Table Of Contents - Kenmore 385.11608 Owner's Manual

" TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ...................................... 4
Locate and Identify the Pads ....................................................... 4
fdenSfy the Accessories ............................................................... 5
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ...................................................................... 6
• Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ........................ 6
- Foot Control Use ..................................................................... 6
• Setting Spool Pins ................................................................... 8
• Adiust the Presser Foot Lever ................................................. 8
• Thread Cutter .......................................................................... 8
• Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table ................ 9
• Accessories Storage Box ........................................................ 9
• Changethe Presser Foot ........................................................ 9
Choose the Needle and Thread ................................................... 9
• To Changethe Needle ............................................................ 9
• Checkthe Needle .................................................................. 12
• Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................... 12
Prepare the Bobbin .................................................................... 15
• To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine ................... 15
• Wind time Bobbin ............................................................ I5 - 17
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ................................. 18
Prepare the Top Thread ............................................................. 19
• Thread the Needle ................................................................. t9
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .................................................... 2I
Adjust the Top Thread Tension ............................................ 23, 26
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................... 26
Stitch Selector ............................................................................ 29
Stitch Length Control ................................................................. 30
Adiusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 127t4 only) ................ 30
Starting To Sew .......................................................................... 32
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches ......................................................................... 35
• Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 35
• Use the Seam Guides ........................................................... 35
• Turn aSquare Corner ............................................................ 35
• Topstitching ........................................................................... 38
• Left Needle Position .............................................................. 38
• Sew in a Zipper ......................................................... 39 - 40, 43
• Use the Darning Plate ........................................................... 44
• Darning .................................................................................. 44
Zigzag Stitches ................................................................... 47 - 58
• Basic Zigzag .......................................................................... 47
• Satin Stitch ............................................................................ 49
• Applique ................................................................................ 50
• Bar Tacking ........................................................................... 50
• Sew a Button ......................................................................... 51
• Overcasting Stitch ................................................................. 53
• Three-Step Zigzag ................................................................ 54
• Lace Wod< ............................................................................. 55
• Blind Hemming ...................................................................... 56
• Shell Stitching ........................................................................ 58
Stretch Stitches (Model 12814 only) ......................................... 59
• Straight Stretch (Model 12814 only) ...................................... 59
• Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12814 only) .................................. 60
. Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ..................... 6!
. Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12814 only) ........ 63
Buttonholes .......................................................................... 64, 67
• Feather Stitch (Model 12814 only) .......................................... 68
- Decorate with Geometric Patterms ....................................... 69
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ....................................................................... 70
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ............................................................ 73
Cleaning the Machine ................................................................ 73
• Clean the Feed Dogs ............................................................ 73
• Clean the Shuttle Race ......................................................... 75
Oiling the Machine ..................................................................... 77
• Oil Behind the Face Cover Plate and Under .......................... 77
• Oil the Underside ................................................................... 77
PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 80