Sears 385. 17526 I

>, x,, tk, x,, <,, 4-, <>, Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance, Starting To Sew, 25, Ul, 26, Practical Stitch Chart (Continued), >, Practical Stitch Chart (Continued)"> Sears 385. 17526 I

SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING

For Zigzag Stitch

in the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side ol

fabric and the top threads will show slightly onthe bottom side. See below lor

the correct appearance. To match this appearance, a_ust the top tension.

Top tension

Toc Tight

Top s_deof Fabric

Top tension

Too Loose Just Right

%., , ,.- _

Top side of Fabric Top s_de ofFabric

f _ f -,,

Bottom side of Fabric

Too Tight:

-- Comer ot each

ztgzag will pull

together on the top

side of fabrics

k_ j j

Bottom side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric

Too Loose: Just Right:

m The top thread will Minimize theamount ot

loop through bottom top thread visible on

side ot labric and the bottom side ot

will be pulled almost |abnc without causing

together, excesslve puckering or

causing the bobbin

thread to show on the

top side. Results vary

with |abric, thread and

sewing conditions.

Contents

Main SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Kenmore Sewing, Machine iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER- o SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WA RNING- Toreduce the risk ot burns, fire, electric shock, TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the Parts Locate and Identify the Parts (Continued) identify the Accessories Y Buttonhole Attachment SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MAHCINE FOR SEWING / Page Page \ Page KnowWhat ! y,, t2 Page Choose the Needle and Thread oFabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE AND THREAD SIZE COLOR RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING f 2. 15 5. Page @ Page Prepare o Thread the Needle ! Page I Page Stitch Width Control Stitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance 4- Starting To Sew 25 Practical Stitch Chart Selection Ul %% % Needle 26 <, % 27 I" tk % % Length width 28 46 % Cha_ onp. 15 Practical Stitch Chart (Continued) 0 Blue Zone ir 30 Refer to page 55- 56 ! Straight Stitches (Continued) 33 Straight Stitches (Continued) k. lO. Close the zipperand turn the fabric I ---7 Zigzag Stitches 36 I ( 4 ( > > SECTION 3 .LEARN THE STITCHES @ 38 Page Page Page / o Lace f Page 1 I 1 l I 1 I Page Page Stretch Stitches 49 Stretch St itches (Continued) _c 5O Page Stretch Stitches (Continued) =Herring Bone Stretch SettheMachine 52 Page Page !t I 0oo,+.3,o @ % Page O Page Mo, Page Twin Needle Stitching II t-------:,H', SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine T T Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Oiling the Machine SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE :IWf Page Page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS + _' WARRANTY _' + + FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 0 t| Jl Printed inTa}wan 654-814--000 o __ Io=o SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE V MODEL 17526 ! o.........o IMPORTANT LOS PIES OPCIONALES ACCESORIOS (NUMERO DEL SUMINiSTRADOR DE MAQUINA DE COSER 385) (A) (C) (B) OPTIONAL FEET AND ATTACHMENT (SEWING MACHINE SOURCE 385) (A) (B) (c)