SEWING MACHINE
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Model No. 385.Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference
THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sew in a Zipper
Locate and Identify the Parts
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available
Identify the Accessories
ArmCoverPlate
HandWheel
AutoClutchKnob
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outlet
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the
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SECTION
2. PREPARE YOUR
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1. Look for barbed or blunt point
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
SECTION
2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE
FOR SEWING
Prepare
inches of thread from
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
as shown above
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread
Thread Your Needle
top thread
SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
2. Bring bobbin thread up by pulling
Adjust the Top Thread Tension
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SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
loose
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For Zigzag Stitch
tension
excessive
Buttonhole Settings are blue
SECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector
Stitch Length Control
stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
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Reverse Stitch Control
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SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you
StartingTo Sew
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Seam Guides
Turn a Square Corner
Raisethepresser
its highest
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches Continued
Usethe DarningPlate
Stitch selector
Darning
Straight Stretch
be usedo et! f= csand
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag
The Satin stitch isespecially attractive in applique
Satin Stitch
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Draw the thread to the bottom side and knot
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
To strengthen the shank, cut the
LEARN
THE STITCHES
SECTION
Zigzag Stitches
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 and
Zigzag Stitches Continued
Lace Work Models 12781, 12681 and
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tears
Blind Hemming Models
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 12681 and
Buttonholes
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener
4. a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches
51 al Set the Stitch iect0r at
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper
of the needle
the bot
SECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES
INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDING
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Shell Stitching Models 12781 and
Smocking
Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Model 12781 only
PROBLEMS
CHART
Reset presser foot
SECTION
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
MACHINE Cleaning the Machine
SECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR Replacing the Light Bulb
1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover
Protect
To Replace Shuttle Assembly
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Oiling the Machine
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
cover
remove bottom cover
bbin case
PARTS
LIST
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INDEX
Lace work
Replacing bobbin
Zigzag foot
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