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OWN ER'SMANUAL
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MODEL _385._17724_ _O

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  • Page 1 OWN ER'SMANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL _385._17724_ _O...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY nNSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. G E _- To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended unplug this appliance from...
  • Page 3 Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please _emember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention the model number and serial number when you inquire.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION A Portable case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the parts ... identify the Accessories ... SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ... e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power o Foot Control Use ...

  • Page 5: Know Your Machinea Portable Case Or Cabinet Is Available

    ,!,Ro_ta :Gase:_:gr_,_Cabmet';tsAva=labl _L{!!A role ei_J A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store through general catalog, Another option _ . _ buy a Carrying Case _ , . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, be stored any- where.
  • Page 6 Cover Pla_,e Hand Wheel Push-Pull CIu[ch Sti[ch Selector Stretcll S_tch Adiuster Light Power Sw_[ct_ Plug Con nector Carrytng Handfe Presser Foot Thumb Presser Free Arm Foot Nomenclature Plate Thread Guide Needle Clamp Screw Foot Snap-on Button Control...

  • Page 7: Identify The Accessories

    Buttonhole Bobbin Large screw Darning plate Zipper toot Buttonhole guide plate Needle opener Small screw dr_ver driver Straight stHch |oot Siiding buttonhole toot Base plate Buttonhole templates Lint brush Spoo{ pin felt Satin stitch toot Buttonhole toot...

  • Page 8: Plug In The Machine And Switch On The Power

    o Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power Power suppty plug Power switch Plug connector Machine plug NOTE. Before inserting plug into your machine, sure power sw_tch OFF. Check your outlet to be sureitls a 110to Vott AC outlet. insert machine plug...

  • Page 9: Setthe Pressure Dial

    o Set t he Pressure Dial The pressure control dial is located }nside the face cover plate, Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with 3 ... most sew}ng 2 ... applique and Cut-Out work t ... basting,'sewing chiffon, lace, organdy...

  • Page 10: Setting Spool Pins

    o Setting S pool Pins (.- ... Spool pin tel_._ Spoo_ p_n ... spool pins are used holding spools of thread m order to feed thread the machine, To use, putl up the spool pins. Place the spool felt pros, Push down storage,...

  • Page 11: Accessory Storage Box

    Fit the tabs into the slot, as shown. With your thumb and index finger, gent|y snap in. Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing, This feature makes sewing easy for: Bar tacking to reinforce pockets, plackets waistlines ready-made or home-...
  • Page 12 * Sewing buttons onsleeves, waistbands, * Darning s ocks o r mending knees, elbows, * Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant_egs0 or areas ofwear i nchildren's clothes. etc. or any circular garment area.

  • Page 13: Check Your Presserfoot

    Check Your PresserFoot Presser feet are an important feature of this machine, what each foot does in order to use them effectively. Your presser foot is held in place by a Foot Holder. snaps on the foot holder, which is seldom removed.

  • Page 14: E Presser Foot Types

    To Snap On Gr°°ve _ To Snap On the Presser Foot: Place the presser foot so the hori- zontal pin on the foot lies just under groove of the foot holder. Lower the presser foot holder to lock the presser foot in place. NOTE: hear the presser foot...
  • Page 15 PresserFoot Types (Continued) Sliding Buttonhole Foot Slid ing bu ttonhoie foot Use this foot buttonholes of built system, is marked measure your buttonholes accurately. Uses: Buttonhole making (see page 42). Zipper Foot E: Zipper foot This foot can be set to sew on each side of your zipper.

  • Page 16: Check Your Needle

    o PresserFoot Types (Continued) Buttonhole Foot t3uttonholo toot Use this footwhen making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system. Uses: But_onhote making (see page 44) Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded Blue (1])

  • Page 17: Fabric, Needle, Thread And Stitch Length Chart

    Fabric, Needle, Thread Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE COLOR Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, 11-ORANGE Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton 8tends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Piclue_ 14-RED Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suntmgs, Linen, Woof Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight:...

  • Page 18: To Remove The Bobbin From The Machine

    To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate _t towards you. Set astde. Lift out the bobbin, as shown. NOTE: bobbin winder stopper be adjusted amount of thread needed on the (example 1/ 2 full or full etc.).

  • Page 19: Insert The Bobbin Into The Bobbin Holder

    Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ® bobbin into bobbin Pull holder that thread feeds toward counter-cJockwJse lleft). slot ® about inches thread Then puft toward back of the machine through tension through the slot * Threading chart is located the face cover plate.
  • Page 20 The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustrations. Dotted Lines show places where thread loops and then is pulled tight+ While holding thread near spool, draw thread check spring hotder. Firmly draw thread up and through take-up lever from Draw thread down...

  • Page 21: Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

    Raise presser foot lever. Hold Bring needle thread loosely in left hand top thread.. rotate handwheel toward one complete turn. Pull both threads bobbin thread up by pulling back of the presser foot, to 6 inches of thread under and to the leaving 4 clear.
  • Page 22 Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top s_de of fabric Se[t_ng L°°sen Top. thread Tighten For Straight Stitch ideal straight stttch wilt have threads locked between fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, front and back, you wilt gaps, that each stitch...

  • Page 23: 19_20 Stitch Selector

    For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show of fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom below for the correct appearance. To match th_s appearance, tension. Top tension Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Top side ot Fabric...

  • Page 24: Stitch Width Control

    Width 1234 Stretch stitch width control regulates The stitch width of the stitch you select. length of stitch, stitches setting. higher the number, the wider stitch. The higher stitch. 0 means no feed. select control at Stretch NOTE. When stitches buttonhole that tengh...

  • Page 25: Reverse Stitch Control

    Reverse To reverse stitch, hold down this con- trol during sewing, Release to sew forward again. Now that you are familiar with the controls on your are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore each time you sit down to sew: Inspect the needle,...
  • Page 26 ;_ Practical Stitch Chart Stitch Foot and Other Attach. Stitch ... Selection S_ra_gh_ STRAIGHT Darn mg Zipper plate foot STRAIGHT Straight STRETCH ZIGZAG Zigzag RICK-RACK Zigzag STRETCH BLIND Zigzag STITCH Thread Stitch Stitch Needle Tension Length Width Check 2 _ 6 Orange Regular Chart...
  • Page 27 Stitch Stitch SoIection Foot and Other Attach. OVERCAST Zigzag STRETCH THREE-STEP Zigzag ZIGZAG ,€ SMOCKING Zigzag STITCH Satin SHELL STITCH SERGING Zigzag Thread Stitch Stitch Needle Width Tension Length Check 2 _ 6 Yellow 3 ~ 5 Chart Stretch on p. 14 Stitch PosFtion Check...
  • Page 28 Stitch Stitch Salect_on Foot and Other Attach. Zigzag STITCHING ELASTIC Zigzag STR ETCH < > < > < FAGOTING Zigzag STRETCH Zigzag PATCHING < < < < < TWO-POINT SHELL Zigzag STITCHING L> ¢ Thread Stitch Stitch Needte Tension Length Width Check 3 _ 8...
  • Page 29 Stitch Stitch Foot and Other Attach, Selection HERRING BONE Zigzag STRETCH TWO-POINT Zigzag STITCH OVEREDGE Zigzag STITCH DECORATIVE Satin GEOMETRICS SATIN STITCH Sattn Thread Stitch Stitch Needle Tension Length W_dth Check 2 _ 6 Yellow 3 _ 5 Use as hemming Stretch c{oth Chart...
  • Page 30 Stitch Stitch Selection Foot and Other Attach. Sliding buttonhole BUTTONHOLE ,Buttonhole Thread Stitch Stitch Needle Tension Length Width Check 2 _ 6 Blue Zone 3 _ 5 Buttonholes: Chart (Blue Zone) on p, 1_44 Check Raund-end Chart buttonholes. on p. I! Uses Refer to Page...

  • Page 31: Straight Stitches

    Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width control Top thread tension controi 2 to 6 Stitch length controt orange Before sewing zone foot, always control needle. Raise the presser foot. Raise Strelch Stltch posit{on. Place H: Straight foot a stftchmg needle NOTE;...

  • Page 32: = Use Thedarning P Late

    = Use theDarning P late Darning prate Sometimes when sew, want control The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: rectangular holes in the Darning Plate needle prate, in the darning ptate, these right...

  • Page 33: Straight Stretch

    Set the Machine Stitch width control 0 1234 Top thread tenskon control Stitcl_ iength 2 to6 control any number (not necessary to adiust) Here's (see page 29). No preSSer Remove foot (see page Stretch Stitch embroidery Draw Darmng plate fabric stitch start darmng.

  • Page 34: Basic Zigzag

    Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch width control I to 5 thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 8 control orange Zor]e Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag foot The StItch and its Uses ztgzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches your...

  • Page 35: Satin Stitch

    = Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 2 to 5 Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Stretch Stitch F. _ Satin stitch foot Pressuredial: t or The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often...

  • Page 36: Applique

    Applique Machine Stitch width control 2 to .s Z thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control Baste joiner) apptique Stitch around sure needle edge of the applique, Stretch Stitch When sewing Satin stitch /_'_-_'_, down into foot pivot toot Pressure dial:...

  • Page 37: Monogramming

    Monogramming Set the Machino Stitch wLdth control 5 Top thread tension control 2 to G Stitch length control 0.5 to ] Here's Set the same as satin stitch. Back interfacing. Stretch Stitch Draw with tailor's Satin stitch Satin foot width pattern, If using paper, when you have finished...

  • Page 38: Sewa Button

    a Button Set the Machine Stitch width control Top thread tension control 2 tO 6 Stitch length control Any number {not necessary to adjust) Use the darning Match foot, Ad.iust Lower Stretch Stitch Turn button. Stitch plate for button sewing (see page 2__9).

  • Page 39: Overcasting Stitch

    Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension contro! 3 to 8 Stitch length control orange zone Start overcasting raw corner right at the edge, the fabric Hints Stretch Stitch Zigzag foot The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation...

  • Page 40: Three-Step Zigzag

    Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 5 'i _ 3 4 Top thread tension i control 2 tO O Stitch length control 0.5 to I Seam Fimshmg Place the fabric so that the edge will the right hand side of the presser foot. Guide Stretch Stitch stitches...

  • Page 41: Overcast Stretch Stitching

    Overcast Stretch Stitching Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension Stitch tength control 2 to 6 controt yellow stretch st=tch position Here's Place the raw the LEFT Stitch so the needle just short Stretch Stitch Or, place your seam, then...

  • Page 42: Blind Hemming

    Set the Machine Stitch w_dth control 2 to 3 Ligl_t Weight Fabric thread tension control 9 to 6 Stitch length control orange Zone Heavy Weight t,1 _S Fabric Finish Measure, Stretch Stitch NOTE. Fold A: Zigzag toot showing. Place stitch After I14"...

  • Page 43: Lace Work

    Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 to 3 i_ i!ii_ili_i_!!i_i_i_i_ Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control 1 Stretch Stitch Lace adds blouses Zigzag foot pit]ows when trimmed Turn raw edge of fabrlc 5/8"_ Place stitch using stretch Trim excess fabric...

  • Page 44: Learning To Sew Buttonholes

    Learning to Sew Buttonho|es With your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods buttonholes. use the built-in system or you snap-in automatic buttonhole attachment system. Choose the buttonhole style Buitt-in bottonholes irectangular), Choose this style for waistband, cuffs, belt slots or where need only one or two buttons.

  • Page 45: Built-In System

    Built-in System Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 (Blue zone) Stitch length control !311 i B_ue zone t. a. Carefully length b. Change foot. Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Insert Stretch Stitch foot Sliding buttonhole foot ing runmng Adjusting...
  • Page 46 • • : ••H•• i::i:•:!••!]_::_':•:•_ii:i:i ¸¸¸I• 4. a. Set the stitch selector 5. a, Set the stitch b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. b. Sew until the buttonhole. c. Stop sewing at the r_ght stitch. c. Stop ilii !iii!!ii NOTE; When sewing at the edge of fabric, sliding...

  • Page 47: Using Buttonhole Attachment

    Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhob Attachment System For more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enjoy using the button- hole attachment and templates. Know the parts read carefully how to set up your machine properly. wilt need these items for the buttonhole attachment system, Guide...
  • Page 48 Set the Machine Stitch width control 2 Top thread tension contro412 to 6 Stitch length contro] Stretch Stitch Buttonhole toot Helpful Hints obtain best results light weight threads bobbin thread. NOTE: is advisable to use a blue stretch fabric needle when sewing knits...
  • Page 49 e gu _deplate Gu_d__ __Catch "4ii_i_l Setting Mark _!:!fl;:i!_;i_i block Guide When have selected the template with hole you need, slide the template into the guide plate. Pull catch toward you while sliding the template hole size you have chosen is at the setting insert gear of base plate...
  • Page 50 Marked buttonhole Center marking- Mark your buttonhole position carefully on the garment. Placing your garment behind machine, ptate and the buttonhole foot as shown. Align marked buttonhole with center marking C° Line up your fabric edge with the measurement plate just in front of the buttonhole foot as shown,...
  • Page 51 Fabric Preparation: Put the top sides of the fabric together zipper opening. Use the reverse to lock stitches. zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3"- Top thread tension control 2 to 6 o_ opening Top s_de ot tabrlc E: Zipper...
  • Page 52 10. Close Open the ztpper. fabric Lower the presser foot and stitch *he rest of the seam..J Remove zoper turn attach presser top side up. pros on the zipper 12. Stitch across tom of the zipper. 13. Turn the corner guide foot...

  • Page 53: 48_49 Shell Stitching

    ... ii ii iiii i ¸ i ... Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tension control 4 to 9 Stitch length control orange Here's zoRe For best effect: Stretch Stitch F _ Satin stitch foot If you The Stitch and tts Uses...

  • Page 54: Smocking

    Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control yellow stretch st_[ch postt_on Stretch Stitch A: Zigzag toot With straght across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads the bobbin gathers evenly, other...

  • Page 55: Stretch Patching

    Set the Machine Stitch width ii:iiii:iiii iiii iii iiiii ii "i ii i Top thread tenston control 3 to 8 Stitch length control 0.5 to 2 Here's How Fold and press. tear-away Stretch Stitch so the Zigzag foot edge on each side, The Stitch and Its Uses this...

  • Page 56: Elastlc Stretch Stitch

    ::::::_: =7?L>-i_i: _ ' i:::/" :; : ! _ _ ! ;7::= :¸¸::¸:¸;!¸ : _ _:¸¸: ¸::- ::_':=: =i ' {+ _ : Elastic Stretch Stitch ::_ Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 3 to 5 Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 6...

  • Page 57: Two-Point Box Stitch

    Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 to 5 1234 Top thread tenston Stitch length control 3 to 8 control orange zone This stitch is usefut for elastic fabrics ,>1_3 to join them together, Stretch Stitch Zigzag foot Set the Machine Stitch width control...

  • Page 58: Decorate With Geometric Patterns

    Set the Machine Top thread tension control 3 to 8 F, Satin stitch toot The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches are pureiy decoratIve. one row or several or vary the st=tch wtdth special effects. Experlment on a scrap ot fabnc to see what special effects Stitch...
  • Page 59 PROBLEM Incorrect improper Loose upper Pulling Irregular Stitches Loose presser foot, Unevenly Nicks Pultin£ incorrect Breaking Needle Incorrect Loose presser foot. Upper under Bunching of Thread incorrect Using two different Bent or blunt Puckering Loose Fabric PROBABLE CAUSE Choose s}ze needle. Rethread threading.
  • Page 60 PROBLEM incorrect Bent or blunt SMpping Stitches incorrect Tight upper Starting Improper Tight upper Breaking Upper Thread incorrect Sharp eye in needle, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle Improper Breaking Bobbin Thread Lint in bobbin Darning Stitch Fabric not Mowng Thread Push-putt Thread...

  • Page 61: Replace The Light Bulb

    i_ Re_pla_ e_tl_e_=_ 'igh_t:i ,B_i_;:_ t_ C Iea n:7,:t he:_Bo 6 bl n:HOtd e r:i; _:i insure essential The bobbin or knock ... J Unplug the machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! The .light bulb wiil HOT. Protect your fingers when handle...

  • Page 62: Clean The Hook Race And Feed Dogs

    ¢ Take out the bobbin. Unplug machine and remove bobbin the presser foot and needle. Remove bobbin cover plate. Remove the screw on the left side of the needle with the large screw driver. Remove the needle plate. Red marks Line up the red lint...
  • Page 63 PARTS LIST...
  • Page 64 All parts listed herein may be ordered trom any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or service center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS INFORMATION: 1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM tf the parts you need are not stocked...
  • Page 65 Accessory storage box... Appliqueing ... Bar tacking 23, 33 Base ... Baseplate 4, 48, 60"_61 Basic zigzag ... 23, 31 Blind hemming ... 23, 39_40 Bobbin ... 4, t5_16, 58, 60_61 Bobbin holder 16, 58_59 Bobbin thread 18_19 Bobbin winding Bobbin winding spindle 2, 15 Box stitching...
  • Page 66 Top thread 17_20 Top thread tension 19_20 Top thread tension control 2, t9_20 Turning a square corner Two-point box stitching 26, 54 Two-point shell stitching 25, 50 Zigzag foot 11, 23_26, 31, 35_40, 50_53, 60_6t Zigzag stitching 23, 31_36 Zigzag overcasting ... Zipper application 23, 48_49 Zipper foot...
  • Page 67 SERVICE IS AVAILABLE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED Th_s warranty gives you specific legal rights, SEARS, ROEBUCK WARRANTY MACHINE HEAD Sears will, free of charge, repair defects _n material head, EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE Sears will, free of charge, repair defects...
  • Page 68 SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Serv,ce Canter. you call or visit, The model number of your Sewing Machine witl be shown on your nomenclature your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for location.

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