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

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Choose :Your Needle and Thread (Continued)

Fabric, Needle. Thread and Stitch Length Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEEDLE

 

 

FABRIC

 

SIZE

AND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR

Lightwe=ght:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Batiste,

Dimity,

 

Chiffon,

 

 

Silks,

 

Fine

Lace,

Organza,

11*ORANGE

Crepe_

Taffeta,

 

Voile,

 

 

Organdy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

 

Weight:

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton,

Cotton

Blends,

 

 

Percale.

Gingham,

 

 

 

Shantung,

Pique,

 

!4.RED

Seersucker,

Satin.

Knits,

 

 

Vinyl

 

Suitmgs,

 

Linen,

 

 

Wool

Crepe.

Leather

 

 

Medium

 

Heavy

 

Weight:

 

 

Corduroy,

Denim,

Wool,

14-RED

Sailcloth,

Woo!

Flannel,

 

or

Gabardine.

Velvets,

 

1B-PURPLE

Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavv

Weight:

 

 

 

 

 

Coatfngs.

Upholstery

 

 

Cotton

Duck,

 

Heavv

18-GREEN

Twills.

Canvas

 

 

 

 

Decorative

top.stitching

16-PURPLE

on all

types

of

fabric

18-GREEN

Stretch

 

Fabrlc;

 

 

 

11 -BLUE

Polyester

Double

Knits,

{STRETCH

NvJon

Tricot.

 

Jersey,

FABRIC

Stretch

Terry,

 

Spande×,

NEEDLE)

Cite

Tricot

 

 

 

 

with "Q

FOOT"

THREAD SIZE

Pofvester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Fine Mercerized Cotton

Silk A

50 Mercer=zed Cotton

Pc!vaster Core/Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

50 Mercerzzed Cotton

Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

Heavy Duty Mercerized

Cotton

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

Silk A

Buttonhole Twist

(Use as top thread only)

Polyester Core/Cotton

Wrap

50 Mercerized Cotton

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH

SETTING

12 stitches per

_nch

10 ~ t2 stitches per inch

8 _ 10 stitches per inch

8 stitches per

tnch

6 _ 8 stitches per inch

10 _ 12 stitches

per inch

oTo Change Your Needle

t

 

,!

Needle clamp screw

F_at side

away I rorn

you

NOTE: Raise the needle bar to Its highest posi-

tion by turning the hand wheel toward

you,

I.Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you,

2.Remove the needle by pulling it downward.

3.Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the fiat side away from VOU,

4.Push the needle up as far as it will go,

5, Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from your accessory box.

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Contents 385 SEARS. Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineTableofcontents APortable Case OtCabinet is Avaiiasie LoCate and identify the PartsClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories Set Up the Machine = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerSet Upthe Macine Adjust the Presser Foot LeverPage Stitching Setl Up the MaChine= Free-Arm Sewing Toops WaistlineZigzag toot Know What the Presser Feet WillDo Presser Foot TypesChoose Your Needle and Thread HeavyChoose Your Needle and Thread YouPrepare the Bobbin Toward you= Wind the Bobbin Through= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Prepare Your Top Thread € Thread Your NeedleEFo1R SE LeavingAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight Stitch Selector IVlode 12741l ModelSooVooL Starting To Sew On p Practical Stitch Chart Check Chart On pPractical Stitch Chart Stitch LengthTurn a Square Corner Straight StitchesUse the Seam Guides Set the MachineUse the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Basic Zigzag Zigzag StitchesSeep £01 Section Stitc = Bar Tacking Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= Applique Set the Machine Monogramming InterfacingSewa Button Set the Machine St chselector= Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Mending Seam FinishingIiiil iii! !i i i i ! ii Setthe MachineBlind Hemming Set MachineEction LaceWorkButtonholes TiESelector Sew in a Zipper To SewSew in a Zipper Stop about 2 from the topFor best effect Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741Lingere Set Problem What to Do WhenProblem Probable Cause Correction Tight bulb Cleaning the MachineReplace the Light Bulb Your= Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine I ii!i,ii Oil the UndersideParts List PartIndex ExtensionWarranty Warranty On Sewing Machine HeadSewing Machine