Sears 385 owner manual Smocking, Stretch Patching

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Smocking

Set the Machine

Stitch width

control 3 to 5

Top thread tension	Stitch	length
control 2 to 6	Stitch	length
	stretch	Stdch
	pOSltiOrl
_	,1 _3

Stretch Stitch

A Zigzag foot

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Stretch Patching

Set the Machine

Stitch width

control 5

°op thread tension Stitch length control control 2 to 6

yellow stretch stitch position

The Stitch and its Uses

For patching worn out elbows or

knees.

Stretch Stitch

A:Zigzag foot

With the stitch length at "4". sew

straight stitching lines 3/8" apart across the area to be smocked.

Knot the threads along one edge. Pult

the bobbin threads and distribute the

gathers evenly. Secure the threads at

the other end. Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering stitches. Pull out the gathering stitches.

NOTE: Loosen the top thread

tension to make gathering easier.

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Contents SEA/RS SEARS, Roebuck and CO Kenmore Sewing MachineImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsSect on 1. Know Your Machine Identify the AccesSories Needle setChildren Light/power switch is turned on. If you areYour machine will not operate unless X represents numbers 00O throughSet Up the Machine Macpi ESet the Pressure Dial Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser footHigh Lid of the accessory storage box lifts open toward you Pull gently toward you Extension table will snap outTo Attach Sectjon 2. Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Darning socks or mending knees, elbowsOr areas of wear in childrensclothes To Remove To Attach Change the Presser Foot To AttachKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Check Your Presser Foot Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded holePresser Foot Types Zigzag Foot Straight Foot PinKnow What the Presser Feet Will Do Presser Foot TypesUse This Check Your Needle Ripar 10-12stitchesTo Change Your Needle To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Prepare the BobbinSection !2 Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Wind the BobbinInsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder Threading chart is located behind the face cover platePrepare Your MACHIN6.!P-OfNG Prepare the Bobbin You Through Tension TowardPrepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Machine Forsewing Prepare Your Top Thread Pick Up Your Bobbin ThreadTension is too loose Adjust the Top Thread TensionType of stitch Thread willStitch Selector Fabric when selecting a stitchPrepare Your Machinefor Sewing Top Tension Too Tight Loose Just RightPrepare Your Machine for Sewing Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceStitch Width Control Stitch Length ContrOl WidlhPlan to Reverse Stitch Control Starting To SewStitch on Scrap SuitablePractical Stitch Chart III luRefer to 49Orange35 6Yellow35Check38 Chort On p Learn the Stitches On pSection Learn Stitches StitchStraight Stitches Topstitching Set the Machine HeresHowUse the Darning Plate Control orangeDarning Straight StretchZigzag Stitches Stretch Stitch Zigzag footOr as a decorative stitch Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width Top thread tension Applique Bar Tacking Set the Machine Control to Top Thread tension Control 2 toControl To t Baste Fuse With Iron-on Monogramming Machine Embroidery Set the MachineSet the same as satin stitch Stitch width control Stitch several timesSew a Button Top thread tension control 2 toControl Io tt Zigzag Stitches Overcasting StitchControl 3 to Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 toControl 0 5 to Three-Step ZigzagFop thread tension MendingOvercast Stretch Stitching Raveling Needle, which effectivelyBlind Hemming WidthLace Work Trim excess fabric close to stitchingButtonhole Making Learning to Sew ButtonholesHave two Garment LowerLearn the Stitches Buttonhole Making Using Buttonhole Attachment Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 13/16Ftook Buttonhole guide plate Fabrics Fine stitches for light Fold back the left seam allowance Reset stitch length at 2 and top Thread tension at 2 to As shownLearnthestitches Top side of fabricTwo-Point Shell Stitching He re1.HowSmocking Stretch PatchingFagoting Stitch Herring Bone StretchElasticStretch Stitch Box StitchingTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging Stitch Decorate with Geometric Patterns Tile Stitches and T!leir UsesSpecial effects Performance What to Do WhenThread caught Hook Race Lint in bobbin Holder Or hook race HolderReplace the Light Bulb Clean the Bobbin Holder Care for Your MachineReplace Next Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the MachineBobbin holder so the knob fits Shown aboveParts List 213506007 Index 19-20 Memo Memo Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A 385