Sears 385. 12712, 385. 12714, 385. 12710, 385. 12708 owner manual Stretch fabrics, Orange

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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

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Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.

rn the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded

needles:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue (11 )

for

stretch fabrics.

 

 

 

Orange

(11)

for

lightweight

fabrics.

 

 

Red (14)

for

medium

or

medium-heavy

 

 

weight fabrics.

 

 

 

 

Purple

(16)

for medium-heavy weight fabrics

 

 

and decorative topstitehing on these

 

 

fabrics.

(This needle

has a larger

 

 

thread hole for thicker topstitching

 

 

thread.)

 

 

 

 

 

Green

(18)

for

heavy

weight

fabrics

and

 

 

decorative

top-stitching

on

these

 

 

fabrics.

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement Kenmore needles ere available at your nearest Sears store.

•Check the Needle

1.Look for barbed or blunt point.

2.A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Always buy a good quality thread. It should resist tangling and be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

Fabric,

Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEEDLE

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDED

 

 

FABRIC

 

SIZE AND

 

THREAD

SIZE

STITCH

LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR

 

 

 

 

SETTING

 

Lightweight

:

 

 

 

 

Polyester

Core/Cotton

2

 

 

 

Batiste,

Dimity,

 

Chiffon,

 

Wrap

 

 

 

(12

stitches

per

Silks,

Fine Lace,

Organza,

11-ORANGE

Fine

Mercerized Cotton

inch)

 

 

Crepe,

Taffeta,

Voile,

 

Silk

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organdy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Weight:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton,

Cotton

Blend,

 

50 Mercerized

Cotton

 

 

 

 

Percale,

Gingham,

 

 

Polyester

Core/Cotton

2--2.5

stitches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110-12

Shantung,

Pique,

Knit,

14-RED

Wrap

A

 

 

per

inch)

 

Seersucker,

Satin,

 

Silk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suit ings,

Linen,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wool

Crepe,

Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Heavy

Weight:

 

50 Mercerized

Cotton

 

 

 

 

Corduroy,

Den ira, Wool,

14oR ED

Mercerized

Heavy-Duty

2--3

 

 

 

Sailcloth,

Wool

Flannel,

or

Polyester

Core/Cotton

(8-10

stitches

Gabardine,

Velvet,

16-PURPLE

Wrap

 

 

 

per

inch)

 

Leather

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silk

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy Duty

Mercerized

 

 

 

 

Heavy

Weight:

 

 

 

 

Cotton

 

 

3

 

 

 

Coating,

Upholstery

18-GREEN

Polyester

Core/Cotton

(S stitches

per

Cotton

Duck,

 

Heavy

 

Wrap

 

 

 

inch)

 

 

Twills,

Canvas

 

 

 

Silk

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3--4

 

 

 

Decorative

 

top-stitching

16-PURPLE

Buttonhole

Twist

16-8

stitches

 

on all

types

of

fabric

18-GREEN

(Use

as top thread only)

per

inch)

 

Stretch

Fabric:

 

 

 

11-BLUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polyester

Double

Knit,

(STRETCH

Polyester

Core/Cotton

2-2.5

 

 

 

Nylon Tricot,

 

Jersey,

FABRIC

Wrap

 

 

 

(10-12

stitches

Stretch

Terry,

 

Spandex,

NEEDLE)

50 Mercerized

Cotton

per

inch)

 

Cire

Tricot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents
SFA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine Sears Canada INCTable Ofcontents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableFull line of sewing cabinets is available at your WhereIdentify the Accessories Light/power switch is turned on. If you are Machine, be sure the power switch isFoot Control Use Sure slightryAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Accessory Storage Box Change the Presser Foot Set Up Machine Free-Arm Sewing the RemovableExtension Table Choose the Needle and Thread To Change the NeedleOrange Stretch fabricsPrepare the Bobbin To Removethe BobbinCasefrom the Machine Wind the Bobbin Prepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle ILuLfTo 6 inches of thread clear Top thread Back Presser foot, leavingBest tension will depend on Adjust the Top Thread TensionTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Reverse Stitch ControlStitch Selector ModelStitchSelector Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceI12--3 StitchesStardng To Sew Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric Straight StitchesStraight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selectorHeresHow Put the right sides of the fabric to Straight Stitches Sew in a Zipper Fabric PreparationSide PiercesLearnthe Stitches Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Presser foot StretchWith Zigzag Stitches Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Satin StitchTop thread tension Stitch Applique Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selectorSewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Learn the STI,TCHESOvercasting Stitch Zigzag Stitches Pillows become more elegant when trimmed with laceSeam Finishing Three-step zigzag stitch is especial- ly useful forBlind Hemming Weight Fabric1/4Zigzag foot Shell Stitching Models 12712Straight Stretch Stretch StitchesRick-Rack Stretch PositionRaveling Needle, which effectively prevents skipped stitches Stretch StitchesElastic Stretch Stitch Model 12714 only Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchinFor more density, turn the dial ButtonholesFor less density, turn the dial toward Stop sewing at the left stitchAt r m Bl--r-lCut the hole OpenerSizes or kinds of thread Incorrect ThreadBent or blunt needle Fabric very sheer or very softPerformance Problems Chart Use a lint brush to clean the feed Replacing Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineUnplug Needle plateAssembly Shuttle and shuttle race. Do notOver-oil Snap the levers back into the original position Oiling the Machine Left side of the cover. Tilt the machine head backRemove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration 131415 Parts ListStorage box Problems chartArm cover plate 9I0This warranty gives you For 25 years from Date90-DAY Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8