Sears
385. 12712, 385. 12714, 385. 12710, 385. 12708
owner manual
Sfa/Rs
Parts list
Performance Problems Chart
Warranty
Identify the Accessories
Assembly
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Weight
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OWNER'S MANUAL
S_FA/RS
SEWING MACHINE
MODELS 385. 12708 385. 12710
385. 12712
or
385.
12714
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Contents
SFA/RS
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Sears Canada INC
Table Ofcontents
Locate and Identify the Parts
Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
Full line of sewing cabinets is available at your
Where
Identify the Accessories
Light/power switch is turned on. If you are
Machine, be sure the power switch is
Foot Control Use
Sure slightry
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter
Accessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot
Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the Removable
Extension Table
Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the Needle
Orange
Stretch fabrics
Prepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine
Wind the Bobbin
Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle
ILuLf
To 6 inches of thread clear
Top thread Back Presser foot, leaving
Best tension will depend on
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right
Reverse Stitch Control
Model
Stitch Selector
StitchSelector
Stitch Length Control
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
I12--3
Stitches
Stardng To Sew
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric
Straight Stitches
Straight Stitch Set the Machine
Stitch selector
HeresHow
Put the right sides of the fabric to
Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation
Side
Pierces
Learnthe Stitches
Presser foot Stretch
Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate
With
Zigzag Stitches
Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension
Satin Stitch
Top thread tension Stitch
Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector
Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector
Learn the STI,TCHES
Overcasting Stitch
Zigzag Stitches
Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace
Seam Finishing
Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful for
Blind Hemming
Weight Fabric1/4
Zigzag foot
Shell Stitching Models 12712
Straight Stretch
Stretch Stitches
Rick-Rack Stretch
Position
Raveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches
Stretch Stitches
Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only
Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin
For more density, turn the dial
Buttonholes
For less density, turn the dial toward
Stop sewing at the left stitch
At r m
Bl--r-l
Cut the hole
Opener
Sizes or kinds of thread
Incorrect Thread
Bent or blunt needle
Fabric very sheer or very soft
Performance Problems Chart
Use a lint brush to clean the feed
Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine
Unplug
Needle plate
Shuttle and shuttle race. Do not
Assembly
Over-oil Snap the levers back into the original position
Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head back
Oiling the Machine
Remove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration
131415
Parts List
Storage box
Problems chart
Arm cover plate
9I0
For 25 years from Date
This warranty gives you
90-DAY
Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8