Kenmore 385.162213 owner manual Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

Feed balancing dial

If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial(_). To adjust the distorted patterns:

[] If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by turning the dial in the "-" direction

[] If the patterns are compressed, correct them by turning the dial in the '%" direction_

Reverse Stitch Control

Press the stitch control to sew in reverse.

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Contents 5o5-8oo-o2o Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.AMMPORTANT Safety Instructions Conserve Estas Jnstrucciones Consignes IMPORTANTE$ DE SI CURIT¢ Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remediesSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8Garantia de la mdquina de coser Kenmore Servicio de garantaGarantie pour machine coudre Kenmore Specification Especificaciones de la mquinaCaractristiques de la machine Especificaci6nMaintenance Agreements Expertservicebyour12,000professionalrepairAbout Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements Call U.S.A Master Protection AgreementsEn Estados Unidos Contratos de Protecci6n Experta Contrats dentretien de SearsLe contrat dentretien de Sears Table of Contents SECClON PuntadasTable DES MATI#RES Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag Rsos # Names of PartsGabinete y bolsa de mano Rsos #97606 Des meubles et sac de transport Rsos #97606Nombre de las partes Porte-bobineAvailable Accessories Attachments 15 16 1718 32*3334Accessoires et pibces disponibles Accesorios y refacciones d sponiblesConnecting Machine to Power Supply Before Using Your Sewing MachineFor Your Safety Polarized plugConexi6n de la mquina a la red elctrica Para su seguridadPrise polarise Control de la velocidad de costuraPressure Adjusting Lever Pressure adjusting lever Thread CutterThread cutter Extension TableAjuste de la presien del prensatelas Levier de reglage de la pressionPalanca de elevacien del prensatelas Relive-pied presseurChanging Needle To Remove and Attach the Foot HolderChanging Presser Foot Snap-on button red button Groove PinChanger raiguille C6mo quitar/poner el enmangue del prensatelasTorniHodel enmangue C6mo quitadponer el prensatelasPresser Foot Types Zigzag foot Foot a Two-point box stitch Decorative Stitch Patterns TwinStitches Straight Stretch Rick-rack Overcast Stitching Straight stitch foot Foot HTipos de prensatelas Prensatelas para zig-zag Prensatelas a Utilice este prensatelas para puntada recta y puntada deDiffdrents pieds presseurs Pied zig-zag Pied a Presser Foot TypesOSatin stitch foot Foot F Monograming Applique ShellTipos de prensatelas continuaci6n Diffrents pieds presseurs suite = Pied point lanc Pied FPrensatelas para coser a punto por encima Prensatelas C MatelasserSelecting Needle and Fabric Very Light MediumUniversal Ball Point Orange Blue BallPoint Wedge Point Leather RedRoja 1175 1490Selecci6n de hilo y tela 1175 1280 1175 1490Tissu Type daiguilleBlankpage pginablanca pageblanche Bobbin Winding OHorizontal spool pin Bobinado de la canilla Remplissage Portacarretes horizontalPortacarretes Tapa-carretes grande\@@ Bobinado de la canilla NotaRemoving the hook cover plate Anura aanura @Esquemadeenhebrado PortacanillasTiredelhilohacialaizquierdapasndoloentreThreading the Machine Threading the machine Enhebrado del hilo de la aguja = Ensartador de agujas O TiradorEnfilage de la machine = Enfilage de la machine Enfile-aiguille intgrAdjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Correct tensionTension is too tight Rdglage de la tension du fil de Iaiguille pour le Point droitComment remonter le fil de la canette El bile est demasiado tenseAdjust Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch Is too tightOTension is too loose El hilo est demasiado flojo Tensi6n correctaTension correcte Endroit du tissu To select stitches Stitch Length ZonesSeleccionador de puntadas como seleccionar Puntadas PointsStitch Width Control How to adjust the stitch width Stitch Length Control How to adjust the stitch lengthC6mo ajustar la anchure de las puntadas Comment rgler la largeur du pointControl de la anchure de puntada Rglage de la largeur du pointAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Control de puntada invertida Bouton de marche arrireLa mquina coser hacia atrs hasta que suelte el bot6n Equilibrio de los patrones distorsionadosSection Ill. Straight Stitch Sewing StraightPuntada recta Para empezar a coserUso de las gufas de costura Ddbut dune coutureTopstitching QuiltingSurpiqCire Matelassage= To snap on the zipper foot Groove Cm\22cm Glissire Zipper Sewing Page Darning To Drop or Raise the Feed DogsStitch Selector Width Length Any Needle thread tension Piece of fabric under the hole to reinforce itDentrainement C6mo subidbajar los dientes del transporteComment monter et descendre les griffes ReprisageSection IV. Zigzag Stitch Sewing Basic ZigzagPuntada de zig-zag Tensiondu fil de Iaiguille Pied presseur aPuntada Point lanc6Monogramming AppliqueMonogramas MonogrammesAplicaciones AppliquesBar Tacking EmbroideryPresser foot Brides Renfort BordadoDe la puntada Sewing OvercastingButton Puntada de sobrehilado RemateSurfilage Costura De botonesBlind Hem Stitch To sewSECCiON V. Puntadas Utiles Y Dobladillo invisibleOurlet invisible La coutureMultiple Zigzag Stitch Lace WorkTrabajos Puntada de mlJltiple zig-zagPoint zig-zag multiple Shell Stitch Puntada En forma de concha Point coquille CajaPoint de crneau Fagoting Two-point Box StitchDecorative Stitch Patterns StitchAjoure Caja de dos puntosTwin Needle Stitches Option Zigzag footPuntadas de doble aguja Opci6n Aiguilles jumeles Option Straight Stretch IitPuntada recta triple Extensi6n de Rick-rackZig-zag CroquetStretch Stitching SmockingOvercast Puntada eldstica de remate SobrehiladoPuntada de pluma Serging Patching3to6 Elastic Stretch StitchPuntada De dobladiilo SurjetPuntada Eldstica de extensi6n Remiendos elsticosDecorative Stretch Patterns Stitch Selector11 to DiseSos decorativos elsticos Motifs dcoratifs ExtensiblesAutomatic Buttonhole PreparationSeccion VII.OJAt.ES Ojal automdticoAutomatique L2J Luegobajeelprensatelasparaojalesautom&ticos Auto BH + Page Corded Buttonhole Costura de ojales con cord6n Boutonnieres passepoil6esOption Manual ButtonholeOjal manual Opci6nBoutonni6re manuelle Option = Para coser@ @ Automatic Buttonhole OptionStyles et dimensions des boutonnieres Ojal automtico Opci6nBoutonni6re automatique Option Estilo y tama£o delAutomatic Buttonhole To sew Ojal AutomdticoContinuaci6n Boutonni6re automatiqueAutomatic Buttonhole Ojal automdtico continuaci6n Automatic Buttonhole Ojal autormdtico continuaci6n Boutonniere automatique suiteCleaning the Bobbin Holder Replacing Light BulbRemplacement de Iampoule Seccion Viii. 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385.162213 specifications

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The sewing machine also offers adjustable stitch length and width, giving sewists the flexibility to customize their stitches according to the specific needs of their projects. Furthermore, its free arm feature is a significant advantage for sewing cuffs, sleeves, and other circular items, allowing for easier maneuverability around tighter spaces.

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In conclusion, the Kenmore 385.162213 is a well-rounded sewing machine featuring a solid combination of built-in stitches, easy bobbin access, adjustable settings, and a user-centric design. Whether a hobbyist or a dedicated seamstress, this machine is designed to foster creativity and support sewing endeavors with its reliable performance and innovative features.