Kenmore 385.101118 Owner's Manual page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.
SECTION 2.
SECTION 3.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. 2
Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3
Identify the Accessories ........................ 3
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ......................... 4_6
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............. 7_8
Choose Your NeedLe and Thread ............... 9_10
Prepare the Bobbin ........................ 11_13
Prepare Your Top Thread .................... 14_15
Adjust the Top Thread Tension ................ 16_17
Stitch Selector ............................. 18
Stitch Length Control ........................ 18
Reverse Stitch Control ........................ t8
Starting To Sew ............................ 19
LEARN THE STITCHES
Practical Stitch Chart ...................... 20_21
Straight Stitches .......................... 22_23
Darning ................................. 24
Straight Stretch ............................ 24
Zigzag Stitches ........................... 25_31
• Basic Zigzag ............................. 25
• Satin Stitch ............................. 26
• Applique ............................... 27
• Bar Tacking ............................. 27
• Monogramming .......................... 28
• Embroidery ............................. 28
• Sew a Button ............................ 29
• Overcasting Stitch ......................... 30
• Rick-Rack Stretch ........................ 30
• Three-Step Zigzag ......................... 31
Buttonholes ............................. 32_33
Sew in a Zipper .......................... 34_35
Smocking ................................ 36
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ......................... 37_38
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ...................... 39
Cleaning the Machine ...................... 39_40
Oiling the Machine ........................ 41_42
PARTS LIST ........................................ 43
INDEX ............................................ 44