjEffect ?Cfi!,,,,, .... i!i!iii?ii!¸iiiii!!¸!iiiPintucking Sat the Machine + Io--- ooT aQuilting + !0-4 F00 aGathering Adjust your fabric accordinglyStraight stretch Locl*Matic Seam Il z- 0oTAjOutlineStretch Ill 18 root Ill I3NWr00T a Heres How Satin Stitch Set the MachineOvercasting Stitch Set the Machine HeresHowMending Set the Machine Overedge Seam Sat the Machine FO0Knit Stitch Set the Machine 00,ARick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine FootA114 FOOTjDarning Small Rips = Adjusting Evenness of DarningCm 31/321 =L=0B,3FootLSTEP2 !- ca sTEP Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole Adjust the Stitch Width and DensityManual BuOnhoiing Is EPiFor Stitch Density on One SideSetthe Machine WS,0 L2.0 Himinglad Eging StitchesIs to FootaShell Stitch 28 w5.0 L2.0 jScallop Stitch Set the Machine EAR N T H E SlEach Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique Set the MachineAlready joined and pressed fiat Reinforcing stitchesTESI Sew this pattern On a seam that sFagoting Stitch Sat the Machine 33 Fo0TElastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine Elastic Casing Stitch Set the MachineFO01 F T40Decorate with Geometric Patterns FootFPage Cross Stitch F34 Foot lIscki !i!iii¸!iii¸!iiiii Or2 Thread tension 2toThread tensio n 2to8 Pro,sMomo.o Pressthe next stitch pattern 6 I w- flash Two Cycle StitchingSame combination Press Auto-Lock = Test Sewing Pattern CombinationsCycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror image Button StepPattern Single Umts Aid to Programming Memory lock patterns Memory Lock Alphabet and NumbersFlash Combining Letters in Block Style StepCombining Large and Small Letters Step QF- flash Flash I IllCombining Letters in Script Style Step Flash +-flashFlash @ 3E --- P, S . H flash LqTPress the Edit button again when editing is completed Checking and Editing You r ProgramCursor +-flash To Delete and Add Patterns Add pattern Z between D and ELetters To Adjust Distorted PatternsTo Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers AccessorySkipped stitches What to do WhenNeedle thread BreaksMachine doesntwork Seam puckeringCloth is not feeding SmoothlyCleaningthe Machine No other oiling is required Oiling the MachineLOl Parts List647814053 No, 18 Single Needles Ret. No647814031 No Single Needles 647814042 No Single Needles7273 Cross stTtching Cut-out WorkGathering Hook cover pate 18, 9g Knit Stitching Large screw driver 101102Quilter 12, 13, 51,101102 Quilting Foot 1213 3638, t0t102Supply SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL FromWiII, tree ExceptSewing Machine