Sears 385. 17928 owner manual Stitch length control 3 to, Optional Item Pins a

Page 60

Set the Machine

	Stitch width
	control	2
	1 2_ 3.,,.	4
I	!>1	I

Top thread tension control 2 to 6

Stitch length control 3 to 4

0\\ j,

Stretch Stitch

Buttonhole foot

Helpful Hints

Best results are obtained by using #60 _ #80 light weight threads as

bobbin thread.

NOTE: It is advisable to use a blue

stretch fabric needle when

sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.

You can obtain buttonholes

with a wider cutting space by

setting the stitch width control at 1.5 instead of 2.

(Optional Item)

Pins (A)	Lever

1

Base plate

Hook

Rectangular hole

1.a. Remove the extension table.

b. Raise the needle to its highest position.

c.Remove the foot holder.

d.Pu II bobbin thread out about 3" straight back toward rear of machine.

e.Insert hook of base plate into rectangular hole of needle plate.

f.Pull lever back to align the hook with the rectangular hole.

g.Snap base plate down to fit two pins (A) at the back of base plate into two round holes (B) on needle plate.

Release lever.

58

Image 60

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 PresserFoot Types Change the Presser FootStitcing Presser Foot Types Sliding Buttonhole FootChoose e Needle and Thread Check the NeedleFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change the NeedleAdditional Spool Pin Firmly against the thread spoolTo Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Horizontal Spool Pin 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 Darning Dropping the Feed DogsSet the Machine 213Topstitching Sew in a Zipper On the zipper footOpenthezipper Basic Zigzag Stitch width control 1 to Set the Machine MonogrammingWtu Chalk Satin Stitch 234Stitch Length Control Bar Tacking Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitchesEmbroidery FeedSee 0L\ Sew a ButtonOvercasting Stitch Zigzag footBlind Hemming Set the Machine Control 2 to 6Stitch length control redFor LaceWork Set the Machine Stitch width Control 2 to 213 Three-Step Zigzag Zigzag footBox Stitching Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 toControl 3 to Stitch lengthTwo-point Shell Stitch Fagoting StitchTwo-point Box Stitch Overedging StitchUseful to join elastic Decorate with Geometric Patterns Satin stitchFoot Stretch StitchStraight Stretch Zigzag foot Stitch and Its Uses Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching Elastic Stretch StitchSet the Machine Stitch width control 3 to Herring Bone Stretch Stretch Patching Set the MachineDecorative Stretch Patterns Top thread tensionLength control #3t Vests, jackets or coatsBuilt-in System 213-4Stitch SliderSet the stitch selector at U Sew 4 to 6 stitchesStop sewing at the left stitch Using Buttonhole Attachment Template 213504005 213505006 213506007 Sizes 15/16More Varied WillOptional Item Pins a Stitch length control 3 toOptional Item Leave 3 to 4 inches of threadOptional Item Coarse stitches Set the Machine For any of these stitch Stitch width Satin stitch footIllustration a Problem Probable Cause UpperProblem Page Page Parts List 647814020 No Single Needles 647814031 No. !4 Single Needles647814042 Single Nuuou IruR 647814053 No Single NeedlesStorage box Additional Spool Pin Appliqueing Bar tacking Base plate Basic zigzag3648 Zigzag Overcasting Zipper3435 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