Kenmore 385.161302 owner manual Darning, To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

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To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

The drop feed dogs lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine.

To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated.

_) To raise the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. Feed dogs must be up for normal sewing.

Darning

Stitch

selector:

6 to 8

Stitch

width:

6.5

_) Stitch

length:

Any

(_ Needle thread tension:

2 to 6

(_ Pressure adjusting lever:

0

_) Presser foot A:

Zigzag foot

(_) Presser foot F:

Satin stitch foot

(_) Feed dogs:

Dropped

Drop the feed dogs. Center the hole in the fabric on an embroidery hoop, as shown.

Lower the presser foot F and sew at a stow speed.

Move the fabric back and forth slowly until the darning area is covered. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn (90°), and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer. After darning is completed, return the pressure adjusting lever to 3 for normal sewing.

NOTE:

If the fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate piece of fabdc under the hole to reinforce it.

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Contents Machine .&.COUDRE Sears, Roebuck and Co., H offman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.AImportant Safety Instructions Instrucciones DE Seguridad Importantes Atencion Importantes Consignes DE SI Curiti Garantia Caractristiques de la machine SpecificationEspecificaciones De la m&quina Over 739 s.p.m mm MaximumTable of Contents Indice ContinuacibnDE LA MAQUlNA Table DES Matifres Partie III. Couture AU Point Droit suiteEXTENSlBLES Names of Parts Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag Rsos #Gabinete y bolsa de mano Seccion I. Nombre DE LAS PartesPartie I, Identification DES Pifces DE LA Machine Mallette et sac de transportAvailable Accessories and Attachments 102869107Accessoires et pices disponibles Accesorios y refacciones disponiblesPart Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before UsingYour Sewing MachineSeccion II. Preparacion DE LA Maquina Para Coser Partie II, PREPAREZ-VOUS .&.COUDREExtension Table Pressure Adjusting LeverAccessory box Presser Foot LifterPalanca de elevacibn del prensatelas Relive-pied Presseur Ajuste de la presibn del prensatelasLevier de rglage de la pression CortahilosTo Remove and Attach the Foot Holder tThumb screw Set the Speed Range SwitchChanging Needle Changing Presser FootBarra prensatelas Retrait et installation du support de piedCbmo quitar/poner el enmangue del prensatelas Cbmo quitar/poner el prensatelasStraight stitch foot Foot H Automatic buttonhole foot Foot RPied b point droit Pied H Tipos de prensatelas Prensatelas para zig*zag Prensatelas aDiffrents pieds presseurs Pied zig*zag Pied a Prensatelas para cremalleras Prensatelas EPresser Foot Types Satin stitch foot Foot F Buttonhole foot BQuilter Pbgina Tipos de prensatelas continuacibnDiffrents pieds presseurs suite Pied & point lanc Pied F Pied surjeter Pied CWeight Fabric Type Needle Selecting Needle and FabricSeleccibn de hilo y tela Peso Tipo DE Tela Tipo DE Aguja TamanoChoix de Iaiguille et tissu DiamtrePoids Tissu Type daiguille Daiguille Blank Pgina blanca Blanche Bobbin Winding Horizontal spool pin Spool pin Porte-bobine horizontal 0 Porte-bobine Remplissage de la canettePortacarretes adicional Porte-bobine suppl6mentaireBobbin winding Bobinado de la canilla Remplissage de la canetteInserting the bobbin End of thread Cbmo sacar la canilla Retrait de la canetteInsertion de la canette Extr6mit6 du fil Encoche Encoche Threading the Machine Threading the machineNeedle threader Ensartador de aguja automdtico 1Tirador Enfllage de la machine Enfilage de la machineDrawing up bobbin thread Extraccibn del hilo de la canilla El hilo est& demasiado tenso Hilo de la aguja Hilo superiorSi la tension est trop elevee Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch El hilo estb demasiado tenso El hilo estb demasiado flojoSi la tension est trop faible El hilo estb demasiado flojo Parte de arriba de la telaStitch Selector how to select stitches Stitch Length ZonesSlecteur de point comment choisir les points PuntadasSelector de puntada cbmo seleccionar de RojaHow to adjust the stitch length Stitch Width Control How to adjust the stitch widthStitch Length Control Cbmo ajustar la anchure de las puntadas Iongitud de puntadasControl de la anchure de puntada Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlBouton de marche arrire Control de puntada invertidaPour corriger un motif dform Equilibrio de los patrones distorsionados1Stitch selector Straight StitchUse the Seam Guides Starting to sewCbmo coser una esquina cuadrada Topstitching QuiltingSurpiq0re Costura La vistaAcolchador MatelassageFabric preparation Zipper SewingTo snap on the zipper foot 0Groove To sewGlissire \\\\ Confeccibn de cremalleras continuacibn Darning To Drop or Raise the Feed DogsZurcido Cbmo subir/bajar los dientes del transporteReprisage Comment monter et descendre les griffes dentrainementBasic Zigzag Satin StitchingDe zig-zag Seccion IV. Puntadas DE ZIG-ZAGPartie IV. Points ZIG-ZAG Zig-zag SimpleMonogramming AppliqueMonogramas Monogrammes Aplicaciones AppliquesBarTacking EmbroideryPuntada Refuerzo Brides de renfort Bordado BroderieSelector Button SewingStitch selector Stitch width WidthPuntada Sobrehilado SurfilageCostura Botones Pose des Boutons Section V. Utility and Decorative Stitches Blind Hem StitchSeccion Puntadas Utilesy Decorativas Partie V. Points Utilitaires ET DecoratifsMultiple Zigzag Stitch Lace WorkMending Trabajos Multiple zig-zagPoint zig-zag multiple Shell Stitch Box StitchPuntada En forma de concha Point coquUle CajaPoint de crdneau Fagoting Stitch Two-point Box StitchTwo-pointShell Stitch Puntos AjourdePuntos Point coquille Double points PointsOveredge Stitch Decorative Stitch Patterns13 to Puntadas decorativas Puntada Para rebordadosPoint de bordure Points dcoratifsOr \ Twin Needle Stitches OptionPuntadas de doble aguja Opcion Aiguilles jumeles Option Straight Stretch Rick-rack StretchExtensibn de Rick-rack Seccionvi Puntadas Elasticas Partie VI. Points ExtensiblesPuntada Recta Triple Point droit Extensible Zig-zagOvercast Stretch StitchingSmocking Stitch selector Stitch width Stitch lengthPour coudre Puntada eldstica de rematePuntada de pluma Point de smocksSerging Stretch PatchingElastic Stretch Stitch Remiendos el&sticos Puntada de dobladilloPuntada El&stica de extensibn Point de surjetHerring Bone StretchDecorative Stretch Patterns Point dpine extensible Puntada de espiga eldsticaDiseos decorativos eldsticos Motifs dcoratifsAutomatic Buttonhole Preparation for sewingOjal automtico Seccion VII. Ojales Partie BoutonnifreBoutonniere Automatique Preparacibn para coser EnclavaduraPage ReperepourIemplacementde boutonniere How to adjust buttonhole stitch density Cbmo ajustar la densidad de los ojales Comment regler la densit6 pour boutonnieresSet the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used Boutonnieres passepoiles Costura de ojales con cordbnManual Buttonhole Ojal manual Boutonniere Manuelle Buttonhole style and size t Round end buttonhole Styles et dimensions des boutonnieres Ojal autombtico OpcibnBoutonniere automatique Option Automatic Buttonhole To sew 1Stitch selector Ojal autombtico continuacibn Boutonniere automatique suiteAutomatic Buttonhole Boutonniere Automatique To adjust stitch density LengthOjal autormdtico continuacibn Cleaning the Bobbin Holder Replacing the Light BulbPartie VIII. Entretien DE Votre Machine Remplacement de IampouleSeccion VIII. Mantenimiento DEL LA Maquina Limpiando el portacanUlasCleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the MachineEngrasando la mquina Limpieza del garfio y los dientes del transporteNettoyage de la coursire et des griffes dentrainement Lubrification de la machineTroubleshooting Se rompe el hilo de la aguja Soluciones para problemas de funcionamiento CondicionReferencia La tela no se arrastra uniformemente La mbquina noEn cas de probleme Get it fixed, at your home or ours

385.161302 specifications

The Kenmore 385.161302 is a versatile and robust sewing machine designed to cater to a variety of sewing needs. Renowned for its user-friendly features, this model is ideal for both beginners and seasoned sewists, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the Kenmore 385.161302 is its built-in stitches. The machine offers over 20 stitch options, including essential utility stitches, decorative stitches, and stretch stitches. This variety allows users to tackle different projects, from simple hems to intricate embroidery patterns. The automatic stitch selector simplifies the process of choosing the right stitch for every task, enhancing convenience and efficiency.

Another key characteristic of this model is its adjustable stitch length and width. This feature enables users to customize their stitches according to the fabric type and project requirements. Whether working on lightweight fabrics or heavy materials, the Kenmore 385.161302 provides the flexibility needed for various sewing scenarios.

The sewing machine also boasts an automatic bobbin winding system, which saves time and minimizes the hassle typically associated with manually winding bobbins. The machine's drop-in bobbin system ensures easy loading and prevents tangling of threads, allowing for smooth and uninterrupted sewing.

Users will appreciate the built-in needle threader, which simplifies the threading process and aids in reducing eye strain, especially beneficial for those who sew for extended periods. Additionally, the Kenmore 385.161302 features a free arm, making it easier to sew cylindrical items such as sleeves and pant hems.

Equipped with a sturdy metal frame, this machine delivers durability and stability during use, making it ideal for heavy-duty sewing tasks. The high speed of 750 stitches per minute speeds up the sewing process while maintaining precision and accuracy.

In conclusion, the Kenmore 385.161302 stands out due to its extensive features and user-friendly technology. With its variety of stitch options, adjustable settings, and practical enhancements like automatic functions and a free arm, this sewing machine is designed to accommodate diverse sewing projects. Whether you are new to sewing or an experienced seamstress, the Kenmore 385.161302 is equipped to meet your crafting needs with ease and efficiency.
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