Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 manual SEARS, Roebuck and CO, Kenmore Sewing Machine

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear Customer:

You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,

please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

Specific instructions are given on threading, tension adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense for conditions beyond our control.

Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance. The model number and serial number

are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 3 of this booklet.

Model No. 385.Serial No.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

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Contents Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Face Cover Plate Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts Identify the Accessories AutoClutchKnobFoot Control Use ChildrenSeveral Setting Spool PinAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing ExtensionTableGreen For Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTtmd Check Your NeedleTo Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Wind the BobbinPull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown BobbinThread Your Needle Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Top threadOoI!t LoosePrepareyourmachineforsewing Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightStitch Length Control Prepare Your Machine for SewingStitch Selector Releaseto sew forward again Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control StartingTo Sew Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machineTurn a Square Corner Learn the StitchesUse the Seam Guides Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Be usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Satin Stitch Heres HowSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches Zigzag Stitches AppliqueBar Tacking Sew a Button To strengthen the shank, cutThis zigzag variation is very useful Section Learn StitchesZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Foot so that the stitches are made HeresHowPlace the fabric under the presser Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag StitchesLace Work Models 12781, 12681 Stitch and Its UsesStjtch Blind Hemming Models12681 That Be*wcon exteRded=edeTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 ButtonholesStitch selector Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Stitch across and below Per, set the zipper footRight side of the needle Tom of the zipperTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Set the stitch length as you desirePosition Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyBox Stitching Model 12781 only Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 toWhat to Do When Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleWhat to Do When Fabric not MovingReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineCare for Your MachineAbout every three months Clean the Shuttle RaceOccasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area Oiling the Machine Oil points in illustrationShuttle Parts ListRef. No InstructionsZipper application 3031 IndexExtension Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL