Sears 385 Prepare Your Machinefor Sewing, Stitch Selector, Fabric when selecting a stitch

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SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINEFOR SEWING

For Zigzag Stitct_l

In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. See

below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your top tension.

Top	tension	Top	tension
Too	Tight	Too	Loose	Just Right

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Stitch Selector

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The stitch selector control determines the stitch you select.

Simply turn this control until the desired stitch is indicated by the red indicat_

on the stitch indicator panel. The bottom row of stitches is selected when th+ stitch length control is set at the stretch stitch position.

NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, be sure your needle is up and out01

fabric when selecting a stitch.

Stitch patterns are color+coded to recommend setting zones at the stitch lengl_

control.

ZONES

•	Orange	Straight,	Zigzag and	Utility	Stitct_es
•	Green	Geometric	Decorative	Stitches
•	Blue	Built-in	Buttonhole	Making
•	Yellow	Stretch Stitches

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Contents SEA/RS Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableSect on 1. Know Your Machine Needle set Identify the AccesSoriesX represents numbers 00O through Light/power switch is turned on. If you areYour machine will not operate unless ChildrenSet the Pressure Dial Set Up the MachineMacpi E High Adjust the Presser Foot LeverPresser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot To Attach Lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward youPull gently toward you Extension table will snap out Or areas of wear in childrensclothes Sectjon 2. Prepare Your Machine for SewingDarning socks or mending knees, elbows Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole To AttachKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Check Your Presser Foot To Remove To Attach Change the Presser FootPin Presser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight FootUse This Know What the Presser Feet Will DoPresser Foot Types Check Your Needle To Change Your Needle Ripar10-12stitches Wind the Bobbin Prepare the BobbinSection !2 Prepare Your Machine for Sewing To Remove the Bobbin from the MachineYou Through Tension Toward Threading chart is located behind the face cover platePrepare Your MACHIN6.!P-OfNG Prepare the Bobbin Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top Thread Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Prepare Your Machine ForsewingThread will Adjust the Top Thread TensionType of stitch Tension is too looseTop Tension Too Tight Loose Just Right Fabric when selecting a stitchPrepare Your Machinefor Sewing Stitch SelectorWidlh Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Width Control Stitch Length ContrOl Prepare Your Machine for SewingSuitable Reverse Stitch Control Starting To SewStitch on Scrap Plan toRefer to Practical Stitch ChartIII lu 6Yellow35 49Orange35Check38 Chort On p On p Learn the StitchesStitch Section Learn StitchesStraight Stitches Control orange HeresHowUse the Darning Plate Topstitching Set the MachineStraight Stretch DarningOr as a decorative stitch Zigzag StitchesStretch Stitch Zigzag foot Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Control To t Baste Fuse With Iron-on Applique Bar Tacking Set the MachineControl to Top Thread tension Control 2 to Set the same as satin stitch Monogramming MachineEmbroidery Set the Machine Top thread tension control 2 to Stitch several timesSew a Button Stitch width controlSet the Machine Stitch width control 2 to Zigzag Stitches Overcasting StitchControl 3 to Control Io ttMending Three-Step ZigzagFop thread tension Control 0 5 toRaveling Needle, which effectively Overcast Stretch StitchingWidth Blind HemmingTrim excess fabric close to stitching Lace WorkHave two Buttonhole MakingLearning to Sew Buttonholes Lower GarmentLearn the Stitches Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 13/16 Buttonhole Making Using Buttonhole AttachmentFtook Buttonhole guide plate Fabrics Fine stitches for light As shown Reset stitch length at 2 and topThread tension at 2 to Fold back the left seam allowanceTop side of fabric LearnthestitchesHe re1.How Two-Point Shell StitchingStretch Patching SmockingHerring Bone Stretch Fagoting StitchBox Stitching ElasticStretch StitchTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging Stitch Special effects Decorate with Geometric PatternsTile Stitches and T!leir Uses What to Do When PerformanceHolder Thread caught Hook Race Lint in bobbin Holder Or hook raceReplace Replace the Light Bulb Clean the Bobbin HolderCare for Your Machine Shown above Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the MachineBobbin holder so the knob fits NextParts List 213506007 Index 19-20 Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty385 SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A