Table Of Contents - Kenmore 384.18024000 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 5
WARRANTY ......................................................... 8-9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Cabinets and Tote bags ......................................... 10
Names of Parts ..................................................... 10
Available Accessories and Attachments ............... 12
GETTING READYTO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .................. 14
For Your Safety ...................................................... 14
When Finished Sewing ......................................... 14
Operating Instructions ........................................... 14
Controlling Sewing Speed ..................................... 14
Pressure Adjusting Lever ...................................... 16
Presser Foot Lifter ................................................. 16
Thread Cutter ........................................................ 16
Extension Table ..................................................... 16
Accessory Box ...................................................... 16
Changing Needle .................................................. 18
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder ................ 18
Changing Presser Feet ......................................... 18
Presser Foot Types ............................................... 20
• A: Zigzag foot ...................................................... 20
• F: Satin stitch foot ............................................... 20
• G: Blind hem stitch foot ....................................... 20
• C: Overedge foot ................................................. 20
• R: Automatic buttonhole foot ............................... 20
Bobbin Winding ................................................ 22-26
• Removing the hook cover plate .......................... 22
• Horizontal spool pin ............................................ 22
• Additional spool pin ............................................. 22
• Bobbin winding .................................................... 24
• Inserting the bobbin ............................................ 26
Threading the machine ......................................... 28
• Threading the machine ....................................... 28
• Drawing up bobbin thread ................................... 28
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight
Stitch ..................................................................... 30
• Tension is too tight .............................................. 30
• Tension is too loose ............................................ 30
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag
Stitch ..................................................................... 32
• Correct tension ................................................... 32
• Tension is too tight .............................................. 32
• Tension is too loose ............................................ 32
Stitch Selector ....................................................... 34
Stitch Width Control .............................................. 34
Stitch Length Control ............................................. 36
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ........................... 36
Reverse Stitch Control .......................................... 36
STRAIGHT STITCHES
Straight Stitch ........................................................ 38
• Starting to sew .................................................... 38
• Finishing sewing ................................................. 38
• Seam allowance line ........................................... 38
Turn a Square Corner ........................................... 40
Use the Quilter Guide ............................................ 40
Topstitching ........................................................... 40
Quilting ............................................................. 40-42
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ........................... 42
Darning ............................................................ 42-44
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Basic Zigzag .......................................................... 44
Overcasting Stitch ................................................. 46
Overedge Stitch .................................................... 6
Straight Stretch ..................................................... 8
Rick-rack Stretch ................................................... 8
Overcast Stretch Stitching ..................................... _0
Serging .................................................................. _0
Elastic Stretch Stitch ............................................. _2
Stretch Patching .................................................... _2
Attaching Walking Foot (Optional) ......................... _4
Attaching Hemmer Foot (Optional) ....................... _4
Blind Hem Stitch .................................................... _6
• To sew ................................................................. _6
• Changing needle position ................................... _6
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Lace Work ............................................................. _8
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ............................................ _8
Shell Stitch ............................................................ 30
Box Stitch .............................................................. 30
Fagoting Stitch ...................................................... 32
Two-point Shell Stitch ............................................ 32
Two-point Box Stitch .............................................. 32
Smocking .............................................................. 34
Herring Bone Stretch ............................................ 34
Decorative Stretch Patterns .................................. 34
Decorative Stitch of Geometric Patterns ............... 66
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
Auto Buttonhole ................................................ 68-72
• Preparation for sewing ........................................ 68
• To sew ................................................................. 68
How to Adjust Buttonhole Stitch Balance .............. 72
• Corded buttonhole .............................................. 74
Manual Buttonhole ................................................ 76
• Manual buttonhole .............................................. 76
ADDITIONAL STITCHES
Satin Stitch ............................................................ 78
Monogramming ..................................................... 78
Applique ................................................................ 80
Embroidery ............................................................ 80
Button Sewing ....................................................... 82
CARING FORYOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ....................................... 84
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder .................................. 84
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs .............. 86
Oiling the Machine ................................................ 86
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 88
Fabric, thread and Needle Table ........................... 91