Contents
Model 385
Kenmore Sewing, Machine
SEARS, Roebuck and CO
IMPORTANT Safety Instructions
Table of Contents
Locate and Identify the Parts
Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
Needle
Locate and Identify the Parts
Buttonhole Attachment
Identify the Accessories
Foot Control Use
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
Set the Pressure Dia
Prepare the Machine for Sewing
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
= Presser Foot Types
Choose the Needle and Thread
Recommended Stitch Length
Additional Spool Pin
Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
Less
Prepare the Bobbin
Thread the Needle
Preparethe Top Thread
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
Prepare the Top Thread
Fabr,c
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Top Tension Toc Tight Too Loose Just Right
Zone
Stitch Selector
Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
Reverse Stitch Control
Starting To Sew
Needle
Practical Stitch Chart
Uses Refer to
Position
Chart
Practical Stitch
Length Width
Cha on p
Chart
Practical
Stitch
Turn a Square Corner
Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch
Use the Seam Guides
Topstitching 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 Dogs
Lrom
Zigzag
Stitches
Basic Zigzag Monogramming Set the Machine
Stitch and Its Uses
Zigzag Stitches
Applique Set the Machine
Bar Tacking Set the Machine
No presser
Sew a Button Set the Machine
Zigzag Stitches
Overcasting Stitch
Learn the Stitches
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
Set the Machtne
Two-point Box Stitch = Overedging
Decorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine
= Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine
Stretch Stitches
Stretch St itches
Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine
= Smocking Set the Machine
= Elastic Stretch Stitch Set the Machine
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Set the Machine
= Herring Bone Stretch
Set the Machine
Patching
= Decorative Stretch Patterns
Buttonhole Making Learning to Sew Buttonholes
Built-in System Set the Machine
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Buttonhole Making
Button hole System and Size
Using Buttonhole Attachment
Thread
Thread
Buttonhole Making
Set the Machine For any of these stitch
Twin Needle Stitching
Incorrect thread tension
What to Do When
Performance Problems Chart
Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine
Oiling the Machine
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs
Parts List
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Operating Instructions
D1817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL
Warranty Full 25-YEAR Warranty on Sewing Machine Head
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Piping Foot Blind Hem Foot
Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source
SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D1817WA, Hoffman ESTATES, IL