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Kenmore 385.101118 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
SEWING
MACHINE
MODELS 385.
1155180
or
385.
1154180
or
385.
1011180

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE 1155180 MODELS 385. 1154180 385. 1011180 385.

  • Page 2: Sears, Roebuck

    Please remember, if you have questions about model number serial number when Kenmore Sewing Machine Record in space provided number of this appliance. are located on the nomenclature this booklet. Model No. 385. Retain these numbers THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE, AND CO.
  • Page 3 SECTION KNOW YOUR MACHINE 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 Know What the Presser Feet Will Choose Your NeedLe and Thread Prepare the Bobbin Prepare Your Top Thread...
  • Page 4 Sears retail store through general catalog. Another option . , . buy a Carrying Case . . . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, stored any- where. _1 r_Lobate:and r!dentlfy _the_P_,ts: Take up Lever Bobbin W;nder Tension D_sc Up per Th read Guide...
  • Page 5 Cover SpooE Pins Clutch Knob Hand Wheel Lcght and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Control Presser Foot Accessory Thread Guide Bobbin Presser Foot Lever Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Needle Darning plate_ Thread Guide Thread Guide Straight Need le Clarqp stitch foo: footSatin s titch * Model 11551 only...

  • Page 6: Foot Control Use

    ._,_.-_ -_ _X__'_- _,_< _._._';'_ _ :,_;;._ o,_-_.-.',_ Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Power supply plug Power switch supply Machine socket Machine plug NOTE: Before inserting plug into your machine, sure power switch OFF. Check your outlet to be sure it is a 110 to 120 Volt...

  • Page 7: Setting Spool Pins

    Setting Spool Pins Spool pin felt II L 0°°'0'n Norrnal position Presser foot _-_-_,';;' lever Spool Pins are packed in accessory box. your Screw spool pins in place securely with a screw d river. normal Position sppo! pin felts as shown in illustra- presser tion.
  • Page 8 • Free-Arm Sewing (Continued) Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy for: tacking reinforce pockets, stitching belt loops and waistline on ready- legs, or any circular made homemade garments avoicl fabric bunching around needle.
  • Page 9 z_'- _ _-_-_ % _'C_._ _-_ _,-"_- _ _ '_= _ ._"J-_'_ "_' ,;_z;_: _ ,_-_-_ ?T_." _ ._. ' _ _ ____4:= _:__;_z.Z; -_._2___ _o_.¢__, _._ ___ _ ":__:_'.-% -_ _- ' L_ The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine.
  • Page 10 • Presser Foot Types (Continued) Satin Stitch Foot Satin stitch foot Use this foot for satin stitch and oultining applique and Buttonhole making. Uses: Satin stitch (see p. 26), Applique (see p. 27), Monogramming (see p. 28) Zipper Foot Zipper foot This foot...
  • Page 11 Yourchoice o fneedle andthread d epends on the fabric In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded Blue (1 1) ... for stretch fabrics Orange (1 1 ) ... for lightweight fabrics Red (14) for medium or medium-heavy Purple (16) medium-heavy...
  • Page 12 NEEDLE FABRIC SIZE COLOR Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, 11-ORANGE Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, 14-RED Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, 14-RED...
  • Page 13 • To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Remove extension table from To remove machine pulling it to tie, pull open left. Open shuttle cover Pull bobbin puIIing down the embossed part on shuttle. the left side of the cover, Raise needle to its highest...
  • Page 14 • Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Draw thread from spool through bobbin Pull winder tension disc as shown, bobbin hole thread through Place bobbin as shown. spindle with end of thread winder shaft to the right Holding onto chine. When snip off end of thread. onto bobbin winder...
  • Page 15 • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Place bobbin bobbin case Pull thread through making sure thread feeds clock- as shown, wise coming from bobbin as shown. slot of case Pult thread under tension Holding spring and through the opening case into as shown above,...
  • Page 16 • Thread Your Needle The numbered steps below Dotted lines show places where tight. Raise thread take-up lever to its highest position hand wheel toward you. Raise presser foot lever. on spool pin as shown, with thread coming from the spool. l&...
  • Page 17 Pick Up Your Raise needle thread ® and rotate one complete If you cannot Is needle threaded Draw thread down into thread guide. Is thread Pull the thread to the left and slip Are 3 to 4 inches of thread it through the thread guide.
  • Page 18 _t_ _ _ _:_f _."_ _-;_'_--_ _ -_:._ -:, Top side of fabric Loose__ For Straight Stitch ideal straight stitch will have threads locked fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will gaps, that each stitch is smooth...
  • Page 19 For Zigzag Stitch In the ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads wilt not show fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the under correct appearance. Adjust the top thread match in your sewing conditions. Too Tight Loose C. (?= _,."L Y-"...

  • Page 20: Stitch Length Control

    Setting mark_ stitch selector control only The stitch length determines stitch select, also regulates stitch width The higher regular zigzag rick rack stretch stitch. stitches. 0 means no feed. different types stitches designated by color. Straight, Zigzag and Three-Step Zigzag (Model 11551 only)
  • Page 21 Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow Inspect the needle. It should be straight, properly afraid to change your needle frequently. Many fibers. Before placing the material on the machine,...

  • Page 22: Satin Stitch

    Stitch Selector Stitch Foot STRAIGHT Straight Zigzag ZIGZAG Zigzag SATIN STITCH Satin Other Thread Stitch Attach. Needle Tension" Length " Darning Check 2 _ 6 6 _ 12 plate Chart Check 2 _ 5 6 ~ 24 " Chart • 0_'24 Check Chart...
  • Page 23 St itch Stitch Selector Foot STRAIGHT Straight STR ETCH (Models 11551 11541) Z i gza9 RICK-RACK Zigzag STRETCH (Models 11551 11541) THREE-STEP Z igza9 ZIGZAG (Model 11551 only) SMOCKING Zigzag STITCH (Model 11551 only) ,,,j\ BUTTONHOLE Buttonhole (Model 11551 only) 2r"'i 1-11 Other...
  • Page 24 ,_ ; _._St r atght_S.ti_._ti.es!L" -,., g_: ; ,_ ?;:;[,,-t,,z ¢.,,-.%,%;_-&<,jz; -_ -_.],.,.',$2 • Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch length control 6 to 12 Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Raise the presser foot. Raise position. Place the Zigzag foot needle...
  • Page 25 • Use the Darning Plate Topstitching Top thread tension _ometimes when sew, you want control 2 to 6 o control the fabric youself. Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To .Put on the Darning Plate: Stratght foot NOTE:...
  • Page 26 Set the Machine Stich selector Top thread tension Stitch length 1 to 4 Any number control (not necessary to adlust) Here's No presser (see p. 233). foot Remove Darning plate embroidery Draw fabric stitch start darning. Lower speed. Move you have covered Turn layer of stitching NOTE:...

  • Page 27: Basic Zigzag

    • Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch length Top thread tension 6 to 24 control 2 to 5 Z;gzag foot The Stitch Its Uses zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches your machine. Itcan be a utility stitch...
  • Page 28 • Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch length 0 to 24 <, thread tens;or, control 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative stitch, but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex- ample,...

  • Page 29: Applique

    Stitch selector Stitch length 0 to 24 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Baste joiner) applique Stitch around sure needle Satir, stitch foot edge of the applique, When sewing down into foot and pivot or left. Bar Tacking Set the Machine Top thread tension contro_ 1 to 4 fuse...

  • Page 30: Monogramming

    + Monogramming Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch ength 0 to 24 Top thread tens_en control 1 to 4 Here's How Set the same as satin stitch. Back interfacing. Satin stitch foot Draw with Satin width pattern. If using when you have finished •...

  • Page 31: Sew A Button

    Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch selector '_-.%':' ._-:,b .-_ " t:i_-_L:,: '":_-'"-_? -'''_ _::-" _" °71 Top thread tension Stitch tength control 1 to 4 Any number (not necessary tO adjust} Use the darning Set the stitch selector Zigzag foot Align the both...

  • Page 32: Overcasting Stitch

    • Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch Iength 12 to 24 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Helpful Hints Start overcasting raw corner right at the edge, the fabric Zigzag foot tangled. The Stitch and Its Uses This zigzag variation...

  • Page 33: Three-Step Zigzag

    • Three-Step Zigzag (Model 11551 only) Set the Machine St{tch selector Stitch length Blue Zone'=if'to Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right Z_gzag foot Guide stitches The Stitch and Its Uses The three-step zigzag is a combination...
  • Page 34 Set the Machine Stitch selector i 2[_ Stitch length Blue Zone • a. Carefully TOp thread tension /'?-/.._ length b. Change foot. Insert foot ing running hole guide foot Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon your fabric or your preference buttonholes, alter buttonhole...
  • Page 35 5. a.Setthestitch serector at [_3. 4. a.Setthestitch selector at_. b.Sew 4 to6 stitches. b.Sew untilyoureach theback o f thebuttonhole. c. Stop sewing attherightstitch. c. Stop sewing attheright s titch. 7, Remove 6. a. Set the stitch selector at =_. open with b.
  • Page 36 Set the Machine Stitch selector Top side of fabric Stitch length Top thread tension control 3 to 6 Fabric Preparation: gether and sew to the end of the zip- opening. Ztpper foo_ the stitches. length at "6" at "3"'. 1/8") rend of opening Top edge of fabric...

  • Page 37: Invisible Zipper

    Open thezipper. Close Lower the presser foot and stitch fabric the rest of the seam. INVISIBLE ZIPPER CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper as shown, Follow ructions.
  • Page 38 Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch length Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Zigzag foot With straight apart across Knot the threads bobbin gathers evenly. other stitch between Pull out the gathering NOTE: 1 cm (3/8") stitch length "6", stitching lines 3/8"...
  • Page 39 PROBLEM Incorrect I mproper Loose upper Irregular Stitches Pulling Loose presser foot. Unevenly Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Pulling Incorrect Breaking Needle Incorrect Loose presser foot. Upper and lower threads not drawn back Bunching of Thread under presser foot before starting seam. Incorrect Using two different Puckering...
  • Page 40 PROBLEM Incorrect Certain Bent or blunt Skipping Stitches Incorrect Tight Starting Improper Tight Incorrect Breaking Upper Thread Sharp eye in needle. Nicks or burrs on shuttle. Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate. Improper bobbin case threading. Breaking Bobbin Thread Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.
  • Page 41 To insure that The feed dogs and shuttle is caught. Check and clean those areas about If you sew frequently, ',=', • Clean the Feed Dogs • Unplug machine and open the face cover. CAUTION! light bulb will HOT. Protect your fingers when...
  • Page 42 • Clean the Shuttle Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional about every three months. Center pin of the shuttle case To Clean the Shuttle Area: To Replace Shuttle Raise needle highest Position point and remove the bobbin case.
  • Page 43 Oil the machine in all areas shown on the next two pages at }east once a year; otherwise use the machine frequently, oil the machine under before sewing. Use good quality sewing machine oil. • Oil behind the Face Cover Plate Open face cover...

  • Page 44: Oil The Underside

    Oil the Underside x ... Oil the underside at least once a year. Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers. To remove bottom covers, remove screws (A), (B) and (C) as shown. 0il points indicated on underside of machine. :.

  • Page 45: Parts List

    PARTS LIST All parts listed herein service center. WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Ref. No. *These items are not furnished with the instructions above.

  • Page 46: Smocking

    Appliqueing Bar tacking " ... 20, 27 Base ... Basic zigzag ... 20, 25 Bobbin !1, t3,43 Bobbin case ... 11, 13, 40, 43 Bobbin thread 15_16 Bobbin winding 11_12 Buttonhole 21, 32_33 Buttonhole guide foot 3, 8, 21, 32_33, Buttonhole opener 3, 33, 43...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    __& FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING For 25 years from the date of purchase, in the mechanical components of the sewing machine FULL YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL years from the date of purchase, appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing speed control.

  • Page 48: Sewing Machine

    SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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