Table Of Contents - Kenmore 385.12014 Owner's Manual

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1. KNOW THE MACHINE
A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available ...................................... 4
Locate and Identify the Parts ....................................................... 4
Identify' the Accessories ............................................................... 5
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
- Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ................................................. 8
• Thread Cutter .......................................................................... 8
- Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table ................ 9
• Accessories Storage Box ........................................................ 9
. Change the Presser Foot ........................................................ 9
Choose the Needle and Thread ................................................... 9
* To Change the Needte ............................................................ 9
• Checkthe Needle .................................................................. 12
- Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ................... 12
Prepare the Bobbin .................................................................... 15
, To Remove the Bobbin Case l_romthe Machine ................... 15
. Wind the Bobbm ............................................................ 15 - 17
- Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case ................................. 18
Prepare the Top Thread ............................................................. t9
- Thread the Needle ................................................................. t9
- Pick Up the Bobbin Thread .................................................... 21
Adiust the Top Thread Tension ............................................ 23, 26
Reverse Stitch Control ............................................................... 26
Stitch Selector ............................................................................ 29
Stitch Length Control ................................................................. 30
Adiusting Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12014 only) ................ 30
Starting To Sew .......................................................................... 32
3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Straight Stitches ......................................................................... 35
• Straight Stitch ........................................................................ 35
• Use the Seam Guides ........................................................... 35
• Turn a Square 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 Work ............................................................................. 55
• Bfind Hemming ...................................................................... 56
• Shell Stitching ........................................................................ 58
Stretch Stitches (Model 12014 on_y) ......................................... 59
• Straight Stretch (Model 12014 only) ...................................... 5g
• Rick-Rack Stretch (Model 12014 only) .................................. 60
• Overcast Stretch Stitching (Model 12014 only} ..................... 61
° Sergmg or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model 12014 only) ........ 63
Buttonholes .......................................................................... 64, 67
• Feather Stitch (Model 12014 only) .......................................... 68
° Decorate with Geometric Parterres ....................................... 69
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ....................................................................... 70
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE
Replacing the Ught Bulb ............................................................ 73
Cleaning the Machine ................................................................ 73
• Clean the Feed Dogs ............................................................ 73
- Clean the Shuttle Race ......................................................... 75
Oiling the Machine ..................................................................... 77
• Oil Behfnd the Face Cover Plate and Under .......................... 77
. Oil the Underside ................................................................... 77
PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 80