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SEWING
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MODEL 385.
19601

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S _MANUAL SEWING MACHINE 19601 MODEL 385.
  • Page 2 IMPOIRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. N G E R -- To reduce the risk of etectric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended unplug this appliance...
  • Page 3 SEARS, ROEBUCK Dear Homemaker. CONGRATURATIONS! have lust purchased a Kenmore t O0 Stitch seWmg machine that can, with both decorative and utility sewmg more quickly and accurately than This machine can take the guesswo[k, the l_ustratmg tr_a| and error out at sewmg, hand-sewing.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE APortable Case or Cabinet ISAvailable Locate and Identify the Parts Identify the Accessone_ SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power Set the FOOt Controt Cheek Your Feed Balance Diat...
  • Page 5 LEARN STITCHES SECTION C_ert of Sewing Functions Stitch Pattern Char[ Stratgi_tStitches Straight Stitch • Topstitehing • Position Your Needle tor Topst_tcbing • Pintucking • Quilting Gathering Straight Stretch Lock.a-Mac, it Seam Outline Stretch Saddle Stitch zigzag s titches _ ~ _. []. and [] ...
  • Page 6 SECTfON KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tult line ot sewing cabinets i$ avai}ab_e at your nearest Sears retail through our genera! catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so Is your piece. Another option buy a Carryln O Case ...
  • Page 7 SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts...
  • Page 8 SECTION 1. KNOW Y OUR M ACHINE Locate and identify the Parts (Continued) Identify the Accessories Bobbi_ Covet Plate t yi_j Hil_d|e Darning flt_te...
  • Page 9 Set Up the Machine a Plug in tim Machine end Switch on the Power Madllrte _ockel Powe_ SUpply pk_g NOTE: Beiore mserUng plug into your machine, sure the power switch is OFF. CI_eck your outlet to be sure _t_s a 1 tO to 120 Voll AC outlet.

  • Page 10: Set The Pressure Dial

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine {Continued) Set the Foot Control @ Check Your Feed {3alance Dial foot control reguIales speed most sewing, which you sew, Balance Dial should l °"D"i, Position foot control as shown_ with your heel on tile...

  • Page 11: Thread Cutter

    Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Setting Spoof Pins The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers The spool p_ns are used for holding [he spools of foot. thread when teeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pros. Be sere to place can rinse _t about...

  • Page 12: Accessory Storage Box

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE SEWING Set Up the Machine _Continued) e Accessory Storage Box e Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extensmn Table To Remove: The lid o| the accessory storage lifts open To Remove toward you, (for iree-arm Sewln{_l eccessorles eonvenlenlly located Grip the box,...
  • Page 13 Your sewing machine can do tree arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy tar: ÷ 8at tacking reinforce pockets, Stilchirtg sleeves, waistbands, p_ackeLs and wa=stlines ready- legs, or ally circular garment made home.made garments avoid tabrie bunching at'ound needle, SECTION 2.

  • Page 14: Foot Storage Compartment

    SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR M ACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do Presser feet are an important teature at this machine. You need to know what each toot does in order to use them effectively. Foe[ Storage Compartment with most o9 the presser...

  • Page 15: A. Zigzag Foot

    o Presser Foot Types Quilter Zigzag Foot Zi#za{$ tQo_ Use this foot bath stra=ght This toot _s espemal|y constru- This and z=gzag st=rching. cted shtching and!or over- ztgzag casting seams. The sma[_ brush See p. 54 black b_ttoft the right IrOnS.
  • Page 16 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE SEWING KnowWhat thePresser FeetWil! (Continued) • PresserFoot Types {Continued) Blind Hem S_iteh Foot G: Blind ham Use this toot perfect blind this foot exclusively hemming, foot has ridges straight stiteh{n_, buttonholing. help bottom keep SIiIch Patterns; boles accurately.
  • Page 17 Cf_eck YaurPresser Foot Your presser toot Is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser toot merely snaps on the toot holder, which is seldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the toot holder, here is what you do: To Remove: To Attach:...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR M ACHINE FOR SEWING Choose Your Needle and T hread Twin Needt_ DJ_c_ s_nk Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. tn your needle case. you wil_ find the foltowmg color-coded needles : Blue [11 )
  • Page 19 Fabric, Needle, Thread Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SiZE THREAD SIZE COLOR L_ghtwaight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon+ Polyester CoretCotton Silks, Fine L_ce, Organza, 11-ORANGE Wrap Crepe. Taffeta, Voile, Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk Organdy Med_t_m W_igl_t: C_tton. Cotton _I_nds. Pu_cale. Gingham, 50 Mercerized Co_ton Shantung, Pique,...
  • Page 20 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Gen[Iy push down on the bobbin cover pl_te and slide tt towards you. Set aside. Lift out the bobbin, as shown° • Wind the Bobbin Chinch your spool...
  • Page 21 Upper _ht_ad e_lide Draw thread from spool Place the threaded bobbin through bobbin winder upper the bobbin wmding spmdle thread 9uide teas=on disc that the thread comes o_s on shown. top. SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHtNE DQGGQ m_QG m_QQ_ Push the bobbinwmdingspmdte tuthe right until...

  • Page 22: Insert The Bobbin Into The Bobbin Holder

    SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR M ACHINE SEWING Prepare the Bobbin (Contmued) e Insert the Bobbin Into the Bobbin Holder Put the bobbin _nto the bobbin Pull about inches holder that thread leeds to,yard Ihrough eo_nter-elockwlse. _|o[ Tt_rea_ie_3 C|I_}*[ Bobbin thteadin 9 char[ behind the taee cover...
  • Page 23 Prepare Your Top Thread e Thread Your Needte Draw While check The numbered steps above to||ow the numbers Firmly on the ittustrattons. Draw Dotted lines show places where thread Thread loops and then Is polled t_ght. Thread NOTE: SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR M ACHINE thread into...

  • Page 24: Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE SEWtNG Prepare Your Thread lContinued} Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Ho{d the top t|_read li(}ht_y w_t|_ your Pre_s th_ Up/Down le_t bard. twrr.:e. Br_n_ lhe bobb_ lhread up by puI|_n9 Ibe top _breado Pull b_th _hread_ under and to tt_ Naedl_ Po_itian...
  • Page 25 Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on T{)ps_c_e o { l_b_ic Too_ %7 Tighten _bir_ For Straight Stitch ideal stra=ght stitch will haue threads {oeked between The two fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail tf you look, at the stitch, front and back, will...
  • Page 26 SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR M ACHfNE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Thread (Continued) Adjust Thread Tens+on |Continued| Correct zigzag _titch+ t!_e bobbin threads wilt show t_bric threads wil! sinew slightly bottom side. below tile co_rect _ppoa_aoce, match this appearanct_, adiust veer teNston+ tension Tight...

  • Page 27: Control Panel

    "The illustration shows the Reverse Stitch Sutton, Up/Down Need|e Position The control buttons, |_ghts and indicator screens enable you to control tn this section, you wifl learn what these buttons are and how to use them. Ptacbce using these controls to see what they w_tl do.
  • Page 28 SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button {manual -- no memory) this button Secure seams, rmnforce seams top edges pockets. Stralgh_ .. t Stitching: Press and hold the reverse st=tch button. The machine w_|t sew In reverse until yo_ reIease the button, At Zigzag or Decorative...
  • Page 29 Control Panel StitcJ_ Patl_m Section anrJ Leh_Jth Secl_on S_eli_n Outlonhole Stltcl_ P_tter n _"Ct_ft Section SECTION LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Control Panel is divided into tour seehons; The Sittch Pattern Section, Where you set stitch patte_-ns, with memoTy and clear buttons. Other usetul b_-lttons are also located...

  • Page 30: Pattern Indicator

    SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Pattern indicator _c_oc_ l (E3CE3CZ_ _lo-01 _-_i c_cD_o _ Power sw_Ic{_ _÷" This two digit indicator screen lights up to show whet stitch pattern you are usln_l, NOTE: When turn your machine, indicator will automatically show...
  • Page 31 Direct Entry Stitch Buttons DCOE3_ E!_IZ3CO_ You can set each of lol|owing most frequently used stitches pressing bust one button, pattern indicator screen wi|| show the selected pattern number. also sElEct these patterns pressing pattern selection buttons. Stitch No.i Stitch il|ostratfon Name of Stitches Straight...
  • Page 32 SECTION LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Auto-Lock Twin Needle Button lautomatic Just press this button, the machine Use this button automatically reduces maximum auto.lock width for twin needle sewing. you sew, Press button a_aln to single needle sewing, To Use the Auto-Lock For detailed instructions, see p.

  • Page 33: Editing Pattern Combinations

    Editing Button Use this button check co_rect pattern combi. nations berate sewing. press again when editing is complete, the light will go out, SECTION LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Editing Pattern Combinations To check your programming tar possible errors tn a lung pattern sequence, Kenmore 100 Stitch...

  • Page 34: Stitch Width Button

    SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stitch Width and Length Buttons Aft stitches in your Kenmore Stitch are pro-set _or the best NOTE: stitch length _nd width. if you wish to change the settings he_*_'S how: can set stitch width and length with...

  • Page 35: Stitch Length Button

    e Stitch Length Button This butto_ sets the stitch length tot both strmght and z=gzag stitches. When you press the stitch length button, the stitch length light wit! go on and the indicator screen will show the pro-set stitch length: "2.0"...

  • Page 36: Use The Seam Guides

    SECTION PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS sewing covered in this section require some specia! ski_ls. For aI! other stitches, your machine does most of the work. Even if you are skilled these stitches, will want to learn ttle |eatures at th_s machine that may be new to you,...

  • Page 37: Basting

    Sew on Heavy Fabrics When sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabrrc, such as sewing over welt when hemming leans- Use Foot A IZJgzag foot) with the black spring button. NOTE: This black button locks the toot so It does not g_ve with the tabr_c.
  • Page 38 SECTION PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Basting S_t l}_ti t_ta_hit_a Threm:l le_{s_or_ 0 +oZ5 A: Z{gzag tao_ _arni+++_ Orate Press the foot eoOtroL machine will take automatica++y+ " Blue needle NO, 11 Release the toot control Hold _abnc taut Jse the darning plate ++or bastm 9.

  • Page 39: Darning []

    Darning Set the M_chino T_ead _ension 2[o5 F: S=3 l_tt _,t_lch _t_ss_#re Oarnin_ pl_t_ Put the darning Stretch tabr}c embroidery hoops, Lower the presser Move fabric covered the darnmg Turn Ibe fabric over the first layer. NOTE: If your tabr_c is thin piece of fabric When finish...
  • Page 40 SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Sew aButton Set the Mat;hine Thre#d le_sierl 3to5 F: Satil*_sI_{cl_ Oarnin9 plate S=_tchwin'Jibc_mro| but{an Stitch several times. Draw thread tt_ the reverse side fabr=c and knot the threads,...
  • Page 41 in a Zipper It's as easy at A - thai Ma_h_rl0 Threod tens+nn 2to6 Attach the zipper sew on atlach the presse[ the zipper loot+ Ihe right attach the p_esser bar to the left the zipper Soot+ SECTION PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING _End ol opemng jr'../...
  • Page 42 SECTION PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Put in a Zipper (Continued) Sew m thezlppet Attach on the z_pper toot+ "i. Fold back left seam a_towance showR. Lower at t_e bottom Turn under the right seam allowance needle term a 1/8"" fe_d. tape.
  • Page 43 SECTION PRACTICE COMMON Remove zipper toot attach Stop about presser bar to the _ett pins on the zipper _be z_pper. _00;[- Lower Stitch across below the bottom raise the p_'esser foot. the z_pper. Remove 13. Turn corner continue to {3u_de the Zlgper.
  • Page 44 SECTION LEARN TIdE STITCHF£ Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are familiar with vour machine and read,/ to sew. what are ¥0_ going to sew? The toi]owmg char_ tel{_Vou (in alphabetical order) what sewing tunct=ons this machine performs and directs you to the proper [>agefor detailed io._truct_ons. In manv cases, you also have a choice of _;t_tches. FUNCTION STITCH PA'rFERN|S}...
  • Page 45 Stitch Pattern Chart S_hch Foot Attach. P=tt_tn Oth_ Ouil_er STRA|GHT D_mlng plate Slra{gfu Zipper _oot _Hr_d 51_l_h |O_I _t{t_ _tilch 1o_I Zigzag STRAIGHT STRETCH Straight Zigzag LOCK-A- MAT|C SEAM Zigzag MENDING ZIGZAG D_rni_g pl_o (_egular} Satin ttitch loot SEC]IO[q LEAR5J THE STITCHES Thread pressure...
  • Page 46 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Sfit-_h Foot Otl=er I N_o t" Potlern Attach. OVEREDGE SEAM BLIND STITCH Biing Horn Sdtch OUTLINE STRETCH Z_gzag SADDLE STITCH Zigzag 8_nd Stitch {G_{ BASTING {3arni_ pl_t_ Zigzag Noedl_ Tht'=;_d i PrP_sl Tension Che_:k 3 - 7...
  • Page 47 Stitch Pattern Chart OthQr Foot Attach, Pattern Stitch KNIT STITCH Zigzag (A) Twin N_dle TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES Zigzag SCALLOP STITCH Zigzag tA} FEATHER STITCH DOUBLE _.OGE ZFGZAG Ove_edge (C) SECTION LEARN Nsedto TO nsion Oi_l Uses Blue {'11}1 3 -- 6 Use Ior sw=mwear and stretch velour.
  • Page 48 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Foot Othe, P_t_er_ Stitch AttiC|z, aLIND STITCH S_ilch £11nd Hem SHELL STITCH Satin (FI AUTOMATIC DARNtNG 8uztonhole APPLIQUE CUT-OUT WORI{ Pre==ur= Thread Use_ t °° 1T0-0_0. Oi_i U_;e to_ Woven fal_rtC_;: b]_nd h#K} _nd I Ch_ck 2 ~ 5...
  • Page 49 Stitch Pattern Chart Other Stitch Foot A_tgc_t. P_._tern RICK-RACK STR£TCH Zigzag {A) Satin {F) ELASTIC CASING U_;_ papm" behind FAGOTING S_tin CROSS STiTCHiNG S_tm ELASTIC STR ETCH Zigzag Satin SMOCt¢tI_G STITCHES Zigzag Satin SECTION LEARN Thread P_essuL*e Uses Ne_dlo Tans,on Diai Check 2 _ 6...
  • Page 50 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) $_tCh Foot Other Pattern I No. Attach. SAND ST|TPH]NG Sa{in DECORATIVE GEOMETRIC£ S_t+n SHADING STITCH Sa[tn STRgTCH STITCH DECORATIVE 67 I Salin Tlir_ad Needl_ Ten_io. Dial Pte_ure Check 2 -- 6 t or 2 i Fill io designs ol_dy...
  • Page 51 Stitch Pattern Chart Sthch OIher Foot Patt0rn Attach. MONOGRAM Numbet_, Letters, S_tin Spar;e SHdin 9 ButtonhoIe Rounded Keyho_o Autonlat_c bUtIQnho_ SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES N_ " Th,..----_ p,_,.su,o7 Uses ... ITo_ -... I o_o, ! Numbers letters or Sen_eaces {_av p{otJtarnmed i_ sequence _or mor_)_I{amm{tlg.
  • Page 52 SECTION LEARN STITCHES StrmghtStitches _hen Iurn on your m_chine, _t iS au_o- matmally set [o sew a stratght stitch (pattern Str_ltlht Stitch Ma;|li+t_ Thmod tensmn H: St¢_ight Zigzag 1oo_ s_itci_ foot The StiIch Its Uses To sew a stra+ght USe your bas+e stra+ght stitch Raise [he p_'esser toot.
  • Page 53 Topstltchirtg the M_¢l_in0 Thread tsnslo_ 2tog A_ Zigz_ foP| G: 131it_dIt_'m stitch foot The Stitch Its Uses Here's "h Lower the presser tool. TopstltChing emphasizes lines your garment keeps seams and edges fiat Keep the ed_;e el the fabric crisp. right edge of Foot Accent...
  • Page 54 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES StrmghtStitches (Continued) Position Your Needle for Topstit ehing The needle has three posftions; lotto center and rt#hr. © C3:) To position the needle to the left: To position Press the stitch width control button, Press the stitch Press the"...
  • Page 55 Pintucldng the _*'l_chi_o Thread lens_on 2t06 The Stitch and Its Uses "t. Attach the blind stitch Pintucks narrow tucks spaced close together to add design interest on such {terns Place the raided fabr_cunder as blouses and pillowcases. One pmtuck Poslt_on the needle term a permanent tro_t crease on knit...
  • Page 56 SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) Qu]it}ng Satethe Mach{l_a Thread t_.ns$on 21o6 D; OuJ_ter Zigzag font Fh Slrai_jht _;t_ch t_ol Tile Stitch |ts Uses Quihing stitching layers tabr{c together with batting _n between dimension and warmth. can use quilting on entire garments NOTE:...
  • Page 57 Gatherm9 S_t the M_¢|tine Thread tensior_ 1 to4 A: Z_gz_8 _oot Stlt_h Le_#th: f The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to gather trims, skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any you want more {ullness, Use two rows o| stitches.
  • Page 58 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stretch ,S_t the Ma_hine Thread I_nSio_ 2106 A NOTE ON STRETCH Stretch stitching was developed A: Z[ff_a_ +oot H; SI_aighI stitch loot fabrics as well It works well on curved of strain (ieo child+'en's The Stitch and Its Uses stretch stitch This stitch +s the stretch var_at=on o+, the...
  • Page 59 Lock-a.Matic Seam SOt _bO Ma_hinu ThrP._ _ensio_ 2to0 ZigZ:a_ loot For general sewing, the lock-a-matlc stitch the tastest way tO SeW and secure a s_am. programmed automatically machine will to,Jr stitches in reverse reverse stitches at the beglnnmg and when forward.

  • Page 60: Straight Stitch

    SECTION LEARN THE STfTCHES Outline Stretch Set =he Mach_n_ 3_o6 _1_o n_edle No. _t T_e Siitch and Its Uses Here'_ MOW: This stitch pattern, a vanaIlon ol the straight Place your tabria stitch, is a narrow stretch slIt_:h deslgned seam. eliminate pueker_n[l on knit...
  • Page 61 Saddle Stitch • ll the Mschine Thread len_iotl 2106 Hefe*s How A: Zigzag iO_ G: Blind hem "t. Sew as you would _lilCh fO0! To turn _orners: The Stitch and I_s Uses Lower saddie stitch is formed with one Stitch Rinse the presser forward, _t+tches...
  • Page 62 SECTION LEARN STITCHES gStitches and [] Basic Zi#zag lhe M_ch}n_ T|_ead lensio fi 3_u8 Here's HOw m_ny ways pa_'lerI_s on this Consult the specific The Stitch and Its Uses The ztgza_j stitch this sectlon: T':ne zlsZ_g stitch is one el the most common Satin Stitch []...
  • Page 63 Satin Stitch _e_ the M_ch|no 3rob Thread te/_slon A: Zigzagloot F: Satinstltct_ i=;ot Pre._ufe SI_c_ Len_lh; {32 to 1.0 The Stitch and Its Uses Satin st=tch is a versatil_ and otten used decorative stitch_ but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge {for example_...
  • Page 64 NOTE; These wires keep light ;ram ro_fing medium mac_ioe will Tile Stitch Its Uses "]'he black ridge Tl_is z_gzag variation very osetul loose threads m so that the needle can stitch garment constroctlon m fimshing OUer them. edges el any sewing prelect.
  • Page 65 Mending Thread Ions_on 3to8 The Stitch and its Uses "t-:no mending multiple ZigZag _s a combi- nation ZigZag straight sf|tch. Use the mending everywhere would bas=c zigzag stitch, h has more strength. elasticity, and is flatter than a regt_tar zigzag, The mending st{tch is especially...
  • Page 66 SECTION LEARN STITCFtES zigzog s t_tche, [ ]- and[] _Co,t_,ueat • OveredgeSoam _l=_hlne Th{ead tension 3lo7 The Stitch and Its Uses Here's HOW This slItch pattern combines the straight and Place your tt_e ZigZag stitches, using the overedge toot, fit under the wire overcast to stitch and...
  • Page 67 Kmt Stitch M+lCh_NB Thread _e+;sioP- 3to6 Pressuted_at: A: Z_gzag [_ot the Pressure Dial "+_+'+ so that The Stitch and Its Uses the knit wilt retain st+ shape as you are This Is ideal Stitch sewing. swtmwear stretch because provides amount ot elasttcRy and strong',h+ Hero's How...
  • Page 68 SECTION& LEARN THE STITCHES Zi.za. Stltch0s [] ~[_, ._, [] a.d[] (Continued) Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine 2 to6 A: Zigzag3{oet F: Sa{t_ s_it_h Tile Stitch and its Uses on stretch _abr_cs In a,rly area that might use a Zl_]Za_] stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative stitct_ as wotI,...
  • Page 69 Automatic Darning Th_d tonsto=t 2 t_6 J-' Stiding buoonh_te _00_ Tb.e Ker_more tOO Stitch automaticall Press down _oot control dm-ns rips holes. Large small machine wilt tack the stitches, rows O_; darmn9, lock the stlIches holes can be mended qu_ckI¥ and easily with this unique...
  • Page 70 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Automatic Darning (Continued) Darning Sina!! Rips Ad|ustmg Small rips be repaired pro- grarnm_ng machine shorter dDrn, Begin firs[ darn stopping the machine when reach bottom edge r_p. example, only need to sew .5 sli_ches. Press _he reverse button do not hold The machine...
  • Page 71 tomatic Buttonholing S_z the Machi_ta £#rlack Thread tensie_ 2 to6 N: AiJtonla[_¢ buttor_hote fo_at Press the Up/Down Sutton raise = CGO- -GZ3 highest position+ Rinse the presser Rounded Remove the toot Attach automatic toot tightening screw. Keyhole "¢he Kenmore Sthch sews three different...
  • Page 72 SECT{ON 5. LEARN THE STrTCHES Automatic Buttonholing (Continued) ® ® © 3. a. Select and press one of the buttonholing buttons which yo_ want Bartack Rounded Keyhole Depress the toot conlrol unti! the machine stops aotomal_cally. 4, a. If you want to sew another buttonhole identical...
  • Page 73 • Adiust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Width; Stitch Density tn Entire D ° Fine stitch width button controls the st=tch The stitch length width. It is pre-set at "5.0" densitv, It _ pre-set at "0,4" Press "'+" or "'-" to adjust the st{tch width Pi'ess "=+"...
  • Page 74 SECTION LEARN THE ST{TCHES Manual Buttonholing Sat "ths _Ma=hlne Th_e_d;ens:on 21o_ _® Carefully your b. Change ln'_ert you. Slide both ® Move that NOTE : fin_Jer, screw driver or meets other object near under Line sensor when sewing buttonholes bv the bottom using sliding buttonhole toot...
  • Page 75 Press the memory button. machine will automatically barrack down the r,ght side. Stop machine when directly opposite first stitch On the felt hand side. SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES • Stitch Density on One Side: The sf_tehes on each side of the buttonhole should be the same stitch density,...
  • Page 76 SECTION LEARN STITCHES Corded Buttonholes Sat the M,lchinD Thread tenshon 2 Io6 J: Slidinjr b=J{to_fmfa procedure when want With the buttonho|e this achieve a tailored, mote attracuve raised Bring the ends toward buttonhole. Hook the rifler Use filler cord let toast 15 inches of heavy Lower the needle...
  • Page 77 Homm,.g _.d Edg._gSt.oh_ IN, []. _, [], [] _nd [] S,_! tho Machir_ Thread l_n_n 2_o_ !;il;!i:ii_!: )iiii}!!ii_ii__;:i_!::i!!!:!_:_ G: B_ind h_m stilch tool ;!i;ilil;i ii;!i! iii:i iiiiiiiii' il StiIch width: Hemmm_J Edging napkins and craft items careful hand sewing smnaI, finished look.
  • Page 78 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming Edging Stitches Blind HemStitch (woven} Blind Hem Stitch (stretch} Set tt_a Mochln_ Th_'e_d le_sto_] 2 to6 _Li_|_| W_i_hl Fa/ogle giJt¢.]_ |¢,t)t B[ind Heavy Wei_hl Fabric; Here's Finish the raw edge at your Measure, turn op your Sthches and Their Uses...
  • Page 79 Shell Stitch Set th_ M_chine Threa(J [et_on 6Io9 Here's F: Sat+_ stlt:h foot "++ For best effect set the st_t¢h width you may Stitch width: 4.0 to 6+0 allow the needle zigzags+ The Stitch and Its Uses if you sew rows Shell Stitch is termed by sewing...
  • Page 80 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES and Edging Stitches Hemming S_llop Stitch :_.Otthe Mach[n_ 31o6 Here's Sew your scallops A: Zigzag lOOt "2, After stitching, thread. Hetpiul Hints The Sl:{tch and hs Uses For thin fabrics: Use this attt'act_ve scallop stllch create Use a stogie layer of fabnc scallop...
  • Page 81 Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique Set th_ Machine Threa,'[ tension 2to6 F: Satl_ stitch i_tOt Here's How -- For Applique Pte_s_re dlat: _usible tamog behind applique. interfacing than the design The Stitch and Its Uses Tape baste OJt-Out Work Applique are the meier a_oond...

  • Page 82: Quilting

    SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches []. and 3_ F_athor Stitch Set Zt_ MacMna Thread Ien$to_ 2to6 mleeelo_ • • • Here's this pattern already !omed The Stitch and Its Uses stitch ts strong, useful and decorative. This can _emtorce stretch tabrms.
  • Page 83 Fagoting Stitch Set t|_e Machine :i ilil Thfea_ len,_iar_ 3rob Here's Fold under each fabric press. Pin the two edges away backing The Stitch Its Uses Sew slowly, guiding Use this stitch tD loin tWO pieces of fabric needle catches to create an open work appearance...
  • Page 84 SECTION & LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcmg Stitches (Contmued) Elastic Casmg Stitch Set the _,_ach_n_ Thread le_ion 3t08 Here's Slide a piece 1/8" under tool through slot m (saI_nstitch}. The Stitch and Its Use_ the elastic On the bottom Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings side of the tabneo pulling _t...
  • Page 85 Tw,n Needle Stitching Sat the _%chi_e needle burton Th;e_d tel_iot_ 3to7 A, Zigz#_} _oot Twin t_eedle f:; S,_in _l*tCh _OO1 Your Kenmo_e Stitch Js equipped with a twin needle that can be used sew parallel rows of strafght or decorative stitches adding exquisite...
  • Page 86 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Decorate with Geometric Patterns [] _ [] Set the P,_achine Thread te_sio_ 2to8 Here's "{. Adius! stitch width you destre. Practice the stitchon a scrap of fabric. Mark the lines |abr_c, using a washable Lower the needle Lower the presser...
  • Page 87 Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns _h_ M3chlne 2to6 The Stitches and Thetr Decorative stretch patterns touch to the items you sew tor your home and family+ SECTION LEARN Use_ can be used tot adding creative and persona|ized THE STITCHES...
  • Page 88 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Cross Stitch Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e 2_06 Tile Stitch and Its Uses Here's make beautiful designs with this Choose a plain embroidery stitch pattern, in half the t_me or wool flannel _t would take if embroidered by hand. If yo_ choose also...

  • Page 89: Gathering

    Smocking arid Stepl S_r the Machtno Tl_t _ ad t_l_ion 2to6 _side Here's o, [_ Choose a sort, A: Zigzag foo_ F:: Sat_n s_tt_h tOOt Cut the inbr=e three times the fimshed the stitch gathering stitches NOTE: Loosen the need!e Knot the threads The Stitches and Their...
  • Page 90 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Sand Stitch ,_d_l l hO Mnchin_ Thread tensiDn 2_e6 Presst_re diaI: _ or 2 F: Salin slitch fool StiIch and Its Uses Here's How _l_i_o s and stitch fills in outlined embroidery OuIIine desl_lns- Set stitch width stitch desire.
  • Page 91 Shading Stitches and [] Set Ihe Macl_ine P,3llem T|lt i_0d fe_SlOn 2lob F: Satf_ St_l_ toot f_ressu_'edlal: _ at 2 The Stitches and Their Uses Here_s How These stitches be used to qulckfy Draw the destgn neatly outline designs. Use them to anhanee _ron.on interlacingbeneath the tabnc to_"...
  • Page 92 SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Sutch Patterns etc. To program stitch pattern combine{ions, press the pattern selection buttons m the order shown. One Cycle Stitchin_ Press the Auto-Lock. Press Memory. Press thest_tch pattern. Press Memory. Press the Auto*Lock, Press Memory See the Pattern Single Umt...
  • Page 93 e Cycle Stitchirt 9 by Pressing Mirror _mage Test Sewing Pattern Button p_egtatnm_d Step pattarns Start Sewing Combination: There patlern without as much button, machine will ot your pattern SECTION LEARN Combinations Programmed patterns To Start Sew=no at the Beginning at the BeglOmng Your...

  • Page 94: Program Decorative Stitch Patterns

    SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Stitch Patterns etc. (Continued) e Pattern Single Umt_ {Aid to Programming) patterns sewn when the memory Each buttonhole "Auto-Lock" stitching patterns shown _hown In the upper panel are the units el each pattern button as touched once, is automa_:_cally...
  • Page 95 Monogramming Your machine will sew the letters el the alphabel:, per_od and Ieave a space, plus numbers from 0 to can program entire words sentences. Each number and letter _s automatically locked at the beglnnlt_g and end so you can clip connecting threads, Eel:lets...
  • Page 96 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Adjusting Patterns decorative .stitch patterns, letters number.s uneven when sew on particular |abr{_, adjust them with the feed balance dial, To Adjust Distorted Patterns Drawn Pattern: Compre_;sed PalIerns: Correct by turning the 'teed balance dial Correct by turning the teed toward the "+"...
  • Page 97 What When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE The machine does not work. A single digit number was programmed, A number without pattern The machine does not work and the The area of feed dogs is filled Pattern Indicator reads "'Er °" and lint- Incorrect size needle.
  • Page 98 SECTrON 6. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE Monograms and buttonholes Machine was not allowed ident{caI. !asl tow stitches, Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle, Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Light pressure on presser Starting to stitch...
  • Page 99 Clean the Bobbin Holder insu(e that ,/our machine operates best, need keep essential parts clean at all times. The bobbin area can attract dust and lint, Your machine can become s|uggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught. Follow these directions: ¢_, _rush...
  • Page 100 SECTION 7, CARE FOR YOUR M ACHINE Clean the Hook R ace and Feed Dogs Unplug the machine and remove Take bobbin. tbe presser toot and needle, the bobbin holdar and remove Remove the bobbin cover pla+,e. Remove screw t|le ]e|t side of the need+e plate with...
  • Page 101 Oiling the Machine Open iaco cover plate and oil points as shown below at leas_ once a year. One or two drops of oil is suffiment. Remove excess oik otherwise it may stmn fabrics. In case machine IS hal used |or an extended t_me,...
  • Page 102 PARTS LIST...
  • Page 103 Iisted hereto be ordered |ram Sears store set, leo center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM H the parts you need are not stocked locally, your orde_ will...
  • Page 104 Cut-oo_ work Accessories Accessory storage 5, tB Alphabet & numbers Darmng Appliqumng 46, 79 Darning pla_e ... Arm cover plate Decorative stitching "Auto-Lock" pattern 25, 3B Direct entry Automatm buttonholing 69471 Distorted pattern Automatic buttonhole loot Double edge z_gzag stitching 49, B9_700100"-%01 Automatic darning...

  • Page 105: Rick-Rack Stretch

    Scagop stitching Seam guides ... Parts Iist t00_t0] Sawmg funct!on Pattern mdicator 25, 2B_29, Sewmg light Pattern memory 29"-30 Sewing on heavy Pattern reduction _ading stitehlng Pattern selection 27_31 Shell stitching Pattern selection button 5, 25, 28 Sliding buttonhole Pe_lormance problems 95_96 Small...
  • Page 106 SERVICE IS AVAILABLE CENTER!DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED This warranty gives you specific legal rights, SEARS, ROEBUCK WARRANTY MACHINE HEAD Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m mater_al head. EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE Sears wilt, free of-.charge, repair defects m material...
  • Page 107 Sears Service you cat_ or v_s[t. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for Iocatron. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS *MODEL NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION...

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