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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 385. 11607
- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SEWING MACH...
- Page 2 SEARS, ROEBUCK Dear Customer: have lust invested in a very fine zigzag please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet and care for your machine. Specific instructions are given on threading, obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary...
- Page 3 UMPORTANT SAFETY _NSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only Read al! instruction before using this sewing machine. DAN G ER- _o ro.ooo ..o .,..of o ,oot.,c..oo.: An appliance should never be left unattended unplug this appliance from the electric...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SECTION KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble ... Locate and Identify the Parts Identify the Accessories ... SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch Foot Control • Setting Spool Pins ... -
Page 5: Know The Machine
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available full line sewing cabinets is available your nearest Sears retail store through general catalog. Another option . buy a Carrying Case . . . then your Kenmore goes anywhere, stored any- where. Locate and identify... -
Page 6: Identify The Accessories
SECTION KNOW-EHE MACHINE Cover Plate Hand Wheel Auto Clutch Knob Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Needle Clamp Screw Presser Foot Identify the Accessories Carrying Handle Presser Foot Lever _..Free Arm Nomenclature Plate Controi B_u[tonhote Bobbin _Large Need [e set Sliding buttonhole... -
Page 7: Set Up The Machine
Set Up the Machine Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Plug connector Machine plug NOTE: Before inserting plug into your machine, be sure power sw_tch Check your outlet to be sure it is a110to120 Volt AC outlet. Insert machine plug... -
Page 8: Adjust The Presser Foot
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE Setting Spoo! Pin spool pins used holding spoob of thread when feeding thread to the presser foot. machine. up position To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down to help for storage. foot, NOTE: Model 11607 has one spool pin, FOR SEWING... -
Page 9: Free Arm Sewing
Set Up the Machine (Continued) Accessory Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewtng) box lifts Grip the tabJe with your index finger Sewing and thumb, as shown. ently located Pull gently to the left. The extension table will snap out. -
Page 10: Check The Needle
Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas topstitchmg Decorative top-stitching fabrics on alt types of fabric these Stretch Fabrsc: Polyester Double Knit, nearest Sears Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Ci re Tricot runs RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE THREAD SIZE STITCH COLOR SETTING Poryester... -
Page 11: Prepare The Bobbin
Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine remove bobbin Remove extension table from machine pulling it to tie, pull open teft. Open shuttle cover Pull bobbin puliing down the embossed part on shuttie, the ]eft side of the cover, Raise needle to its htghest position... -
Page 12: Wind The Bobbin
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE Wind the Bobbin (Continued) Pull Draw thread from spool through bobbin bobbin wmding tension disc as shown. Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case Putt thread through Place bobbin bobbin case as shown, making sure thread feeds clock- wise coming... -
Page 13: Prepare The Top Thread
Prepare the Top Thread o Thread the Needle The numbered steps above follow the numbers on the illustratmons. Dotted lines show places where thread loops and then is pulled tight. SECTION Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning Raise presser foot lever. -
Page 14: Pick Up The Bobbin
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE Pick Up the Bobbin Thread Raise presser foot lever, Hold thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheet toward you one complete turn. If you cannot pick up bobbin thread by totfowing is needle threaded from front to back? ts thread... -
Page 15: Adjust The Top Thread
Adjust the Top Thread Tension Top side of fabric Settlngmark Loosen Tighten _Bobbin thread For Straight Stitch ideai straight stitch will have threads locked between fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail. If you look at the stitch, front and back, you will gaps, that each stitch... -
Page 16: Reverse Stitch Control
SECTION PREPARE THE MACHINE For Zigzag Stitch In a correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will fabric and the top threads will show slightly below for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, tension. tension tension Too Tight Loose side of Fabric s_de of Fabric Bottom... -
Page 17: Stitch Selector
Stitch Selector Model 12714 Sett ing mark _.\\=_ stitch se}ector control only determines the stitch regu}ar zigzag. The different types of stitches are designated by color, Straight, Zigzag end Utility Stitches are red. Stretch Stitches are brown, (Modef 12714 onty) ButtonhoLe Settings are btue. -
Page 18: Stitch Lengthcontrol
SECTION2. PREPARE THE MACHINEFORSEWING Stitch LengthControl i11"'_ Stitch Length °_i-_-T,-ii_l fi l (Model 127141 The stitch length control regulates the length of stich. The higher the number, the longer the sttch, "0" means no feed, Depending upon your fabric your preference buttonhole stitch... -
Page 19: Startingto Sew
StartingTo Sew that are familiar with the controls on your Kenmore sew|ng machine. Below are some good habits to follow Inspect the needle, tt should be straight, properly afraid to change your needle frequently. Many fibers, Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads during... -
Page 20: Learn The Stitches
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch (Model 12714) Top thread tension control 2 to 6 (Model 116071 Stitch length Raise the presser foot. controf red zone Raise position. Place a stitching Straight foot Zigzag foot needle common). -
Page 21: Topstitching
o Topstitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector _Model 127141 Top thread tension I _i_ t control 2 to 6 (Model 11607) Here's How Stitch length control red Lower :zone Keep the to the foot. Straight toot Zigzag foot Evenly edge topstitching The Stitch... -
Page 22: Sew In A Zipper
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES = Sew in a Zipper Fabric Preparation: right s_des of the fabric gether and sew to the end of the zip- opening. the reverse to Iock the stitches. zipper opening with stitch length at "4" and top thread tension at "3",... - Page 23 Machine ZtPPER FOOT'" zipper" *'cording", at any Sears retail store. SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES !iiii side of the zip- Stop about 2" from the top of the foot on the zipper.
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Page 24: Darning
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Use the Darning Plate Sometimes when sew, you want to control the fabric youself. The Darning Plate covers the feed dogs so that they do not touch the fabric. To Put on the Darning Plate: NOTE: The rectangular hofes in the Darning... -
Page 25: Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag Stitches Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12714) thread tension control 2: to 5 IModel 116071 Stitch tength control red Here's ZO_8 There Consult Satin Zigzag foot Applique Bar Tacking Button Overcasting Three-step Rick-rack The Stltch and Its Uses Overcast zigzag... -
Page 26: Satin Stitch
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES = Satin Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12714) Top thread tension I _#_{ L___r control t to 4 (Model 11607) Stitch length control 0.5 to I Satin stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin stitch is a versatile and often used decorative... -
Page 27: Applique
Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Applique Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 127141 thread tension control to 4 Stitch length Baste control (Modal 11607) joiner) applique Stitch around sure edge of the applique, Zigzag foot When sewing corners, down into foot and pivot or lefto Bar Tacking Set the... -
Page 28: Sew A Button
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES = Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch (Mo6e! 12714) thread tension contro_ I to 4 (Model 116071 Stitch length control any number {not Use the darning necessary to adjust) Set the stitch Zigzag foot Align hote of the button Darnrag... -
Page 29: Over,Casting Stitch
Zigzag Stitches(Continued) o Overcasting Stitch Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector fMode_ 12714) Top thread tension I _t_ control I to (Modal 11607) Stitch length control t to 2 Helptut Hints Start overcasting raw corner right at the edge, the fabric Zigzag foot tangled. -
Page 30: Lacework
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 127141 thread tension control ! to 4 (Model 116071 Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right Zigzag foot Guide stitches... -
Page 31: Blind Hemming
Blind Hemming Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch Ligh (Model 12714) Weight (Regular} Fabric Top thread tension l to 4 contro_ (ModeI 11607) Heavy Weight Stitch length Fabric control / to 3 There are two biind w_der and will Fimsh Measure, NOTE: Fold... -
Page 32: Shell Stitching
SECTION3. LEARNTHESTITCHES Shell Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 127t4} Top thread tension L__J control 3 to g Here's How Stitch length controt _ to 2 (Model 11607) For best effect: Zigzag foot if you The Stitch Its Uses space the rows 1/2"... -
Page 33: Stretch Stitches (Model 12714 Only)
Stretch Stitches (Model 12714 only) Straight Stretch (Model 12714 only) Set the Machine StLtch Stitch selector Ill" Top thread tension Stitch length control 2 to 6 control brown stretch stitch positton k__J Straight toot Zigzag foot stretch actually sewn, The Stitch and lts Uses forward (sometimes... -
Page 34: Smocking
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES ° Smocking (Model 12714 only) Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control 1 to 4 brown stretch stitch position With straight across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads the bobbin gathers other... -
Page 35: Serging Or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12714 Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control t to 4 control brown stretch stitch Here*s How position Place foot so that over the edge. Zigzag foot Or, place your seam, then after. -
Page 36: Buttonholes
SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length control control t to 5 I. a. Carefully _ength on your b. Change foot. Sliding buttonhole foot insert foot mg runmng Adjusting the Stitch Density Depending upon... - Page 37 5, a. Set the stitch 4. a. Set the stitch selector at E] " b. Sew b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. marMng c. Stop sewing at the right stitch. c. Stop sewing NOTE : When sewing at the edge of fabric, sliding buttonhole foot...
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Page 38: Performance
SECTION PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS What to Do When PROBLEM Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Noise CHART PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. - Page 39 What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM Incorrect Improper Loose upper Pulling Irregular Stitches Loose Unevenly Nicks Pulling fabric. incorrect size needle, Breaking Needle Incorrect setting of needle. Loose presser foot, Upper under Bunching of Thread Incorrect Using two Bent or blunt Puckering Loose presser foot.
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Page 40: Replacing The Light Bulb
SECTION CARE FOR THE MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine To insure that your The feed is caught. Check and clean those areas about tf you sew frequently, Clean the Feed Dogs Unplug the machine and open the face cover. -
Page 41: Careforthe Machine
6 Clean the ShuttIe Race This area must be kept free of dust, lint and occasional about every three months. Cemer pm ot the shuHle i_/_ Lever case To Clean the Shuttle Area: To Replace Raise needle htghest point and remove the bobbin case, Push... -
Page 42: Oiling
In case machine is not used for an extended Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric. Sears retail store. needle and put needle bar in full down position, Cover Plate Arm cover plate plate loosening screw... - Page 43 ORDERING INFORMATION: 1. PARTNUMBER 3, MODEL NUMBER if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electromcally transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Ref. No. *These ttems are not furmshed instructIons from any Sears store or service...
- Page 44 Accessory storage box ... 3, 7 Adjusting stretch stitch balance ... Applique Arm cover plate ... 4, 40 Bar tacking • Basic zigzag Blind hemming Bobbin 4, 9_10, Bobbin case ... 9_I0, 39, 41 Bobbin thread 12_"13 Bobbin winding 9_I0 Bobbin winding tension...
- Page 45 2, Part Description (SEECOLUMN 3, Model Number of Sewing Machine: Example (385. xxxxx) 4, Name of Item (SEWING MACHINE) If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to the Sears Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling.
- Page 46 '... STITCH " CONTROL 1 SELECTOR 2. LENGTH =.mm_ DARNING NUMBER ZIGZAG ._.\tJilltlmz _.,,= 0,5 TO 1.0 _\\!II_ll_um,,,. SATI N BUTTON SEWING \%Ilm{m, , ,..NUMBER THRE'E-STEP ZIGZAG A ,^ ,^ A/ 0,5 TO "i .0 1 TO3 'BLI.D _v°"V-VV-V"...
- Page 47 depends on the BIG Clean NEEDLE SHUTTLE dogs to remove which Flat II " away THREAD TANGLE SNAP w_thout HREADING thread breaks, unthread and then RETHREAD and bottom threads, TOP THREADING BOTTOM THREADING Make sure there is no slack Insert bobbin guide bobbin...
- Page 48 IS AVAILABLE CENTER!DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED This warranty gives you specific legal rights, SEARS, WARRANTY MACHINE HEAD Sears will, free of charge, repmr defects head. ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING Sears wilt, free of charge, repair of the sewing machine,...
- Page 49 Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when on your nomenclature plate on the back of FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NUMBER *NAME OF ITEM order will be electromcalty transmitted to a Sears IL60684 U.S,A.