Sears 385. 17928 owner manual SEARS, Roebuck and CO

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.

Dear CustomeP:

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 4 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 Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Page ArmCoverPlate Page Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Safety FeatureSet the Pressure Dial Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterTo Attach To removeEtc Check the PresserFoot Stitcing PresserFoot TypesChange the Presser Foot Presser Foot Types Sliding Buttonhole FootChoose e Needle and Thread Check the NeedleFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change the NeedleTo Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool Pin Additional Spool PinFirmly against the thread spool Ordinary SpoolBobbin Winding Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder So that ThreadPrepare the Top Thread Thread the NeedlePick Up the Bobbin Thread Adjust the Top Thread Tension IIIFor Zigzag Stitch Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just RightGuide messagewindow Rickrack stretch Reverse III Zigzag 38Red 3N5Refer to Herring Bone StretchButtonhole Twin Needle Stitches Satin Stitch Acceptable resu Its Set the Machine DarningDropping the Feed Dogs 213Topstitching Sew in a Zipper On the zipper footOpenthezipper Wtu Chalk Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the MachineMonogramming Stitch Length Control Satin Stitch234 Bar Tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitchesSee EmbroideryFeed 0L\ Sew a ButtonOvercasting Stitch Zigzag footFor Blind Hemming Set the MachineControl 2 to 6Stitch length control red LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag footControl 3 to Box StitchingShell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Stitch lengthTwo-point Shell Stitch Fagoting StitchUseful to join elastic Two-point Box StitchOveredging Stitch Foot Decorate with Geometric PatternsSatin stitch Stretch StitchStraight Stretch Zigzag foot Stitch and Its Uses Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch StitchingElastic Stretch Stitch Herring Bone Stretch Stretch Patching Set the MachineLength control Decorative Stretch PatternsTop thread tension #3t Vests, jackets or coatsStitch Built-in System213-4 SliderStop sewing at the left stitch Set the stitch selector at USew 4 to 6 stitches More Varied Using Buttonhole AttachmentTemplate 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16 WillOptional Item Pins a Stitch length control 3 toOptional Item Optional ItemLeave 3 to 4 inches of thread Coarse stitches Illustration a Set the Machine For any of these stitch Stitch widthSatin stitch foot Problem Probable Cause UpperProblem Page Page Parts List 647814042 Single 647814020 No Single Needles647814031 No. !4 Single Needles Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single NeedlesStorage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tacking Base plate Basic zigzag3435 3648Zigzag Overcasting Zipper Zipper Foot 13, 26,3435,6667Warranty SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, ILSEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A 385