Kenmore 385.16765 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts ................................................................. 2
Available Accessories and Attachments ........................... 4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................. 6
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................. 6
For Your Safety .................................................................. 6
Polarized plug.................................................................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed................................................. 6
Pressure Adjusting Lever .................................................. 8
Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................. 8
Thread Cutter .................................................................... 8
Extension Table ................................................................. 8
• Detaching the table ......................................................... 8
• Attaching the table .......................................................... 8
• Accessory box ................................................................ 8
Changing Needle ............................................................ 10
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .......................... 10
• To remove ..................................................................... 10
• To attach ....................................................................... 10
Changing Presser Foot ................................................... 10
• To remove ..................................................................... 10
• To attach ....................................................................... 10
Presser Foot Types .................................................... 12-14
• A: Zigzag foot ................................................................ 12
• H: Straight stitch foot ..................................................... 12
• R: Automatic buttonhole foot ......................................... 12
• E: Zipper foot................................................................. 12
• G: Blind hem stitch foot ................................................. 12
• F: Satin stitch foot ......................................................... 14
• C: Overedge foot ........................................................... 14
• B: Buttonhole foot (Option)............................................ 14
• Quilter ........................................................................... 14
Selecting Needle and Fabric ........................................... 16
Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 20-24
• Horizontal spool pin ...................................................... 20
• Additional spool pin....................................................... 20
• Bobbin winding.............................................................. 22
• Removing the hook cover plate .................................... 24
• Inserting the bobbin ...................................................... 24
Threading the Machine .............................................. 26-28
• Threading the machine ................................................. 26
• Needle threader ............................................................ 26
• Drawing up bobbin thread ............................................. 28
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch ..
28-30
• Correct tension ............................................................. 28
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 28
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 30
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .... 30
• Correct tension ............................................................. 30
• Tension is too tight ........................................................ 30
• Tension is too loose ...................................................... 30
Stitch Selector ................................................................. 32
Stitch Length Zones ........................................................ 32
Stitch Width Control ........................................................ 34
Stitch Length Control....................................................... 34
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ..................................... 36
Reverse Stitch Control .................................................... 36
SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch .................................................................. 38
• Starting to sew .............................................................. 38
• Finishing sewing ........................................................... 38
Use the Seam Guides ..................................................... 38
Turn a Square Corner ..................................................... 38
Topstitching ..................................................................... 40
Quilting ............................................................................ 40
Zipper Sewing ............................................................ 42-44
• To snap on the zipper foot ............................................. 42
• Fabric preparation ......................................................... 42
• To sew ...................................................................... 42-44
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs..................................... 46
Darning ........................................................................... 46
SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Basic Zigzag.................................................................... 48
Satin Stitching ................................................................. 48
Monogramming ............................................................... 50
Applique .......................................................................... 50
Bar Tacking...................................................................... 52
Embroidery...................................................................... 52
Button Sewing ................................................................. 54
Overcasting ..................................................................... 54
SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch.............................................................. 56
• To sew ........................................................................... 56
Lace Work ....................................................................... 58
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 58
• Seam finishing .............................................................. 58
• Mending ........................................................................ 58
Shell Stitch ...................................................................... 60
Box Stitch ........................................................................ 60
Fagoting Stitch ................................................................ 62
Two-point Box Stitch ........................................................ 62
Twin Needle Stitches (Option)......................................... 64
SECTION VI. STRETCH STITCHES
Straight Stretch ............................................................... 66
Rick-rack Stretch ............................................................. 66
Overcast Stretch Stitching............................................... 68
• To sew ........................................................................... 68
Smocking ........................................................................ 68
• To sew ........................................................................... 68
Serging ............................................................................ 70
Elastic Stretch Stitch ....................................................... 70
Stretch Patching .............................................................. 70
Decorative Stretch Patterns ............................................ 72
SECTION VII. BUTTONHOLE
Automatic Buttonhole ................................................. 74-78
• Preparation for sewing .................................................. 74
• To sew ...................................................................... 74-78
• How to adjust buttonhole stitch density......................... 78
Corded Buttonhole .......................................................... 80
Manual Buttonhole (Option) ............................................ 82
• To sew ........................................................................... 82
SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR 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