Problem

Skipped stitches

Sealll

Type of

Sewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

(_)

Tbe

needle

is incocrecdy

inserted.

 

 

See page I0.

All

(_)

The

needle

is bent

or

blunt.

 

 

 

 

Sce page 10.

All

(_)

The

needle

and/or

threads

are not

suitable for

See page 22.

 

 

the

work

being

sewn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

(_)

A blue needle

is not being

used

for

 

See page 22.

 

 

stretch sewing, very fine fabrics and

 

 

 

 

 

synthetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

(_)

The

needle

thlead

is not

threaded

properly.

See pages

12-18.

 

All

®

The

wrong

needle

is used.

 

 

 

 

Change the needle.

 

 

 

 

 

Conventional

(_)

The

presser

foot

pressure

is not

strong

 

See page

20.

 

 

 

 

enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Embroidery

®

The

embroidery

 

hoop

is not set

properly.

 

See pages 72, 74.

Embroidery

(_)

The

fabric

is not

pulled

tightly

on

the

 

See page 72.

 

 

embroidery

 

hoop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MI

 

Stabilizer

is not

being

used

with

stretch

or

See page 72.

 

 

fine

fabrics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MI

@ The

needle thread tension is too tight.

 

See page

26.

All

®

The

needle

thread

or the bobbin

thread

is not

See pages

12-18.

 

 

threaded

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All

®

The

right size needle

is not

being used.

 

See page 22.

Convmional

®

The

stitch

length

is too

long for the fabric.

Make the stitches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

denser.

 

puckering

_OFtV_A_IHO_

Embroidery

All

®The presser foot pressure is not correctly adjusted.

When sewing extremely lightweight materials, place stabilizer underneath the fabric.

®The fabric is not pulled tightly on the embroidery hoop.

®Stabilizer is not being used with stretch or fine fabrics.

See page 20.

See page 72.

See page 72.

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385. 19000 specifications

The Kenmore 385.19000 sewing machine is a versatile and user-friendly model that caters to a wide range of sewing enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced crafters. Renowned for its reliability and performance, this machine combines essential features with advanced technologies, making it a valuable addition to any sewing room.

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