Kenmore 385 101118 sewing machine user manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

SEWING

MACHINE

MODELS 385.

1155180

or

385.

1154180

or

385.

1011180

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in space

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of this

are located

provided

appliance.

on the

below

the

The model

nomenclature

model number

plate,

number

and

and serial

as identified

serial

number

on Page 4 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385.

Retain

these

numbers

Serial No. for

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER

future

r'eference.

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TABLE

SECTION

1.

KNOW

YOUR

A Portable Locate

MACHINE

Case or Cabinet

and Identify

Identify

OF CONTENTS

is Available

the Parts

the Accessories

..............

..................

2 2_3

........................

•

Sew a Button

•

Overcasting

Stitch

•

Rick-Rack

Stretch

•

Three-Step

Zigzag

Buttonholes

3

............................

SECTION

2.

PREPARE YOUR MACHINE Set Up the Machine Know

.........................

the Bobbin

Prepare

Your

Length

SECTION

3.

...............

SECTION

4.

31 32_33

..........................

34_35

................................

PERFORMANCE What to Do When

9_10

36

PROBLEMS

CHART

.........................

37_38

11_13

.................... ................

14_15 16_17 18

........................

18

Control

........................

t8

To Sew

30

7_8

Control

Reverse Stitch Starting

.............

........................

Top Thread

Adjust the Top Thread Tension Stitch Selector .............................

Stitch

4_6 Do

NeedLe and Thread

Prepare

.........................

30

FOR SEWING

What the Presser Feet Will

Choose Your

........................

.............................

Sew in a Zipper Smocking

29

.........................

............................

SECTION

5.

CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb ......................

Cleaning the Machine ......................

Oiling the Machine ........................

19

39 39_40 41_42

PARTS LIST ........................................

43

INDEX

44

LEARN THE STITCHES Practical

Stitch

Straight

Stitches

Darning Straight

Chart

......................

..........................

.................................

Stretch

............................

20_21 22_23 24 24

Zigzag Stitches

...........................

•

Basic Zigzag

.............................

25

•

Satin

.............................

26

•

Applique

•

Bar Tacking

•

Monogramming

•

Embroidery

Stitch

............................... ............................. .......................... .............................

25_31

27 27 28 28

............................................

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stored

any-

Take Bobbin

W;nder

Tension

up Lever

Stitch

D_sc

where.

Up per Th read Guide

Top

Thread

Tension

Control

Face Cover Plate

Needle

Plate

f

Shuttle

2

Cover

Selector

Top

Cover

SpooE Pins

Accessory

box

nt brush Thread

Guide

Bobbin _nhofe

Clutch Knob Hand

Presser

Foot

opener

Lever

S

Wheel

_rge

screw

driver

_1

screw

driver

Free Arm

Lcght and Power Switch

Nomenclature

Plate Needle

set

Plug Connector

Foot

Control )_ Thread

Guide

Thread

Guide

Need le Clarqp

Darning

Spool

pin felt

plate_

Straight stitch foo:

* But[onhole guide foot

Presser Foot

footSatin stitch

* Model 11551 only

3

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. f

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o,_-_.-.',_ ,.

Plug in the Machine and Switch

Foot Control Use

on the Power

Power

supply

plug

Power switch

\\

_I-] .'; "- "" _-" supply

\

/

,°..°,,< Machine socket

4.

Push the light on the power

Machine plug

NOTE:

Before

inserting

machine,

be

plug

the

power

into

your

switch

is

OFF.

Your

Check Volt

2.

3.

your

outlet

switch

to turn

machine

interrupted

or

light/power

switch

to be sure it is a 110 to 120

control

not

operate

is turned

increase

stop

sewing, to

unless

the

To

If you

are

sure slightly,

on. turn

prevent

off

the

injury

to

speed, gently

decrease

NOTE:

regulates

Insert

the

machine

plug

into

the

three-prong

outlet,

as shown.

It wilt

only

Insert

the power

supply

plug into the outlet.

fit one way.

speed

at

speed,

release

your

control

is sensitive

The

foot

will

increase

or

on

regulate

your

foot

decrease

speed

Practice

your

press down

with

foot.

sewing

AC outlet.

the

you sew.

the ball of your

will

switch

foot

which

light,

FEATURE:

light/power

children.

1,

J The

To SAFETY

the

sure

and power and sewing

Foot control

pres-

and your

immediately.

a scrap sewing

taste and needs.

of

fabric

to

speed

to

Setting Spool Pins

Adjust

the Presser Foot

Lever

•

Free-Arm

Sewing:

the Removable

Extension

Table

To remove:

\

Spool pin felt

II L 0°°'0'n

H=gh position

\

Norrnal position

•

,

Presser foot _-_-_,';;' lever

To Remove

Normal up position

High pos[tiof_'_

k,

J

J

Spool Pins are packed in accessory box.

The

Presser

Screw spool pins in place securely screw d river.

your

presser foot.

You

can

with a

Position sppo! pin felts as shown in illustration.

normal

Foot

raise

up

presser

foot

fabrics

under

it

position or

to

Lever

raises and

about

1/4"

higher

Grip

the table with

2.

Pull gently

your

to the left.

To Attach

:

To Attach

the Extension

(for

index

free-arm

finger,and

The extension

sewing) thumb,

table

will

as shown. snap out.

than of the

help

heavy

place

1,

Table

lowers

for easy removal you

the Extension

the presser foot.

Table

(for flat-bed

1.

Insert the tab and the pin into their

2.

With

your

thumb

and index

finger,

sewing)

catches. gently

snap in.

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Free-Arm

Your

sewing machine

This feature

*

(Continued) can do free arm sewing.

makes sewing

bar

tacking

belt

loops

to

or

avoicl

fabric

easy for:

reinforce

and waistline

made needle.

6

Sewing

homemade bunching

pockets, on

ready-

garments

to

around

the

*

stitching

sleeves,

legs, or any circular

waistbands, garment

pant area.

*

darning

socks

or

elbows, or areas ren's clothes.

mending of wear

knees, in child

sewing

buttons

bands, etc.

on

sleeves,

waist-

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The Presser feet

•

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_._ ___

,_

_ ._.

_ ":__:_'.-%-_ _- ' L_

are an important

feature

of this machine.

You •

Change the Presser Foot

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew.

Consult the practical

need to know

what

each foot

does in order

to use them

effectively.

Presser Foot Types

Zigzag

Foot

Straight

Foot

Stitch Chart on pages 20 _ 21 and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet.

Ztgzag

foot

Straight

sti%ch foot

s

Use

this

foot

for

both

straight

and

stitching.

!

Uses:

Straight

stitching

Topstitching

(see p. 2_22),

(see p. 23),

stretch

(see p. 24),

Zigzag stitching Bar tacking Button

the various

bar to

the

presser

foot

thumb

insert using

the

the foot

foot

lever.

screw,

from

presser

its highest

the

large screw is secure.

Loosen

choose

bottom.

feet,

position

the Tighten

driver

raise the by lifting

the proper the

to make

presser foot, screw certain

(see p. 25),

(see p. 2j),

sewing

Overcasting

presser

Use this foot using center

Straight

To change

zigzag

(see p. 2__9_9),

stitch

(see p. 30),

Rick-Rack

stretch

(see p. 30),

Three-step

zigzag [see p. 3__11),

Smocking

(see p. 3__66)

Uses:

exclusively

for straight stitching

needle position

Stratight Topstitching Stratight

stitching

only. (see p. 22),

(see p. 23_), stretch

(see p. 24)

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Presser Foot Types (Continued)

Satin f

Stitch

Zipper

Foot

Satin

Use this applique Uses:

Buttonhole

Foot

Guide Foot (Model 11551 only)

4-

foot

for satin

and Buttonhole Satin

stitch

Applique

stitch

stitch

and

making.

(see p. 26), (see p. 27),

Monogramming

(see p. 28)

Zipper

foot

oultining

This

foot

your

zipper.

can be set to

sew on each side of

The edges of the foot

zipper

and keep the seam straight,

Uses:

Zipper

application

Buttonhole

foot

guide the

(see p. 3#,)

Use this

foot

to measure Uses:

for

your

Buttonhole (Built-in

buttonholes. buttonholes making

method)

guide

fool

It is marked accurately.

(see p. 3__2)

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Check

1.

Look

2.

A damaged

needle

and silk-like

fabrics.

Always smooth

Yourchoice ofneedle andthread depends on the In your

needle case, you will

find the following

Blue (1 1) ............

for stretch

Orange

for lightweight

(1 1 ) ..........

Red (14) Purple

............

(16)

..........

thicker (18)

..........

for

fabrics

weight

weight and

fabrics

decorative

on these fabrics

needle

has a

topstitching

heavy

stitching

needles:

or medium-heavy

topstitching

Green

color-coded

medium-heavy

(This

you are sewing.

fabrics

for medium for

fabric

weight

larger

thread

hole

for

thread.) fabrics

on these fabrics

and decorative

top-

Your Needle for barbed

or blunt

point.

can cause permanent

buy a good quality thread. and consistent in thickness.

It should

snags or runs

resist

in knits,

tangling

and

fine silks

be strong,

To Change Your Needle

FABRIC

Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Medium Weight: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Percale, Gingham, Shantung, Pique, Seersucker, Satin, Knits, Vinyl Suitings, Linen, Wool Crepe, Leather Medium Heavy Weight: Corduroy, Denim, Wool, Sailcloth, Wool Flannel, Gabardine, Velvets, Leather

NEEDLE SIZE AND COLOR

11-ORANGE

14-RED

SIZE

RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk A

12 stitches inch

50 Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core!Cotton Wrap Silk A

10 _ 12 stitches per inch

per

"

L Needle ....

14-RED or

16-PURPLE

Heavy Weight: Coatings, Upholstery Cotton Duck, Heavy Twills, Canvas

18-GREEN

Decorative top-stitching on all types of fabric

16-PURPLE 18-GREEN

Stretch Fabric: Polyester Double Knits, Nylon Tricot, Jersey, Stretch Terry, Spandex, Cire Tricot

THREAD

11-BLUE (STRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE) with"QFOOT"

50 Mercerized Cotton Mercerized Heavy-Duty Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Silk A

8 _ 10 stitches per inch

Heavy Duty Mercerized Cotton Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap Sitk A

8 stitches inch

Buttonhole (Use as top

6 _ 8 stitches mch

Twist thread

only)

Polyester Core/Cotton Wrap 50 Mercerized Cotton

f

screw

Flat sfde away from yoJ

per

NOTE:

Raise tion

t0 -_ 12 stitches per inch

the by

needle turning

bar to the

its

highest

posi-

hand

wheel

toward

screw

by turning

you.

per

1.

2.

3.

Loosen

the

toward

you.

Remove insert with

needle

clamp

the needle by pulling the

new

needle

into

the flat side away from

the

5.

Tighten

clamp

from

your

needle

clamp

you.

Push the needle up as far as it will the needle

it

it downward.

4.

large screwdriver

10

clamp

;

go.

screw firmly accessory

with box.

the

â&#x20AC;˘

To Remove

the Bobbin

Case from the Machine

r

=

â&#x20AC;˘

Wind the Bobbin

f

Release knob

clutch

toward

by

turning

clutch

you.

J

Remove

the

the

machine

left.

Open

puIIing

extension by the

down

table

pulling shuttle

the embossed

from

it to

the

cover

by

part on

To remove tie, pull Pull

bobbin

open

bobbin

case from

shut-

latch

of bobbin

case.

case

straight

out

of

shuttle.

the left side of the cover, Raise

needle

by rotating

to

hand

its highest wheel

position

toward

you.

11

â&#x20AC;˘

Wind the Bobbin (Continued) f

Draw winder

thread tension

from

spool

through

disc as shown,

bobbin

Pull bobbin

end

of

thread

as shown.

through

hole

in

Place

bobbin

spindle

with

the

top

winder Holding chine.

of shaft onto When

onto

the

bobbin.

to

the right end

winder

coming Push

from bobbin

until

of thread,

bobbin

snip off end of thread.

12

bobbin

end of thread

it clicks. start

is slightly

ma-

filled,

Wind

thread

until

bobbin.

Clip thread.

Tighten

clutch

winder

knob.

stops.

Remove

â&#x20AC;˘

Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case

Place making wise bobbin

bobbin

in

bobbin

sure thread and

is

case

feeds clock-

coming

from

Pull

thread

as shown,

through

slot of case

Pult

thread

spring

and through

as shown

above,

under

tension

the opening

Holding case

into

latch

open,

shuttle

and

position release

Case

should

when

latch

lock

into

place

is released.

latch.

as shown.

13

â&#x20AC;˘

Thread

Your

Needle

(!)

The numbered Dotted

lines

steps below

follow

show places where

the numbers

the thread

on the illustrations.

loops

and then

is pulled

tight. f

7

1. Draw guide,

thread

through

thread

2. While

holding

spool, threading you

tension thread

hand

wheel

on spool the spool.

l&

take-up toward

lever you.

pin as shown,

to

its highest

Raise presser foot with

thread

coming

position lever. from

near

thread

channel

making

is pulled

Raise

thread

draw

into toward

sure the thread

firmly

between

the

discs.

by turning Place spool the

back

of

3. Draw and

thread around

as shown.

down the

channel

spring

wire

4.

Draw take-up

thread _ever.

up & through

Pick Up Your

Bobbin Thread

o

1.

Raise

presser

lever.

Hold

loosely

ÂŽ

in ]eft

hand

and

rotate

handwheel

toward

you

one complete

J 5.

6.

Draw

thread

thread

guide.

Pull

the thread

it through 7.

Thread

then

Thread

NOTE:

into

and slip

into

front

want for

to back.

to

end of the thread scissors

pick

Bring

bobbin

thread

up by pulling

top thread.

3.

Pull both back

threads

of the

under

and to the

presser foot,

to 4 inches of thread

leaving 3

clear.

turn.

up bobbin

1.

Is needle threaded

2.

Is thread

3.

Are 3 to 4 inches of thread

4.

Is thread

5.

Is bobbin

6.

Is the

tangled

from

thread

around

front

by following

steps given above, then check:

to back?

needle? coming

from

the shuttle?

cut

with

easier

from

shuttle

tangled?

needle

guide.

may

If you cannot

2,

guide.

is slipped

needle from You

and

to the left

the thread

bar thread 8.

down

foot

needle thread

properly

machine

installed

threaded

in the bobbin

according

case?

to the instructions?

the sharp

needle

th reading.

15

_-

_t_ __

_:_f

_."_

_-;_'_--_ _ -_:._ -:,

Choose Top side of fabric

the Correct

The best tension

\

Setting

mark

Tension

will

depend

: on;

--

the stiffness

and thickness

--

the number

of fabric

--

the type of stitch

of the fabric

layers

Loose__ The top thread is too loose.

The top _hread is too tight

T_ghten

Top side

_.._T_.,.._

Top side

of fabric of fab__ For Straight The

ideal

fabric, If you

Stitch straight

as shown look

gaps, that

stitch

will

have threads

above, magnified

at the

each stitch

stitch,

front

is smooth

locked

between

the two

layers

of

The top thread appears on the underside of the fabric.

to show detail. and back,

you

will

notice

that

there

are no

The bobbin thread appears on the upper surface of the fabric.

and even.

J Tension The bottom

is too loose:

top

thread

16

shows

of the fabric,

of the stitch

will

Tension through

the

The

The bottom

side

the

feel bumpy.

is too tight:

bobbin top

the stitch

thread

will

of the fabric. will

come The top

feel bumpy.

through side of

For Zigzag

Stitch

In the ideal fabric for

zigzag stitch,

and the the

match

correct in your

the

top threads

bobbin

will

appearance. sewing

threads

wilt

show

slightly

on the under

Adjust

the

_,."L Y-"

thread

show

on

top

side.

tension

of the

See below

for

the

best

conditions.

Too Tight

C. (?=

top

not

Too

Loose

Just Right

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.L_.-:?&.-_o-, ;;.%: -'_" %."

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r-_.\-#.-_3_-_- & v"z :_, h-

,I Top

Side of Fabric

Bottom

side of Fabric

Bottom

side

of

Fabric

Too Tight"

Too

Loose:

Just

Right:

--

--

The top thread. will toop through the points on the bottom of the stitch and wdl be pulled almost together.

--

Minimize the amount of top thread visible on the bottom side of fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bottom thread to show on the top side_ Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions_

The points of the zigzag will pull together on top of the stitch.

17

t_

6

8

12240

I i I !

Setting mark_

I

I

,..

The

stitch

selector

determines also

the

not

only

you

select,

but

width

for

stitch

regulates

regular

control

zigzag

the

stitch

and

rick

rack

stretch

J

The stitch length

length

The higher

the number,

stitch.

0 means no feed.

different

designated Straight, (Model

11551

only)

are

and

Stretch

(Model

Buttonhole

Zigzag

[Models

11551

Stretch

11541) 11551 Settings

the

the shorter

the

k.

In stretch stitch sewing, Stitch Length Control should be in the detent position between S and L (vposition)for most materials.

Depending upon the type of fabric used, you may need to adjust this control to match forward stitches of stretch sewing with reverse motion stitches.

To shorten stretch stitches, turn the control ward "'S". To lengthen, "'C",

are orange.

Rick-Rack

11551

NOTE:

stitches

and Three-Step

Stretch

11541),

of

by color.

Zigzag

Straight

only)

types

regulates

of the stitch.

stitches.

The

control

and

(Models

and

Smocking

only)

are gold.

(Model

11551

are blue.

To

avoid

damage, is up

needle be sure

and out

adjusting

this

or your

of fabric

fabric

Smocking stretch

needle when

control.

Rickrack stretch

18

slightly toturn toward

To reverse

stitch,

trol

sewing.

during

hold

Release to sew forward

down

again.

this

con-

Now

that

you

Kenmore

1.

are familiar

sewing

Inspect afraid

the

with

machine.

needle.

to change

the controls

Below

It should

your

on your

are some good

be straight,

needle frequently.

machine

habits

properly Many

and with

to follow

the accessories

each time

set and sharp

of the new fabrics

you sit down

on the

point.

provided

It should

made of synthetic

for the machine,

you are ready to start to sew with

your

new

to sew:

be the correct

size for the fabric

blends tend to dull the needles

and thread

more easily

than

being used. Do not be fabrics

made of natural

fibers.

2.

3.

Before

placing

during

the sewing

Test

the

suitable 4.

Fabric

the material

machine to your

should

seam marking

on the machine,

the ends of the threads

of the seam.

stitch

you

on a scrap of fabric

plan to use. The fabric

have been drawn

should

be double

about

thickness.

4 inches to the rear of the machine.

Adjust

the machine

for the length

Hold

on to threads

of stitch

and tension

placed

on the 5/8"

fabric. be placed

under

the

presser foot

on the needle plate when

5.

Run the machine

6.

Fasten each seam by back tacking

7.

Always

8.

Guide

the fabric

9.

When

turning

finish

see that

of the first 3 or 4 stitches

making

with

at a slow even speed. The more

sewing

gently

with

your

the hand wheel manually,

to the left of the needle and the right

put on the foot

control,

edge of the material

the faster

the machine

will

sew.

and end of the seam.

the needle at its highest

hand

of the material

seam.

pressure you

at the beginning

each seam with

the bulk

a simple

point.

in front

of the needle.

Never pull

always

turn

you.

it toward

or hold the fabric

in such a way that

the normal

feeding

is altered.

19

Stitch

Selector Stitch

Foot

STRAIGHT

, :

_ '

Straight Zigzag

....

ZIGZAG

|

.

Other Attach.

Check

plate

Chart

: ,

Thread Tension"

2 _

Stitch Length

6 v-.

"

_

6 _ 12

,

Regular

,

.

Uses

seams,

invisible zipper,

zippers,

Refer to Page

topstitching,

cording,

Zigzag

Satin

"

:

'

Check Chart

:

,

,

1L4

Check Chart

I

• •

2 _ 5 ....

6 ~ 24 •

0_'24

t,

i•

satin

work,

finish for p]acemats, cuffs and pockets.

,

22 _ 24 34 _ 35

"

Finish edges, buttons, bar tacks. . _ .

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darning,

etc,

'

i

2O

Needle

i

i

STITCH

,

Darning

t

SATIN

'

stitch, sewing : . • :

also as decorative

blankets,

collars,

36

-

.

25 ~ 30 :

26 _ 28

St itch

STRAIGHT STR ETCH (Models 11551 11541)

RICK-RACK STRETCH (Models 11551

Stitch Selector

and

Ill III ill

Other Attach.

Foot Straight

Needle

Thread Tension

Stitch Length L

Use on knits and other for topstitching.

Refer to Page

Check Chart

2 _ 6

S

Zigzag

Check Chart

1_4

S v

Z igza9

Check Chart

1_4

Blue Zone 24

Use for finishing

seams.

Zigzag

Check Chart

1_4

S

Use

or as a decorative

Check Chart

1_5

B lue Zone

_

•

Uses stretch

fabrics,

good

24

Z i gza9

and

L

Decorate

garments

with

One row or several

30

11541) THREE-STEP ZIGZAG (Model 11551 only)

SMOCKING STITCH (Model 11551

only)

•

L

nn smocking

31

stitch.

36

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BUTTONHOLE (Model 11551 only)

,iq I

Buttonhole

Buttonholes:

also corded

buttonholes.

32 _ 33

2r"'i 1-11 i

21

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• Use the Seam Guides

Stitch Set the Machine Stitch

selector

Cornering Guide

Top thread tension control 2 to 6

Stitch length control 6 to 12

The

seam guides

are there 1.

Raise the presser foot.

2.

Raise

the

needle

- 7.

to

its

highest

position.

3.

Place the to

Zigzag foot

edge of

a stitching

needle

plate

the fabric

guide

line

(5/8"

the

the end of the seam; you

want

to reverse

8.

Raise the presser the fabric.

9.

Cut the threads.

next

on is

At

to lock foot

may

the stitch. and remove

width.

to

on the

help

you

needle

plate

measure

seam

The lines are 1/8"

the 5/8"

and 7/8"

apart,

with

lines marked.

• Turn a Square Corner

most

common).

4.

L

Draw

the

threads

back and lower 5.

6.

Press the foot Hold

the fabric

guide

it

along

loosely the

it feeds naturally.

Do

not

pull

the

control.

that

force

towards

the presser foot.

and gently

guide

the fabric

line,

so

or try

to

,.

""

To turn fabric 1.

it tight.

a square

stitching by

turning

toward

you

when

facing

you

lines

Raise

guide,

the

fabric

the 5/8" Lower stitching

22

5/8"

and

needle

the

3.

corner

form

the

edge: Stop

cornering 2.

)

lower hand

the

the wheel

fabric

edge

with

the

up

as shown.

presser

foot

and turn

to

the

edge with

presser foot

and begin

line

seam guide. the

in the new direction.

I

• f

Use the Darning Plate

•

Topstitching Set the Machine

when

o control

you

the fabric

sew, you

Stitch length control 6to12 Top thread tension _L. control 2 to 6

want

Darning

so that

they

Stitch

youself.

Plate covers the feed dogs do not

To .Put on the

touch

Darning

2.

the fabric.

Plate: holes

Darning

match

-holes

darning

holes

are slightly

plate,

Position

the

Fit the needle will

plate

these

to the

darning

left

plate

with

show

The feed dogs

through

the

darning

plate holes.

Use the ways:

darning Darning

the fabric

edge

of

guide

the fabric

the

next presser

in the

to

produce

garment

edges flat Accent two

needle

and Its Uses emphasizes and

keeps

the

lines

of

"seams and

rows

of

or

from fabric

this

row

©

of

the edge. adjust

your

left to right without from

zigzag presser foot.

for

moving under

the

Jse

Left

topstitching

with

one

around

or the

Needle

control

while

stitching

difficult

NOTE:

blouses

edges of cuffs,

your

from

can easily

topstitching

and crisp. suits

You

3/8"

along

an even

Position

topstitching

for

more

or

edge

fabrics.

Use

only

foot

for

zigzag

presser

Left

Needle

Sewing.

lapels or collars.

following

(p. 24)

Embroidery Button

.

Topstitching

outer plate

Evenly

NOTE: %

your

plate pins into the

holes.

edge of

right

topstitching

The Stitch

darning

the

the

edge

In

the pins on the bottom.

2.

3.

the

of center.

1.

Keep

the presser foot.

Ztgzag foot

in the

in the needle plate.

the

Selector

foot.

The rectangular Plate

Lower

to Stratght foot

NOTE:

!

Here's How 1.

The

Position

I

Stitch selector

_ometimes

Left Needle

(p. 28)

Sewing

(p. 29)

23

Set the Machine

Set the Machine Stich

Stitch selector

selector !

!L : '

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

. ....

=. ,

=i ,1.-

Stitch length Any number (not necessary to adlust) t

Top

thread

tension

Stitch length

control 2 _o 6

!

o Here's 1.

No presser foot

%

How

Put

the

darning

plate

on

the

needle

plate

(see p. 233).

Darning plate

2.

3.

Remove

presser foot,

stretch

embroidery

hoops with

Draw

the

bobbin

fabric

by holding

one

stitch

at

fabric

thread

up

the top

the

spot

through

thread

Lower

the

where

the

you

wish

bar

and

sew

at

a slow

6.

Move

the fabric

back

and forth

you have covered

the darning

Turn

half

the

fabric

layer of stitching NOTE:

If

your

damaged, under

turn

slowly

is

use a separate

or

badly

piece of fabric

the hole to reinforce

it.

stitch

is the

the

straight

stitch,

ed for knits stitch

topstitching

stretch

especially

and stretch can

variation

of

develop-

fabrics.

also

on all fabrics.

be

used

for

When you finish plate.

24

darning,

remove

the darning

fabrics

and

It can be used on other

fabrics

as well.

It works

curved

seams

garments

that will

deal

strain

of

and

well on on

any

receive a great (ie.

children's

clothes).

The

stretch

sewn,

but

is

when

instead

stitched back

called

stitch), the

does

as it

and

(sometimes

give

stitch

stretch

forward

action" 7.

was developed

knits.

actually

layer.

thin

and Its Uses

This

T,his

and sew another

over the first fabric

until

area.

stitching

to be used on stretch

to

speed.

5.

Stretch

The Stitch presser

Zigzag foot

and taking

start darning.

4.

Straight foo=

between

hole centered.

a

so that fabric

of breaking.

not

is being in motion "reverseit will stretches

a

â&#x20AC;˘

Basic Zigzag Set the Machine Stitch selector

@ Stitch length 6 to 24

Top thread tension control 2 to 5

Here's How There

are many ways to sew a zigzag stitch.

Consult Z;gzag foot

Satin

the specific

Stitch

Applique

Bar Tacking

Button Stitch

The

zigzag

common your

and

stitch

machine.

for sewing ming,

is one

and most versatile Itcan

buttons,

ing.

It

trims,

can

also

mending be used

appliques

or as a decorative

be a utility

p. 29

p. 30

on

stitch hem-

and to

p. 28

most

stitches

buttonholes,

overcasting,

with

of the

p. 27

p. 28

Sewing

Overcasting

Its Uses

directions,

p. 27

Monogramming

The

for detailed

p. 26

Work

Embroidery

variations

darn-

decorate

and cut-out

work

stitch.

25

â&#x20AC;˘

Satin Stitch

Zigzag width

Set

the

Shtch length :

Machine

:

24

Stitch selector I !2

>

>

>

Stitch length 0 to 24

<,

Top thread tens;or, control 1 to 4

Close to 0

Satin stitch foot

The Stitch

Here's How

and Its Uses

The Satin stitch

is a versatile

used decorative

stitch,

but

and often it can also

be used to overcast

a raw edge (for ex-

ample,

linens,

blankets,

tablecloths

and napkins).

The Satin in

applique,

stitch bar

is especially tacking,

ming and embrodiery.

26

attractive monogram-

Once

your

machine

of the fabric weight

fabrics.

is set up to stitch,

you are planning

you may want

to use. Too tight

to experiment

a satin stitch

on a fragment

may pucker

some light

Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch selector

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

Stitch selector

Stitch length 0 to 24

Stitch

Baste

(or

joiner)

applique

Stitch sure Satir, stitch foot

fuse

around the

with

iron-on

pieces

on the

the

needle

applique

fails

along

fabric

This

stitch

is similar

fabric.

satin

stitch

and

making the

sewing

down

into

foot and or left.

corners,

the fabric. pivot

the

\

outer

strain

to

a very

is used such

to

points

of

pockets

and straps on lingerie.

short

reinforce

as corners

or

Zigzag foot

edge of the applique, When

1

length 0

Top thread tension contro_ 1 to 4

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches. lower

the needle

Raise the presser fabric

to the

right

27

â&#x20AC;˘

+ Monogramming

Embroidery

f

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Stitch selector

Top thread tens_en control 1 to 4

Stitch selector

Top thread tension 6ontrol 1 to 4

Stitch ength 0 to 24

tO adjust)

k, _.

Here's How

Satin

stitch

Stitch length Any number

1.

1.

Set the same as satin stitch.

2.

Back

the

fabric

with

design

on to

paper

or

foot No presser

O)

- Darning plate !.

3.

Draw with

4.

the tailor's

stitch,

width

as necessary

to

the form

3.

Adjust

when

stitch

Draw

paper,

carefully

you have finished

remove sewing.

width

as desired

5.

with

chalk.

Stretch

the

fabric

hoops

between

and

place

under

the needle.

it 6.

Lower

the

presser

engage the top thread 7.

Holding hand, you

surface 8.

Using the fabric

lever

the

top

thread

the

hand wheel

the

bobbin

foot

top

in your

left

toward

turn.

thread

thread

to

tension.

rotate

one comp[ete

Pull

28

needle

the design on to the fabric

embroidery

If using

on the

presser foot. the

tailor's

pattern.

5.

plate

(see p. 1__8).

stitch each

darning

(see p. 2__33).

Remove

4.

adjusting

the

2.

the fabric

chalk.

Satin

Put plate

interfacing.

foot

Here's How

(not necessary

to

through

draw to

the the

of the fabric. a medium

marked

speed,

outline,

carefu Ily by hand.

stitch guiding

along the

Sew a Button Set

the

Machine

Stitch selector !

'_-.%':' ._-:,b .-_ "t:i_-_L:,: '":_-'"-_? -'''__::-"_" °71

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

Stitch tength Any number (not necessary tO adjust}

Zigzag foot

O'

Use the darning

plate for button

I.

Set the stitch selector

2.

Align

the

both

Lower

the

foot

and turn

above the right

4.

Sew about

five stitches

5.

Set the stitch

selector

stitches

button

just. below

¢omes just

sew a few

(see p. 23)

at the far right

holes of the

hole of the button 3.

sewing

To

of zigzag stitch with

the slot

mark

of the foot

" _". and place the left

the needle point.

the stitch

selector

strengthen

threads

leaving

the

shank,

a 20 cm (8")

_he needle

thread

down

hole

button

and wind

in the

cut tail,

through

the Bring the

it around

."d_ shank. to zigzag

until

the needle

point

hole of the button.

Draw

the

thread

to the wrong

side and

knot.

and raise needle. at the far right

to lock

of zigzag stitch

mark

"!€_,_"

again and

thread.

29

â&#x20AC;˘

Overcasting

Stitch

Rick-Rack

Set the Machine

Stitch Iength 12 to 24 I Hints overcasting

raw corner right foot

up

and Its Uses

zigzag

garment

variation

is very

construction

raw edges of any sewing

30

and

useful

in finishing

project.

in

about

of your the

Stitch length i

\

1/8"

seam.

inside the If you

at the edge, the fabric and

tangled.

This

an= 11541)

l- lO O" Top _hreacl tension centroI 1 to 4

Start

The Stitch

11551

Stitch selector I

Helpful

Zigzag

(Models

Set the Machine

Stitch selector I

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

Stretch

stitches

will

wilt

start bunch

become

Zigzag foot

The Stitch

and Its Uses

Sew on stretch you might This stitch top

stitch

fabrics

in any area that

use a zigzag stitch. can be used as a decorative as well.

â&#x20AC;˘

Three-Step

Zigzag

(Model

11551

only)

Set the Machine St{tch

selector

Stitch length Blue Zone'=if'to

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

24

_1_ Seam Finishing Place the fabric so that the right

Z_gzag

The Stitch

foot

zigzag

zigzag and straight three-step

would

basic

strength,

than

a regular

The three-step ly useful

be slightly

inside

Position that

the

tear

the stitching

under will

the

catch

needle both

so

sides.

hand side of the presser foot.

Guide

the

stitches

fall at the edge of the fabric.

work

so

the

right

hand

is a combination

stitch.

zigzag

use the

has more flatter

the edge will

the presser foot

and Its Uses

The three-step

the

Mending under

zigzag

You may use

everywhere zigzag

you

stitch.

elasticity,

It

and

is

zigzag. stitch

is especial-

for:

--

mending

-

sewing

patches

smoothly

and

securely.

-

repairing

straight

-

finishing

seams.

tears.

31

Set the Machine Stitch

selector

t, i 2[_

4

Stitch length Blue Zone

_

2

TOp thread tension

/'?-/.._

â&#x20AC;˘ a. Carefully

e\_

length

on your

b. Change foot. c.

Insert foot

mark

to

guide

buttonhole

2. a, Move

buttonhole

the with

garment the

under

buttonhole

toward

you.

foot

the

so that

garment. guide b.

ing running hole

the

the

(A) toward

the top

mark

slider

meets the start

Line

up

foot

the

slider

with

the

the Stitch

Depending own

upon

c.

NOTE:

preference

may

alter

density

in

within

2.

or your

buttonhole the

blue

length

you stitch

buttonhole

turn

the

dial

For

turn

the

dial

more

NOTE:

density,

"0".

Always

make

tonhole

on a scrap fabric

plan

use to find

to

suitable

stitch

Coarse

F ine

dial.

For less density, toward "24".

toward

32

fabric

buttonholes,

the

range on the stitch 1.

Density

your

a practice

length,

butyou

the more

for heavy fabrics stitches _

_

for fight fabrics stitches

mark

(B), on

the

on your

garment.

mark-

Lower

the presser foot.

The

markings

are engraved Adjusting

(C) on the mark

markings

the top

you

on the

slider

in centimeters.

3.

a. Set the stitch

selector

b. Sew forward

until

front

marking

of

at _E].

you reach the your

button-

hole. c. Stop

sewing

at the left stitch.

4. a.Setthestitchselector at_. b.Sew4 to6 stitches. c. Stopsewing attherightstitch.

5. a.Setthestitchserector at [_3. b.Sewuntilyoureachthebackof thebuttonhole. c. Stopsewing attherightstitch.

6. a. Set the stitch selector at =_. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop

sewing

7,

Remove

the fabric

open

with

your

accessory

and cut the hole

the buttonhole

opener

in

box.

at the left stitch.

33

Set the Machine Stitch

selector

rend

Zipper

1/8")

of opening

teeth

Zipper

tape

Top side of fabric

Top thread tension control 3 to 6

Stitch length 12 Top edge of fabric ,/

Fabric Put

Preparation:

the

gether Ztpper

foo_

top

and

sides

the

length at "3"'.

of

the

fabric

to-

1.

Use the

zipper

at "6"

reverse

to

lock

Fold

4, back

2.

Turn

the left seam allowance

opening

with thread

stitch tension

3.

under

the

right

a 1/8"'

seam allow-

5.

Lower side

fold.

the zipper

at the

so that Place the zipper 1/8"

fold

side of the zipper,

foot

on the left side

of the needle.

ance to form

and top

To sew the left set the zipper

as shown.

sew to the end of the zip-

per opening. the stitches.

Sew

To Sew:

teeth

next

to the

foot

bottom

the needle

and the zipper

on the top

of the

tape,

and pin in place.

6.

Sew through

the fold

per tape

the

slider 7.

Lower

to

point

and the zipwhere

the

begins. the

needle to

hold the fab-

ric and raise the presser foot.

34

zipper

pierces the fold

:

8.

Open thezipper.

9,

Lower

the

presser

10. foot

and stitch

Close fabric

the top

zipper

and

turn

the

side Up.

the rest of the seam.

11. To sew the

right

set

right

side of the needle.

12. Stitch

the

side of

per,

across

zipper

and

the zip-

foot

on

the

bot-

INVISIBLE _-

ZIPPER

AND

CORDING INVISIBLE ZIPPER Adjust the foot so the needle is sewing through the center hole of the foot and one groove of the foot is riding on the teeth of the zipper as shown, Follow the zipper manufacturer's instructions. After zipper has been inserted, finish sewing seam by shifting foot to side position sewing through side notch.

the

corner

and continue

to

guide

the

teeth,

as shown.

Stitch

through

zipper

foot

the

zipper

Stop about

2" from

Lower

th.e needle

fabric

and

the top of the

into

the

fabric

Remove

the

basting

stitches

and

open the zipper. t7.

Lower

the

foot

of the seam. the

存

and raise the presser foot.

16.

along

存

zipper.

15.

below

tom of the zipper.

13. Turn

14.

the

i存存

and stitch

the rest

Make sure the fold

is

even.

tape.

CORDING Foot can also be used to make cording for slipcovers etc. Cover a cord with a strip of bias fabric and sew as shown.

NOTE: Use "Low Bar Sewing (6757) for "invisible which can be obtained

Machine ZIPPER FOOT" zipper" and "'cording", at any Sears retail store.

% ....

,35

Set the Machine Stitch

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

Stitch

selector I

1 cm (3/8")

length 1

Zigzag foot

With

the

straight apart

at

lines

3/8"

the

area to

the threads bobbin

gathers the

length

across

Knot the

stitch stitching

evenly.

other

stitch

along

threads

Sew the

Loosen tension easier.

36

cm)

be smocked. one edge.

and distribute

the

Pull the

threads

at

decorative

gathering

Pull out the gathering NOTE:

sew

(1

Secure the

end.

between

"6",

stitches.

stitches. the

to

top make

thread gathering

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect

Irregular

Stitches

CORRECTION

size needle.

Choose correct size needle for thread Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

I mproper th reading.

Loose upper thread tension.

Pulling fabric.

Loose presser foot.

Unevenly wound bobbin.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Breaking

Needle

Bunching

of Thread

Puckering

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size needle.

Do not pull fabric; Reset presser foot.

Rewind bobbin.

Replace

needle

plate,

it gently.

or polish

off

burrs

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread Reset needle, Reset presser foot.

Incorrect setting of needle.

Loose presser foot.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam.

When starting

Incorrect thread tension(s).

Using two different sizes or kinds Bent or blunt needle.

Reset thread

Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too soft.

guide

of thread.

a seam be sure to draw

back of presser foot formed.

about

completely.

and fabric.

both

4" and hold until

threads

under

a few stitches

and are

tension(s).

Upper thread and bobbin Insert new needle.

Reset presser foot.

Use underlay

and fabric.

thread

should

be same size and kind.

of tissue paper.

37

PROBLEM

Skipping

PROBABLE

CAUSE

Incorrect size needle.

Certain knits and synthetics.

Bent or blunt needle,

Stitches

Incorrect setting of needle.

Tight upper thread tension.

Breaking

Upper

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle.

Thread

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks or burrs

Breaking

Fabric

Bobbin

Thread

not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking

38

Noise

at hole of needle plate.

CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread Use "Q NEEDLE%.

Insert new needle.

Reset needle.

Loosen

upper

thread

tension,

Start to stitch at a medium Rethread machine.

speed.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle• Replace Replace

and fabric•

shuttle, or polish off burrs completely. needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Improper bobbin case threading.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

Check bobbin case threading• Clean bobbin case and shuttle,

Darning plate in place.

Stitch Length set at O. Thread knotted under fabric.

Remove darning plate.

Adjust Stitch Length Control.

Place both threads back under to stitch,

Thread caught Lint in bobbin

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

in shuttle. case or shuttle.

and fabric.

presser foot

before

beginning

To insure that

your

machine

The feed dogs and shuttle

operates

at its best, you need to keep the essential

race areas can attract

dust and lint.

Your

machine

parts clean at all times. can become

sluggish

or knock

loudly

if a thread

is caught.

Check and clean those areas about If you sew frequently,

'!_-I I I

every three

months

under

normal

use.

more often.

't',=',

I I

I

I

â&#x20AC;˘

â&#x20AC;˘ 1.

clean

Clean the Feed Dogs

J Unplug

the

machine

and open the

face cover.

CAUTION!

The

light

HOT. fingers handle

bulb

will

be

Protect

your

when

you

Follow

1.

2.

Push bulb

the

bulb

these direction

:

it.

up

counter-clockwise

and

turn

the

Using

a

screw

needle plate,

driver,

remove

2.

Use a tint brush

and clean the feed

3.

Replace

needle

plate into position.

dogs.

to remove

it.

3,

Put the new up and turning

bulb

in by pushing

it

it clockwise.

39

â&#x20AC;˘

Clean the Shuttle

This about

area must

Race

be kept

every three

free

of dust,

lint

and occasional

tangled

thread.

Clean the shuttle

race area

months.

Center pin of the shuttle

Shuttle

driver

_'_,_

*'// -'_'ÂŁ

Leve

Shuttle

"_

S.u. ,o.oee k po,nto7 case Cover F

To Clean the Shuttle 1.

2.

3.

Raise

the

Area:

needle

point

and remove

Push

shuttle

bar

To Replace to

its

the bobbin

race

levers

highest case.

aside.

race cover and take shuttle

Clean

the

race

with

out. a

2.

of oil

the

and

shuttle

over-oil.

40

on the shuttle

center race.

pin of

race

is forming

Hold

shuttle

to form

lint

will

Put a drop

Assembly:

shuttle

a half

as illustrated moon

so that

shuttle

on the Ieft side of the

machine.

brush.

4.

Shuttle

Position driver

Lift

shuttle

shuttle

1,

3.

a half

by center moon

pin and position

shuttle

on the right

side.

Pointed

cover

place

over

so as hook

be on the bottom.

Place

shuttle

race

into

shuttle

assembly.

Do not 4.

Snap the levers back into the original

position.

f

Oil the

machine

in all areas shown

use the

machine

frequently,

before

â&#x20AC;˘ F

sewing.

Oil behind

Open

face

Use only

Use good

on the next two

oil the quality

machine

sewing

under

machine

oil.

the Face Cover Plate

cover

plate

and

oil

points

a drop of oil; do not over-oil.

pages at }east once a year; otherwise the

top

One or two

â&#x20AC;˘ f

in i}lustration.

cover about drops

every

three

the machine

months.

of oil is sufficient.

can become

In case machine

Remove

excess oil,

sluggish is not

or will knock

loudly.

used for an extended

otherwise

it may stain

time,

If you oil it

fabric.

Oil under the Top Cover

Remove loosen

top up two

cover

plate

to oil points

top screws and lift

indicated

in top of machine

head.

To remove

cover plate,

the cover plate as illustrated.

41

Oil the Underside

i

f.-

I T

i

! f

x .......

............................. :. _ <:_..... "._._

_-_

:

J Oil the underside Tilt

machine

To remove

at least once a year.

head back and remove bottom

covers,

remove

bottom screws

covers.

(A),

0il

points

indicated

on underside

of machine.

(B) and (C) as shown.

i !

42

f

i

PARTS LIST

All

parts

listed

herein

may

be ordered

from

any Sears, Roebuck

and Co. store or

service center.

1

2

3

5

6

WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION :

REPAIR

PARTS,

1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER

ALWAYS

GIVE

THE

FOLLOWING

2. PART DESCR IPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling.

Ref. No. 7

8

14

9

16

15

11

10

17

12

18

13

19

20

S 21

22

23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Part No. 47 6510 *6862 1939 8286 102403202 813404013 6551 6552 6553 6554 *6746 36353 648801005 650802003 4039O 6870 593401008 *6757 *6864 6797 40164 33379 6830 802424004 820832005 41669 *6889 649802009

Description Shuttle Bobbin

case

Bobbin

box with

10 bobbins

Bobbin winder rubber ring Thread spool pin Spool pin feJt No. 1 1 Stretch fabric needles No. No. No. No. "Q

11 Single 14 Single 16 Single 18 Single NEEDLES"

needles needles needles needles

(BLU)

(ORG) (RED) (PUn) (GRN)

Needle clamp with screw Buttonhole guide foot Straight stitch foot Standard zigzag foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Zipper foot Needle threader Light bu Ib Motor belt Motor belt Buttonhole Lint brush

opener

Large screw driver Small screw driver Oil and lint brush Darning

*These items are not furnished with the machine, instructions above.

plate but may be ordered

per

43

INDEX

A

I

Appliqueing

Invisible zipper ....................

......................

27

B Bar tacking ....... " .............

20, 27 Base ............................

2 Basic zigzag ....................

20, 25 Bobbin .................... !1, t3,43 Bobbin case ...............

11, 13, 40, 43 Bobbin thread ..................

15_16 Bobbin winding .................

11_12 Buttonhole .................

21, 32_33 Buttonhole guide foot ....

3, 8, 21, 32_33, 43 Buttonhole opener .............

3, 33, 43 Button sewing ..................

20, 29

L Light and power switch Light bulb ...................

Lint brush ...................

35

..............

3, 4 4, 39, 43 3, 39, 43

M Monogramming

...................

N Needle .......................

Needle clamp ....................

Needle plate ....................

Needle, th read and fabric chart

28

.........

9_10 3, 43 2, 39 10

C Cabinet

..........................

Changing presser foot ................

Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle race Clutch knob ....................

Cording Cornering

........................ guide ...................

....

2

0

7

Oiling

39_40 3, 11 35 22

D Darning ......................

Darning plate .........

20, 24 3, 23_24, 28_29, 43

E Embroidery Extension

...................... table ...................

28 2, 5

F Fabric,

needle,

thread

and

stitch length chart ...............

Face cover plate ..................

Feed dogs .......................

Foot control ....................

Free arm sewing ..................

10 2, 41 39 3_4 5_6

H Hand wheel .....................

44

3, 15

........................

Overcasting

stitch

41_42 ..................

30

Shuttle Shuttle

cover .................... race ......................

Smocking .....................

Spool pin felt ..................

Spool pins ....................

Stitch length adjustment .............

Stitch length control ................

Stitch selector ....................

Straight Straight Straight

2, 11 40 21,36 3, 5, 43 3, 5, 43 18 18 18

stitching ........

20, 22, 24, 34_36 stitch foot .........

3, 7, 20_24, 43 stretch stitching ...........

21, 24

T Thread guide .................

Thread take-up lever ...............

Thread tensions .................

Three-step zigzag ................

Top cover ......................

Topstitching ...................

Top thread ....................

Top thread tension ...............

Turning a square corner ..............

3, I4_15 2, 14 16"17 21,31 3, 41 20, 23 14_17 16_17 22

P Parts list ........................

Performance problems

43 37_38

.............

Plug connector ...................

Portable case ......................

Power switch ....................

Practical stitch chart . ..............

Presser foot ....................

Presser foot lever ..................

2 3_4 20_21 3, 7_8 3, 5

R Replacing bobbin case .............

Reverse stitch control .............

Rick rack stretch stitching ..........

11, 13 18, 22 21, 30

s Satin stitch foot ..........

Satin stitching ..................

Seam guides ......................

Sewing light .......................

Shuttle .......................

3_4

3, 20, 26_28, 43 20, 26 22 4 40, 43

Z Zigzag Zigzag Zigzag Zipper Zipper

foot .....

7, 20_25, 27, 29_31, 36, 43 stitching ..............

20, 25_31 overcasting ..................

30 application ...............

34_35 foot ..............

3, 8, 34_35, 43

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# __&

FULL

25-YEAR

WARRANTY

For 25 years from in the mechanical

FULL For

TWO two

the date of purchase, components

YEAR

years

from

#

appear in the speed control.

-

FULL

-

For 90 days from necessary for proper

the

of

purchase,

equipment

of

ON ALL

the date operation

the

HEAD

free of charge,

machine

EQUIPMENT

Sears will, sewing

PARTS

repair

defects in material

or workmanship

which

appear

head.

ON ELECTRICAL

date

WARRANTY

MACHINE

Sears will,

of the sewing

WARRANTY

electrical

90-DAY

ON SEWING

free

machine,

AND

of

OF SEWING charge,

including

repair

MACHINE defects

electronic

MECHANICAL

in material

components,

or workmanship

motor,

wiring,

which

switch

and

ADJUSTMENTS

of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, replace any parts of the sewing machine, except for normal maintenance.

and

provide

mechanical

service

,p -

WARRANTY

SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IS AVAILABLE IN THE

UNITED

BY

RETURNING

THE

SEWING

MACHINE

TO THE

NEAREST

SEARS

SERVICE

STATES. #

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gives you specific

legal rights, and you may also have other

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AND

CO., D/817

WA,

rights which

Hoffman

vary from

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The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for location.

WHEN ORDER ING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS *MODEL

NUMBER

*NAME OF ITEM *PART

GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

DESCRIPTION

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

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S-385

plate on the back of

Printed

in Taiwan

transmitted

to a Sears

U.S.A.

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