Kenmore 385 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
SECTION
SECTION
I. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable case or Cabinet is Available ............. 2
Locate and Identify the parts .................. 2_3
Indentify the Accessories .......................... 4
2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Set Up the Machine ......................... 5_9
o Plut in the machine and Switch on the Power ......... 5
o Foot Control Use ....................... 5
o Set the Pressure Dial ..................... 6
o Setting Spool Pins .................... 7
o Adiust the Presser Foot Lever .................. 7
- Thread Cutter ............................ 7
a Accessory Storage Box ...................... 8
o Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Extension Table 8_9
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do .......... 10_12
o Check Your Presser Foot ..................... 10
Change the Presser Foot .................... 10
o Presser Foot Types ..................... 11_12
Choose Your Needle and Thread .............. 13_t4
o Check Your Needle ......................... t3
o Fabrtc, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .... 14
o To Change Your Needle ..................... 14
Prepare the Bobbin .......................... 15_16
6 To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine ........ 15
a Wind the Bobbin ....................... 15
e Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder ......... 16
Prepare Your Top Thread .................. 17"20
o Thread Your Needle ......................... 17
o Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ................. 18
o Adjust the Top Thread Tension .............. 19_20
Stitch Selector ............................. 20
Stitch Width Control ........................ 21
Stitch Length Control ...................... 21
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ................ 21
Reverse Stitch Control ................... 22
Starting To Sew ............................. 22
LEARN THE STITCHES
Practica] Stitch Chart ...................... 23"_26
Straight Stitches .......................... 27_29
o Straight Stitch ........................... 27
a Use the Seam Gutdes ...................... 27
o Turn a Square Corner ...................... 27
o Use the Darning Plate .................... 28
o Topstitchmg ............................ 28
Darning ............................... 29
Straight Stretch ............................. 29
Zigzag Stitches .................... 30_37
Basic Zigzag ............................. 30
o Satin Stitch ......................... 31
o Applique ............................. 32
o Bar Tacking ......................... 32
o Monogramming ......................... 33
o Embroidery ........................... 33
o Sew a Button ............................ 34
o Overcasting Stitch ....................... 35
o Rick-Rack Stretch ....................... 35
e Three-Step Zigzag ....................... 36
o Overcast Stretch Stitching ................... 37
e Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............ 37
Blind Hemming ............................ 38
Lace Work ................................. 39
Buttonhole Making ........................ 40"_41
Sew in a Zipper ........................ 42"43
Shell Stitching ............................. 44
Two-Point Shell Stitching ..................... 44
Smocking ................................. 45
Stretch Patching ............................ 45
Fagoting Stitch ............................ 46
Herring Bone Stretch ........................ 46
Elastic Stretch Stitch ......................... 47
Box Stitching .............................. 47
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ......................... 48"--49
SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replace the Light Bulb ....................... 50
Clean the Bobbin Holder ...................... 50
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ............. 51
Oiling the Machines .......................... 51
PARTS LIST ...................................... 52_53
INDEX ............................................ 54_55