Kenmore 385. 17622 N

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

• Serglng or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching

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Set theMachine

Stitch

Selector release

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Stitch selector

Stitch length

control brown

stretch stitch

position

Here's How

Elastic Stretch Stitch

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Setthe Machine

Stitch

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Selector release

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Stitch selector

Stitch length

control brown

s_retcn stitch

position

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NOTE: Be sure to slide back the

selector release to the "'SEW'"

position.

The Stitch and Its Uses

Use this stitch when you want a

narrow seam that you do not need to

press open fiat. It s ideal for 1/4"

seams on knits or on medium to

heavyweight woven fabrics where you

want a narrow seam. It is also great

for making elastic swim wear.

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Place the fabric under the presser

foot so that the stitches are made

ever theedge.

Or, place your fabric to aglow a 5/8"

seam, then trim seam allowance

after.

NOTE: When using stretch knit

fabric, use a blue stretch

fabric needle which

effectively prevents

skipped stitches.

Top thread tension Zigzagfoot

control 1t_4

NOTE: Be sure to slide back the

selector release to the "SEW"

position. Choose this stitch to attach elastic to

garments.

1. Mark the elastic into quarters and

match these to the center front,

center back and side seams.

2,

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Place the middle of the elastic

under the center of the presser

foot and stitch into place, making ':

sure the fabric is evenly distri- .

buted. :

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: