Kenmore 385. 17622

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Sew a Button

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Stitch length control

any number (not

necessary to adjust)

Zigzag foot

Top thread tension

control 1to 4Darning plate

Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22).

1. Set the stitch selector at " I ,,

CI_

2. Align both holes of the button with the slot of the foot and place the left

hole of the button just below the needle point.

3. Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point

comes just above the right hole of the button.

4. Sew about five stitches and raise needle.

,, I "again and sew afew stitches to lock thread.

5. Set the stitch selector at c1_

To strengthen the shank, cut the

threads leaving a 20 cm (8") tail. Bring

the needle thread down through the

hole in the button and wind it around

the shank.

Draw the thread to the bottom side

and knot.

Contents

Main SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Kenmore Sewing Machine IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DA NG ER- Toreduce the risk of electric shock; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WAR NI NG- 8. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Caseor Cabinet isAvailable % Locate and Identify the Parts \ SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE Identify the Accessories Light and Power Switch Sliding buttonhole foot OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting Spool Pins f t Set Up the Machine (Continued) Free-Arm Sewing: theRemovable Extension Table SECTION 2. Changethe PresserFoot PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread To Changethe Needle ! Page Page Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc asshown, Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case 10 Page ! Adjust the Top Thread Tension ( 13 When adjusting top thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread. Reverse Stitch Control To reverse stitch, hold down this control during sewing. Releaseto sewforward again. 14 Stitch Selector /" "'_tito.Selector Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ,, = i] 1 16 L- S SECTION2. PREPARETHEMACHINEFORSEWING Starting Straight Stitches Straight Stitch 1. Raisethe presserfoot. 7. At the end of the seam, you may 18 Here's How 1. 2. NOTE: Page Page Page Zigzag Stitches Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Page 't j Page Page SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES 3O The Stitches and Their Uses 3. Mark the line for decoration on the fabric, using a washable fabric marker, 31 Stretch Stitches StraightStretch L__J 32 \ Rick-Rack Stretch k__J L_J stit le.gth [__l N Herring Bone Stretch Use as hemming stitch for blankets, tablecloth and draperies. 35 Decorative Stretch Patterns I____J Buttonholes U Q Page SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When 38 Machine Jamming Knocking Noise What to Do When (Continued) SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART SECTION 5, CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE 41 SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate Oil the Underside 42 PARTS LIST 12 5 6 8 17 19 20 _ _ 15 16 13 14 INDEX B + + + WARRANTY + SEWING SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A. 1.You' fnd rocep=c eThenco,nectcord nto // 21 b_e sew_n_ STITCH SELECTOR m__ BROWN 1) o+[ ,,I _) HREADING de/gends on the BIG ,:(,= _EEDING oo (A) (B) " (C) SEWING MACHINE SEWING MACHINE PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NO PART NO__ To reduce the elcctri_ / 'ORTANT shock: