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OWN ER'SMANUAL

SEWING

MACHINE

MODEL _385._17724_ _O

IMPORTANT SAFETY
nNSTRUCTIONS
Your

sewing

machine

Read all instruction

is designed
before

and constructed

using this

sewing

only

Never

operate

ventilation
accumulation

for HOUSEHOLD

use.

machine.

Never drop

Do not use outdoors.

G E _-

An appliance
unplug

should

this

and before
Always

To reduce the risk of electric shock:
never

appliance

from

be left unattended
the

electric

when

outlet

not

plugged

immediately

in.

Always

after

10.

before

relamping.

Replace

bulb

with

same type

rated

not

11.
reach

for

the

appliance

that

has

fallen

into

water.

not

place

or sink.

or store

Do not place

appliance

where

{n or drop

into

it can fall

water

or be pulled

or other

into

a tub

or miury

reduce

the

risk of

fire,

disconnect,

not

Keep

fingers

not

allow

appliance

the sewing

Always

use the

Do not pull

Switch
the

15.

Use this

Close attention

is necessary

when

this

only

attachments

for

its intended

recommended

use as described

by the manufacturer

in this manuat.
as contained

manual.

Never
working
water.
center

Keep
free from

any opening.

(spray)

products

are being

used or where

the off

('0")

position,

then

remove

on cord.

To unplug,

grasp the

plug,

not

from

all

machine

operate

this

properly,
Return

appliance
if

it has been

the appliance

for examination,

if it has a damaged

repair,

cord

dropped

or damaged,

the nearest

authorized

electrical

or mechanical

or plug,

if it is not

or dropped
dealer

into

or service

adjustment.

the

proper

moving

parts.

Special

care

is required

needle.

needle

ptate.

The

wrong

plate

can cause

the

needle

any adjustment

needles.

or push fabric

sewing
area,

machine
such

bobbin,

or changing

Always

unplug

mentioned

while

the needle causing

covers,

off

_t to break.
("O")

as threading

presser foot,

the

stitching.

sewing

lubricating,

in the instruction

when
needle,

making
changing

needle,

threading

and the like.

machine
or when

from

the

making

electrical
any

other

.outlet

when

adjustments

manual.

is used by or near children.
appliance

Use only
this

to be used as a toy.

aerosol

pulling

away

around

removing
t.

into

all controls

13.

shock,

to persons.

any object

turn

unplug

It may deflect

electric

blocked.
controller

outlet.

Do not use bent

liquid.

burns,

opening

and foot

dust, and loose cloth.

where

12.

14.

WAR Ni NG-

air

needle to break.

Unplug

immediately.

any
machine

cord,

using

15 Watts.
3.

or Insert

operate

with

of the sewing

is being administered.

p!ug from

cleaning.

unplug

appliance

of tint,

oxygen

DAN

the

openings

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SEARS, ROEBUCK

AND CO.

Dear Customer:
You have just invested in a very fine zigzag sewing machine. Before using your new Kenmore machine,
please pause for a moment and carefully read this booklet which contains instructions on how to operate
and care for your machine.
Specific instructions are given on threading, tenston 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 _emember, if you have questions about your machine or need parts and service, always mention
the model number and serial number when you inquire.

Kenmore Sewing Machine
Record

number

of this

are located

space

provided

appliance.

below

the

The model

on the nomenclature

plate,

modef
number

number

and

serial

and serial number

as identified

on Page 4 of

this booklet.

Model No. 385,
Serial No,
Retain these numbers for future reference.

THIS MODEL

IS A CENTER

NEEDLE,

LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE,

TABLE
SECTION

SECTION

SECTI ON

KNOW YOUR MACHINE
A Portable case or Cabinet is Available ...............
Locate and Identify the parts ................
identify the Accessories ......................
2.
PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING

OF CONTENTS

Darning ..............................
Straight Stretch ...........................
Zigzag Stitches ..........................
o Basic Zigzag ...........................
o Satin Stitch ............................
o Applique .....................
Bar Tacking .........................
o Monogramming
........................
o Embroidery .........................
o Sewa Button ..........................
o Overcasting Stitch ........................
• Rick-Rack Stretch ......................
o Three-Step Zigzag .......................
Overcast Stretch Stitching
...................
• Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............
Blind Hemming ............................
Lace Work ................................
Buttonhole Making ........................
• Learning to Sew Buttonholes
................
o Built-in System ........................
o Using Buttonhole Attachment ...............
Sew in a Zipper ..........................
Shell Stitching ............................
Two-Point Shell Stitching ......................
Smocking ...............................
Stretch Patching ...........................
Fagoting Stitch ...........................
Herring Bone Stretch .........................
Elastlc Stretch Stitch .........................
Box Stitching ..............................
Two-point Box Stitch ........................
Overedging Stitch ...........................
Decorate with Geometric Patterns ...............

2
2_'3
4

Set Up the Machine .........................
5_9
e Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power .......
5
o Foot Control Use ..........................
5
o Setthe Pressure Dial .........................
6
o Setting Spool Pins ..........................
7
= Adjust the Presser Foot Lever .............
7
a Accessory Storage Box ....................
8
• Free Arm Sewing: the Removal Extension Table . _ . 8"9
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............
10_!3
o Check Your Presser Foot ....................
10
a Change the Presser Foot ......................
10
• Presser FootTypes
...........
, ............
11"_13
Choose Your Needle and Thread , . , ...........
13_14
o Check Your Needle ........................
13
o Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .....
14
o To Change Your Needle .......................
14
Prepare the Bobbin ........................
15_16
o To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine .........
15
• Wind the Bobbin
.........................
15
• insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder .........
16
Prepare Your Top Thread ....................
17_20
o Thread Your Needle ...................
t7
o Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread .................
18
o Adjustthe 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
3.
LEARN THE STITCHES
Practical Stitch Chart .....................
23"_27
Straight Stitches .......................
28"_29
e Straight Stitch ...........................
28
o Use the Seam Guides .......................
28
o Turn a Square Corner ......................
28
• Use the Darning Plate .....................
29
• Topstitching
............................
29

SECTION

PERFORMANCE

PROBLEMS CHART

When to Do When ........................
SECTION

56"_57

CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replace the Light Bulb ........................
Clean the Bobbin Holder ......................
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ..............
Oiling the Machine ..........................

PARTS LIST

30
30
31_38
31
32
33
33
34
34
35
36
36
37
38
38
39
40
41_47
41
42_-43
44_47
48_49
50
50
51
52
52
52
53
53
54
54
55

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

58
58
59
59
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A

full line of

nearest

Sears

sewing
retail

cabinets
store

is available
through

our

at your
general

catalog,
Another
your

option
Kenmore

_ . _ buy a Carrying
goes anywhere,

can

Thread

Case _ , . then
be stored

Spool

Pins

anyBobbin

where.
Upper

Take-up

Thread

Winding

Spindle

Guide

Lever

Top Thread Tension
Stitch

Face Cover Plate
Control
_

Width

Control

Stitch

Length

Control

Reverse

Stitch

Control

Thread Cutter
Needle Plate

Base
I

Arm

Cover

Carrytng

Pla_,e

Handfe

Guide

Needle

Clamp

Presser Foot
Thumb
Screw

Hand Wheel

Push-Pull

Thread

Foot

CIu[ch

Snap-on
Sti[ch

Selector

Stretcll

S_tch

Button

Presser

Free Arm

Light and
Power Sw_[ct_

Adiuster

Foot

,_/

Control

/
Plug Con nector

Nomenclature

Plate

Bobbin

Darning

Zipper

plate

toot

Buttonhole

opener

Large screw

driver

Needle

Small

Lint

brush

Spoo{

set

screw

dr_ver

Satin
toot

Straight
stHch |oot

Siiding
buttonhole

stitch

toot

Buttonhole

guide
plate

Base plate
Buttonhole

felt

templates

toot

Plug m the Machine

and Switch

•

on the Power

Foot

Cont_o|

Use

Power

suppty

plug

Power
switch

I: .....

/.t

.....

::;,;::;,,L ...........

Foot control
Sewing ligl_l
Power

sw_ tch

4.
Plug
connector

inserting

machine,

sure

the

plug

into

the

power

your

sw_tch

OFF.

Check
Vott

your

outlet

a 110to

t20

the

outlet,

as shown,

machine

the power

sw_tch to turn

The

FEATURE:

machine

interrupted

light/power

sw_tch

control

you

not

operate

is turned

stop

sewing,
to

unless

the

If you

are

on.
turn

prevent

off

the

injury

regulates

plug

into

the

ft will

only

supply

plug into

three-prong

fit one way.
the outlet.

the

speed

sew.

increase

speed,

the ball of your

will

switch

foot

which

light.

decrease

gently

press down

with

foot.

speed,

release

your

foot

control

is sensmve

pres-

sure slightly.
NOTE:

The

foot

wilt

increase

sewing

AC outlet.

insert

Insert

to be sureitls

and sewing

light/power

chitdren.
1.

and power

To
SAFETY
Your

Before

light

on the power
Machine
plug

NOTE.

Push the

decrease

speed

Practice

regulate

your

and
your

immediately.

a scrap
sewing

taste and needs.

fabric

speed

o Setthe

Pressure Dial

The pressure

control

Set the dial aligning

dial

the setting

3 .....

most

2 .....

applique

basting,'sewing

.....

NOTE:

is located
mark

on the dial with

the groove

as follows.

sew}ng
and Cut-Out

for velours

The

pressure

the machine

work

chiffon,

Also

it.

}nside the face cover plate,

lace, organdy

and knits

dia}

should

is ready

iwJth

and other

be reset at 3 after

for most

normal

lightweight

fabrics.

stretch).

sewing

changing

pressure,

the next time

you use

o Setting
Spool

Pins

Adjust

the Presser Foot

Lever

Thread

Cutter

(.- ....

Spool pin tel_._
Spoo_ p_n ....

Normat up

pl_stllOn

The

spool

spools

pins

of thread

are used
m order

for
to

holding

the

feed thread

You

the machine,
To use, putl
spool
storage,

felt

up
on

the
the

spool
pros,

pins.

Place the

The

Push

down

presser foot,

for

You

Presser

Foot

Lever

to help
foot.

you

and

lowers

your

for

174" higher

easy removal

place

heavy

than the normal

of the presser foot

fabrics

under

the

presser

need a pair

after

handy

thread

The

threads

starting

can ratse it about

up position

raises

don*t

thread

of scissors to cut the

you finish

sewing.

Just use the

cutter.
are cut

the next

the

seam,

proper

length

for

Accessory
Storage

Box

Free-Arm

Sewing:

the Removable

Extension

Table

Your sewing machine can do free arm sewing,
This feature makes sewing easy for:

To remove:

To Remove

the Extension

(for free-arm
1.
The lid

open toward

the

accessory

storage

box

lifts

you,

Grip

Table

sewing)

the table

wtth

your

index finger

and thumb,

as shown.
2.

Pull gently

toward

you_
J

Sewing accessories
tn the box.

are conveniently

tocated

The extenston

table w_lt snap out.

Bar tacking
and

To Attach:

made
Extension table

around

jlot

To Attach

the Extension

(for flat-bed

Table

sewing)

Fit the tabs into

With

your

thumb

the slot,

as shown.

and index

finger,

gent|y

snap in.

to reinforce

waistlines
garments

to avoid

the needle.

pockets,

ready-made
fabric

plackets
or homebunching

* Stitchingsleeves,
waistbands,
pant_egs0
or anycirculargarment
area.

* Darning
socksor mending
knees,
elbows,
or areas
ofwearinchildren's
clothes.

* Sewingbuttonsonsleeves,
waistbands,
etc.

Check Your PresserFoot
The

Presser feet are an important

what

each foot

does in order

Your

presser foot

snaps on the foot
If you

feature

to use them

of this

need to remove

which

or attach

is seldom
the foot

You

Use the

need to know

effectively.

is held in place by a Foot
holder,

machine,

Holder.

Each presser foot

merely

correct

Stitch

Pattern

presser

feet.

presser
Chart

foot

and the

for

the

detailed

stitch

you

directions

wish

sew,

for sewing

with

Consult

the

the various

removed.
holder,

here is what

you do:

To Attach:

To Remove:

Change the Presser Foot

Snap Off:

Presser bar --

Foot
holder
SCreW

To Remove:
Turn
the

the

screw

machine.

To Snap Off the Presser Foot:

To Attach:
toward
Use the

the

back

large

screw

driver.

Match

the

holder

with

hole

the

the threaded

foot

hole in

the presser bar.
2_

Fit

the

foot

holder

screw

into

the hole,
3.

Raise

the

toward

you.

screw

turning

needle

bar to

Raise the presser foot.

Press the
will

its highest

position

by turning

the

hand

wheel

you,

foot

Tighten

the

toward

snap-on
drop off.

button

tile

back

the foot

holder.

The presser

e Presser Foot Types
Straight
f

Zigzag Foot

Zigzag

foot

Foot

Straight

foot

To Snap On
f

stitching.

Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching
using center needle position only.

Uses:

Use this foot .for both

Gr°°ve _

To Snap On the Presser Foot:
1.

Place the presser foot so the horizontal pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot
holder.

Lower the presser foot holder to
lock the presser foot in place.

NOTE:

you

not

hear the

presser foot snap in place,
press down on the presser
foot holder firmly until you
hear the snap.

straight and zigzag

Zigzag stitching (see page 31),
Bar tacking (see page 33),
Button sewing (see page 35),
Rick-rack stretch (see page 3_6),
Three-step zigzag (see page 37),

Straight stitching (see page 2__8),
Topstitching (see page 2__99),
Straight stretch (see page 30).

Overcast stretch (see page 38),
Lace work !see page 40),
Two-point shell stitching
(see page 5__00},
Smocking (see page 51),
Stretch patching (see page 51),
Fagoting (see page 52),
Herring bone stretch (see page 52),
Elastic stretch (see page 533),
Box stitching (see page 5__3),
Two-point box stitch (see page 54),
Overedging stitch (see page 5_44).

PresserFoot Types (Continued)

SlidingButtonhole

Foot

Zipper

Slid ing bu ttonhoie

Use this foot

for

buttonholes

system,
it is marked
buttonholes accurately.
Uses:

Buttonhole

Foot

foot

of built

Stitch

Foot

E: Zipper foot

This

foot

measure your

your

zipper.

making (see page 42).

Satin

zipper

Uses:

can be set to sew on each side
The edges of the foot

guide the

and keep the seam straight.

Zipper application

(see page 4_88).

Use this transparent
outlining applique.
Uses:

Satin

stitch

Applique

(see page 32),
(see page 33),

stitching

Geometric

(see page 3_4_4),
isee page 5_0),

decoratwe

(see page 5_55).

foo=

foot for satJnstitch and

Monogramm+ng
Shell

Sat+r} stitch

stitching

o PresserFoot Types
Buttonhole

(Continued)

Foot

t3uttonholo

toot

Your
Use this

footwhen

buttonhole
Uses:

making

attachment

But_onhote

buttonholes

with

In your

system.

making

choice

of needle and thread

needle case, you will

Blue (1])
Orange

(see page 44)

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

Purple

the following

for

........

fabrics
or medium-heavy

medium-heavy

topstJtchJng
(This

Green

(18)

..........

for

Check

Your

has

topstitch

heavy

stitching

weight

and

fabrics

decorative

on these fabrics

needle

thicker

needles:

fabrics

medium

for

you are sewing.

color-coded

for lightweight

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

(16)

find

on the fabric

for stretch

( t t ) ........

Red (14)

depends

a larger

thread

hole

for

lng thread.)

weight

fabrics

and decorative

top-

on these fabrics

Needle

Look for barbed

A damaged

needie

and silk-like

fabrics.

Always

buy

smooth

and consistent

a good

or blunt

point.

can cause permanent

quality

thread,

it should

snags or runs

resist

in knits,

tangling

fine silks

and be strong,

in thickness.

Fabric,

Needle,

Thread

FABRIC

Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta,
Voile,
Organdy
Medium Weight:
Cotton,
Cotton
8tends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung,
Piclue_
Seersucker,
Satin, Knits,
Vinyl Suntmgs, Linen,
Woof Crepe, Leather
Medium
Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth,
Wool FIannel,
Gabardine,
Velvets,
Leather

and

Stitch

Length
NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR

11-ORANGE

14-RED

To Change

Chart

THREAD

SIZE

Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A

2
(12 stitches
inch}

50 Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Co tton
Wrap
Silk A

2--2,5
|10-12 stntches
per inch)

per

4.
Needle

14-RED
or
16-PURPLE

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

18-GREEN

OecoratLve top*stLtchlng
on all types ot fabric

16-PURPLE
18*GREEN

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

11-gLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)

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

2-3
(8-10 stitches
per inch )

Heavy Duty Mercerized
Cotton
Po)yester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A

3
{8 stitches
inch}

Buttonhole
Twist
(Use as top thread only)

Polyester
Core/Cotton
Wrap
50 Mercerized
Cotton

Needle

RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING

;

clamp screw

F}et
s_de
away
irom
you

-.,/

per
NOTE:

Raise
tion

.....
3-4 ' '
(6-8 stitches
per inch )

2--2,5
(10-12 stitches
per inch )

the
by

needle

bar

turmng

the

its

hand

highest
wheel

positoward

you.
t.

Loosen

the

toward

needle

Remove

Insert

the
the

needle
new

with

the

flat

Push

the

needle

Tighten

box.

clamp

screw

turmng

you.

large

Your

the

pulling

needle

into

side

away
up

needle

screwdriver

from

downward,

the

needle

you,

as far as _t will
clamp
from

screw
your

clamp

go.
firmly

accessory

with

the

storage

'
o

To Remove

the Bobbin

from

the Machine

Wind the Bobbin

Gently

push

_t towards
2.

Set astde.

Lift

down

the

bobbin

cover

plate

and slide

you.
Ctu[ch

out the bobbin,

as shown.

Put

your

spool

thread

onto

spool

pin,

with

the

thread

winding

in the

direction

sh own.
2.

Putl

the

clutch

winding

NOTE:

The

bobbin

the

amount

(example

winder
of

1/ 2 full

adjustment
loosen
you

use

the screw
to

stopper.

stopper

thread

adjust

or full

your
one

the

can

needed

position

Do not take screw

etc.).

large
turn

be adjusted
the

Draw thread

Place

screw

make
driver

or tess, This
of

bobbin

all the wayout.

for

will

the
and
allow

winder

from

the

machine

stop

the

needle

from

moving

while

you

through

bobbin

winder

tension

the bobbin

winding

to the right

until

disc as shown.

spindle

so that

the

thread

comes

on top,

Push the bobbin

Holding

When
the

spool

the threaded

bobbin

from

the bobbin.

out

away

onto
the

winder

spindle

end of thread,

bobbin

is slightly

depress
fiIled,

the foot
stop

it clicks.

control.

the machine

and clip

the thread

coming

from

bobbtn.

Slowly

start

the machine

Push the

10,

Remove

11.

Push in the clutch

bobbin

winder

again and wind
spindie

the thread

until

the bobbin

stops.

to the }eft and clip the thread,

the bobbin.
for normal

sewing

operation.

Insert the Bobbin

into the Bobbin

Holder

®
.............

Put

the

holder

bobbin
so

that

counter-cJockwJse

into
the

the
thread

lleft).

bobbin
feeds

Pull

about

toward

you

slot

inches

through

of
the

thread
tension

Then

puft

the

toward

the

through

the slot

back

thread
of
_

clockwise

the

machine

Slide

pushing

it down

bobbin.

Allow

thread
plate,

* Threading chart is located
the face cover plate.

chart

behind

the bobbin

to show

cover plate while
slightly
about
above

over

the

4 inches of
the

needle

2.
The numbered

steps

above follow

the

numbers

on the illustrations.
Dotted
loops

Lines
and then

show

places

is pulled

tight+

where

the

While

holding

check

spring

hotder.

thread

draw

thread

Firmly

Draw

Thread

then

Thread

needle from

thread

down

near spool,

draw

up and through
and slip it through

thread

take-up

down

lever from

the thread

into

the tension

right

to left.

area

and then

around

the

guide.

thread

NOTE:

is slipped

You may want

into needle bar thread

front

guide.

to back..

to cut the end of thread

with

sharp sctssors for easmr needle threading.

Raise

presser

needle
and
you

thread
rotate

foot

lever.

loosely

in left hand

handwheel

one complete

turn.

Hold

toward

Bring
top

bobbin

thread..

thread

up by pulling

Pull both threads
back

under

and to the

of the presser foot,

to 6 inches of thread

clear.

leaving 4

Adjust

the Top Thread

Tension
Choose

Top s_de of fabric

the Correct

The best tension
Se[t_ng

mark

Tension:

will

depend

on;

the stiffness

and thickness

the number

of fabric

of the fabric

layers

the type of stitch
L°°sen

_/_ _

Top.
thread

The top thread
_s too loose.

Tighten

The lop thread
is [oo [_gh[

Top s_de
o!

tabr_c

2
For Straight
The

ideal

fabric,
If

you

straight

as shown
look

gaps, that
When

Stitch
stttch
above,

at the

each stitch

adjusting

wilt

have threads

magnified

stitch,

front

_ssmooth

top thread

locked

between

the two

layers

The top thread
appears on me
underside ot [he
fabrtc_

to show detail.
and back,

you

wilt

notice

that

there

are no

The

bobbin

thread

appears
on the
upper
surface
o_r the
tabr_c,

and even.

tension,

the higher

the number,

the tighter

the top

thread.

Tension
The

top

bottom

is too

loose:

thread

ot the stitch

is too tight:

through

the

The

bobbin

The bottom

side

the

top

shows

of the fabric.

Tension

wil! feel bumpy.

the stitch

thread

will

of the fabric.
will

come
The top

through
side of

feel bumpy.

For Zigzag Stitch
In the
of

correct

fabric

below

zigzag

and

the

stitch,

top

for the correct

the

bobbin

threads

will

appearance.

threads

show

will

slightly

To match

not show
on

the

on the top side

bottom

th_s appearance,

adjust

side.
your

See
top

tension.

E3 C3 O

Top tension

Too Tight

Too Loose

C3 E3 E3 C3 C3 EJ _

C3 C3 IC3 R

E3 C3 E3 C3 E3

Red
indicator

The stitch
1

t
Top side ot Fabric

Top s_de of Fabric

turn

on the

stitch

stitch
Top

selector

Simply

this

control
control

indicator

length

control

determines
until

the stitch

the desired

panel.

The bottom

is set at the stretch

you select.

stitch

is indicated

row

stitch

To avoid
fabric

Stitch

patterns

needle

when

or fabr:ic damage,

selecting

i!:

Corner
o| each
zigzag
will
pull
together
on the
top side of Tabrics.

The
top
thread
will
loop through
bottom
s_de
o¢
labrlc
and will be
pulled
almost
together.

Bottom

the

be sure your

side of Fabric

Just Right:
Mlmm_ze
the
amount
ot top thread vlsible on
the
bottom
side
ot
labrtc
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
#In
bobbin
thread
to show on the
top side.
Results vary
with fabric,
t_}read and
sewmg condition&

Orange

Green

are color-coded

Blue

Yellow'.

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

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

needle

is up and out

a stitch.

recommend

setting

zones

ZONES

Bottom side of Fabric
Too Loose:

when

position.

control.

Bottom side of Fabric

red indicator

is selected

s_de of Fabric

NOTE:

Too Tight:

by the

of stitches

Straight,

Zigzag

Geometric

and Utility

Decorative

Buift-in

Buttonhole

Stretch

Stitches

Stitches
Making

at the stitch

length

Length

Width

1234

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

The
width
The
stitch.

stitch

width

of the stitch
higher

control

regulates

the

you select.

the number,

the

wider

the

The stitch

length

of stitch,

stitches

setting.

The higher

J-

tttct_

Stretch

control

regulates

the

and also has a stretch

In stretch

-Lf

adjuster

stitch

sewing,

should

usually

position

the

number,

the longer

(betwee,_

position).

the

may

stitch.

the stretch
be

"'+"

Wizen sewing

need

balance

and

"--",

some fabrics,

adjust

the stitches

stitch

in a neutral

this

for

you

control

appearance

sake.

0 means no feed.
If design
To

select

control

NOTE.

Stretch

at Stretch
When

Stitches,

you

select

decorative
or

(blue),
do

built-in

make

sure

not set the stitch

control

"Stretch

Stitch".
Study

the

yellow

and

around

this

are

orange,
blue

length

the

the stitch

green,

"I'i
Rickrack

seems open
left,

adjust

toward

"--"

until

center

design.

If
the

the

design

right

control

toward

design

appears

hand

like the illustrations
the

control
looks

be closed

illustrations,
'%"

until

slightly
like

turn
stitching

the

as in
the
is as

you desire.

stretch

sections

control.

recommended

stitch

to
Smocking stretch

(green}

buttonhole

tengh

this

Stitch.

stitches

that

set

These
zones

and color-coded

stitches
indicator

pictured

panel,

Now that
you
Reverse

you

are familiar

are ready

each time you
1,

Inspect
for

the controls

to sew with

sit down

to sew:

the

needle,

the fabric

fabrics

with

to start

It shoutd

and thread

placing

inches

to the

the

machine

and with

the accessories

Kenmore

sewing

be straight,

properly

set and sharp on the point.

blends

material

rear of

on your
new

being used.

made ot synthetic

Before

your

Do not be afratd

tend

on the

to dull

Hold

to change

the needles more

machine,

the machine.

machine.

see that

the

on to threads

Below

your

provided

for the machine,

are some good habits

It should

be the correct

needle frequently.

than

fabrics

made of natural

ends of

the

threads

have been

the sewing

size

Many of the new

easily

during

to fo!low

fibers.

drawn

of the first 3 or 4 stitches

about

of the

seam.
3.

Test the machine
the machine

To reverse

stitch,

trol during

sewing,

hold

down

4,
again.

of stitch

you plan to use. The fabNc should

and tenslon

suitable

to your

presser foot

w_th the

be double

thickness.

Adjust

fabric.

Fabric

should

right

be placed

under

edge of the

material

machine

a slow

the

placed

on the

5/8"

bulk

of the material

seam marking

to the left of the needle

on the needle plate when

making

and

a simple

seam,
5.

Run

the

machine

will

even speed.

Fasten

each seam by back tacking

Always

finish

Guide

the

sewing

fabric

the normal

When turning

The

pressure

you

put

on the foot

control,

the faster

the

sew.

that

on a scrap of fabric

this conthe

Release to sew forward

stitch

for the length

at the beginning

each seam with

gently
feeding

with

your

and end of the seam,

the needle at its highest
hand

in front

point.

of the needle,

Never

is altered,

the hand wheel

manually,

always

turn

it toward

you.

pull

or hold the fabric

in such a way

;_ Practical Stitch Chart

Stitch ....
STRAIGHT
I
t
I
t
t

Stitch
I Selection

Foot

and Other Attach.
S_ra_gh_

i
I
I
I

t
I

STRAIGHT
STRETCH

Check
Chart
on p. t_44

%
Darn mg
plate

Stitch
Length

Stitch
Width

Uses

2 _ 6

Orange
Zone

Regular
etc.

searms,

zrppers,

2 _ 6

Yell ow
Stretch
Stitch
Position

Use on knits and other
for topst_tching.

Referto

topstttching,

darmng,

28 _ 30,
48 _ 49

Check
Chart
,

stretch

fabrics,

good

on p. t4

ZIGZAG

Zigzag

Check
Chart
on p. t4

3 _ 8

Orange
Zone

1 _ 5

Fintsh edges, buttons,
satin stitch, applique,
monogram,
embroidery,
sewing bar tacks.

RICK-RACK
STRETCH

Zigzag

Check
Chart

2 _ 6

Yel low
Stretch
Stitch
Position

2~5

Decorate

2_6

Orange
Zone

2_3

Use for finishing

III
III
IU
III

on p. 1_44

BLIND
HEM
STITCH

Zigzag

Page

Zipper
foot
Straight

Thread
Tension

Needle

Check
Chart

garments

w_th one row or several.

seams.

3! _ 35

on p.14

|
Stitch

Stitch
SoIection

Foot

and Other

Attach.

Needle

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Length

2 _ 6

Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
PosFtion

Stitch
Width

Uses

Refer to Page

OVERCAST
STRETCH

Zigzag

THREE-STEP
ZIGZAG

Zigzag

,€

SMOCKING
STITCH

%
Zigzag

J_4

Satin

SHELL
STITCH

%
SERGING

Zigzag

Check
Chart

on p. 14

Check
Chart

2~6

3 ~ 5

0.5~t

Use for swtmwear0
ski pants and other
garments that require stretch.

Use for finishing

seams.

or as a decorative

on p. 14

Check
Chart
on p. 14

2 ~ 6

Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Posmon

3~5

Use m smocking

Check
Chart
on 13,.14

4 ~ 9

Orange
Zone

345

Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings.
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam,
Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.

Blue 111)

3 _ 6

Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3~5

Finish hems, sleeve and neck openings,
Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to
overcast and seam.
Do shell tucking on blouses and linger=e.

on p.14

stitch,

Stitch

Stitch
Salect_on

Foot

BOX
STITCHING

Zigzag

ELASTIC
STR ETCH

<
<

and Other

Zigzag
I

>
>

FAGOTING

%
Zigzag

%
STRETCH
PATCHING

<
<
t,

Zigzag

Attach.

Needte
Check
Chart

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Width

3 _ 8

Orange
Zone

3~5

Use for overlapping

3 _ 6

Yeflow
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3_5

Use

3 _ 8

0.5~2

2 _ 6

Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3 _ 8

Orange
Zone

3_5

Uses

Refer to Page

seams_

onp.14

Check
Chart
on p, t4

Check
Chart

for

applying

elastic,

Join two folded edges tot
open-work appearance.

decorative

on p. 14

Check
Chart

on p. 14

<
<
<

Stitch
Length

Use for patchwork

quilting.

TWO-POINT
SHELL
STITCHING

Zigzag

Check
Chart
on p. 14

Do shell tucking
on blouses and lingerie.
This stitch can a_so be used as a single
Overiock stitch as welt.

Stitch

HERRING
BONE
STRETCH

and Other

Zigzag

TWO-POINT
BOX STITCH
L_

%
Zigzag

Foot

Selection

Attach,

Needle

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Length

Stitch
W_dth

Uses

Check
Chart
on p. 1_44

2 _ 6

Yellow
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3 _ 5

Use as hemming
stitch
c{oth and draperies.

Check
Chart.
on p. 14

3 _ 8

Orange
Zone

3~5

Use for overlapping

Check
Chart

3 _ 8

Orange
Zone

3 _ 8

Green
Zone

3~B

0.5_

Refer to Page

tot blankets,

table-

seams,

OVEREDGE
STITCH

Zigzag

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

Use for Overedgmg.

on p, 1_4

DECORATIVE
GEOMETRICS

Satin

Check
Chart

3~5

Decorate garments with one row
one stitch or a combination.

2_5

Use for applique
work, also as decorat=ve
fimsh for piacemats,
blankets, coltars,
cuffs and pockets.

or several,

on p.14

SATIN

STITCH

Sattn

Check
Chart
on p. 14

Stitch

Stitch
Selection

Foot

and Other
Sliding
buttonhole

Attach.

Needle
Check
Chart

Thread
Tension
2 _ 6

Stitch
Length

Stitch
Width

Blue Zone

3 _ 5
(Blue Zone)

Uses

Buttonholes:

also corded

Refer

buttonholes.

to Page

42 _ 43

on p, 1_44
BUTTONHOLE

D
,Buttonhole

Check
Chart

2~6

Raund-end
buttonholes.

buttonholes

and keyhole

44 ~ 47

on p. I!

Straight

Stitch

Use the Seam Guides

Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0

Cornering guide
,J

Top thread tension
controi 2 to 6

Stitch length
controt orange

Before

zone

foot,

sewing
always

control

with

the straight

stitch

set

the

width

0 to

stitch

avoid

breakmg

2.
Strelch Stltch
3.

Place
to

the

sewing

obtained

results

with

stitch

foot,

foot

will

acceptable

the

but
also
resutts.

the

are

straight
z_gzag

edge

a stftchmg

needle
Best

may want

and

end

to reverse to

are engraved
width.

to help you measure

The lines are 1/8"

the 5/8"

plate

and 7/8"

seam

apart,

wtth

lines marked,

Raise the

presser foot

and remove

= Turn

a Square

Corner

its highest

Cut the threads.

/!Cornering

the fabr{c

guide

plate

line

(5/8"

on the
ts

most

common).
_.__,,

Draw

the threads

and lower

toward

the presser

the back

foot.

Press the foot
Hold

the fabric

guide
that
Do

along

control.

loosely
the

and gently

guide

line,

it feeds naturally,
not

force

pul_ it tight.

the

fabric

or try

)

To turn
fabric

provide

a square corner

Stop

stitching

turning

toward

you

when

facmg

you

tines

Raise

from

the

Lower
stitching

lower
hand

the fabric
up

the
wheel
edge

with

the

and

turn

guide, as shown,

the

fabric

the 5/8"
3,

and

needle

cornering

5/8"

edge:

the

needle

posit{on.

H: Straight foot

NOTE;

needte

beginnmg

on the

the fabric,

Raise the presser foot.
the

the

seam guides

lock the stitch.
8.

Raise

seam, you

the

needle.
1,

The

presser

foot

the

edge with

foot

and begin

fine

seam guide.
the

presser

in the new d_rectlon.

= UsetheDarning
Plate

Topstitching

Set the Machine

Darning prate

Stitch width
control 0

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length
control orange

Here's How

zone

Sometimes

when

The Darning

you

Plate

sew,

covers

you

the feed

want

control

dogs so that

they

the

fabric

do not touch

yourself.
the fabric.

Lower the presser foot.

Keep
to

To Put on the Darning
NOTE:

The

Plate:

rectangular

needle
right

prate,

in the

darning

Pos}tion

the darning

Fit

darning

mark.

Darning
ptate,

plate with

plate

pins

Darning
Button

Plate
these

plate

match
holes

the holes

are slightly

m the
to

Stretch Stitch

the

Evenly
edge

guide

the fabric

the

next
presser

the

needle

show through

piate

holes

the darmng

in the following

(see page 35)

ways:

produce
5/8"

along

an even
from

the

this

row

edge.

H: Strmght foot

on the bottom.
at the
plate

The Stitch

and Its Uses

Topstitchmg

lsee page 30},
Sewing

the pins

into

The feed dogs will

holes.
Use the darning

of the fabric

edge

topstttching

the

edge

right

foot.

holes

of center,

5/8"

the

your

emphasizes

garment

and

keeps

the

lines

seams

of
and

edges flat and crisp.
Accent
two
outer

suits

rows

blouses

topstitching

edges of cuffs,

with

one

around

or
the

lapels or collars.

Set the Machine
Stitch

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 0

width

control 0

@
1234

Top thread
tenskon
control
2 to6

Stitcl_ iength
control any number
(not necessary to
adiust)

Top thread tension
control 2 to G

Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
position

Here's
1.

How

Put

the

darning

plate

the

needle

plate

(see page 29).
No preSSer
foot

(see

Stretch Stitch
3.
Darmng

Remove

plate

presser

page

toot

10),

stretch

embroidery

hoops with

Draw

bobbin

the

fabric
one

holder

fabric

the top

the

toot

between

spot

through

thread
where

Lower

the

presser

bar

and

Move

you

w_sh to

sew

a slow

Turn

the fabric

back

the

fabric

If your

and

forth

the darning
half

tayer ot stltchLng
NOTE;

The Stitch
stitch

=S the

the

straight

stitch,

turn

tabnc

_s thin

or badly

This

stitch

topstitch=rig

damaged,
under

stretch

variation

especially

and stretch
can

the

develop-

aiso

on all fabrics.

used

fabrics

as well.

curved

for

When you finish
plate and replace

darning,
foot

remove

holder

the darning

and foot.

and
will

well
on

receive

strain

(ie.

and
other
on
any

a great

children's

clothes).
The

stretch,

actuatiy

stitch

stretch
but

forward

does

as it
stitched
back

called

stitch},

when

instead

is
and

(sometimes

give
7.

that

tt works

seams

garments
deal

fabrics.

fabrics

tt can be used

action"

it.

was developed

knits,

sewn,

iayer,

p_ece of fabric

hole to reinforce

unti_

and sew antother

over the first

use a separate

slowly

area.

stitching

to be used on stretch

and Its Uses

This

ed for knits

you have covered
6.

H: Strai_Jht toot

and taking

speed.
5.

Stretch

the

start darmng.
4.

Stretch Stitch

hole centered.

thread

by holding
stitch

and

the

in
motion

a
that

fabric

of breaking.

not

Isbeing

"reverseit will
stretches

Basic Zigzag
Set the Machine

Stitch width
control I to 5
i

Top thread tension
control 3 to 8

234

Stitch length
control orange
Zor]e

Here's How
There

are many

Consult
Satin

the specific
Stitch

Applique

Stretch Stitch

Monogramming
Embroidery
Button
The StItch
The

ztgzag

common
your

and its Uses
stitch

machine.

for sewing
ming,

is one of the

and most

It can be a utility

buttons,

ing.

with

trims,

can

also

be used

appliques

or as a decorative

directions.

page 33,
page 33,
page 3_44,
page 3_4,
page 35,

page 36.

hem-

and
to

for detailed

stitch

buttonholes,
mending

variations

most

versatile stitches

overcasting,

Sewing

Overcasting

to sew a zigzag stitch.

page 32,

Work

Bar Tacking

A: Zigzag foot

ways

darn-

decorate

and cut-out

work

stitch.

= Satin Stitch
Set the Machine

Zigzag

Stitch w=dth
control 2 to 5
_ 2

Top thread
tension
control 3 to 8

w_d_h :

Stitch
length

3 4

Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1
2

>
>-

>
>

>
CIose

to 0

Stretch Stitch
F._ Satin stitch
foot

Pressuredial: t or
The Stitch
The Satin
used

and Its Uses
stitch

decorative

is a versatile
stitch,

be used to overcast
ample,

blankets,

but

and often

a raw edge (for
linens,

ex-

tablecloths

in applique.

stitch

Once

is espematly

How

attractive

your

machine

ot the fabrlc
welght

and napkins).
The Satin

Here's

it can also

fabrics.

is set up to

you are planning

stitch,

you may want

to use, Too

tight

satin

to experiment
stitch

on a fragment

may pucker

some light

o
r

Applique
Set

the

Bar

Tacking
set the Machine

Machine
Stitch

Stitch w=dth
control 2 to 5

width

control

2 to

@
.s Z

length
0,5 to

34
t:: : 7 ,::::i::::,:*! ::i::-::

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

1
........................

Baste

lor

joiner)

sure

ruse

apptique

Stitch

around
the

F :

Satin

stitch

with

iron-on

fabric

This

on the

fabric.

satin

stitch

points

'of

applique

fails

along

making
the

outer

When

/_'_-_'_,

sewing

foot
Pressure

........

dial:

into
and

corners,

the fabric.
pivot

the

stitch

pockets

is similar
and
strain

is used
such

a very
to

short

reinforce

as corners

and straps on lingerie.

Sew 4 to 6 z_gzag stitches.

Stitch

down
toot

.: :*::

Stitch tength
controt
0.5 to

pieces
the

needle

edge of the applique,
Stretch

:::

i:Z'i

Top thread
tension
control
2 to 6
Stitch
control

lower

Stretch

the needle

Stitch

Raise the presser
fabric

to the

right

Zigzag

foot

or left,
J

Monogramming

Embroidery

Set the Machino

Set the Machine

Stitch wLdth
control 5

Stitch w=dth
control 1 to 5

@
i

Top thread tension
control
2 to G

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length
control 0.5 to ]
2
Here's

3 4

Stitch length control
Any number (not
necessary to adiust)

Here's How

How
1.

Set the same as satin stitch.

Back

the

fabric

with

letters

paper

interfacing.
Stretch

Stitch

Draw
with

the
tailor's

the

fabric

No pre_er
foot

Remove

Adiust

Stretch Stitch

Satin stitch
foot

Satin

stitch,

width

as necessary

If using
when

plate

on the

needle

foot

holder

the

(see page 10),

stitch

width

as desired

the

(see page 21 ),

chalk.
adjusting

the stitch

to form

each

paper,

carefully

you have finished

remove
sewing.

Draw
with

Darn m9 plate

pattern,
5.

darning

(see page 29),

4.
F'

Put the
plate

the

design

tailor's

Stretch

the. fabric

dery
hoops
needle.

it
6,

Lower

the

between

and

place

presser

engage the top thread
7,

Holding

thread

rotate

the

hand

you one complete

turn.

the

bobbin

top

thread

through

under

the

lever

tension.

top

Pull

embrol-

foot

the

hand,

fabric

chalk.

in your
wheel

left

toward

draw

the

to the surface

of the fabric.
8.

Using
the
fabric

a medium
marked
carefully

speed,

outline,
by hand.

stitch
guiding

along
the

Sewa Button
Set the Machine
Stitch

width

control

i!iiiii
iii!i i
Top thread tension
control 2 tO 6
Stitch length control
Any number {not
necessary to adjust)
Use the darning
1,

Match

plate for button

the center

sewing

of the but-ton

(see page 2__9).

holes

the center

of the slot on the presser

foot,

Stretch Stitch

Ad.iust

Lower
Turn

the stitch
the foot
the hand

width
to hold
wheei

so that

needle will

the button
by

hand

drop

in each hole,

that

needle

enter

the

shank,

cut

the

a 8"

tail.

Bring

the

needle

thread

down

in the

button

and w_nd

Drew
will

leaving

through

the hole

it around

the

bottom

side

shank.

in place,
so

strengthen

threads

either hole of the

the

thread

the

and knot.

button.
4,

Stitch

several

t_mes,

Overcasting

Stitch

Rick-Rack Stretch

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch width
control 2 to 5

width

control 3 to 5
I

Top thread tension
contro! 3 to 8

3,_

Top thread tension
control 2 to G

Stitch length
control orange

.....

zone

Start

overcasting

raw corner
right
up
Stretch

about

of your

1/8"

inside

seam. If you

Stitch length
control yellow
stretch stitch
poslt_on

Zigzag

start

you might

at the edge, the fabric will bunch
and Hints
the
stitches
wilt
become

Th_s stitch
top

Stitch

The Stitch
This

and Its Uses

zigzag variation

garment

foot

is very

construction

raw edges of any sewing

and

usefut

m fimshing

proiect.

and Its Uses

Sew on stretch

the

Stretch Stitch
A:

The Stitch

Zigzag foot

stItch

fabrics

in any area that

use a zigzag stitch.
can be used as a decorative
as welt,

Three-Step

Zigzag
Set the Machine

Stitch w=dth
control 5

@
'i _ 3 4

Top thread tension
i control 2 tO O

Stitch length
control 0.5 to I
2
Seam Fimshmg
Place

the fabric

so that
the right
Stretch Stitch

zigzag

zigzag and straight
three-step

would

flatter
The

under

edge will

the presser foot
be slightly

reside

Position
that

the

tear

the stitching

under
will

the

catch

needle
both

sides.

hand side of the presser foot.

Guide

the

stitches

fall at the edge of the fabnc.

work

the

right

hand

and Its Uses

The three-step

has

the

Mending

Zigzag toot

The Stitch

the

(Overcasting)

use
more

zigzag

the

basic

strength,

than a regular
three-step

ly useful

is a combination

stitch.

You

may use

everywhere
zigzag

you

stitch.

elastimty,

and

It
is

zigzag.

z_gzag stttch

_sespecial-

for:

mending

sewing

patches

smoothly

and

securely.
--

repatring

strmght

finishing

seams.

tears.

Overcast

Stretch

Stitching

Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control
2 to 6

Stitching

Top thread tension
control
3 to 6

Stitch tength
controt yellow
stretch st=tch
position
2

Here's

How

Place

the

the LEFT

raw

edge of

the

fabric

Stitch length
control yetlow
stretch stitch
position

Here's How
Place

foot

of the needle as shown.

the

fabric

so that

under

the

strtches

presser

are

made

over the edge.
Stitch

Stretch

Stitch

so the needle

just short

ot the outside

Or, place

your

seam,
A:

Raw

Thts

stitch

seam wlth

and its Uses
can

finish.
and

one

operation.

you

are making

stretch.

other

be used for

is formed

seam

and

can

an overcast

The

then

fabnc
trLm

edge.
to atlow

seam

sewing

allowance

It can be used when
swlmwear,

garments

A: Zigzag toot
or worn
be

that

ski

pants
require

edges of older

overcast

prevent

further

Use

a blue

needle,
prevents

stretch

which
skipped

fabric

effectively
stitches.

The Stitch

and Its Uses

Use

stitch

this

narrow

you

do not

press open

flat.

tt _s ideal

seams

knits

heavyweight
want

woven

a narrow

for making

using

fabric,

use a blue

fabric

needle

sMpped

when

seam that

When

stretch

effectively

garments

raveling.
NOTE:

finished

NOTE:

Stretch Stitch

a 5/8"

after.

Zigzag toot

The Stitch

pierces the fabric

need to
tot

1/4"

medium

fabrics

where

you

seam.

elastic

want

swim

|t is also great
wear.

kmt
stretch
which

prevents
stitches.

Set the Machine
Stitch w_dth
control 2 to 3

I14"

Ligl_t
Weight
Fabric
Top thread tension
control
9 to 6

Stitch length
control orange
Heavy
Weight
Fabric

Zone

2
t,1 _S

Stretch

A: Zigzag toot

114"

Stitch

Finish

the raw edge of your

Measure,

turn

NOTE.

For light

the

Fold

up your
weight

material

hem any way you desire.

(See overcrasting

page 36).

hem and pin.
fabrics,

(bottom

you may need a double
side

out)

the

edge

fold.
to

be stitched,

as shown,

leaving

1/4"

the

finished

be sewn on extended

edge.

hem

edge

showing.

Place

garment

stitch

should

under

After

hemming,

just catch

presser

foot

the fold

press both

in such

a manner

that

straight

stitches

wit!

The zigzag

of the garment.

sides of the

finished

hem.

The top side of the garment

will

show only

the blind

stitches.

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 2 to 3

i_ i!ii_ili_i_!!i_i_i_i_
_ii!i_i
''_
'_'_,_
_
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length
control 1

Stretch Stitch
Lace
to
A:

Zigzag

foot

a fanciful,
and

feminine

lingerie.

and

pit]ows

become

when

trimmed

with

Turn

raw edge of fabrlc

5/8"_

Place

stitch

using stretch

Trim

adds

blouses

linens
elegant

lace.
under

lace underneath

excess fabric

touch

Table

blind

at least
and top-

hem stitch.

close to stitching,

Learning

With

your

to Sew Buttonho|es
Kenmore

buttonholes.
snap-in

sewing

You

automatic

may

machine

use the

buttonhole

you have two

built-in

system

attachment

system.

methods
or you

of makmg

Tips on buttonholing

may use the
Always
use.

Always
Choose the buttonhole
1.

Buitt-in
Choose

Tissue

irectangular),

this style for waistband,

need only

one or two

a practice

buttonhole
with

use an interfacing

on a scrap of fabric

the button

in area of

you will
garment

you

ptan to

use.

where

buttonholes

are

placed.

style

bottonholes

make

Try the buttonhole

cuffs,

belt slots or where

you will

st}tching,

paper or regular

For heavier

buttons.

interfacing

can be used.

Tear paper

away

after

Jf it is used..
weight

fabrics,

loosen

your

top

thread

tension

slightly.

Round end buttonholes (Template No. 213504005, 213505006}.
Choose this style for series of buttonholes on dresses, btouses,
vests, jackets or coats.

Keyhole
Choose

buttonholes
th}s

need more

_Template

style for tailored
room

for button

No, 213506007),

vests, jackets, coats

or any time

you

shank.

Built-in System
Set the Machine
Stitch

width

control 3 to 5
(Blue zone)

Stitch length
control
B_ue zone

!311 i

i! iG'i !i!iiiiiI;II
¸il
i!i!i!i!i ii
t.

a. Carefully
length

mark
on your

the

buttonhole

2, a. Move

garment.

B11

Change

to the sliding

buttonhole
b,

foot.
Top thread tension
control

2 to 6

Stretch Stitch

Insert
foot

Sliding buttonhole

foot

the
with

ing runmng

garment

under

the _buttonhole
toward

the

so that

c.
NOTE:

meets the start

Line

up
with

the

the top

the Stitch

Depending
own

upon

preference

may

alter

density

For

NOTE.

blue

Iength

density,

stitch
buttonhole

turn

Q
Coarse
stitches
for

heavy

iabrics

dial
the

dial

@
F ine

denstty,

turn

the

dial

make

tonhole

on a scrap fabric

light

{abr _cs

Always

suitable

s_atcI_es
tor

"0 '°

plan
42

you

"t"

toward

or your

buttonhole
the

less

toward

{abnc

buttonholes,

the

within

range on the stitch
t.

Density
your

a practice

use to find
stitch

length.

butyou

the more

Stretch Stttch

you

markings

Lower

mark

The

markings

3. a. Set the stitch

the

front

slider

m centimeters.

until

marking

l'l

you reach the
your

button-

hole.

the

on your

selector

b. Sew forward

(B).

the presser toot.

are engraved
Adjusting

toward

mark

garment.

mark-

you.

(A)

top

slider

foot

the

slider

the

Stop sewing

at the left stitch.

• • : ••H••
i::i:•:!••!]_::_':•:•_ii:i:i
¸¸¸I•

4. a. Set the stitch

selector

b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.
c. Stop

sewing

[t
5. a, Set the stitch

selector

b. Sew until

reach

the

NOTE;
at the

sliding buttonhole
and sewm reverse(

edge of fabric,
foot
_-->
Lj

back of

the buttonhole.

at the r_ght stitch.

c. Stop

When sewing

you

set

as illustrated
_"_->_]-,-r_
).
-t.__t Lj
_4

sewing

Set the stitch

r_
U

b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches,

Remove
hole
opener

c. Stop sewing
at the right

selector

at the left stitch.

the

open

fabric
with

m your

the

and

cut

the

buttonhole

accessory

storage

box.

stitch.

ilii
!iii!!ii
:!i!_!_;ii

Using Buttonhole Attachment

Buttonhob

Attachment

Buttonhole

System

For more varied and accurate buttonholes, you will enjoy using the buttonhole attachment and templates.
Know the parts read carefully how to set up
your machine properly.
attachment system,

Guide

You

wilt

Style and Size

Round End
Bu ttonhote

Keyhole
Buttonhole

need these items for the buttonhole

slot

Template

213504005

213505006

213506007

318" 112"

15/16"

718" 1-11t6 '°

5/8"

1-1/4" 1-1/2"

1-1116"

Sizes
13/16"

!-1/4"

I-3/8"

Catch

Buttonhole

guide plate

Guide

NOTE:

length easily by matching
on the template.

bJock
Buttonhole

templates

Lever

Pins
Hook

"-Gear

Base plate
Buttonhole

IllustratIons
of buttonhole
on template show actual length of
buttonhole to be sewn. You witt find the most suitable buttonhole

foot

the button

with the proper illustration

Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2
i

Level

Top

E
thread
Top thread tension
contro412 to 6

Stitch length
contro]
_4
Rectangular

Stretch Stitch
Buttonhole

Helpful
You
#60
bobbin
NOTE:

toot

Hints
can
_

obtain
#80

best

light

results

weight

use

threads

Remove

Raise the needle

to its highest

Remove

holder.

PuB bobbin

thread

Insert

of base plate

Pull Lever back to align the hook

Snap
two

is advisable

stretch

fabric

sewing

knits

the extens!on

hole

the foot

hook

base plate
round

Release

thread.
It

Base plate
Hook

holes

table,

out about

down

into

fit

position.

3" straight

back toward

rectangular

two

with
pins

rear of machine.

hole of needle plate,

the rectangular
(A)

at the

hole.

back

of base plate

into

(B) on needle plate.

lever,

use a blue

needle
and

when

synthetic

fabrics.
You

can

with

a wider

settmg
control

obtain

the

buttonholes

cutting
stitch

at 1,5 instead

space by
width
of 2.

nhote toot

e gu _deplate

Gear,x _t..f
Gu_d__

Slot

Tempfa_e

__Catch
"4ii_i_l

Setting Mark
_!:!fl;:i!_;i_i

Guide block

Gear
obbin
thread

When

you

have selected

the template

hole you need, slide the template
b,

Pull

catch

toward

you while

with

sliding

the template

is at the setting

insert

into

into the center

base plate

button-

into the guide plate.

hole size you have chosen
gear of

the size and style

slot

until

the

Attach the buttonhole

Adjust position
template.

button-

mark,

of template

point

toot.

of gear so it is aligned

with

the starting

point

The lever can be used to change gear position.
and fit

guide

block

Pull the bobbin thread up through guide slot by turning the hand wheel
toward you while holding top thread.

Place the bobbin and top threads to the left side of gu=de plate.

of the guide slot.

Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread.

"" _

Marked
buttonhole

Lower

Start

Allow

d,
Center
marking-

the buttonhole
sewing

foot.

slowly.

the machine

to do the work

(Do not try

to guide the fabric.)

Stop sewing

when

release

the

base plate off

buttonhole

by itself.

the needle returns

base plate,

pull

the

to the position

lever toward

where

you

it begins.

and lift

the

the machine.

Fabric
Measurement
mai_kings

Adjusting the stitch density
You may alter the closeness of the stitches
control from 4 to 3.

Mark your
Placing

buttonhole

your

position

garment

behind

carefully
the

machine,

insert

foot

as shown.

C°

Align

marked

with

center

marking

Line

up your

the

measurement

plate just
e.

buttonhole
fabric

in front

Pierce the fabric

edge with

of the buttonhole
with

foot

it between

the

If you
line

want

your

up the fabric

tabrtcs

on buttonhole
markings

foot.

Fine stitches

for light

on the guide
Stitch length
control 4

as shown,

the needle at the beginning

buttonhole

w_th the 1/2 inch

length

guide

of the bu_onhole,
(_

NOTE:

the stitch

on the garment.

ptate and the buttonhole

by turning

be 1/2

inch

markings

from

the garment

each time

you start

Coarse stttches
for heavy fabrics

edge,
to sew

a buttonhole.
Stretch Stitch

Fabric

Preparation:

Put the top
and

sew

opening.

Set the Machine

sides of the fabric
to

the

end

Use the

reverse

the

Itt8")

Stitch width

together

control

/Zipper

to lock

leech

zipper

Zipper

tape

the

stitches.
Sew
length

the

zipper

at "4"

opening
and

top

with
thread

stitch
tension

at "3"-

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6
Stitch length
contrOt 2
o_ opening

To Sew:
1,

Top s_de
ot tabrlc
Stretch

E: Zipper
foot

Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 1/8" fold.

the zipper

sew on the

attach

the

foot:
left

presser

on the zipper

pros

foot,

e pin on the_
ricjht hand snde

To sew on the right stde of the zipper,
attach the presser bar to the left pins
on the zipper foot.

Lower

the zipper

foot.
foot

bottom

the needle

and the zipper

tape.

Sew

the

zipper

Place the zipper teeth next to the
1/8" fold and pin in piece,

presser bar to the right

at the

so that

slider
Lower
fabric

side of the zipper,
bar to the right

the

on the zipper

side

7.
To attach

Attach
pins

Stitch
2_

Top edge ot tabr_c

Reset stitch length at 2 and top
thread tension at 2 to 6.
Fold back the left seam atiowance
as shown.

through

on the top

the

pierces

fold

tape to the point

zipper
the fold

and

the

where the

begins,
the

needle

hold

and raise the presser foot,

the

..... J

8,
9.

Open
Lower

10.

the ztpper.
the presser foot

and stitch

Close
fabric

the
top

zoper

and

turn

the

1!.

Remove
attach

side up.

the
the

zipper

presser

pros on the zipper

*he rest of the seam.
12.

Stitch
tom

13.

across

and

foot

bar to

and

the

foot.
below

the

bot-

the

corner

and continue

guide

the

teeth,

as shown.

Stitch

through

zipper

foot

the

fabric

zipper

and

2" from

the top

of the

Lower

the

needle

into

the

fabric

and raise the presser foot.
16.

along the

Stop about
zipper.

15.

of the zipper.

Turn

14.

left

Remove
open

t7,

the

basting

stitches

and

the z_pper,

Lower

the

of the

seam. Make

foot

and stItch

the rest

sure the_old

even.

tape.

....
ii ii iiii ¸i i .....

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control
4 to 9

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control orange

Here's

zoRe
2

How

For best effect:
set the

stitch

length

Stitch length
control Orange
zone
2

as you

desire.
Stretch

you may need to tighten
top thread

Stitch

allow

fabric
2.

The Stitch

and tts Uses

The Shell

Stitch

blind

hem

rows

folded

stitching

by sewing

fabric.

Several

are called

shell

tucks.
Shell

stitching

can

be used

hems, sleeve and neck
Shell

_ckmg

scalloped,
lingerie.

can
tucks

finish

create

openings.

be used
on

If you

sew

blouses

and

You

can

soft sifky

edge of the
A:

rows

of shell stitches,

5/8"

Stretch Stitch

just

it ztgzags.

sew Shell
wovens

needle
folded

the

slightly.

when

space the rows

is formed

over

shell

the

clear the

F _ Satin stitch
foot

tension

apart,

St=tch

on knits

m any direction,

Zigzag foot

This

i;{ :::=/,},::i

:]- :,_i'}

can

also

stitch

single overlock

stitch

_ ::{:_ =,;,

be
as well.

used

Set the Machine
Stitch w_dth

Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control
2 to 6

Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length
control yellow
stretch st_[ch

Stitch length control
yellow stretch stttch
posmon
The Stitch

postt_on

For

and Its Uses

patching

worn

out

elbows

knees,

Stretch
Stretch

Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

A: Zigzag toot
With

the

straght

stitch

length

stitching

lines

"4",

sew

3/8"

apart

across the area to be smocked.
Knot
the

the threads
bobbin

gathers
the

evenly,

other

stitch

along

threads

Secure

end.

between

Sew
the

Loosen
tension

the
to

Pull
the

the threads
the

gathenng

Pull out the gathering
NOTE:

one edge.

and distribute

decorative
stitches,

stitches,
top
make

thread
gathering

easier.

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Stitch width

4234

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Top thread tenston
control 3 to 8

Top thread tens=on
controt 2 to 6

Stitch length
control 0.5 to 2

pos_t_on

Here's How
1.

Fold

Stitch length
control yeltow
stretch stitch

under

each fabric

Here's How
Place

edge 5/8"

and press.
2.
Stretch

the

tear-away

Stitch

Sew
so the

Zigzag

The Stitch
Use
fabric

this

edges

backing

slowly,
needle

create

iota

1/8"

guiding
catches

edge on each side,

paper

the

fabric

the

folded

Stretch

two

and add deslgn

pieces

open

work

interest.

Use

Stitch

Zigzag loot

and Its Uses

as hemming

tablecloth

stitch

and draperies.

for

blankets,

fabric

top

from

Trim

close to stitching.

prevent

apart.

The Stitch

and Its Uses
stitch

appearance

foot

two

the

3/8"

slde up,

and sew

the edge.

raveling.

The stitch

will

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Elastic Stretch Stitch ::_

Set the Machine

Stitch w=dth
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension
control
3 to 6

Top thread tens=on
control
3 to 8

Stitch length
contro_ yellow
stretch sUtch

Stitch length
control orange
zone

Use

posltlor_

this

stitch

join

heavy

weight

interlining.

Stretch
Stretch

Overlap

two

use this

stitch

raw

edges together

to ioin

and

them.

Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

A: Zigzag toot
\,

Choose

this

stitch

to attach

elastic

garments,
1,

Mark

the elastlc
to

into

quarters

the

center

and

match

these

center

back and side seams.

Place

the

middle

the

elastic

under

the

center

the

presser

foot

and stitch

sure

the

elastic

into

front,

piace0 making

+s evenly

distri-

bu ted.

Set the Machine

Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

1234

Top thread tenston
control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control orange
zone
2

,>1_3

Top thread tension
control 3 to 8

This stitch is usefut for elastic fabrics

Stitch length
control orange
zone
2

This

_.__3

to join them together,
4

Stretch

Stitch

Zigzag foot

A:
%,,

stitch

edging stitch.

Zigzag

toot

Stitch

can

used

for

a over-

Set the Machine
Stitch wtdth
control
3 to 5

Top thread tension
control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control 9teen
J

zorl{_

Here's How
1.

Ad!ust

the

stitch

width

and

length

you desire.
2.
F, Satin stitch
toot

The Stitches

and Their

These stitches
You
special

can

are pureiy

sew

one

row

Stretch

Uses
decoratIve.
or several

or vary

the

st=tch wtdth

and tength

on a scrap ot fabnc

special

effects

lines

on a scrap of fabric.

Mark

the
using

Lower

the

for

decoration

Lower

the presser foot,

a washable

fabric

the

marker.

needle at the starting

point,

for
Gently
maked

to see what

the stftch

fabric,

effects.

Experlment

Stitch

Practtce

guide

the

fabric

along

the

line.

are possible,

PROBLEM

PROBABLE
Incorrect

Irregular

Breaking

Bunching

Puckering

Stitches

Needle

of Thread

CORRECTION

s}ze needle.

improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.
Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot,
Unevenly
wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate,

Choose correct
size needle for thread
Rethread machine,

Incorrect setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.

and fabric,

Tighten
upper thread tension.
Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.
Replace

needle

plate,

or polish

off burrs

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently,
Choose correct size needle for thread
Reset needle,

Pultin£ fabric_
incorrect size needle.

Reset presser

completely.

and fabric.

foot,

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

When startmg a seam be sure to draw both threads under and
back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are
formed.

incorrect

Reset thread

thread

tension.

Using two different
sizes or kinds
Bent or blunt needle,
Loose
Fabric

CAUSE

presser foot.
too sheer or too soft.

of thread,

tension,

Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.

thread

Reset presser foot,
Use underlay
of t_ssue paper.

should

be same s_ze and kind.

PROBLEM

SMpping

PROBABLE

Stitches

Upper

Thread

Choose correct size needle for thread
Insert new needfe.

incorrect

Reset needle.

setting

upper

ot needle.

thread

Fabric

Bobbin

Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct slze needle for thread
Insert new needle.

Jamming

piate,

race.

Knocking

Noise

clutch

Thread caught
Lmt {n bobbin

needle plate,

Check bobbin
Clean bobbin

speed.

or polish

threading.
holder and hook

Remove darning plate.
Adiust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under
to stitch.
Push in the clutch.

is disengaged.
m hook race.
holder or hook

Replace

race.

and fabric.

tension.

Tight upper thread tension,
incorrect
size needle.

Push-putt

Machine

thread

Start to stitch at a medium
Rethread machine.

Darning plate in place.
Stitch Length set at O.
Thread knotted
under fabric.

not Mowng

upper

Starting
to stitch too fast.
Improper
threading.

Improper
bobbin threading.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook

Thread

Loosen

tension.

Sharp eye in needle,
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle

Breaking

COR RECTION

incorrect
size needle.
Bent or blunt needle,
Tight

Breaking

CAUSE

off

and fabric.

burrs

completely,

race,

presser

foot

before

beginning

Disassemble and clean hook race.
Clean bobbin holder and hook race.

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e_tl_e_=_
'igh_t:i
,B_i_;:_

t_ C Iea n:7,:t
he:_Bo6 bl n:HOtd e r:i;
_:i
To

insure

essential

that

parts

The bobbin
or knock

your

machine

operates

_ts best,

you

need

keep

the

clean at all times.

area can attract

_oudiy

if a thread

dust and lint,

Your

machine

can become

sluggish

is caught.

1!I

.... J

Unplug

the

machine

and open the

face cover.

CAUTION!

The .light
HOT.
fingers
handle

Push
bulb

the

bulb

wiil

Protect

bulb

when

be
your

it.

counter-clockwise

Follow
and

turn

the

Put the new
up and turning

2.
bulb

in by pushing

tt cJockwJse.

these directmns:

Turn

off

the

power

4_
or unplug

Remove
firmly

it
3.

Remove

5.
the bobbin

pulling

cover plate by

it toward

the bobbin.

you.

Brush

or vacuum

the dust and lint

out of the bobbin

the

machine.

to remove

it.
3.

Bobbin
cover plate

you

Replace

the bobbin,

holder.

Slide on the bobbin
pushing

it into

cover plate by

the grooves.

Open face cover
two

drops

Remove

plate

and oil

points

as shown

below

at least once a year. Oneor

of oil is sufficient.

excess oil, otherwise

it may stain fabrics.

Unplug

the

machine

the presser foot
2.

Remove
Remove

the
the

of the needle

and

remove

Take

bobbin

cover

out

bobbin

and needle.

the

bobbin.

holder

Lift

and remove

up the
_t.

plate.

screw on the left side
with

the large screw

driver.
In
4.

Remove

the needle plate.

case

machine

extended

time,

Use good

quality

No other

oiling

Above
require

points
oiling

is not
oil

used

before

sewing

machine

for

sewing.
oil.

is required
are

only

area

which

on this machine.

Red marks
J

Use

the

lint

brush

clean

the

Line

up the

red

feed dogs, hook race and bobbm
holder.
Also
use a soft,
dry

the

bobbin

holder

cloth,

race, as shown

the

marks

and place

so the knob

stopper

m the

fits

hook

above.

PARTS

LIST

/
21

All parts listed herein may be ordered trom any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or
service center.
WHEN ORDERING
INFORMATION:
1.
2.
3.
4.

REPAIR

PARTS,

ALWAYS

GIVE

THE

FOLLOWING

PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF ITEM

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

ReL No.
1
2
3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
tl
12
t3
14
15
16
17
18
19

20
2t
22
23
24
25
26

Part No.
"!02869107
102403202
813404013
647814020
647814031
647814042
647814053
652806014
685502019
825813005
823803006
822804118
"784805004
000009906
820832005
647803004
802424004
647808009
"I3!402005
652802009
213502003
213501002
213504OO5
213505006
213506007
213503004
*200002008
*200003009
*200005001
*200013105
*214872000
*941620000

* Theseitems are notturnished
instructions above.

Description
10 bobbins
Spool pin felt
No. 1t Stretch tabric needles (BLU)
No. 1t Single needles (ORG)
No. 14 Single needles (RED)
No. I6 Single needles (PUR)
No. 18 Single needles (GRN)
Straight toot
Zigzag toot
Sliding buttonhole foot
Zipper toot
Satin stitch foot
Needle threader
Light bulb
Large screw dnver
Small screw driver
Lint brush
Buttonhole opener
Oil
Darning plate
Buttonhole guide plate
Base plate
Template (Round end small)
Template (Round end large)
Template (Keyhole)
Buttonhole loot
Piping toot
Gathering toot
Pin-tucking foot
Hemmer toot
Walking loot
Ruffler

withthe

machine, butmay beordered

per

INDEX

A
Accessory
storage
box..............
Appliqueing
.....................

2,8
23,33

Fabric, needle, thread
chart
....................
Face cover

B
Bar tacking ...................
Base ...........................
Baseplate ..............
4,
Basic zigzag ...................
Blind hemming .............
Bobbin ...........
4, t5_16,
Bobbin holder
..........
Bobbin thread ..................
Bobbin winding ..................
Bobbin winding spindle ...........
Box stitching ..................
Buttonhole
...................
Buttonhole attachment
........
Buttonhole foot .........
4, t3,
Buttonhole gutde plate ....
4, 27,
Buttonhole making ..............
Buttonhole opener .........
4,
Buttonhole template ......
4, 27,
Button sewing .................
C
Cabinet .......................
Changing needle ..................
Changing presser foot ............
Cleaning hook race and feed dogs
Cornering guide ..................

23, 33
2
48, 60"_61
23, 31
23, 39_40
58, 60_61
16, 58_59
18_19
15
2, 15
25, 53
27, 41
27, 41, 44
27, 44_45
44, 60r_61
41_47
43, 60_61
44, 60_61
23, 35

......

2
14
10_11
59
28

Darning ..................
23, 29, 31
Darning plate .....
4, 29, 31, 34_"35, 60"_61
Decorative geometric patterns .......
26, 55

..........

Fagoting
.....................
Feed dogs ...................
Foot control
...................
Free arm sewing

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

H
Hand wheel ..................
Herring bone stretch .............
Hook race ......................
L
Lace work ....................
Large screw driver ............
Light and power switch .............
Light bulb .................
Lint brush ...................

length
14
2, 6, 58_59
25, 52
59
3, 5
8_9

3, 18
26, 52
59

40
4, 60_61
3, .5
57, 60_6t
4, 58_61

M
Monogramming
N
Needle
Needle
Needle
Needle,
Needle

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

................
clamp ..................
plate ...................
thread and fabric chart
threading
...............

23, 34

13_14, 60_61
3, 14
2, 16
........
14
17"18

E
Elastic stretch .................
Embroidery ...................
Extension table ..................

plate

and stitch

25, 53
23, 34
2, 8

Oiling .........................
Overcasting stitch .................
Overcast stretch ................
Overedging stitch ...............
P
Parts list .....................
Performance problems ............
Plug connector ...................
Portable case ....................

59
36
24, 38
26, 54

60_6t
56_57
3, 5
2

Power switch ...................
Practicaf stitch chart ............
Pressure control diai ...............
Presser foot .................
Presser foot lever .................
Push-pull clvtch ................

3, 5
23_27
6
3, t0_! 3
3, 7
3, 15

R
Reverse stitch control ..........
Rick-rack stretch stitching ........

2, 22, 28
23, 36

S
Satin stitch foot ....................
.......
4, 12, 24, 26, 32_34, 50, 55, 60_6t
Sating stitching
.............
26, 32
Seam guides .....................
28
Serging ......................
24, 38
Serging or pine leaf stretch .........
24, 38
Sewing light ......................
5
Shell stitching
...............
24, 50
Sliding buttonhole foot ...............
..............
4, 12, 27, 42_43, 60_61
Small screw driver ............
4, 60_61
Smocking ....................
24, 51
Snap-on button
..............
3, 10
Spoo_ pin felt ..............
4, 7, 60_61
Spool pins ..................
2, 7
Stitch length control ..........
. . 2, 21
Stitch selector ..................
3, 20
Stitch width control ..............
2, 21
Straight stitching
............
23, 28"29
Straight stitch foot ...................
.............
4,11, 23, 28""30, 60_61
Straight stretch stitching
..........
23, 30
Stretch patching ................
25, 51
Stretch stitch adjuster ...........
3, 21
T
Take-up lever ...................
Thread guide ................
Three-step zigzag ...............
Topstitching
................

2,
2_3,
24,
23,

17
17
37
29

Top thread ..................
Top thread tension ............
Top thread tension control
.....
Turning a square corner
..........
Two-point box stitching ...........
Two-point shell stitching ........

17_20
19_20
2, t9_20
28
26, 54
25, 50

Z
Zigzag
.....
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zipper
Zipper

foot ....................
11, 23_26, 31, 35_40, 50_53,
stitching
...........
23,
overcasting ................
application
...........
23,
foot ......
4, 12, 23, 48_49,

60_6t
31_36
36
48_49
60_61

WARRANTY

FULL

25-YEAR

WARRANTY

For 25 years from
•_

m the mechanical

FULL
#

For

the date of purchase,
components

TWO YEAR
two

years

appear _n the
speed control.

ON SEWING

from

electrical

Sears will,

of the sewing

WARRANTY
the

MACHINE

date

equipment

purchase,
of

the

repair

_n material

or workmanship

which

appear

Sears will,

free

machine,

#
()

EQUIPMENT

sewing

defects

head,

ON ELECTRICAL
of

HEAD

free of charge,

machine

.----

OF SEWING

of charge,
including

repair

MACHINE
defects

electronic

in material

components,

or workmanship

motor,

w_rmg,

which

switch

and

(1
_
#

FULL

90-DAY

WARRANTY

For 90 days from
necessary for proper

ON ALL

the date
operation

PARTS

AND

MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS

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

and

provide

mechanical

service

#
WARRANTY

SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT
Th_s warranty

IS AVAILABLE
IN THE

gives you specific

UNITED

legal rights,

SEARS,

RETURNING

THE

SEWING

MACHINE

TO THE

NEAREST

SEARS

STATES.

{)

and you may also have other

ROEBUCK

AND

SERVICE

CO., D1817 WA,

rights

Hoffman

which

vary from

Estates,

state to state.

IL 60179

SEWING MACHINE
Now that you have purchased your Kenmore Sewing Machine, should a need ever exist for repair parts
or service, simply contact your nearest Sears Serv,ce Canter. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when
you call or visit,
The model number of your Sewing Machine witl be shown on your nomenclature
your Sewing Machine. See page 3 for location.
WHEN ORDERING

REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

*MODEL

*NAME

the

Repair

NUMBER

parts

you

need

Parts Distribution

INFORMATION:

OF ITEM *PART DESCRIPTION

are not
Center

SEARS,

S-385

GIVE THE FOLLOWING

plate on the back of

stocked

locally,

your

order

will

be electronically

transmitted

to a Sears

for handling.

ROEBUCK

AND

CO,, Chicago,

Printed

tL60684

in Taiwan

UoS.A.

Part No, 652800443

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