Kenmore 385. 17622 SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES

SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES

Lace Work

Set the Machine

Stitch

Selector release

I

Stitch selector Stitch length

control 1

NOTE: Be sure to slide back the

selector release to the "SEW"

position.

Shell Stitching Here's How

Setthe Machine

1. For best effect:

Stitch -- set the stitch length asyou

desire.

- you may need to tighten the

top thread tension slightly.

Selector release -- allow the needle to just

__._ clear the folded edge of the

!Stitch length fabric when itzigzags.

Stitch selector control 1to 22. If you sew rows of shell stitches,

space the rows 1/2" apart.

_. You Shell Stitch on knits or

can sew

soft silky wovens in any direction.

Top thread tension Zigzag foot Top thread tension Zigzag foot

control 1to 4 control 3 to 9 The Stitch and Its Uses

._ _ __ _ The Shell Stitch is formed by sewing a

Lace adds a fanciful, feminine touch blind hem over folded fabric. Several

_to blouses and lingerie. TablelinenSandpillows become more elegant _ _ tucks.r°wsof shell stitching are called shetl

when trimmed with lace. i Shell stitching can be used to finish

Turn raw edge of fabric under at least hems, sleeve and neck openings.

I/2". Place lace underneath and top- Shell tucking can be used to create

stitch using stretch blind hem stitch, scalloped tucks on blouses and

Trim excess fabric close to stitching, lingerie.

NOTE: Be sure to slide back the

selector release to the "SEW'"

position.

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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: