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Sears 12681, 12781, 12581, 11682 manual Sewing Machine

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SEWING MACHINE

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Sears 12681, 12781, 12581, 11682 manual Sewing Machine

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SEWING MACHINE Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COModel No. 385.Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINESAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Sew in a Zipper TABLE OF CONTENTSA Portable Case or Cabinet is Available SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINELocate and Identify the Parts ArmCoverPlate Identify the AccessoriesHandWheel AutoClutchKnobCheck your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGSet Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING = AccessoryStorageBox Set Up theSECTION 2. PREPARE YOURBlue ttmd1. Look for barbed or blunt point SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE SECTIONFOR SEWING Prepareas shown above SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGinches of thread from Thread Your Needle SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGtop thread ooI!t Adjust the Top Thread TensionSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING looseFor Zigzag Stitch SECTION2. PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWINGtension excessiveSECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Buttonhole Settings are blueStitch Length Control stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width fork I I l l Adjusting Stretch Stitch BalanceReverse Stitch Control oL, ,2,34sStartingTo Sew 9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward youSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Turn a Square Corner SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Seam GuidesRaisethepresser its highestStraight Stitches Continued SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESUsethe DarningPlate Stitch selectorStraight Stretch Darningbe usedo et! f= csand SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESZigzag Stitches BasicZigzag SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Satin StitchThe Satin stitch isespecially attractive in applique SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES To strengthen the shank, cut the SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESDraw the thread to the bottom side and knot THE STITCHES LEARNSECTION Zigzag StitchesOvercast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 and SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESLace Work Models 12781, 12681 and Zigzag Stitches ContinuedSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tearsSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 12681 and Blind Hemming ModelsSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES4. a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches 51 al Set the Stitch iect0r atof the needle SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a ZipperINVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHESthe bot Smocking Shell Stitching Models 12781 andSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Model 12781 only Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyCHART PROBLEMSReset presser foot SECTIONSECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR Replacing the Light Bulb MACHINE Cleaning the Machine1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover ProtectSECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE To Replace Shuttle AssemblySECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machinecover remove bottom coverPARTS bbin caseLIST 6st0Lace work INDEXReplacing bobbin Zigzag footMEMO MEMO ne-sa #er prep WARRANTYof he e........n