Sears 385. 17526 owner manual Model 385

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL 385. 17526

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Contents Model 385 Kenmore Sewing, Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COIMPORTANT Safety Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableNeedle Locate and Identify the PartsButtonhole Attachment Identify the AccessoriesFoot Control Use Plug in the Machine and Switch on the PowerSet the Pressure Dia Prepare the Machine for SewingSet Up the Machine Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To Remove Accessory Storage BoxTo Attach Set Up the Machine = Check The Presser Foot KnowWhatthe Presser Feet Will DoChange the Presser Foot Zigzag toot Section = Presser Foot Types Choose the Needle and ThreadRecommended Stitch Length Additional Spool Pin Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the MachineLess Prepare the Bobbin Thread the Needle Preparethe Top ThreadPick Up the Bobbin Thread Prepare the Top ThreadFabr,c Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop Tension Toc Tight Too Loose Just Right Zone Stitch SelectorStitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control Starting To SewNeedle Practical Stitch ChartUses Refer to PositionPractical Stitch ChartLength Width Cha on p Practical ChartStitch Straight Stitch Straight StitchesUse the Seam Guides Turn a Square CornerTopstitching Set the Machine Set the Machine LO. Close the zipper and turn the fabric Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing Dropping the Feed DogsStitches ZigzagBasic Zigzag Monogramming Set the Machine LromStitch and Its Uses Applique Set the Machine Zigzag StitchesBar Tacking Set the Machine No presser Sew a Button Set the Machine Zigzag StitchesOvercasting Stitch Learn the StitchesBlind Hemming Set the Machine LaceWork Three-Step Zigzag Lingerie Shell Stitching Set the MachineBox Stitching Set the Machine Shell Stitch Set the Machine Set the Machtne Two-point Box Stitch = OveredgingDecorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine = Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine Stretch StitchesOvercast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stretch St itches= Smocking Set the Machine = Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the MachineSet the Machine = Herring Bone StretchPatching = Decorative Stretch Patterns Buttonhole Making Learning to Sew Buttonholes Built-in System Set the Machine 0oo,+.3,oButtonhole Making Button hole System and Size Using Buttonhole AttachmentThread Thread Buttonhole Making Set the Machine For any of these stitch Twin Needle StitchingIncorrect thread tension What to Do WhenPerformance Problems Chart Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Oiling the Machine Clean the Hook Race and Feed DogsParts List RED Operating Instructions D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty Full 25-YEAR Warranty on Sewing Machine HeadIo=o It\ Pie con rodillos Pie de leflon Numero DEL SUMINiSTRADOR DE Maquina DE CoserPiping Foot Blind Hem Foot Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine SourceSEARS, Roebuck and CO., D1817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL