Sears 385 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2
' "Top thread tension
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Stitch length
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2
Stretch Stitch
Buttonhole foot
Helpful Hints
You can obtain best results to use
=60 _ --80 light weight threads as
bobbin thread.
NOTE:
It is advisable to use a blue
stretch fabric needle when
sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
You can obtain buttonholes
with a wider cutting space by
setting the stitch width
control at 1.5 instead of 2.
Pins (A)
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1. a. Remove the extension table.
b. Raise the needle to its high,.=stposition.
c. Remove the foot holder.
d. Pull bobbin thread out about 3" straight back toward rear of machine.
e. Insert hook of base plate into rectangular hole of needle plate.
f. Pull lever back to align the hook with the rectangular hob.
g. Snap base plate down to fit two pins (A) at the back of base plate into
two round holes (B) on needle plate.
Release lever.
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