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SEWING MACHINE 16951
OWNER'S MANU
Seal Canada Inc.
Dear" Homemaker:
You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine.
Before using your new Kenmore machine, please pause for a
momenl and carefully read this booklet which contains
instructtons on how to operate and care for your machine.
Specific instructions are given on threading, tension
adjustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This will help you obtain
the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense
for conditions beyond our control.
Advice on the operation and care of your machine is always
available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember,
if you have questions about your machine, always mention the
model number and serial number when you inquire.
Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record in space provided below the model
number and serial number of this appliance.
The model number and serial number are
located on the nomenclature plate, as identified
on Page 2 of this booklet.
Model No,385, Serial No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Machine identification ..................... 2
Accessories ............................ 4
Setting spool pins ....................... 5
Converting to free-arm sewing ............... 5
Pressure regulator, Presser feet lever ........... 6
Presser feet, Speed control plug .............. 7
Light and power switch, Sewing light .......... 8
Foot control, Seam guides, Darning plate ....... 9
Needle, thread and fabric chart .............. 10
Needles, Placement of needle ............... 11
Winding the bobbin ...................... t 2
Threading the bobbin thread ................ 13
Threading top thread ..................... 14
Picking up bobbin thread .................. 15
Adjusting top thread tensions ............... 16
STARTING TO SEW ....................... t 7
SIMPLE SEWING
Straight stitching ....................... 18
Fastening a seam, Turning a square corner
Zigzag stitching .......................... 20
Checking tensions, Overcasting, Interfacing darts
UTILITY AND STRETCH STITCH SEWING
Buttonhole making ...................... 22
Blind hemming .......................... 24
Shell stitching ......................... 25
Box stitching .......................... 26
Fagoting, Two-point shell stitching ........... 27
Satin stitching, Appliqueing ................ 28
Zipper application ...................... 29
Mending, Darning ....................... 30
Button sewing, Bar tacking .................. 31
Stretch stitching ........................ 32
Adjusting stretch stitch balance,
Straight stretch, Rick-rack stretch,
Overcast stretch, Smocking stretch, Serging or
pine leaf stretch, Elastic stretch, Stretch
patching, Herring bone stretch
Free-arm sewing .......................... 40
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ...... 41
CARING FOR THE MACHINE
Cleaning feed dogs and shuttle .............. 43
Oiling under arm cover plate ................ 44
Oiling underside ........................ 45
Oiling in face cover plate .................. 46
Parts list ............................. 47
USING PORTABLE CASE OR CABINET ........ 49
KNOW NG YOUR .: =, EWUNG
MACHUNE IDENTtFICAT!ON
Arm Cover Plate
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Upper Thread Guide '\\,.
"\ \Pressure Regulato¢ X,
Bobbin Winder
Face Cover Plate
Extension Table/ Thread Guide
Presser Foot Thumb Screw
Needle Plate
Thread Guide
Needle
Clamp Screw
Thread Spool Pins
Stretch Stitch Adjuster_4_
Light and Power Switch_ ._
Electric Cord Receptacle_ ! >'4_':
Presser Foot Lever
Free Arm
Nomenclature Plate
Bobbin Cover
Plate
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2. Stitch Width Control \,\
3. Stitch Length Control
4, Stitch Selector
i Top Thread
Tension Control
5. Reverse Stitch Lever
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_ACCESSOR_£S .... _
ACC ESSO R l ES
Accessory box Buttonhole opener
Large screw driver ,.._/
Satin stitch foot
_- Buttonhole guide foot
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Darning plate
Straight stitch foot
Zipper foot
Foot control \
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SETTING SPOOL PINS
Spool Pins are packed in accessory box.
Screw thread spoo! pins in place securely with a screw driver.
Position spool pin discs and felts as shown in illustration.
Spool Pin:;fett
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CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING
To utilize free-arm feature for sewing tubular material, remove the extension table from
the machine.
To return to flat-bed sewing, reposition the extension table inserting tabs of the base into
slot of the machine,
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PRESSURE REGULATOR
Push down the outer ring of the pressure regulator° This will release the pressure on the
presser foot. (See above)
To increase the pressure, push down inner pin until suitable pressure is obtained.
Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding of the fabric, skipped stitches, or difficulty in
guiding the fabric, if feed dogs or presser foot marks appear on the fabric, reduce the
pressure.
When sewing multiple thickness or heavy fabric, reduce the pressure, increase pressure
when sewing lighter weight fabrics.
PRESSER FOOT LEVER
To aid you in the placement of heavy
fabrics under the presser foot, the lever
can raise foot beyond the normal "up'"
position, This is also an aid in changing
your presser feet,
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PR ESSER FEET
To change the various presser feet, raise
the presser bar to its highest position by
lifting the presser foot lever. Loosen the
presser foot thumb screw, choose the
proper foot, insert from the bottom.
Tighten the screw using the large screw
driver to make certain the foot is secure.
SPEED CONTROL PLUG
insert the foot control plug onto the
three prong connector as shown at the
left. Connect the cord plug into any
1 !0 "" 120 volt AC wall outlet.
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L_GHT AND POWER SW_TCH
Turn on power by pushing light and
power switch,
i mportant safety featu re
Your machine will not operate unless the
light/power switch is turned on, Turning
on the power automatically illuminates
the whole stitching area. If you're inter-
rupted or stop sewing, turn off light/
power switch.
SEWING LIGHT
The sewing light is located in the face
cover as shown, To replace the bulb,
turn the light off and open the face
cover. Push the bulb up and turn the
bulb counter-clockwise and remove it
from the socket.
Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise.
NOTE:
First, unplug the machine prior to re-
moving and replacing the bulb, Be aware
that the light bulb may be warm.
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FOOT CONTROL
Step on this control to start to sew. The
harder you press on the control, the
faster the machine will sew. Slow down
by reducing pressure on the control,
You may want to practice your speed at
different levels when you first use the
machine,
SEAM GUIDES
Seam guides are printed on either side of
the needle plate to aid you in guiding
your fabric. THE GUIDE LINE EXTEND-
ING ALONG THE RIGHTSIDE OF THE
NEEDLE PLATE 1S THE "ALL IM-
PORTANT" 5/8" SEAM LINE,
The cornering guides are convenient when
turning a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge. See next section of this book
for directions°
DARNING PLATE
There are a few times when you want to
control the feeding of the fabric yourself,
Raise needle to its highest position and
raise presser foot. Place darning plate
over needle plate aligning two pins of
darning plate with holes of needle plate.
You may then determine the movement
of the fabric yourself. See page 31 for
button sewing application,
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Polyester Core/Cotton
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RECOMMENDED
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
12 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
6 stitches
per inch
10 to 12 stitches
per inch
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NEEDLES
Use KENMORE needles. The size of the
needle should conform with the size of
the thread and both should suit the
fabric. Kenmore needles are color-coded
by size for your convenience (See chart
on facing page).
Never use a bent needle or one with a dull
point,
The exact length of your needle is shown
at left, Be sure you never use one in
your machine that is not this exact
length,
PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE
Raise needle bar to its highest position by
turning the hand wheel toward you°
Loosen the needle clamp screw. Holding
the needle with the flat side away from
you, slip the needle into the needle bar.
When it is in as far as it will go, tighten
the needle clamp screw with small screw-
driver provided in the accessory box.
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WGND_NG THE BOBBIN
1. Pull Push-pull Clutch away from
machine to disengage clutch.
2, Draw thread from spool through
bobbin winder tension disc as shown.
30 Pull end of thread through hole in
bobbin as shown.
4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft
with end of thread coming from the
top of the bobbin. Push bobbin
winder shaft to the right until it clicks.
Holding onto et_d of thread, start
machine. When bobbin is slightly
filled, snip off end of thread.
5. Wind thread until winder stops.
Remove bobbin. Clip thread.
6. Push in Push-pull Clutch to engage
clutch.
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THREADING "THE BOBBIN THREi-_,D
t_ Remove the extension table.
2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by
pulling it toward you while pushing it
down slightly.
3. Insert bobbin into shuttle making sure
bobbin rotates counter clockwise.
4. Pull 4-inches of thread through tension
slot of bobbin case and toward back of
machine as shown.
5. Close the bobbin cover plate allowing
thread to emerge through slot in
needle plate.
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THREADING TOP THREAD
Raise thread take-up lever to its highest
position by turning hand wheel toward
you. Raise presser foot lever, Place spool
on spool pin as shown, with thread
coming from the back of the spool,
!. Draw thread through thread guide,
2, Draw thread into threading channel
toward you.
3. Draw thread down channel and around
the spring wire as shown,
4. Draw thread up & through take-up
lever.
5o Draw thread down and into thread
guide.
6. Thread then is slipped into needle bar
thread guide.
7. Thread needle from front to back.
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@P_CKfNG UP BOBBIH THREAD
1. Raise presser foot lever. Hold needle
thread loosely in left hand and rotate
handwheel toward you one complete
turn,
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2, Bring bobbin thread up by pulling
upper thread,
3, Pull both threads under and to the
back of the presser foot, leaving 3 to
4 inches of thread clear°
If you cannot pick up bottom thread by
following steps given above, then
check:
1, is needle threaded from front to
back?
2. Is thread tangled around needle?
3. Is there 3 to 4 inches of thread coming
from the shuttle?
4. Is thread from shuttle tangled?
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ADJUSTING TOP THREAD
TENSIONS
Probably the most important control on
your machine is this one that regulates
your top thread tension.
There are many reasons for having to
reset your tension. The best tension for
one fabric may not be correct for another.
The required tension depends upon the
stiffness of the fabric, thickness of the
fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being
sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are
making.
It is best to test the stitching on a scrap
of the fabric you are using before starting
to make a garment. Use the straight
stitch function as shown at the right.
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STARTHNG TO SEW
Now that you are familiar with the controls on your machine and with the accessories
provided for the machine, you are ready to start to sew with your new Kenmore sewing
machine. Below are some good habits to follow each time you sit down to sew:
t , Test the needle: it should be straight, properly set and sharp on the point. It should be
the correct size for the fabric and thread being used. Do not be afraid to change your
needle frequently° Many of the new fabrics made of synthetic blends tend to dull the
needles more easily than fabrics made of natural fibers°
2., Before placing the material on the machine, see that the ends of the threads have been
drawn about 4 inches to the rear of the machine° Hold on to threads during the sewing
of the first 3 or 4 stitches of the seam.
3o-Test the machine stitch on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, The fabric should be
double thickness,, Adjust the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to
your fabric.
4. Fabric should be placed under the presser foot with the bulk of the material to the left
of the needle and the right edge of the material placed on the 5/8" seam marking on
the needle plate when making a simple seam.
5o Run the machine at a slow even speed,. The more pressure you put on the foot control,
the faster the machine will sew.
6,, Fasten each seam by back tacking at the beginning and end of the seam_
7. Always finish sewing each seam with the needle at its highest point,,
8. Guide the fabric gently with your hand in front of the needle, Never pull or hold the
fabric in such a way that the normal feeding is altered.
9. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.
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SIM PL E SEWUNG
STRAIGHT STiTCHiNG
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
Stitch length
I2to6 Stitch width 0 Stitch selector
You will find in garment construction that you are doing two types of sewing-temporary
and permanent.
1, Temporary stitching-Usually the longest stitch possible and often done on a single layer
of fabric. The various types of temporary stitching are:
Basting
Stay stitching
Guide line marking
2o Permanent stitching. This is the actual stitching that holds the garment together. Much
of this stitching is visible on the outside of the garment and therefore must be good
Iooking,
The best length stitch to use for medium weight fabrics is 10-t2 stitches per inch. This is
in the middle range of the Stitch Length Control.
You must remember to lengthen the stitch for heavier fabrics, multiple layers of fabric
and thicker seams. Some of these seams are:
Common two layer seams
Curved two layer seams
Top stitched three layer seams
Top stitched four layer seams
When you have two seams crossing each other with considerable thickness, sew slowly and
carefully so the seam will be as strong as possible in this area.
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FASTENING A SEAM
Be sure both threads are drawn back
under the presser foot. Lower needle
into fabric about 1/2 inch from beginning
of seam. Keep pressing reverse stitch
lever down and stitch in reverse until
needle reaches beginning of seam.
Release the reverse lever and complete
seam. When you reach the end, press the
reverse lever down again and sew back
over 1/2 inch of completed seam.
TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
To turn a square corner 5/8" from the
fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle
tip piercing the fabric, when reaching the
cornering guide as shown. Raise the
presser foot, turn fabric. New stitching
line will align with 5/8" seam guide on
side of needle plate. Lower the presser
foot and begin stitching in new direction.
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ZRGZAG ST_TCHSNG
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch length
24 to 6 Stitch width
1to5 Stitch selector
Presser foot
This type of stitching greatly expands the use of your machine_ This is the feature that
enables you to overcast seams, applique and sew on buttons. Simply use the settings
indicated in the illustration for the simple zigzag. Follow directions given in the following
pages for more specific uses.
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CHECKING TENSEONS
The easiest way to check tensions is to
sew a medium zigzag stitch on the fabric
you will be using.
Use the appropriate type of thread and
needle. Use different colors of thread on
the bobbin and upper spool.
Sew a line of medium zig-zag stitches°
The bobbin thread should not show on
the top of the fabric.
Adjust the top tension if necessary to
achieve the stitch formation mentioned
above,
This tension control is very sensitive.
You may want to reduce the tension
towards 0 when sewing wide stitches on
soft fabric. This reduction of tension
will tend to eliminate puckering of soft
fabrics,
UNDESIRABLE DESIRABLE
TOP SIDE OF FABRIC
Fig 1
Fig 2
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IOVERCASTING
This is one of the more frequently used
zigzag stitches in garment construction.
You may want to overcast along the raw
edge of each seam allowance or fold the
raw edge toward the garment and stitch.
Fig. 1 shows the raw edge finished.
Fig. 2 illustrates the folded edge stitched.
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just
short of the outside edge. Raw or worn
edges of older garments can be overcast
to prevent further raveling.
INTERFACING DARTS
To reduce bulk of interfacing darts, cut
interfacing down center between dart
lines. Overlap cut edges, matching dart
lines. Zigzag stitch along marking line
from point to wide end of dart, Trim
both raw edges close to stitching.
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UTILITY AND ST'RETCH STITCH SEWINGFs-<
BUTTONHOLE MAKRNG
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch Length
Green Z one._::_ Stitch width
3to5
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Stitch selector
Presser foot
Carefully mark the buttonhole length
on your garment. Place the fabric
with the buttonhole marked under the
buttonhole foot_ Pull the guide foot
(A) all the way forward so that the
index mark (B} is aligned with the
graduation (C), with thread to rear.
(Reproduction of the identical size
buttonholes is facilitated with the aid
of the graduations on the left side of
the buttonhole guide foot. These gra-
duations are 1/5" apart. Graduations
act as reference mark.)
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2. Set stitch selector at _. Stitch for -
ward until you approach the bot-
tom marking of the buttonhole.
Stop sewing at the right stitch and
raise the needle to its highest position
by turning hand-wheel toward you
manually.
3. Set stitch selector at _and bartack
5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of
the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the
left stitch. Raise needle to its highest
position by turning handwheel toward
you.
4. Set stitch selector at I_and sew the
other side of the buttonhole until you
approach the top marking of the
buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left
stitch, Raise the needle to its highest
position.
5o Set stitch selector at [Z:Z_ again and
bartack 5 or 6 stitches to finish the
buttonhole.
Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. Try the buttonhole
with the button you will use°
Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are placed. Tissue paper
or regular interfacing can be used. Tear paper away after stitching, if it is used.
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top tension slightly°
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BLIND HEMMaNG
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch length
24 to 8 Stitch width
2to 3 Stitch selector
Presser foot
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Fig. 1
Finish edge of hem anyway you
desire. Turn up hem appropriate
width, (Fig. 1)
Presser
Foot Fig 3
3, Place garment under presser foot in
such a way that narrow zigzag
stitches will be sewn on extended
edge° The wide zigzag stitch should
just catch the fold of the garment,
(Fig. 3)
Right Side of
Finished Hem
Edge Fig, 2
2. Fold garment away from hem leav-
ing I/8" of hem edge extending,
( Fig, 2)
Fig, 4
4. Press both sides of the finished hem,
The right side of the garment wilt
show only the blind stitches, (Fig, 4)
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SHELL STITCHING
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Top thread tension
control 4 to 9
Stitch length
24 to ! 2 Stitch width
3to5
Presser foot
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Stitch selector
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This stitch used on the edge of nylon
tricot makes an attractive edge stitch
called Shell Stitching.
When sewing this stitch, allow needle to
just clear the right edge of the fabric
when it zigzags.
You may need to tighten top thread
tension slightly to obtain desired effect.
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Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Presser foot
Stitch length
24 to t 2 Stitch width
3to 5 Stitch selector
This is a good stitch to use in attaching or
binding elastic fabrics and stretch lace,
lingerie stretch knit.
The stitch is decorative as well as useful°
DECORATIVE EDG ING
Turn the raw edge under 2" and press.
Place the fabric right side up with the
middle of the turnover under the center
of the presser foot, so that the stitch sews
on to the fold and just over the raw edge
underneath.
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SETTINGS
Stitch Selector .........
Stitch Length Control .... Green
to 12
Stitch Width Control ...... 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zone
This is a popular decorative stitch (used in sleeves or fronts of blouses and dresses). To
attach two separate pieces of fabric together, leave a little space inbetween_ To prepare
the fabric:
Fold under the seam allowances on the cut edges, and press_ Baste folded edges to tissue
paper with about 1/8" space between. Stitch over the I/8" allowance, just catching the
fabric fold on both sides with needle. Remove bastings and paper; press.
TWO-POINT SHELL STITCHING
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SETTINGS
Stitch Selector ......... r°
Stitch Length Control .... Green
to 12
Stitch Width Control ..... 3 to 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zone
This stitch can also be used as a single overlock stitch as well.
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SATIN STITCHING
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch Length
Green Zone Stitch width
2to 5 Stitch selector
Presser foot
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Closely spaced zigzag stitches are called satin stitches. This is an attractive stitch used for
appliqueing, buttonhole making.
Whenever you are using this stitch, it is well to remember to loosen the tension of the top
thread slightly° The wider the stitch you make, the looser the tension should be.
If you are stitching on a very soft fabric, it is well to use a backing of tissue paper or
interfacing for a well formed stitch. Puckering of the material will be eliminated and the
bobbin thread will not be visible on the top side of the fabric.
It is best to practice a sample design on a fabric scrap before sewing design on garment.
APPL_QUEING
SETTINGS
Same as with Satin Stitching
Select an applique design to be applied
to your garment and baste it in place.
Satin stitch around the raw edge of the
applique completely covering the edge.
You may want to do this with a con-
trasting color of thread or self color.
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Z_PPER APPLICATION
SETTINGS
Stitch Selector .........
Stitch Length Control .... 12
Stitch Width Control ...... 0
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 3 to 6
Zipper Foot
Needle entry
(right)
1
Fig, 3
REGULAR ZIPPER
Pin or baste zipper to fabric and place the
work in position under the presser foot,
Loosen the zipper foot adjusting screw
to set the foot on the left side of the
needle, and sew the left side zipper as
shown. (Fig. 1) To sew the rightside
zipper, loosen the screw and bring the
foot to the right side of the needle,
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. See Fig, 2. Follow
the zipper manufacturer's instructions,
After zipper has been inserted, finish
sewing seam by shifting foot to side
position sewing through side notch,
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 in
Fig. 3.
NOTE :
Use "Low Bar Sewing Machine ZIP-
PER FOOT" (6757) for "invisible zipper"
and "cording", which can be obtained at
any stores of Sears Roebuck and Co.
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MENDBNG ' ^ ^ ^ '
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SETTINGS
Stitch Selector ......... ;>
Stitch Length Control .... Green Zone
Stitch Width Control ..... 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
To repair a straight or three-cornered
tear, position the tear under the needle
in such a way that the stitching catches
both sides of the tear. When mending a
three-cornered tear, stitch from each
end to the center. It is well to use a
piece of fabric under the tear for rein-
forcement.
DARNING
SETTI N GS |I
Stitch Selector .........
Stitch Length Control .... 8 to 10
Stitch Width Control ..... 0
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 3 to 6
Presser Foot Pressure ..... 0
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use Darning plate (See page 9)
Stretch fabric between embroidery hoops
with hole centered, Lower presser bar
and sew at a slow speed moving fabric
back and forth with a steady rhythm to
cover darning area. When it is covered,
turn fabric 1/4 a turn and sew layer of
stitching across first layer,
If fabric is thin or badly damaged in hole
area, you may want to put a separate
piece under the hole for reinforcement,
Be sure to return pressure on presser foot
to original adjustment after darning.
(See page 6)
BUTTON SEWING
SETTINGS /
Stitch Selector ........
Stitch Width Control ..... Must be
adjusted
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Use Darning Plate
Zigzag Presser Foot
1. Align two holes of button with slot of
presser foot and lower foot to hold
the button securely,
2. Turn hand wheel manually until
needle point is just above button.
3, Adjust stitch width control so needle
will enter left hole of the button.
4_
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Turn hand wheel again by hand so
needle enters second hole. Readjust
stitch width if necessary, Stitch a
number of times.
Finish sewing with an extra two inches
of thread remaining. Draw these
threads to reverse side of garment and
tie.
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SETTINGS
Stitch Selector ......... _
Stitch Length Control .... Green
Stitch Width Control ..... 1 to 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
Zone
This stitch is similar to a very short satin
stitch and is used to reinforce points of
strain such as corners of pockets and
straps on lingerie,
Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches°
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STRETCH STITCHING
The stitches shown below are all for use with stretch and knit fabrics.
stitches built in to the machine for your quick selection°
These are special
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3. Overcast Stretch
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/x\ 5_ Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch
)x 6. Elastic Stretch
\ 7. Stretch Patching
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ADJUSTING STRETCH
STITCH BALANCE
In stretch stitch sewing, the stretch stitch
adjuster should usually be in a neutral
position (between "+" and "--", or I_
position). When sewing some fabrics, you
may need to adjust this control to
balance the stitches for appearance sake.
If design seems open like the illustrations
to the left, adjust the control slightly
toward "-" until design looks like the
center design,
if the design appears to be closed as in
the right hand illustrations, turn the
control toward "+" until stitching is as
you desire.
STRAIGHT STRETCH
STgTCHaNG
Top thread tension
control 3 to 6
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
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Stitch width 0 Stitch selector
Presser foot
Use this stretch stitch with knitted fabric
and other fabrics that stretch. Sew as
you do with regular straight stitch
seaming. The seam may be pressed open
as with any regular seam, but will stretch
if necessary.
This is also a good stitch to use on curved
seams regardless of the type of fabric,
Any seam that will receive a great deal of
strain when worn should be sewn with
the stretch stitch. Use in children's shorts
and slacks as well as adult sports clothes,
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R_CK-RACK STR ETCH STITCH _NG
*Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
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Presser foot
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
Stitch width
2to 5 Stitch selector
Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you might use a zigzag stitch.
This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitch as well.
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OVERCAST STRETCH
STITCHING
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
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Stitch width 5 Stitch selector
Presser foot
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This stitch can be used for sewing a seam
with an overcast finish. It is used for
seams of 3/8" to 1/4", The seam is
formed and finished in one operation. It
must be used when you are making
swimwear, ski pants and other garments
that require stretch_
Fig, 1 shows the raw edge finished,
Stitch so the needle pierces the fabric just
short of the outside edge.
Raw or worn edges of older garments can
be overcast to prevent further raveling.
-Fig. I
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SMOCKING STRETCH
STUTCHUNG
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Top thread tension
contro! 0 to 4
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
Stitch width
3to 5
Presser foot
a
Stitch selector
With a narrow strip of fabric directly
under the line of gathering, stitch over
the gathers° The design will be a series of
small diamonds,
When smocking a garment, the stitch-
ing should be done before the piece is
sewn into the garment.
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SERGING OR PINE LEAF
STRETCH STITCHING
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch width
3to5 Stitch selector
Presser foot
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The serging or pine leaf stitch is similar to
one used by garment industry in making
sportswear. It is particularly useful when
sewing swimwear, ski and other sports
garments,
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ELASTBC STRETCH STITCH
Top thread tension
control 0 to 4
Stitch length
Any number
(not necessary
to adjust)
Stitch width
3to 5
Presser foot
Stitch selector
Use this versatile stitch to insert elastic in
garments° Simply stitch elastic into
place, making sure it is evenly spaced_
To do this, mark the correct length piece
into quarters, then match these markings
with center front and side seams.
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STRETCH PATCHING
SETTINGS 4.
Stitch Selector ......... <_
Stitch Length Control .... Any number
(not neces-
sary to
adjust)
Stitch Width Control ..... 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
If the kids keep "busting out" elbows or kness .......
if someone burns or hole in expensive knits ......
this recipe will save you big money ! It can be decorative,
too - - When you want patches to show !
HERRING BONE STRETCH
SETTINGS 5.
Stitch Selector .........
Stitch Length Control ..... Any number
(not neces-
sary to
adjust)
Stitch Width Control ..... 5
Top Thread Tension
Control .............. 0 to 4
Zigzag Presser Foot
Use as hemming stitch for blankets, tablecloth and draperies°
Place the fabric right side up, and sew 3/8" from the edge,
Trim close to stitching, The stitch will prevent raveling,
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FREE-ARM SEWING
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This sewing machine can be used like a
flat bed machine, but easily converts to
free arm machine by removing the
extension table.
The free arm enables you to sew tubular
types of pieces more easily° Just slip the
sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as
shown above°
You will find many uses for this free arm
feature such as:
1. Mend elbows and knees of garments
more easi!y.
2o Sew in sleeves more easily.. This is
especially true when sewing smaller
garments°
3. Applique, embroider or hem around
edges of cuffs or pants legs.
4o Sewing in elastic casings in skirts or
pants at the waistline.
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CLEANING FEED DOGS AND SHUTTLE
To insure the best possible operation of
your machine, it is necessary to keep the
essential parts clean at all times. Using a
small brush, remove the lint that accumu-
lates in the shuttle area and around the
feed dogs,
1, Remove bobbin cover plate by sliding
toward you. Using a screw driver,
remove needle plate cover. (Fig, 1 )
2. Remove the shuttle by lifting up and
out°
®3, Using a small brush, remove the lint
that accumulates in and around the
feed dogs and shuttle area, And put a
drop of oil to the point indicated by
arrow,
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4. Insert the shuttle into the shuttle race
making sure to line up red arrows as
illustrated in Fig, 4, The bobbin
should be fully seated°
5o Replace needle plate.
NOTE :
A small brush is provided in the accessory
box°
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OILING UNDER ARM COVER PLATE
Remove arm cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To remove cover
plate, loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated below.
OILING UNDERSIDE
Tilt machine head back and remove bottom covers by loosening two screws (A) and (B) as
shown below, Then place one or two drops of Kenmore sewing machine oil at each point.
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OILING JN FACE COVER PLATE
Open face cover plate and oil points in illustration.
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PARTS LIST
1 2 5
4 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14
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21 22 23
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PARTS LiST
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFOR-
MATION:
1. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION
3. MODEL NUMBER 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.
Part No.
Ref. No.
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8286
2273
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6551
6552
6553
6554
650511002
648801005
650802003
40390
650801002
593401008
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*6864
6797
650166008
6830
41670
41669
*6889
802424004
*6530
650803004
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* These items are not furnished with the machine,
instructions above.
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Descri ption
Bobbin box with 10 bobbins
Bobbin winder rubber ring
Thread spool pin
Nylon disc
Spool pin felt
No. 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU)
No. 1t Single needles (ORG)
No. 14 Single needles (RED)
No. 16 Single needles (PUR)
No, 18 Single needles (GRN)
Needle clamp with screw
Buttonhole guide foot
Straight stitch foot
Standard zigzag foot
Satin stitch foot
Zipper foot
Zipper foot
Needle threader
Light bulb
Motor belt
Buttonhole opener
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Oil and lint brush
Lint brush
Flower stitch attachment
Darning plate
Foot control (Not illustrated)
but may be ordered per
I USHNG PORTABLE CASE OR CABgNET
A full line of sewing cabinets is available
at your nearest Sears retail store or
through our general catalog, Whenever
you're ready to sew, so is your sewing
place. Another option buy a
Carrying Case . . . then your Kenmore
goes anywhere, can be stored anywhere.
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WARRANTY
FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE
HEAD
For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of
charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear in the sewing machine head.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIP-
MENT OF SEWING MACHINE
For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of
charge, repair defects in material or workmanship which
appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine,
including motor, wiring, switch and speed control,
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will,
charge, replace any parts and provide mechanical
necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine
for normal maintenance+
free of
service
, except
To obtain warranty service described above, SIMPLY CONTACT
THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN
CANADA. This warranty applies only while this product is in
use in CANADA.
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SEWING MACHgNE
Now that you have purchased your Sewing Machine, should a
need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any
Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.
Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on
your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Machine.
See page 2 for location,
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
*MODEL NUMBER*NAME OF ITEM*PART DESCRIPTION
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will
be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu-
tion Center for handling_
SEARS CANADA INC., TORONTO, ONT M5B 2B8
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