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Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 manual Know Your Machine, A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available

Models: 11682 12581 12781 12681

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SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available

A full line of sewing cabinets are available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog.

Another option . . . buy a Carrying Case... then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any- where.

Locate and Identify the Parts

Take-up	Lever		Upper Thread Guide	Thread	Spool Pin
Bobbin	Winding	Tension Disc	Bobbin	Winding	Spindle
Bobbin	Winding	Tension Disc

_read	T_er_orr ¢_m_
		Stitch	Length	Control
Face Cover Plate
Thread	Cutter	Reverse	Stitch	Control
Thread	Cutter
Needle	Plate
			Stitch	Selector

Shuttle Cover

Extension Table (Accessory storage box)

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Sears 12581, 12781, 12681, 11682 Know Your Machine, A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available, Locate and Identify the Parts

Contents

SEWING MACHINE Model No. 385.Serial No Retain these numbers for future reference SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COKenmore Sewing Machine THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, LOW BAR SEWING MACHINEIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Sew in a ZipperSECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableLocate and Identify the Parts HandWheel Identify the AccessoriesArmCoverPlate AutoClutchKnobSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt AC outletSet Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING SECTION Set Up the= AccessoryStorageBox 2. PREPARE YOUR1. Look for barbed or blunt point ttmdBlue SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWINGFOR SEWING SECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE PrepareSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING as shown aboveinches of thread from SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your NeedleSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING 2. Bring bobbin thread up by pullingtop thread SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread TensionooI!t loosetension SECTION2. PREPAREYOURMACHINEFORSEWINGFor Zigzag Stitch excessiveStitch Length Control Buttonhole Settings are blueSECTION2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width forReverse Stitch Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balancek I I l l oL, ,2,34s9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you StartingTo SewSECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Raisethepresser SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner its highestUsethe DarningPlate SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESStraight Stitches Continued Stitch selectorbe usedo et! f= csand DarningStraight Stretch SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzagSatin Stitch SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHESThe Satin stitch isespecially attractive in applique SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES To strengthen the shank, cut theDraw the thread to the bottom side and knot SECTION LEARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag StitchesSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 andSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches ContinuedLace Work Models 12781, 12681 and sewing patches smoothly and securely repairing straight tearsBlind Hemming Models SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES 12681 andButtonholes SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES4. a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES7. Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener 51 al Set the Stitch iect0r atSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper of the needleSECTION 3, LEARN THE STITCHES INVISIBLE ZIPPER AND CORDINGthe bot Shell Stitching Models 12781 and SmockingSECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 only SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Box Stitching Model 12781 onlyReset presser foot PROBLEMSCHART SECTIONSECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART 1. Unplug the machine and open the face cover MACHINE Cleaning the MachineSECTION 5, CARE FOR YOUR Replacing the Light Bulb ProtectTo Replace Shuttle Assembly SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINEcover Oiling the MachineSECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE remove bottom coverLIST bbin casePARTS 6st0Replacing bobbin INDEXLace work Zigzag footMEMO MEMO of he WARRANTYne-sa #er prep e........n