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Sears Kenmore 385.17824090 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
SEARS
MACHINE
MODEL 385. ,1

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL SEARS MACHINE MODEL 385. ,1...
  • Page 2 IMPO RTANT SAFETY Never operate appliance with opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from INSTRUCTIONS accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Never drop or Insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors. Your sewing machine is designed...
  • Page 3 Kenmore Sewing Machine Record In space provided below model number and serial number of this appliance. The model number and serlal number...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE SECTION Darmng ......Strmght Stretch ......A Portable case or Cabinet Is Available ... Zigzag Stitches ......31_38 Locate and Identify the parts ..... Basic Zigzag ......Identify the Accessories ....6 Satin Stitch ......

  • Page 5: Product View And Parts

    Sears retail store or through general catalog. Another option _ buy a Carrying Case then Thread Spoo! Pins your Kenmore goes anywhere, be stored any- where. Bobbin W_nd_ng Spindle Upper Thread Guide Take-up Lever Top Thread Tension Control Stitch...
  • Page 6 Carrymg Handle Cover Plate Needle Clamp Presser Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Hand Wheel Push-Pull Clutch Slttch Selector Presser Foot Lever Stretch St_lch Adiuster Free Arm L_ght and Foot Control Power Switch Nomenclature Plate Plug Connector...

  • Page 7: Locate And Identify The Parts

    Bobbin Buttonhole opener Needle Lint brush Darning plate Large screw drwer Small screw dr_ver Spool p_n lelt Zipper loot Stralghl Satin stitch stitch toot boot Sliding buttonhole foot Buttonhole loot Buttonhole guide °..o.,.o,°,°.°,.,°. plate...

  • Page 8: Foot Control Use

    Setup th; Machine Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power Foot Control Power supply plug Power Power .J supply SWitCh Foot control Push the light and power sw_tch to turn foot control regulates speed Plug on the power and sewing light.

  • Page 9: Set Up The Machine

    Set the Pressure Dial Pressure control dial The pressure control dial is located inside the face cover plate, Set the dial aligning the setting mark on the dlal with the groove as follows. 3 ..most sewing 2 ..applique and Cut-Out work 1 ..

  • Page 10: Setting Spool Pins

    = Setting Spool Pins Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Spool pin leith. Normal posITIOn High posit ion spool pins are used holding spools of thread In order to feed thread the machine. To use, pull up the spool pms. Place the The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot.

  • Page 11: Accessory Storage Box

    Accessory Storage Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy for: To remove: To Remove the Extension Table (for free-arm sewing) Gr=p the table with your index finger and thumb The lid of the accessory storage lifts...
  • Page 12 __ _,_ '" _ ,_L_ Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs, Darning socks or mending knees, e_bows. Sewing buttons on sleeves, waistbands, or areas of wear _n children's clothes. or any mreular garment area. etc.

  • Page 13: Check Your Presser Foot

    • Check Your Presser Foot • Change the PresserFoot Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consu{t the The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine. need to know Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various what each foot does in order...

  • Page 14: Presser Foottypes

    Presser Foot Types Straight Foot Zigzag Foot Stra=ght foot Zigzag foot To Snap On Use this foot exclusively for straightstitching Use this foot for both straight and zigzag using center needle position only. stitching. Uses: Stralght stitching Isee page 2__8), Uses: Zigzag stitching (see page 31),...
  • Page 15 = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Satin Stitch Foot Sliding Buttonhole Foot Zipper Foot Zipper toot Satin stitch foot Sliding buttonhole toot This foot can be set to sew on each side of this foot buttonholes built Use this transparent foot for satin stitch system.

  • Page 16: Check Your Needle

    = Presser Foot Types (Continued) Buttonhole Foot Burronho)e foot Your choice of nead)e and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing, in your needle case, you wiU find the followmg color-coded needles: Use this foot when making buttonholes with buttonhole attachment system.

  • Page 17: Fabric, Needle, Thread And Stitch Length Chart

    Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart To Change Your Needle NEEDLE RECOMMENDED FABRIC SIZE THREAD SIZE STITCH LENGTH COLOR SETTING Lightwe=ght Polyester Core/Cotton Batiste, Dim=ty, Chiffon, Wrap 11-ORANGE Silks. Fine Lace, Organza, (12 stitches Fine Mercerized Cotton Crepe, Taffeta_ Voile, mch) Silk...

  • Page 18: To Remove The Bobbin From The Machine

    Wind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Gently push down on the bobbin cover plate and slide Bobbin winding spindle it towards you. Set aside. _lutch Lift out the bobbin, as shown. Put your spool of thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the direction shown.
  • Page 19 Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder bobbin bobbin about _nches thread Slide the bobbin cover plate while Then pull thread clockwise toward back of the machine holder so that thread feeds pushing it down slightly over toward through tension bobbin.

  • Page 20: Thread Your Needle

    = 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, wlth thread coming from the back of the spool. Draw thread into thread guide using both hands.

  • Page 21: Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread

    Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread Pull both threads under and to the Raise presser foot lever. Hold Bring bobbin thread up by pulling back of the presser foot, leaving needle thread loosely in left hand top thread. to 6 inches of thread clear.

  • Page 22: Adjust The Top Thread Tension

    Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on Choose the Correct Tension Top stde ol iabr_c The best tension will depend Setting mark the stiffness and thickness of the fabric the number of fabric layers the type of stitch Loosen Top-J thread The top thread top thread Tighten ts I00 lOOSe...

  • Page 23: Stitch Selector

    For Zigzag Stitch In the correct zigzag stitch, the bobbin threads will not show on the top side fabric and the top threads will show slightly on the bottom side, below the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust your tension, C3 C3 E3 E3 E3 C3 C3 E3 C3 E3 E3 E3 E31 E3 ICI £3 E3 O...

  • Page 24: Stitch Width Control

    V Lenglh Width StreIch Stitch In stretch stitch sewing, the stretch stitch stitch width control regulates stitch length control regulates adjuster should usuagy be _n a neutral width of the stitch you select. length of stitch, and also has a stretch position (between "+'*...

  • Page 25: Reverse Stitch Control

    Kenmore sewing machine. Below are some good habits to follow aove_o each time you s_t down to sew: Inspect the needle,...

  • Page 26: Practical Stitch Chart

    Practical stitch Chart Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Foot and Other Attach, Needle Uses Refer to Page Tensmn Width Selectmn Length Straight Check 28 _ 30, STRAIGHT Orange Regular searms, zippers, topstitching, darmng, Chart Zone 48 _ 49 etc. on p, 14 Darmng Zipper _late...
  • Page 27 Stitch Thread Stitch Stitch Referto Page Needle Stitch Foot and Other Attach. Uses Selection Tension Width Length Check Yellow Use for swlmwear, pants other OVERCAST Zigzag Cha_ Stretch STRETCH garments that require stretch. Stitch on p. 14 Position <) <l 2~ 6 O.B_ 1 THREE*STEP...
  • Page 28 Thread Stitch Stitch Stitch Uses Referto Page Foot and Other Attach. Needle Stitch Tension Width Select=on Length Check Orange Use for overlapping seams_ Zigzag STITCHING Chart Zone onp. Yellow ELASTIC Check Use for applying elastic. Zigzag Stretch Chart STRETCH Stitch on p, L4 Pos_t_on 0.5 _ 2...
  • Page 29 Stitch Stitch Thread Stitch Referto Page Foot and Other Attach. Needle Stitch Uses Selection Tensmn Length Width HERRING BONE Check Yellow Zigzag Use as hemmmg stitch for blankets, tabl_ STRETCH Stretch Cha_ cloth and draperies. Stitch on p. 14 Position 33No-POINT Check Use for overlapping...
  • Page 30 Stitch Thread Stitch Stitch Uses Refer to Page Needle Foot and Other Attach. Stitch Selection Tension Length Width Check 2 _ 6 Blue Zone Buttonholes: also corded buttonholes. 42 N 43 Sliding buttonhole Chart IBlue Zone) oR p. 1_ BUTTONHOLE Check Buttonhole 44 _ 47...

  • Page 31: Straight Stitches

    Use the Seam Guides Straight Stitch Set the Machine Stitch width Cornering guide seam guides on the needle plate thread tension control 2 to are engraved to help you measure seam Stitch length Before sewing with the straight stitch beginning width.

  • Page 32: Use The Darning Plate

    the Darning Plate Topstttching Set the Machine Darning plate Stitch width Stitch length Top thread tension control 2 to 6 contro_ orange Here's How zone Lowerthe presserfoot. 1÷ Sometnmes when sew, want control fabric yourself. Keep the edge of the fabric next Darmng Plate...

  • Page 33: Strmght Stretch

    Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch w_dth control 0 _ 2 3 4 Top thread tension control Stitch length StitcP; length Top thread tension 2to6 control 2 to 6 control yellow control number stretch stitch (Rot necessary adjust) pOSlt_On Here's How...

  • Page 34: Zigzag Stitches

    Zigzag StitChes Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control I tO 5 Top thread tension Stitch Length control 3 to 8 control orange zone Here's How There are many ways to sew a z_gzag stltch. Consult the specific variations for detailed directions. Satin Stitch page 32,...

  • Page 35: Satin Stitch

    Satin Stitch Set the Machine Zigzag widlh Stitch wBdth SlllCh control 2 to 5 length: !234 Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control 0.5 to ! Ctose to 0 Stretch Stitch F: Satin stitch foot Or 2_-- Pressure dial: The Stitch and Its Uses...

  • Page 36: Q Applique

    Applique Bar Tacking Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch w=dth control 2 to 5 Top thread tension control 2 [a 6 Stitch _en_th thread tension control 0.5 to I control 2 1o 6 Stitch length Baste fuse w_th tron-on fabric...

  • Page 37: Monogramming

    Monogramming Embroidery S_t the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control5 control "1to5 © Top thread tension lop thread tension Stltch length control control 2 to O Stitch length control 2 to 6 AnV number (not control 0.5 to I necessary to adjust) Here's How Hera_s How...

  • Page 38: Sew A Button

    • Sew aButton Set the Machine Stitch width control Must be adjusted Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control Any number Inot necessarv to adiust} Use the darning plate for button sewing (see page 29). strengthen shank, threads leaving a 8"...

  • Page 39: Overcasting Stitch

    Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack Stretch Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 Top thread tens=on lop thread tensmn control 3 to8 control 2 to 6 Stitch length Stitch length control orange control yellow zone stretch stitch Helpful Hints...

  • Page 40: Three-Step Zigzag

    Three-Step Zigzag Set the Machine lop thread tens=on control 2 [o 6 Stitch length control 0.5 to I Seam Fimsh_ng (Overcasting} Mending Pos_t_on the tear under the needle Place the tabne under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightty inside that...

  • Page 41: Overcast Stretch Stitching

    Overcast Stretch Stitching Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitchin, Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 control 3 to 5 © FOpthread tension Fop thread tens=on control 2 to 6 Stitch length Stitch length control 3 to 6 control yellow control yellow...

  • Page 42: Blind Hemming

    Set the Machine Stitch w=dth i!4" control 2 to 3 Light Weight 1/4" Fabric Top thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length COntrOl o/ange zone Heavy Weight Fabric Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire. (See overcrastmg page 36).

  • Page 43: Lace Work

    Set the Machine thread tension control 2 to 6 Stitch length control "1 Stretch Stitch Lace acids a fanciful, feminine touch blouses lingerie. Table linens Zigzagfoot pillows become more elegant when trimmed with lace. Turn raw edge of fabric under at least 5/8"...

  • Page 44: Buttonholes Making

    Buttonhole Making Learning to Sew Buttonholes With your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of making Tips on buttonholing buttonholes. use the built-in system or you may use the Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to...

  • Page 45: Built-In System

    Built-in System Set the Machine Stitch w=dth control 3 to 5 (Blue zone) r--a Stitch length control Blue zone 2. a. Move the slider toward 1. a, Carefully mark buttonhole 3. a. Set the stitch selector ° length on your garment.
  • Page 46 4. a. Setthestitch selector at [_ Remove the fabric and cut the 5. a, Set the stitch selector 6. a. Set the stitch selector hole open with the buttonhole b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. b, Sew 4 to 6 stitches, b, Sew until reach the back of...

  • Page 47: Using Buttonhole Attachment

    Using Buttonhole Attachment Buttonhole Style and Size Buttonhole Attachment System For more varied and accurate buttonholes, will enjoy using the button- Round hole attachment and templates. Know the parts read carefully how to set up Keyhole Buttonhole Buttonhole your machine properiy_ will need...
  • Page 48 Set the Machine Stitch width control Pins (A) fRound holesiB) thread thread tenston st chent control 2 _o 6 rcontrol Remove the extension table. Raise the needle to _ts high,st position. Remove the foot holder. Stretch Stitch Pull bobbin thread out about 3" straight back toward rear of machine. Buttonhole toot Insert hook of base plate into rectangular hole of needle plate.
  • Page 49 But tonho[e foot lhread Gear_[_ Sl°t :atch i Settzng Mark Guide block Starting pomt thread When have selected the template with the size and style button- Attach the buttonhole foot. hole you need, slide the template into the guide plate. Adjust position of gear so It is aligned with...
  • Page 50 Lower the buttonhole foot. Start sewing slowly, buttonhole Allow the machine to do the work by itself. {Do not try to guide the fabric.) Stop sewing when the needle returns to the position where it begins. To release the buttonhole base plate, pull the lever toward you and lift the base plate off the machine.

  • Page 51: Sew In A Zipper

    Fabric Preparation: Set the Machine Stitch wJdth Put the top sides of the fabric together /Zipper [eelh control 0 zipper Zipper tape opening, Use the reverse to lock stitches. zipper opening with stitch length at "4"' and top thread tension at "3"', Top thread tension control 2 to 6...
  • Page 52 8. Open thezipper. 14. Stop about 2" from the top of the 1 1. Remove zipper foot Close z_pper turn attach the presser bar to the left ztpper. 9, Lower thepresser footendstitch fabric s_de up. pins on the zipper foot. "he rest o ftheseam.

  • Page 53: Shell Stitching

    Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 3 to 5 © 1234 Top thread tension op thread tensmn control 4 to 9 Stitch length control 3 to 8 Stitch length _ont _-o_ orange Here's How This stitch also used...

  • Page 54: Smocking

    Smocking Stretch Patching S_t the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width control 5 Top _hread t_nsson Top thread tension Stitch length contro control 2 to 6 ontrol 2 to 6 Stitch length yellow stretch stitch position s_re[ch $[itch pos_tE_n The Stitch and Its Uses...

  • Page 55: Fagoting Stitch

    Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch width Stitch width Top thread tension Top thread tension control 3 to 8 Stitch length control 2 to 6 Stitch length stretch stitch position Here's How Here's How Fold under each fabric edge 5/8" Place the fabric srde up, and sew...

  • Page 56: Elastic Stretch Stitch

    :' _ • !; 7 ElasticStretch Stitch Box Stitch ng Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch wtdth Stitch w_dth control 3 to 5 Top threadtension thread tension contro] 3 to 8 Stitch length controt 3 to 6 Stitch length Stretch stitch zone...

  • Page 57: Two-Point Box Stitch

    Set the Machine Set f_e Machine Stitch width Stitch width 23#, control 3 to 5 Top thread tension Stitch length Top thread tension Stitch length control 3 to 8 control orange control 3 to 8 control orange This stitch used over- This stitch is useful for elastic fabrics edging...

  • Page 58: Decorate With Geometric Patterns

    Geometric Patterns ; Decoratewi_ Set the Machine Stitch width control 3 Io 5 © Top thread tenston control 3 to 8 Stitch length contro_ greeR zone Here's How Adjust the stitch width and length as you desire. Practice the stttch on a scrap of fabric, Satin stitch Mark the lines for...
  • Page 59 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect s_ze needle. Choose correct stze needle for thread and fabric. Improper threading. Rethread machine. Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension, Irregular Stitches Pulling fabric, Do not pull fabric; guide rt gently. Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot.
  • Page 60 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Incorrect s{ze needle. Choose correct stze needle for thread and fabric. Sk_ppmg Stitches Bent or blunt needle, insert new needle, Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle. Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension. Starttng to stitch too fast.

  • Page 61: Replace The Light Bulb

    _nsure that your machme operates _ts best, need to keep essential parts clean at all t_mes. bobbin area can attract dust and lint, Your machine can become sluggrsh or knock loudly if a thread is caught. Unplug the machine and open face cover.

  • Page 62: Clean The Nook Race And Feed Dogs

    Clean oiling the Mach_he the Hook Race and Feed DOgs Open face cover plate and oil points as shown below at least once a year. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise _t may stem fabrics. Take out the bobbin.

  • Page 63: Parts List

    PARTS LIST...
  • Page 64 All parts listed hereto be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store Ref, No. Part No. Description or service center. "20-6868 Bobbin box with 10 bobbins WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 102403202 Spool pin felt 813404013 No, 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU) INFORMATION: 647814020...

  • Page 65: Index

    INDEX Power switch .... 3, 5 Practical stitch chart ..23"27 Accessory storage box ..2, 8 Fabric, needle, thread and stitch length Pressure control dial ....Appliqueing .... 23, 33 chart ....Presser foot ....3, 10_13 Face cover plate ..
  • Page 66 Top thread.... 17_20 Topthread t ension ..19_20 Topthread t enston c ontrol ..2,19_20 Turning a square corner..Two-point boxstitching ..26,54 Two-point shell stitching ..25,50 Zigzag foot ....11, 2 3_26, 3 1,35_40, 5 0_53, 6 0_61 Zigzag stitching....
  • Page 67 WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m material or workmanship which appear m the mechamcal components of tile sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE...
  • Page 68 SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts or serwce, simply contact your nearest Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

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