Sears 385. 1264180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1274180 owner manual Choose Your Needle and Thread, Heavy

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Choose Your Needle and Thread

o Check Your Needle

1. Look for barbed or blunt point.

2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong, smooth and consistent in th=ckness.

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	(1 1 )			for	stretch	fabrics
Orange		(11	)	for	lightweight		fabrics
Red	(14)			for	reed;urn		or medium-heavv		weight fabrics
Purple		(16}	........	for	medium-heavv			weight	and decorative
				topstitchmg			on these fabrics
				(This needle has a larger thread hole for
				thicker topstltching				thread.)
Green		(18)	.......	for	heavy	weight		fabrics and decorative		top-
				stitching		on	these	fabrics
Replacement		Kenmore needles are available at vour nearest Sears stores.

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Contents 385 Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS. Roebuck and COTableofcontents LoCate and identify the Parts APortable Case OtCabinet is AvaiiasieClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the MachineAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Set Upthe MacinePage = Free-Arm Sewing Setl Up the MaChineStitching Toops WaistlineZigzag toot Presser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet WillDoHeavy Choose Your Needle and ThreadYou Choose Your Needle and ThreadToward you Prepare the BobbinThrough = Wind the Bobbin= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case € Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top ThreadLeaving EFo1R SEAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight IVlode 12741l Model Stitch SelectorSooVooL Starting To Sew On p Check Chart On p Practical Stitch ChartStitch Length Practical Stitch ChartUse the Seam Guides Straight StitchesTurn a Square Corner Set the MachineUse the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Seep £01 Zigzag StitchesBasic Zigzag Section Stitc = Applique Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= Bar Tacking Set the Machine Interfacing MonogrammingSt chselector Sewa Button Set the Machine= Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Seam Finishing MendingSetthe Machine Iiiil iii! !i i i i ! iiSet Machine Blind HemmingLaceWork EctionTiE ButtonholesSelector To Sew Sew in a ZipperStop about 2 from the top Sew in a ZipperLingere Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741For best effect Set What to Do When ProblemProblem Probable Cause Correction Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineTight bulb Your= Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine Oil the Underside I ii!i,iiPart Parts ListExtension IndexWarranty On Sewing Machine Head WarrantySewing Machine