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OWNER'S MANUAL
SWA/RS
SEWING MACHINE
MODELS 385.
1158180
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385.
1168180

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SWA/RS SEWING MACHINE MODELS 385. 1158180 385. 1168180...
  • Page 2 AND CO. Dear Customer: have just invested _n a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a moment and carefully read this book{et which contains instructions on how to operate and care for your machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OFCONTENTS SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE Darning ......Zigzag Stitches ..... 18_20 A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .... • Basic Zigzag ....... Locate and Tdentify the Parts ....• Satin Stitch ....... |dentify the Accessories ....• Monogramming ....

  • Page 4: Know Your

    Thread Spool Upper Thread Gutde Take-up Lever Another optuon _ • buy a Carrying Case . • , then your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any- where. Bobbin W_nding Spindle Bobbin Winding Tension Disc Thread Tension Control Face Cover...

  • Page 5: Dentify The Accessories

    SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE Identify the Accessories Arm Cover Plate Carrying Handle Hand Wheel Presser Foot Lever Auto Clutch Knob _Large screw driver Bobbin Light Power SwiIch Free Arm Small screw driver Plug Connector Needle set Nomenclature Ptate Zippertoot Foot Control Needle C_amp Screw...
  • Page 6 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plugin the Machineand Switch on the Power • Foot Control Power suppiy plug Foot control Power sw_tch Plug Push the light and power switch to turn connecto[ foot control regulates speed on the power and sewing light.

  • Page 7: Prepare Your

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Setting Spoot Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Normal posJlJon High pos_t_or posllton position ... The spool is used for holding the spool Presser Foot Lever raises lowers your don't need a pmr of smssors to cut the thread m order to feed...

  • Page 8: Free Arm Sewing

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose Your Needle and Thread Set Up the Machine (Continued) • To Change Your Needle Change the Presser Foot Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable t, Accessory Storage Box Extension Table Flat side away from Use the correct presser foot for To Remove the Extension Table...

  • Page 9: Fabric

    Double Kmts, Polyester Core/Cotton (STRETCH Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Wrap FABRIC Stretch Terry, Spandex_ 50 Mercerized Cotton Replacement Kenmore needles are available at your nearest Sears NEEDLE) Cire Tricot stores. Check Your Needle Look for barbed or blunt point. A damaged...

  • Page 10: Prepare The Bobbin

    SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin = Wind the Bobbin • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Release clutch turning clutch knob inside the hand wheel toward to stop the needle from moving while winding bobbin, remove bobbin...
  • Page 11 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING = Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Wind thread until winder stops. Draw thread from spool through Pull thread through hole Place bobbin onto bobbin winding bobbin as shown. Push bobbin winding spindle bobbin wmd;ng tension disc as shown.
  • Page 12 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread ,, Thread Your Needle Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever. Place spool on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the back of the spool.
  • Page 13 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Pull both threads under and to the Raise presser foot iever. Ho|d Bring bobbin thread pulling back of the presser foot, leaving thread loosely in left hand and rotate top thread, to 6 inches of thread clear.
  • Page 14 SECTION PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose the Correct Tenslon: The best tension will depend Top side ot fabric the stiffness and thickness of the fabric Settmgrnark ---- the number of fabric layers Loosen the type of stitch thread The top thread...
  • Page 15 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING SECTION Stitch Selector For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side Model 11681 fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side. below for the correct appearance.

  • Page 16: The Machine

    Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew: inspect the needle, It should...
  • Page 17 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Use the Seam Guides • Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension controt 2 to 6 seam guides on the needle plate are there help measure seam Raise the presser foot, "At the end of the seam, you wldth.
  • Page 18 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches (Continued) • Topstitching Use the Darning Plate Left Needle Position Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch selector thread tens=on control :2 to 6 Here's How Sometimes when sew, want to control the fabric yourseff.

  • Page 19: Darning

    SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Darning Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control t to 4 Here's How darning plate on the needle plate No presser {see P, 16). foot Remove presser foot stretch fabric Darmn9 plate between embroidery hoops with...

  • Page 20: Zigzag Stitches

    SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches Satin Stitch • Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Top thread tension control ! to 4 control 2 to 5 Here's There are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.
  • Page 21 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Monogramming Bar Tacking Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Top thread tension controi I to 4 control I to 4 Here's How This stitch is similar a very short satin stitch...
  • Page 22 SECTION 3. LEARNTHE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches(Continued) Overcasting Stitch Three-Step Zigzag "% Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector thread tension control f to 4 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Helpful Hints Seam Finishing Start overcasting about...

  • Page 23: Blind Hemming

    SECTION LEARN THE STfTCHES Blind Hemming 1/4" Sat the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Light Weight Fabric Top thread tenston controt 1 to 4 Heavy Weight Fabrtc The stretch blind hem wilt "gwe" and is used for knit and stretch fabrics. Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desired.

  • Page 24: Lace Work

    SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Lace Work Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector thread tension controJ 1 to 4 Zigzag foot Lace adds a fanciful, femimne touch blouses lingerie. Table linens pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace. Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 1/2",...

  • Page 25: Sew In A Zipper

    SECTION 3. LEARNTHESTITCHES in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: Set the Machine Zipper teeth right s_des of fabric Stitch Stitch selector gether and sew to the end of the zip- If,', Zipper tape opening. the reverse to lock the stitches. z_pper opening with stitch...
  • Page 26 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper (Continued) Open the zipper, Close z_pper turn 11. To sew the right slde of the zip- Stop about 2" from the nght per, z_pper foot on the fabric right side up. the z_pper. Lower the presser foot...

  • Page 27: Shell Stitching

    LEARN THE STITCHES SECTION Box Stitching (Model 11681 only) Shell Stitching (Model 11681 only) ..Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Top thread tens=on ..control ! to 4 control 3 to 9 Here's How Use this stitch...

  • Page 28: Whatto Dowhen

    SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE P ROBLEMS CHART Whatto DoWhen PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Choose correct s_ze needle for thread and fabric. Rethread machine. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension. Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
  • Page 29 SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect _ize needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric, Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. Skipping Stitches Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle, Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension.
  • Page 30 SECTION 5. CAREFORYOURMACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that your machine operates at _ts best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times. The feed dogs and shuttle race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine can become...

  • Page 31: Clean The Shuttle

    SECTION CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE o Clean the Shuttle Race Clean the shuttle race area This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. about every three months. Center pin ot the shuttle Shuttle driver Lever Lever Lever_ Shuttle...

  • Page 32: Oil Behind

    Use good quality sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil is suffiment. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric. Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Sears retail store. NOTE: Unp]ug the machine before oiling.

  • Page 33: The Machine

    PARTS LIST "_ All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears s_ore or service center, WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: I. PART NUMBER 2, PART DESCRIPTION 3. MODEL NUMBER 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution...
  • Page 34 INDEX Accessory storage box ....2, 6 Hand wheel ....3,44 Satin stitch foot ....Arm cover plate ....3, 30 Satin stitch ....Seam guides ..... Sewing light ....Invisible zipper ....Shell stitching ....Bar tacking ....Shuttle ....
  • Page 35 WARRANTY FULL 25*YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m materia_ or Workmanship which appear in the mechanica_ components of the sewing machine head, FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 36 SEWING MACHINE Now that have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repmr parts or service, s_mply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or vtsit. The model...

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