Contents
Model 385
SEARS, Roebuck and CO
Kenmore Sewing, Machine
IMPORTANT Safety Instructions
Table of Contents
Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
Locate and Identify the Parts
Locate and Identify the Parts
Needle
Identify the Accessories
Buttonhole Attachment
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
Foot Control Use
Prepare the Machine for Sewing
Set the Pressure Dia
Set Up the Machine Adjust the Presser Foot Lever
Accessory Storage Box
Free-Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To Remove
To Attach
Set Up the Machine
KnowWhatthe Presser Feet Will Do
= Check The Presser Foot
Change the Presser Foot
Zigzag toot
Section
Choose the Needle and Thread
= Presser Foot Types
Recommended Stitch Length
Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
Additional Spool Pin
Less
Prepare the Bobbin
Preparethe Top Thread
Thread the Needle
Prepare the Top Thread
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Fabr,c
Top Tension Toc Tight Too Loose Just Right
Stitch Selector
Zone
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control
Starting To Sew
Reverse Stitch Control
Practical Stitch Chart
Needle
Position
Uses Refer to
Chart
Practical Stitch
Length Width
Cha on p
Chart
Practical
Stitch
Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch
Use the Seam Guides
Turn a Square Corner
Topstitching Set the Machine
Set the Machine
LO. Close the zipper and turn the fabric
Dropping the Feed Dogs
Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing
Zigzag
Stitches
Basic Zigzag Monogramming Set the Machine
Lrom
Stitch and Its Uses
Zigzag Stitches
Applique Set the Machine
Bar Tacking Set the Machine
No presser
Zigzag Stitches
Sew a Button Set the Machine
Learn the Stitches
Overcasting Stitch
Blind Hemming Set the Machine
LaceWork
Three-Step Zigzag
Shell Stitching Set the Machine
Lingerie
Box Stitching Set the Machine
Shell Stitch Set the Machine
Two-point Box Stitch = Overedging
Set the Machtne
Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine
Stretch Stitches
= Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine
Stretch St itches
Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine
= Smocking Set the Machine
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine
= Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine
= Herring Bone Stretch
Set the Machine
Patching
= Decorative Stretch Patterns
Buttonhole Making Learning to Sew Buttonholes
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Built-in System Set the Machine
Buttonhole Making
Using Buttonhole Attachment
Button hole System and Size
Thread
Thread
Buttonhole Making
Twin Needle Stitching
Set the Machine For any of these stitch
What to Do When
Incorrect thread tension
Performance Problems Chart
Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs
Oiling the Machine
Parts List
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Operating Instructions
Warranty Full 25-YEAR Warranty on Sewing Machine Head
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Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source
Piping Foot Blind Hem Foot
SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D1817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL