OWNER'S MANUAL

SEWING

MACHINE

MODEL 385.

17928

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SEARS, ROEBUCK

AND CO.

Dear CustomeP:

You

have just

invested

in a very fine zigzag

please pause for a moment

and care for your

Specific

the

Advice

on the

are given on threading,

best sewing

results

machine.

operation

tension

Before

which

using your

contains

adjustments,

and avoid unnecessary

and care of your

Please remember,

if you have questions

the model

and serial

number

sewing

read this booklet

new

Kenmore

instructions

machine,

on how to operate

machine.

instructions

obtain

and carefully

number

machine

about

when

cleaning,

service expense
is always available

your

machine

oiling,

etc.

for conditions
at your

or need parts

This will
beyond

nearest

Kenmore Sewing Machine

Record

in

number

of this

are located

space

provided

appliance.

below

the

The model

on the nomenclature

plate,

model
number

number

and

serial

and serial number

as identified

on Page 4 of

this booklet.

Model

No. 385.

Retain these numbers

Serial
for future

No.

reference.

THIS MODEL IS A CENTER NEEDLE,

Sears Retail

and service,

you inquire.

LOW BAR SEWING MACHINE.

help you

our control.

always

Store.

mention

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Your

sewing

machine

Read all instruction

is designed
before

and constructed

using this sewing

4.

Never

only for HOUSEHOLD

use.

machine.

1.

An appliance
unplug

2.

Always

never

appliance

from

be left unattended
,the electric

outlet

immediately

in.

Always

after

7.

Do

not

unplug

relamping.

for

appliance

Replace

bulb

with

same type

Do

not

reach

the

that

has fallen

where

it can fall

into

water.

4.

Do not place
or sink.

or store appliance

Do not place in or drop into water

or be pulled

or other

into a tub

or injury

1.

the

risk of burns,

fire,

Do not

allow

electric

is necessary

when

this

only

attachments

for

its intended

recommended

use as described

by the manufacturer

in this manual.
as contained

in

this manual.
3.

Never operate
working
water.
center

(spray)

products

from

13.

Do not pull

the

needle

all

are being used or where

("O")

position,

then

this

properly,
Return

appliance

if it has a damaged

if it has been

the appliance

for examination,

repair,

dropped

to the nearest
electrical

cord

or damaged,
authorized

or mechanical

or plug,

if it is not

or dropped
dealer

into

or service

adjustment.

remove

To unplug,

moving

parts.

grasp the plug,

Special

care

not

the

is required

needle.

needle

or push fabric

while

plate.

The

wrong

plate

can cause

the

any adjustment

in

stitching.

the needle causing it to break.

sewing
area,

machine
such

bobbin,

or changing

Always

unplug

removing
mentioned

to the off

on cord.

machine

needles.

shock,

Keep
free from

the

off

('0")

as threading

presser foot,
sewing

when
needle,

making
changing

needle,

threading

and the like.

machine

covers, lubricating,
or when
in the instruction
manual.

from

the

making

electrical

outlet

any

adjustments

other

is used by or near children.

Use this appliance

Use only

Close attention

away

the sewing

Do not use bent

the

aerosol

by pulling

fingers

Switch

blocked.
controller

into any opening.

all controls

12.

15.

to be used as a toy.

unplug

It may deflect

to persons.

appliance
2.

reduce

turn

proper

liquid.

opening

and foot

outlet.

Always
use the
needle to break.

i4.

WAR N IN G-

where

11.
Unplug

immediately.

Do not
cord.
Keep

air

is being administered.

To disconnect,

around

rated

15 Watts.
3.

9.

10.

before

operate

any
machine

dust, and loose cloth.

Do not use outdoors.

using

cleaning.

of lint,

6.

plug from

plugged

with

of the sewing

Never drop or insert any object

shock:

when

appliance

5.

8.

the risk of electric

should

this

and before

,o.uo0

the

openings

accumulation

oxygen

DA NG ER-

operate

ventilation

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

when

TABLE
SECTION

1.

KNOW

THE

2.

PREPARE

THE

MACHINE

3
3_4
5

FOR SEWING

Set Up the Machine ........................

6_10
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
.......
6
Foot Control Use ..........................
6
Set the Pressure Dial ........................
7
Adjust the Presser Foot Lever ..................
8
Thread Cutter
............................
8
Accessory Strage Box .......................
9
Free Arm Sewing:
the Removable
Extension Table ........................
9_10
Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............
11_14
Check the Presser Foot
.....................
11
Change the Presser Foot .....................
11
Presser Foot Types ......................
12_14
Choose the Needle and Thread
................
14_15
Check the Needle .........................
14
Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart .....
15
To Change the Needle ......................
15
Prepare the Bobbin ........................
16_18
To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine
.........
16

Horizontal
Spool Pin .......................
16
Additional
Spool Pin .......................
16
Bobbin W.nd.._g ..........................
17
Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder
.........
18
Prepare the Top Thread
.....................
19_22
Thread the Needle
........................
19
Pick Up the Bobbin Thread
..................
20
Adjust the Top Thread Tension ..............
21_22
Stitch Selector .............................
23
Stitch Width Control
.........................
24
Stitch Length Control
........................
24
Adjusting
Stretch Stitch Balance
.................
24
Reverse Stitch Control ........................
25
Starting To Sew ............................
25

SECTION

3.

LEARN

Darning
...............................
Zigzag Stitches
...........................
Basic Zigzag .............................
Monogramming
..........................
Satin Stitch .............................
Applique
...............................
Bar Tacking .............................
Embroidery
.............................
Sewa Button
............................
Overcasting
Stitch .........................
Blind Hemming
..........................
LaceWork
..............................
Three-Step
Zigzag .........................
Shell Stitching
...........................
Box Stitching
............................
Fagoting Stitch
..........................
Two-Point
Shell Stitching
....................
Two-Point
Box Stitch
......................
Overedging
Stitch .........................

Decorative
with Geometic
Patterns
.............
Stretch Stitches
..........................
Straight Stretch
..........................

Rick-Rack
Stretch
........................
Overcast Stretch Stitching
...................
Smocking
..............................
Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching
............
Elastic Stretch Stitch .......................
Stretch Patching ..........................
Herring Bone Stretch .......................
Decorative
Stretch Patterns
..................
Buttonhole
Making ........................
Learning to Sew Buttonholes
.................
Built-in
System
........................
Using Buttonhole
Attachment
(Optional
Item)
Twin Needle Stitches (Optional
Item) ..............

MACHINE

A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avialble

..............
Locate and Identify
the Parts ..................
Identify the Accessories ........................

SECTION

OF CONTENTS

THE

STITCHES

Practical Stitch Chart

......................
Straight Stitches ..........................
Straight Stitches ..........................
Use the Seam Guides .......................
Turn a Square Corner
......................
Topstitching
............................
Sew in a Zipper
........................

Dropping the Feed Dogs

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

26_30
31_35
31
31
31
32
33_34
35

SECTION

SECTION

4.

5.

PERFORMANCE PROBLESM CHART

What to do When .........................
CARE

FOR

THE

....

35
36_48
36
36
37
38
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
45
46
46
47
47
48
49_53
49
49
50
50
51
51
52
52
53
54_60
54
55_56
57_60
61

62_63

MACHINE

Replace the Light Bulb

.......................
Clean the Bobbin Holder
......................
Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ..............
Oiling the Machine
..........................

64
64
65
65

PARTS LIST ......................................

66_67

INDEX ..........................................

6B_69

full

nearest

line

of

Sears

sewing
retail

cabinets
store

or

is available
through

at

our

your

general
Thread

catalog.
Another
your

option
Kenmore

. . . buy
goes

a Carrying

anywhere,

can

Case
be

Spool

Pin

. . . then

stored

Bobbin

any-

Winding

Spindle

Width

Control

Length

Control

where.

Stitch
Top Thread
Control

Tension
Stitch

Face Cover Plate

I I

Thread

Cutter

Needle

Plate

Guide

"_
Hook

Cover

Plate
Base

Extension
(Accessory

Hook

Cover Plate

Release Button

Table
storage

box)

Message Window

Reverse Stitch

Control

ArmCover
Plate

Carrying

Handle
Thread
Presser Foot
Thumb Screw

Presser

Guide

Needle Clamp

Foot

Hand Wheel

Push-Pull

Clutch
11

Stitch

Selector

Stretch

Stitch

Presser Foot

Plug Co0nector

Nomenclature

Button

J/
V

Free Arm

Adjuster

Drop
Light and
Power Switch

Snap-on

Lever

Feed Lever

Plate
Foot

Control

Bobbin

Buttonhole

Needle set

opener

Lint

brush

Small

Large screw driver

Zipper

foot

Small

screw driver

Straight
stitch foot

Additional

spool

pin

Siiding
buttonhole

>
foot

Spool

spool

holder

Large spool

holder

pin felt

Satin stitch
foot

Plug in the Machine and Switch

on the Power

Power supply plug

Foot Control

Power

/
Sewing light
4.
Plug
connector

Push the light

on the power

Machine
plug

SAFETY

Light and
power switch

and power
and sewing

Before

inserting

machine,

be

the

sure

plug

the

into

to turn

light.

power

switch

is

OFF.

1.

Check
Volt

2.

3.

your

outlet

to be sure it is a 110to

120

AC outlet.

Insert

the

outlet,

as shown.

foot

To

control

wilt

switch

interrupted

or

light/power

switch

children.

not

operate

is turned

stop

sewing,
to

unless

the

If you

are

on.
turn

prevent

off

the

injury

to

To
_Uli_

regulates

plug

into

It will only
supply

the

three-prong

fit one way.

plug into

the outlet.

the

speed

at

you sew.

increase

speed,

decrease

gently

press down

with

foot.

speed,

release

your

foot

control

is sensitive

pres-

_llylltly,

NOTE:

The

foot

will

increase

sewing

machine

Insert the power

The
which

FEATURE:

machine

light/power

control

switch

the ball of your

Your

your

Foot

_1

NOTE:

Use

or

Practice

on

regulate

your

your

decrease

speed

and
your

immediately.

a scrap
sewing

taste and needs.

of

fabric

to

speed

to

Set the Pressure Dial

Pressure
control
dial

Set the dial aligning

the setting

.....

most sewing

.....

applique

.....

sewing

.....

NOTE:

mark

and Cut-Out
chiffon,

on the dial with

Also for velours

and knits

manual

and embroidery

The pressure
the machine
it.

dial

as follows.

work

lace, organdy

darning

the groove

should

and other

(with

lightweight

be reset at 3 after

is ready for most

fabrics.

more stretch).

normal

changing

sewing the next

pressure,

so

time you use

Set Up the Machine (Continued)

Adjust

the Presser Foot Lever

,Normal up
position
\
position
x
\

\
\
X

I
|

J I F
I I _-_

Thread

Cutter

jHigh
Psitin

_--I-----rt--'r_',
_ \
_!_._._',?,. _
\ Normal up
I_
"_t_"
position
_
_
\ Presser foot
lever

J
You

don't

need a pair of scissors to cut the

thread after you finish

j

The

Presser

Foot

Lever

raises

and

lowers

your

presser foot.
You can raise it ahnut
up position
to help
foot.

!/4"

higher than the normal

for easy removal

you place

heavy

of the presser foot

fabrics

under

the

or

presser

handy

thread

cutter.

sewing.

Just use the

Accessory Storage Box

Free-Arm

Sewing:

the Removable

Extension

Table
Your

sewing

This feature

To remove:

machine

can do free arm sewing.

makes sewing

easy for:

I
To Remove

the Extension

(for free-arm
J

The lid

of the

open toward
Sewing

accessory

storage

box

2.
are conveniently

Grip

the table

with

your

toward

you.

index

finger

and thumb,

!i:i!i
!!

as shown.

lifts

you.

accessories

1.

Table

sewing)

Pull it gently
The extension

located

table will

snap out.

in the box.

Bar tacking
and

To Attach:
Extension
(Accessory

table
storage

made
around

box)

Slot
_.

_,J

To Attach

the Extension

(for flat-bed

Table

sewing)

1.

Fit the tabs into the slot,

2.

With

your

thumb

as shown.

and index

finger,

gently

snap in.

to reinforce

waistlines
garments

on
to

the needle.

pockets,

plackets

ready-made

or home-

avoid

bunching

fabric

4
..............

_E

_J
Stitching

sleeves,

or any circular

10

waistbands,

garment

area.

pants

legs,

Darning

socks or mending

or areas of wear in children's

knees, elbows,
clothes.

L
Sewing
etc.

bu_ons

on sleeves,

wd _Lud d_,

Check the PresserFoot

The Presser feet are an important feature of this machine.

what each foot does in order to use them effectively.
Your

presser foot

snaps on the foot

is held in place by a Foot

holder,

If you need to remove

which

is seldom

or attach the foot

Holder.

Use the correct presser foot for the stitch you wish to sew. Consult the
Stitch Pattern Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various

You need to know

Each presser foot

presser feet.

merely

removed.
holder,

here is what

you do:

To Attach:

To Remove:

Change the Presser Foot

To

Snap Off:
f

"

Foot
holder
screw

N.

the

the

Snap-on

_"_T' t

butt

on

I_

To Remove:
Turn

Presser bar

k__

screw

machine.

"_,

To Snap Off the Presser Foot:

To Attach:
toward
Use the

the

back

large

of

1.

screw

driver.

the

Match
holder

hole

in

the

with the threaded

foot

1.

hole in

the presser bar.

2.

Fit

the

foot

holder

screw

into

the hole.
3.

Tighten
toward

Raise the
toward

screw

by turning

bar to

2.

Raise the presser foot.

3.

Press the
foot

the

needle

will

its highest

position

by turning

the hand

wheel

you.

snap-on
drop

button

on the

back

of

the foot

holder.

The presser

off.

it

you.

11

Change the Presser Foot (Continued)

PresserFoot Types
Straight

Zigzag Foot

A:

Foot

Zigzag foot

H: Straight foot

To Snap On
f

Use

this

foot

for

both

straight

and

zigzag

using center

stitcing.
Uses:

Zigzag stitching
Bar tacking
Button

1.

Place the

presser foot

zontal

pin

on

under

the

groove

the

foot
of

lies just
the

foot

holder.
Lower

2.

the

presser

lock the presser foot

NOTE:

you

do

presser

If

foot

holder

to

in place.

not

hear

the

(see page 41),

Lace work

(see page 4_33),

Three-step

zigzag (see page 44),

Two-point

(see page 4_55),

shell stitching

(see page 466),

Fagoting

(see page 46),

Two-point

box stitch

Overedging

stitch

Rick-rack

stretch

Smocking

(see page 50),

Elastic stretch

(see page 4__9_9),

(see page 5_11

),

Stretch

patching

press down on the presser

foot holder firmly until you

Herring

bone stretch

snap ill

(see page 4_7),

(see page 4__]7),

place,

hear the snap.

12

foot

stitch

Box stitching

so the hori-

(see page 3_6),

(see page 3_88),

sewing (see page 40),

Overcast

To Snap On the Presser Foot:

Use this foot

(see page 52),

(see page 5_22).

Uses:

exclusively
needle

Straight

stitching

Topstitching

for straight

position

(see page 311),

(see page 33),

Straigh t stretch

stitching

only.

(see page 49).

Presser Foot Types (Continued)

Sliding Buttonhole

Foot

I
Use

Sliding

buttonhole

foot

Foot

Satin Stitch

Foot

E: Zipper foot

J
this

system.

foot
It

buttonholes
Uses:

:Zipper

for

buttonholes

is marked

to

of

built-in

measure

making

foot

your

zipper.

zipper

accurately.

Buttonhole

your

This

(see page 55).

Uses:

can

be set
The

and keep
Zipper

to sew

edges
the

seam

application

on

each

of the foot

side

guide

straight.
(see page 34).

of
the

Use this transparent foot for satin stitch and

outlining applique.
Uses:

Darning

(see page 3_2),

Monogramming
Satin

stitch

Applique

(see page 3__88),

Shell stitching
Geometric

(see page 3__66),

(see page 3_7),

(see page 4___55),

decorative

stitching

(see page 4__88).

13

Choose _e Needle and Thread

j
Your

choice

of needle and thread

In the needle case, you will find

depends

on the fabric

the following

color-coded

Blue (1 1) ............

for stretch

Orange

for lightweight

(11 ) ..........

Red (14)
Purple

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

(16)

for

topstitching
needle

thicker
Green (18)

..........

for

and

fabrics

decorative

has a

topstitching

larger

thread

hole

for

thread.)
fabrics

and decorative

top-

on these fabrics

Check the Needle

1.

Look

2.

A damaged
and silk-like

for barbed

or blunt

point.

needle can cause permanent

fabrics.

Always

buy

smooth

and consistent

14

weight

weight

on these fabrics

heavy weight

stitching

fabrics
or medium-heavy

medium-heavy

(This

needles:

fabrics

for medium

..........

you are sewing.

a good

quality

thread.

in thickness.

It should

snags or runs

resist

in knits,

tangling

fine silks

and be strong,

Fabric, Needle,

Thread and Stitch

NEEDLE
SIZE AND
COLOR

FABRIC

Lightweight:
Batiste, Dimity,
Chiffon,
Silks, Fine Lace, Organza,
Crepe, Taffeta,
Voile,
Or9andy
Medium Weight:
Cotton,
Cotton
Blends,
Percale, Gingham,
Shantung,
Pique,
Seersucker, Satin, Knits,
Suitings,
Linen,
Wool Crepe, Leather
Medium Heavy Weight:
Corduroy,
Denim, Wool,
Sailcloth,
Wool Flannel,
Gabardine,
Velvets,
Leather

11-BLUE
(STRETCH
FABRIC
NEEDLE)

Cire

Tricot

Knits,

Jersey,
Spandex,

50 Mercerized
Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A

14-RED
or
16-PURPLE

Stretch

Double

2
(12 stitches per
inch)

2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)

Needle clamp,

16-PURPLE
18-GREEN

Tricot,
Terry,

Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Fine Mercerized
Cotton
Silk A

14-RED

Decorative
top-stitching
on all types of fabric

Nylon
Stretch

RECOMMENDED
STITCH
LENGTH
SETTING

SIZE

16-PURPLE
!8 GREEN

Fabric:

THREAD

11-ORANGE

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

Polyester

To Change the Needle

Length Chart

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

2--3
(8-10 stitches
per inch)

Heavy Duty Mercerized

Cotton
Polyester Core/Cotton
Wrap
Silk A

3
(8 stitches per
inch)

Buttonhole

Twist

(Use

thread

as top

Polyester

only)

Core/Cotton

Wrap
50 Mercerized

Cotton

2--2.5
(10-12 stitches
per inch)

Flat
side
away
from
you

NOTE:

Raise the
tion

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

screw

by

needle
turning

bar to
the

its

highest

posi-

hand

wheel

toward

screw

by turning

you.
1.

2.
3.

Loosen

the

toward

you.

Remove
Insert
with

needle

clamp

the needle by pulling

the

new

needle

into

the flat side away from

it downward.
the

Push the needle up as far as it will

5.

Tighten

the needle
screwdriver

clamp
from

needle

go.

screw firmly
your

clamp

you.

4.

large

it

accessory

with

the

storage

box.

15

To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine

Horizontal

Spool Pin

Additional Spool Pin

Ordinary Spool

[
(_)

Remove
sliding

Small Spool

the
the

release button

cover
hook

Plate
cover

by

(_

Take out the bobbin.

plate

to the right.

J
Tilt

up

the

spool

pin.

spool

Place the spool

thread

on the

pin

with

coming

off the spool as shown.

of

the thread

The

additional

extra

bobbins

To use, insert

The
narrow

16

small

spool

holder

pin

without

is used

to

unthreading

wind
the

machine.

Attach the large spool holder

firmly against the thread spool.

spool

pressing it

is used

or small thread spools.

with

hole.

the additional

spool

Place the felt and the spool

pin in the
on the pin.

Bobbin Winding

Additional

Pull the clutch

Spool Pin

(_

Horizontal Spool Pin

knob away from

Draw the thread

from

around

(_)

Insert the thread

through

_j

Put the bobbin

(_

(_)

(_

the bobbin

the free end of the thread

Stop the machine

when

Depress the foot

control

the

thread

as shown.

bobbin

Push in the clutch

The machine

will

thread

winding

spindle,

held in your

again.

from

the inside to the outside.

and push it to the right.

hand, depress

When the bobbin

to its original

guide.
threading

it has made a few turns,

winder

knobto

winder

the hole in the bobbin,

on the bobbin

Return

to disengage clutch.

the spool.

Guide the thread

(_) With

the machine

position

the foot

and cut the thread

is fully

wound,

by moving

control.
close to the hole in the bobbin.
it will stop

the spindle

automatically.

to the

left,

and cut the

engage clutch.

not sew until

the clutch

knob is pushed

in.

17

Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder

J
1.

Put

the

holder

bobbin
so

that

counter-clockwise

18

into
the

the
thread

(left).

bobbin
feeds

2.

Pull

about

toward
slot

_.

you

inches

through

of
the

thread
tension

3.

Then

pull

the

toward

the

back

through

the slot

thread
of
(_)

the
.

clockwise
machine

4. Pull out about

and attach

1 5 cm (6")

the hook

of thread

cover plate.

Prepare the Top Thread

Thread the Needle

I 1
I
Raise the take-up

lever to its highest

Raise the presser foot

Place the spool

The numbered

steps above follow

the numbers

on the illustrations.
Dotted

lines

show

places

loops and then is pulled

tight.

where

the

thread

on the spool

1.

Draw thread

2.

While

holding

spring

holder.

into

pin as shown,

thread

thread

by turning

the hand wheel toward

draw thread

with

guide using both

thread

coming

you.

draw thread

down

up and through

take-up

lever from

Firmly

4.

Draw thread

down

5.

Thread

then

is slipped

6.

Thread

needle from

and slip it through

the thread

into needle bar thread

front

from

the back of the spool.

hands.

near spool,

3.

NOTE:

position

lever.

into the tension

area and then

around

the check

right to left.

guide.

guide.

to back.

Cut the end of the thread

with

sharp scissors for easier needle threading.:

19

Prepare the Top Thread (Continued)

1.

Pick Up the Bobbin Thread

Raise

presser

foot

lever.

Hold

needle thread loosely in left hand

and rotate hand wheel toward
you one complete turn.

20

2.

Bring bobbin
top thread,

thread

up by pulling

3.

Pull both threads under and to the

back of the presser foot, leaving 4
to 6 inches of thread clear.

Adjust the Top Thread Tension

III
Top side_f

Choose

the Correct

The best tension

fabric

Setting mark

ideal

If you

on;

and thickness
of fabric

of the fabric

layers

the type of stitch

The top thread

is too tight

The top thread

is too loose,

obbin
thread

fabric,

depend

the number

Tighten

The

will

the stiffness

Topthread

For Straight

Tension

Top side
of fabric

o taS
e '1

Stitch
straight

as shown
look

stitch

at the

gaps, that each stitch

When adjusting

will

have threads locked

above, magnified
stitch,

front

is smooth

top thread

between

the two

layers

of
The top thread
appears on the
underside of the
fabric.

to show detail.
and back,

you will

notice

that

there

are no

The bobbin thread

appears on the
upper surface of the
fabric.

and even.

tension,

the higher

the number,

the tighter

the top

th read.

Tension
The
bottom

top

is too

loose:

thread

shows

of the fabric.

of the stitch

will

Tension
through

the

The

The bottom

side

the

feel bumpy.

is too tight:

bobbin
top

the stitch

thread

will

of the fabric.
will

come through
The top

side of

feel bumpy.

21

For Zigzag Stitch

In the correct

zigzag stitch,

of

the

fabric

and

below for the

tension.

top

correct

the bobbin

threads

will

appearance.

threads

show

slightly

To match

Top tension

Top tension

Too Tight

Too Loose

Top side of Fabric

Bottom

side of Fabric

not show on the top

on the

bottom

this appearance,

Top side of Fabric

Bottom

will

side of Fabric

adjust

side

side.
the

See
top

Just Right

Top side of Fabric

Bottom

side of Fabric

Too Tight:

Too

Loose:

Just Right:

--

--

The
top
thread
will
loop through
bottom
side
of
fabric
and will be
pulled
almost
together.

Minimize
the
amount
of top thread visible on
the
bottom
side
of
fabric
without
causing
excessive
puckering
or
causing
the
bobbin
thread
to show on the
top side.
Results vary
with
fabric,
thread and
sewing conditions.

22

Corner
of
each
zigzag
will
pull
together
on
the
top side of fabrics.

Guide messagewindow

.Stitch selector

Red indicator

,.

The stitch
Simply

selector

turn

The bottom
Suitable

this

cunbul
control

determines
until

row of stitches

width,

stitch

When you select

the desired

stitch

is selected when

length and foot

the desired

the stitch

stitch

you select.
is indicated

the stitch

are shown
by turning

by the red indicator

length control

on the stitch

is set at the stretch

stitch

indicator

panel.

position.

in the guide message window.

the stitch

selector,

the information

in the window

will

change

automatically.
Please use the eolour

NOTE:

To avoid

in the guide window

needle or fabric

damage,

which

corresponds

be sure your

to the colour

of the stitch

needle is up and out of fabric

you select.

when

selecting

a stitch.

23

_9

+
Stretch Stitch

k.. ,

The stitch

width

control

of the stitch

you select.

The higher

the number,

regulates

the width

k.

The stitch

length

of stitch,
the wider

the stitch.

control

regulates

and also has a stretch

The higher

the number,

the length

stitch

the longer

setting.

In stretch

4-

twin

]_

" is the maximum

width

the stitch.

zone

hole stitches.

is adjustable

To
area for

select

the

Stretch

at Stretch

Stitches,

set

or

When

if

you select
or

(blue),

Study
blue

built-in

make

set the
"Stretch

sure

stitch
Stitch".
the

stitches

the

slightly
Smocking stretch

buttonhole

that

you

length

If

do not

control

the

at

green,

brown

around

this

design

are recommended
length

zones

the stitches
indicator

and are color-coded

of

pictured

panel.

on the

to

stitch

to

stitch

in a neutral

"+"

and

"-"

some fabrics,

adjust

this

you

control

for appearance

to

sake.

stretch

seems open

the

toward

left,
"-"

like

adjust
until

the

the

illust-

control

it looks

like the

design.

the

design

right

appears

hand
toward

you desire.

and

control.
Rickrack

stitch

center

control

red,

sections

These

decorative

to

the stitches

rations

button

NOTE:

be

between

When sewing

need

the stretch

this

Stitch.

(green)

24

position

balance
control

The blue

usually

may

for

needle stitches.

sewing,

should

position.

0 means no feed.
The "

stitch

adjuster

to

be closed

illustrations,
"+"

until

turn
stitching

as in
the
is as

Now
you
Reverse

that you

are familiar

are ready

to start

each time you sit down

1.

Inspect
for

2.

the

with

It should

and thread

fabrics

made of synthetic

Before

placing

the

your

on your

machine

and with

new

Kenmore

sewing

be straight,

properly

set and sharp

the accessories

machine.

Below

provided

for the machine,

are some good habits

to follow

to sew:

needle.

the fabric

the controls

to sew with

being used.
blends

material

Do not be afraid

tend to dull

on

the

the needles more

machine,

inches to the rear of the machine.

Hold

on the point.

to change

see that

on to threads

the

your

easily

ends of

during

It should

be the correct

needle frequently.

Many

than fabrics

made of natural

the

have been drawn

threads

the sewing

size

of the new
fibers.
about

of the first 3 or 4 stitches

of the

seam.
3.
To reverse stitch,
trol

during

hold

down

Release to sew forward

this

con4.

sewing.

Test the

stitch

the machine

Fabric

should

the

again.

machine

Adjust

right

on a scrap of the fabric

for the length

be placed

edge of the

under

material

of stitch

the presser foot

placed

you

and tension
with

on the 5/8"

plan to

use.

suitable

The fabric

should

be double

thickness.

to the fabric.

the bulk

of the

seam marking

material

to the left of the needle and

on the needle plate when

making

a simple

seam.
5.

Run

the machine

machine

will

at a s!ow

even speed.

6.

Fasten each seam by back tacking

7.

Always

8.

Guide

finish

When turning

pressure

you

put

on the foot

control,

the faster

the

sewing a few stitches in reverse.

sewing each seam with

the fabric

that the normal

9.

The more

sew.

gently
feeding

with

your

the needle at its highest

hand

in front

point.

of the needle.

Never pull

or hold the fabric

in such a way

is altered.

the hand wheel manually,

always

turn

it toward

you.

25

Stitch

Stitch
Selection

STRAIGHT
I
I
I
I
I
I
t

Foot and Other

Attach.

Straight

Zigzag

I
I
I
I

Needle
Check
Chart

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Length

Stitch
Width

Uses

Refer to Page

2_6

Red
Zone

Regular
darning,

Use on knits and other stretch

for topstitching.

seams, zippers,
etc.

topstitching,

quilting

31

good

49

on p. 15
Zipper

foot

i
J

STRAIGHT
STRETCH

Zigzag

Check
Chart
on p. 15

2_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

Zigzag

Check
Chart
on p. 1_55

3_8

Red
Zone

1~5

Finish edges, buttons,

satin stitch, applique,
monogram,
embroidery,
sewing bar tacks.

Zigzag

Check
Chart
onp. 15

2_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

2~5

Decorate

Zigzag

Check
Chart

2_6

Red
Zone

2_3

Use for finishing

Straight

III
III
Ul
Ul

ZIGZAG

or

Satin
or

RICK-RACK
STRETCH

J
BLIND HEM
STITCH

%
26

on p. 15

fabrics,

garments with one row or several.

seams and hemming.

36

49

42

Stitch

Stitch
Selection

OVERCAST
STRETCH

Foot

and Other Attach.

Zigzag

<:l,
"--2,

THREE-STEP
ZIGZAG

%
Zigzag

<
o_

SMOCKING
STITCH

%
Zigzag

/\/
\/\

/\/

Satin

SHELL
STITCH

%
SERGING

Zigzag

Needle

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Length

Stitch
Width

U ses

Refer to Page

Check
Chart
on p. 15

2_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

Check
Chart

2_6

0.5_1

Check
Chart
on p. !55

2_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3N5

Use in smocking

Check
Chart

4_9

Red
Zone

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 lingerie.

45

3-6

Brown
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 lingerie.

51

3_5

Use for swimwear, ski pants and other

garments that require stretch.

Use for finishing

Use for mending.

41

44

seams.

on p. 15

on p. 1,5

Blue (11)
on p. 155

or as a decorative

stitch.

5O

27

St
hox.%
Foot

and Other Attach.

Zigzag

STITCHING

ELASTIC
STR ETCH

Zigzag

N
r_J
r_J

FAGOTING

Zigzag

r"

STRETCH
PATCHING

;)

%
Zigzag

%
TWO-POINT
SHELL
STITCHING
L
>

>

28

Zigzag

Needle
Check
Chart

Thread
Tension

Stitch
Length

Stitch
Width

Uses

3_8

Red
Zone

3N5

Use for overlapping

Check
Chart
on p. 1_55

3_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3_5

Use for applying

Check
Chart

3_8

0.5_2

2~6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3_8

Red
Zone

Refer

seams.

to Page
45

on p. 1.55

51

elastic.

Join two folded edges for decorative

open-work appearance.

46

Use for patchwork

and patching.

52

Do shell tucking on blouses and lingerie.

This stitch can also be used as a single
overlock stitch.

46

on p. 15

Check
Chart
on p. 1.55

Check
Chart
on p. 1._55

3_5

quilting

Stitch

Stitch
Selection

Foot and Other Attach.

HERRING
BONE
STRETCH

Zigzag

Stitch
Width

Refer to Page

Uses

52

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3~5

Use as hemming
and draperies.

Check
Chart
on p. 15

3~8

Red
Zone

3_5

Use

Check
Chart
on p. 15

3_8

Red
Zone

3~5

Use for overedging.

47

Check
Chart

3~8

Green
Zone

3_5

Decorate garments with one row or several,

one stitch or a combination.

48

2_6

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Position

3_5

Use in smocking

53

stitch for blankets,

tablecloth

TWO-POINT
BOX STITCH
L_

Zigzag

L_

Stitch
Length

2-6

Check
Chart
on p. 1_55

Thread
Tension

Needle

C:)
C
r.._

for

overlapping

47

seams.

rOVEREDGE
STITCH

Zigzag
A

%.%
DECORATIVE
GEOMETRICS

Satin

%
STRETCH
STITCH
DECORATIVE

Zigzag

on p. 15

Check
Chart
on p. 1_55

or as a decorative

stitch.

29

Stitch

Stitch
Selection

Foot

BUTTONHOLE

and Other Attach.

Sliding
buttonhole

Ei

Needle
Check
Chart
on p. 1.55

Thread
Tension

2~6

Stitch
Length
Blue
Zone

Stitch
Width
Blue
Zone

Uses

Buttonholes:

Refer to Page

also corded buttonholes.

55

1,1

_._

Buttonhole

Check
Chart

attachment

on p. 15

2_6

Round end buttonholes

buttonholes.

and keyhole

57

>

TWIN NEEDLE
STITCHES

Zigzag

Twin

Needle

3_7

Brown
Stretch
Stitch
Posi ti on

or

61

Use for applique work, also as a decorative

finish for placemats, blankets, collars,
cuffs and pockets.

37

Use for sewing parallel rows of straight

decorative
stitches adding an exquisite
touch to table linen and clothing.

or

:i
SATIN

STITCH

%
Satin

G reen
Zone

Check
Chart
on p. 1._.55

3O

3_8

0.5_1

2~5

Straight

Use the Seam Guides

Stitch

Stitch width
control 0
I

_t

the Machine

LU
Cornering guide
The

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Stitch length
control red
zone

Before

sewing

with

foot,

always

set

control

to

to

the straight

stitch

the

width

stitch

avoid

breaking

it,It ))'
Stretch

7.

At

the

beginning

and

seam, you may want

lock the stitch.

the

end

of the

to reverse to

width.

1.

Raise the presser foot.

2.

Raise

the

needle

to

its

highest

8.

Raise the presser

the fabric.

9.

Cut the threads.

foot

3.

Place
to

the edge

a stitching

needle
Best

sewing

results

with

stitch

foot,

foot

will

the

but

the

also

acceptable resu Its.

and 7/8"

are

straight

of the
guide

plate

fabric
line

(5/8"

plate
seam

apart,

with

a Square Corner

Turn

gu ide
/Crnriol
2

next

on
is

needle

lines marked.

position.

Stitch

H: Straight foot

obtained

on the

to help you measure

and remove

:1

NOTE:

guides

The lines are 1/8"

the 5/8"

needle.

A: Zigzag foot

seam

are engraved

the
most

common).
4.

zigzag

Draw

the

and lower

threads

toward

the back

the presser foot.

To turn
fabric

a square corner

5/8"

from

the

edge:

provide
5.
6.

Press the foot

Hold

the fabric

guide
that

it

along

control.

1.

loosely
the

and gently

guide

line,

so

it feeds naturally.

Stop

stitching
by

turning

toward

you

when

facing

you

cornering
Do

not

pull

it tight.

force

the fabric

or try

to

2.

Raise
the

Lower
stitching

lower
hand

the fabric

lines

up

with

the
wheel
edge
the

gu ide, as shown.

the

fabric

the 5/8"
3.

and

needle

presser

foot

to

the

edge with

foot

and begin

line

and

turn

seam guide.
the

presser

in the new direction.

31

Dropping

the Feed Dogs

Darning
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 0

1 213 4

Illll_

Top thread
tension
control
2 to6

4_11

Stitch length
control any number
(not necessary to
adjust)

feed

lever

is located

Drop the feed dogs.

2.

Stretch

// II ;;'

Ill

k
The drop

3.

underneath

the

free

arm

bed on the

back side of the machine.

Lower

the

raise the feed dogs, push

lever in the direction
of

the arrow

as illustrated.

Then turn

the handwheel.

Feed

dogs must

for normal

always

GF

(_)

For
push

dropping
the

the

feed

lever in the

4.

of the arrow

5.
dial:

Drop feed lever

Move the fabric

Turn

the

fabric

layer of stitching

and

sew

a_ a siow

bzick and forth

the darning

slowly

until

area.

1/4

turn

and

over the first

sew another
layer.

as illustrated.
NOTE:

If your

fabric

is thin

or badly

use a separate piece of fabric

hole to reinforce
it.

be up

damaged
under

the

sewing.
6.

32

bar

as shown.

ressure

dogs,

direction

the hole in the center

hoops,

presser

you have covered

To
the

with

embroidery

speed.

Stretch Stitch

F: Satin stitch
foot

the fabric

between

When you finish

dial to 3.

darning,

return

the pressure

Topstitching
Set the Machine

Stitch width
control
f

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

213 4

Stitch length
control red
Here's How

zone

1.
2.

Lower
Keep
to

A: Zigzag foot

Stretch Stitch

The Stitch

edge of

right

edge

the fabric
of

the

next
presser

3.

Guide

the fabric

edge to
topstitching

produce
5/8"

evenly

along this

an even row
from

of

the edge.

and Its Uses

Topstitching
your

the

the

foot.

_,. H: Straight foot

the presser foot.

emphasizes

garment

and

keeps

the

lines

seams

of
and

edges flat and crisp.

Accent
two
outer

suits

rows

of

or

blouses

topstitching

edges of cuffs,

with

one

around

or
the

lapels or collars.

33

Sew in a Zipper

Set the Machine

Put the top sides of the fabric

Stitch width
control 0

together

and sew to the end of the zipper

Fabric Preparation:
opening.
Use the reverse to lock the

stitches.
Sew
length

the

zipper

at "4"

opening

and

with

top thread

/ Z ipp'er Zipper
teeth

2|3_4

tape

LU

stitch
tension

at "3".

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Stitch length
control 2
To Sew:

4.

End of opening
1.

\\

Reset
thread
Fold

stitch
length at 2 and
tension at 2 to 6.

top
5.

back the left seam allowance

foot

2.

Turn

3.

ance to form a 1/8" fold.

Place the zipper teeth next

under

the

right

seam allow-

To attach

the zipper

foot:

fold

Lower

foot

to the

7.

"

_
The pin on the
_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'__
I_1 left hand side

34

_"_

attach the presser bar to the right pins

To
sewzipper
on thefoot.
left side of the zipper,
on the

right hand
side_J
innthe

L _'Thep
I_

,,1.,,_

,,i,,_l_

To sew on the right side of the zipper,

attach the presser bar to the left pins

on the zipper foot.

bottom

Sew

the

Lower

of

on the top
the

the needle pierces

tape.

slider

and pin in place.

zipper

and the zipper

fabric

I__._

the

at the

zipper

1/8"

foot.

so that

6.
E: Zipper

Top edge of fabric

the presser bar to the right

pins on the zipper

side

as shown.

Stretch Stitch

Attach

through

fold

tape to the point

zipper
the fold

and

the

where the

begins.
the

needle

to

hold

and raise the presser

foot.

the

J
of
Topfabric
side
of fabric
To side "_

Top side
of fabric

of fabric

"_'_

"'-"

8. Open
thezipper.
9. Lowerthepresser
footandstitch
therestoftheseam.

10.

Close
fabric

the

zipper

top side up.

and

turn

the

Remove
attach

the
the

zipper

presser

pins on the zipper

12. Stitch
tom

across

foot

bar to

and

the

left

foot.

and

below

the

bot-

the

corner

and continue

to

guide

the

teeth,

as shown.

Stitch
zipper

foot

through

the

the

fabric

zipper

and

2" from

the top of the

Lower

the

needle

into

the

fabric

and raise the presser foot.

16.

along

Stop about
zipper.

15.

of the zippel.

13. Turn

14.

Remove

the

basting

stitches

and

stitch

the

open the zipper.

17.

Lower

the

foot

rest of

the

seam.

fold

and

Make

sure the

is even.

tape.

35

Basic Zigzag

Monogramming

Stitch width

Stitch width
control 1 to 5
Set the Machine

Y
Top tnread tension
control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control red
zone

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Here's

IL))'

There

Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1

l!
\

Here's How

How
are many

ways

1.

to sew a zigzag

stitch.

2.

Consult
detailed

Stretch Stitch

the

specific

Applique

Embroidery
Button

The

zigzag

common
your

ing.

It can
trims,

buttons,
also

be

most

stitches

buttonholes,
mending

appliques

or as a decorative

the

It can be a utility

overcasting,

with

36

is one of

and most versatile

machine.

for sewing
ming,

stitch

on

stitch
hem-

and darn-

used to decorate
and cut-out

stitch.

work

Stitch

page 3__88,
page 3__66,

3.

Satin stitch
foot

page 4___00,

page 41.

the

fabric

with

paper

or

Draw

the

letters

on

the

fabric

the

stitch

wtu, t_,=u, _ chalk.

4.

Satin

stitch,

width

as necessary

adjusting
to

form

each

pattern.

page 3__99,

Sewing

Overcasting

F:

Back

interfacing.

Work page 3_88,

Monogramming

and Its Uses

Stretch

page 3_7,

Bar Tacking

The Stitch

for

directions.

Satin Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

variations

Set the same as satin stitch.

5.

If using
when

paper,

carefully

you have finished

remove
sewing.

it

Satin Stitch
Set the Machine

Zigzag width:

Stitch width
control
1

2 to

Close to 0
5

2|3_4

)
2
Top thread
tension
control 3 to 8

Stitch
length:

Stitch length
control 0.5 to 1

>

>

>

Stretch

Stitch

F: Satin stitch
foot

_iii

Pressure dial

The Stitch

and Its Uses

The Satin stitch

is a versatile

used decorative

stitch,

be used to overcast

ample,

blankets,

and often

stitch

Here's How

but it can also

a raw edge (for exlinens,

tablecloths

Once your
the fabric
weight

and napkins).
The Satin

_, _......

SI ,, I

1 or2

is especially

machine

is set up to stitch,

you are planning

to use.

you

may want

Too tight

a satin

to experiment
stitch

may pucker

on a scrap of
some light-

fabrics.

attractive

in applique.

37

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

Applique

Bar Tacking

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 2 to 5
I

Stitch width
control 2 to 5

213 4

I"
!

_22 _ 3_4

I
Top thread tension
control 2 _o 6

Stitch length
0.5 _o 1

control

Baste

(or

joiner)

applique

Stitch

Stretch
F: Satin stitch
foot

Stltch

&

Pressure dial:

38

Top thread tension

control 2 [o 6

/
fuse

around

sure

the

arlna

n{

tha

with

iron-on

fabric

This

stitch

on the

fabric.

satin

stitch

making

points

of

pockets

and straps on lingerie.

falls

applique
along

the

outer

annllnlla

Stretch

When sewing

Stitch length
control
0_5 to 1

pieces
the

needle

corners,

lower the needle

presser foot and pivot the fabric to the

down
fabric,
Raise the
right or into
left. the

A:

Zigzag foot

Stitch

is similar
and
strain

to a very

is used to
such

short

reinforce

as corners

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.

or

Embroidery
Set the Machine

Stitch width
controL 1 to 5

%
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

7_13_4

Stitch length control

Any number (not
necessary to adjust)

Here's

How

1. Drop the feed dogs (see page 32).

2.

Remove foot

holder

3. Adjust
the stitch
(see page 24).
No presser
foot

Stretch

Drop feed lever

Stitch

4.

Draw the design

tailor's chalk.

(see page 11).

width

as desired

on to the fabric

with

5. Stretch the fabric between embroidery

hoops and place under the needle.
6.

Lower
the
presser
engaged the top thread

7. Holding
the
hand, rotate

top
the

foot
lever
tension.

to

thread
in your
left
hand wheel toward

you one complete

turn.
Pull the top thread to draw the bobbin
thread
through
to the surface of the
fabric.
8. Using a medium speed, stitch along the
marked
outline,
guiding
the fabric
carefully
by hand.
9. When finished
embrodiering,
feed dogs (see page 32).

raise the

39

Sew a Button
f

Set the Machine

Stitch

width

control

/
/

Must be adjusted
t 213 4

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6
Stitch

length

control

Any number (not

necessary to adjust)

0L\ ))"
Stretch

A:

l,

4O

x.

Drop the feed dogs (see page 32).

To

1.

threads

Match
foot.

the center

2.

Adjust

the stitch

3.

Lower

the foot

Stitch

Zigzag foot

Turn

of the button

holes to the center

of the slot on the presser

strengthen

needle
in the

the

width
to hold

hand wheel

so that

needle will drop

the button

in each hole.

in place.

by hand _v_ that

needle

,,,:it,,,,,
enter

either

the

leaving
thread
button

a 8"

shank,
tail.

cut

the

Bring

the

down through
the hole
and wind it around the

shank.
Draw the
,,o,__"
_ v,_ *_'_,,_ and knot.

thread

to

the

bottom

side

feed

dogs

button.
Drop feed

lever

-_

When
4.

Stitch

several times.

finished,

(see page 32).

raise

the

Overcasting Stitch
f
Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5
O_

Top thread tension

control
3 to 8

213 4
_ "5

Stitch length
control red
zone
Helpful
Start

Hints
overcasting

raw corner
right
Stretch

up

Stitch

about

of your

1/8"

seam.

inside the
If you start

at the edge, the fabric

and

the

stitches

wi!!

will

bunch
become

tangled.

A: Zigzag foot
,)

The Stitch
This

and Its Uses

zigzag variation

garment

is very

construction

raw edges of any sewing

and

useful

in

in finishing

project.

41

Blind Hemming

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control

1/4"'

2 to 3

l
Light
Weight
Fabric
Top thread tension
control
2 to 6

1/4"

Stitch length
control red
zone

Heavy
Weight
Fabric

k.

Stretch Stitch

1.

Finsih

2.

Measure,

NOTF:

the raw edge of your hem any way you desire

turn

For

up your

Fold

the material

4.

Place garment

page 41).

hem and pin.

ight _,,_ nht f_k_i,,_

3.

(see overcasting

(bottom

,,_,,, may need a ,,ou_,,_ fold.

side out) on the edge to be stitched,

as shown,

leaving

1/4"

of the finished

hem edge showing.

A: Zigzag foot
zigzag stitch
5.

42

After

under
should

hemming,

presser foot
just catch

press both

in such a manner

the fold

that

narrow

zigzag stitches

will

be sewn on extended

edge.

The wide

of the garment.

sides of the fin ished hem.

The top

side of the garment

will

show only

the blind

stitches.

LaceWork

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 2 to 3
t 213 4

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

t"

Stretch

Stitch

JJ_
Lace

A:

Zigzag foot

to

i/

adds a fanciful,

blouses

feminine

and lingerie.

and

pillows

become

when

trimmed

with

Turn

raw edge of fabric

5/8".

more

using blind

Trim

excess fabric

linens
elegant

lace.
under

Place lace underneath

stitch

touch

Table

at least
and top-

hem stitch.
close to stitching.

43

Three-Step

Zigzag
Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 5
1 213

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

Stitch length
0.5 to 1

control

Seam Finishing

(Overcasting)

Place the fabric

so that
the right
Guide
Stretch Stitch
A:

and Its Uses

The three-step
zigzag

and

use the

three-step

would

use the

It has more
flatter

zigzag is a combination

straight

strength,

khan a regular

The three-step

stitch.
zigzag

You

may

everywhere

basic zigzag stitch.

elasticity,

and is

zigzag.

zigzag stitch

is especial-

ly useful for:
-

mending

sewing

patches

smoothly

securely
-

repairing

- finishing
44

straight
seams

tears

and

the edge will

hand
the

stitches fall

.1

Zigzag foot

The Stitch

you

under

Mending

the presser foot

be slightly

inside

side of the presser foot.

work

so sthe

right-hand

at the edge of the fabirc.

Position
that

the

tear under

the stitching

will

the

catch

needle so
both

sides.

Shell Stitching

Set the Machine

r-

Box Stitching
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension

control
4 to 9

j/

Stitch length
control red
zone

Top thread tension

control
3 to 8

Here's How

Stitch length
control red
zone
2

1.

For best effect:

h1_3

Use this

stitch

to

join

heavy

weight

interlining.
-

set the stitch

F:

--

Overlap

you may need to tighten

use this stitch

allow
clear

Satin stitch
foot

fabric
2.

The Stitch
The Shell

and Its Uses

Stitch

hem

over folded

rows

of shell

stitching

stitching

can

tension

the

when

by sewing

fabric.

Several

are called

You

to

Stretch

just

two

raw

edges

together

and

to join them.

Stitch

edge of the
A: Zigzag foot

it zigzags.

sew rows of shell stitches,

can sew Shell

soft silky

the

slightly.

needle

the folded

space the rows 5/8"

is formed

blind

If you

as you

desire.

top thread
Stretch Stitch

length

wovens

Stitch

apart.
on knits

or

in any direction.

shell

tucks.
Shell

be used to

finish

hems, sleeve and neck openings.

Shell

tucking

scalloped

can

tucks

be used
on

to

blouses

create
and

lingerie.

45

Fagoting Stitch

Two-point Shell Stitch

Set the Machine

Set

Stitch width
control 5

the

Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

I
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8

"Fop thread tension

control 3 to 8

Stitch len_lth
control 0.5 to 2

Stitch length
control red
zone

Here's How
1.

'Fold

under

Stretch

Pin

the

tear-away

Stitch
3.

Sew
so the

each fabric

The Stitch
Use this
fabric

stitch

appearance

46

and Its Uses

to

two

edges

backing

slowly,

edge 5/8"

needtu

to

create

join

two

an

and add design

pieces

open
interest.

of

work

to

1/8"

paper

or

apart

guiding

the

fabric

catches

the

folded

edge on each side.

A: Zigzag foot

stitch

single overlock

and press.
2.

This

Stretch Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

can

also

stitch.

be

used

as

Overedging Stitch

Two-point Box Stitch

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

213

o_

I
Top thread tension
control
3 to 8

't 213

II!ii
|

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension

control 3 to 8
Stitch length
control red

This

stitch

useful

to

join

Stitch length
control red
This

elastic

stitch

to prevent

fabrics.

can

be used

as a seam

finish

fraging.

o._,
Stretch

A:

Zigzag foot

Stitch

Stretch

A:

Zigzag foot

Stitch

47

Decorate with Geometric Patterns

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Top thread tension

control 3 to 8

Stitch length
control green
zone
2

Here's How
1.

Adjust

the

stitch

width

and

length

as

you desire.
2.

F: Satin stitch
foot

The Stitches

and Their Uses

These stitches
You

Stretch Stitch

are purely

can sew

one

row

decorative.
or several

or vary

the

stitch

width

and length

special effects.
Experiment

48

on a scrap of fabric

to see what

special

effects

are possible.

3.

Practice

the stitch
lines

on a scrap of fabric.

Mark

the

fabric,

using

for

decoration

4.

Lower

the needle at the starting

5.

Lower

the presser foot.

6.

Gently
maked

guide
line.

a washable

fabric

on

the

marker.
point.

for
the

fabric

along

the

Rick-Rack

Straight Stretch

Stretch
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 2 to 5

Stitch width
control 0

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position

j/

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position

The Stitch

and Its Uses

Sew on stretch
you might

oL/,/))"

A: Zigzag foot
Stretch Stitch
The

stretch

stitch

does

Stretch Stitch

sewn,
The Stitch

and Its Uses

This

stitch

tion

of

is the
the

especially
and

stretch

stitching
fabrics

be used

as well.
seams

garments

that will

of

strain

variastitch,

for

knits
Stretch

on other

It works well on

curved
deal

stretch

fabrics.

can

and

but

forward

straight

developed

stretch

on

is
and

(sometimes
action"
give

when

instead

of

the

in

back

so

breaking.

can be used as a decorative

_e _^l_ll

Zigzag foot

motion

"reverse-

that

fabric

et;t_h

is being

stitched

called

stitch),

can also

as it

tnn

in any area that

not
A:

actually

H: Straight foot

This stitch

fabrics

use a zigzag stitch.

it

will

stretches
This stitch

be used for topstitching

on all fabrics.

any

receive a great

(ex:

children's

clothes).

49

Overcast Stretch

Stitching

Smocking

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5
1

2|3

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

////

le Of

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

Top thread tension

control
2 to 6

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position

Here's How
Place

the

the LEFT
Stitch
iiict

Stretch Stitch

of the

fabric

to

of the needle as shown.

t_f

th=

I"liitclrll_l

Or, place your

then

=irlr'l_

fabric
trim

to allow
seam

a 5!8"
A: Zigzag

Raw or worn edges of older garments

The Stitch and Its Uses
This

stitch

seam with

can

finish.

is formed

and

seam

one

operation.

you

are making
other

be used for

an overcast

The

and

can
sewing

a
in

It can be used when

swimwear,

garments

be

that

ski

pants
require

overcast

to

prevent

further

foot

Stitch

With

the

straight

stitch

length

stitching

at

lines

"4",

sew

3/8"

apart

across the area to be smocked.

raveling.
NOTE:

finished

Stretch

allowance

after.

Zigzag foot

it//))'

so the needle pierces the fabric

_hnrt

seam,
A:

raw edge

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position

Use

a blue

stretch

needle,

which

prevents

skipped

fabric

effectively
stitches.

Knot
the

the threads
bobbin

gathers
the

evenly.

other

stitch

along

threads

Secure

end.

between

one edge.

and distribute

Sew
the

the

the threads
the

gathering

Pull out the gathering

Pull
at

decorative
stitches.

stitches.

stretch.
NOTE:

Loosen
tension
easier.

5O

the
to

top
make

thread
gathering

Elastic Stretch Stitch

Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching

Set the Machine

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

Stitch width
control 3 to 5
3_4

Top thread tension

control
3 to 6

Top thread tension

control
3 to 6

Stitch length'
control brown
stretch stitch
position

Here's How
Place
foot

the

fabric

so that

NOTE:

J
Use

stitch

narrow

this

when

seam that

you

you

open

flat.

It is ideal

seams

on

knits

or

want

woven

a narrow

for sewing

on

swim

need to
for

medium

fabrics

seam.

spandex

want

do not

press

heavyweight

presser

are made

When

using

fabric,

use a blue

fabric

1/4"

stretch

needle

effectively
skipped

and Its Uses

the

stitches

over the edge.

Stretch Stitch

The Stitch

under

the

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
positi on

o_

knit

Stretch

stretch
which

A:

Zigzag

Stitch

foot

prevents
stitches.
Choose

this

stitch

to attach

elastic

to

garments.
1.

Mark

the elastic

into quarters

and

to

match

these

where you

center

back and side seams.

Place

the

middle

of

the

elastic

under

the

center

of

the

presser

into place,

making

It is also great
wear.

2.

to

foot

and stitch

sure

the

elastic

the center

is evenly

front,

distri-

buted.

51

Stretch Patching

,!
S

Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 5
O_

---J 3_4..5

_
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6

Herring Bone Stretch

--

Set the Mac---_--_-'hine

Stitch
I_

control

I _

iiI

For

Stitch length
control brown
stretch stitch
position

The Stitch

and Its Uses

patching

worn

3 to 5

1 213 ,4

Top thread
tension
control 2 to 6

Stitch length, control

brown stretch stitch
position

width

out

elbows

Here's How
Place the fabric top side up, and sew
3/8" from the edge.

or

knees.
01

For patchwork

quilting.

Trim

Stretch
Stretch
A:

Zigzag foot

Stitch

A:

The
Use

Zigzag foot

Stitch
as

hemming

tableclothes

52

and

and

Its Uses
stitch
draperies.

for

to stitching.

The

stitch

will

Stitch

close

blankets,

Decorative Stretch Patterns

Set the Machine

Stitch width control

3to5

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

The Stitch

Decorative
touch
Stitch length control
brown stretch stitch
IJUUI_IU4=

and Its Uses

stretch

You can decorate

A:

Zigzag

patterns

can be used for adding

to the items you sew for your

children's

clothes,

home

creative

and personalised

and family.

women's

blouses, curtains,

etc.

foot

h)._3

Stretch

Stitch

53

Learning to Sew Buttonholes

With your Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods of making
buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the
optional snap-in automatic buttonhols attachment system.

Tips on buttonholing
Always
use.

Always
Choose the buttonhole
Built-in

Tissue

(rectangular).

Choose this style for waistband,

one or two

cuffs,

belt slots or where you will

paper

For heavier

buttons.

#3t
UULLUIIIIUI_

Round
Choose

_LLU_IIIII_IIL

_Ul-/_,VI,Ul

end buttonholes
this style

|_

(Template

....

No. 213504005,

for series of buttonholes

213505006).

on dresses,

b!ouses,

vests, jackets or coats.

Keyhole
Choose

buttonholes
this

need more

Note:

for button

See page 67 for ordering

Attachment.

54

(Template

style for tailored

room

buttonhole
with

use an interfacing

stitching,
need only

a practice

on a scrap of fabric

the button

you will

in area of garment

you plan to

use.

where

buttonholes

are

placed.

style

bottonholes

make

Try the buttonhole

No. 213506007).

vests, jackets,

coats or any time you

shank.

information

of optional

Buttonhole

or regular

interfacing

can be used.

Tear paper

away after

if it is used.
weight

fabrics,

loosen your

top

thread

tension

slightly.

Built-in

System
Set the Machine

Stitch width
control 3 to 5

1 213-4

Stitch length
control
Blue zone _
i

1. a.

Carefully
length

b.
Top thread

on your

the

buttonhole

control 2 to 6

Stretch Stitch

c.

Change to the sliding

foot

a,

buttonhole
b.

Insert
the garment
under the
foot with, the b utto
nhnl_ mark.........
ing running

Sfading buttonhole

2.

garment.

foot.

tension

__3_

mark

toward

you.

c.

Density

2.

For
less density,
toward "1".
For more density,
toward "0".

NOTE:

Always
tonhole

turn
turn

3. a.
b.

Line

up

foot

with

the

(A) toward

markings

the top mark

Lower

the
the

on

Sew forward
front
hole.

the

on your

Set the stitch selector

c.

until

marking

Stop sewing

of

at

you reach the

your

button-

at the left stitch.

the presser foot.

The

markings

are engraved

Depending
upon your fabric or your
own preference
in buttonholes,
you
may
alter
the
buttonhole
stitch
density
within
the blue buttonhole
range on the stitch length dial.
1.

the slider

}
J

the Stitch

you

so that the top mark (C) on the

slider meets the start mark (B).

garment.

NOTE:
Adjusting

Move

dial
dial

make a practice buton a scrap fabric

you plan to use to find the

more suitable stretch length.

on the

slider

in centimeters.

@
Coarse

stitches
for heavy
fabrics

@
Fine
stitches

for light
fabrics

Stretch

Stitch

55

4.

a.

Set the stitch

selector

b.

Sew 4 to 6 stitches.

C.

Stop sewing

at

5. a.

b.

at the right

Set the stitch

Sew until

selector

at

you reach the back of

C.

Stop sewing

Sew 4 to 6 stitches,

C,

Stop sewing at the left stitch.

at iLu_u_,
_y,_L _u LL._
,.

d.

Raise the presser foot,

both

NOTE:

sliding

at the edge of fabric,

buttonhole

foot

and sew in reverse ( [_

set

).

56

and draw

away from
needle

you.

and

Cut

bobbin

leaving about

10 cm (4")

thread

ends.

the

thread

to

pulling

Then,

as illustrared
[_]-->_]-_]

the

box.

threads

by
sewing

Remove
hole

b.

the fabric

When

7.

opener

the buttonhole.

stitch.

m
U "

Set the stitch selector at

knot

Draw

wrong

side

the

bobbin

the threads.

needle

of fabric
thread.

the

open

fabric
with

in your

the

and

cut

the

buttonhole

accessory

storage

Using Buttonhole Attachment

(NOTE:

The buttonhole

Buttonhole
For

Attachment

attachment

up your

buttonholes,

and templates.

machine

attachement

Buttonhole

item.)

Style

and Size

System

more varied and accurate

hole attachment

is anoptional

properly.

Know
You

will

you

will enjoy

using

the parts and carefully

need

these

items

for

the

read how
the

Round End
Buttonhole

buttonto set

Keyhole
Buttonhole

buttonhoie

system.
Guide slot

Measurement

Template

marking

213504005

213505006

213506007

3/8"

1/2"

15/16"

7/8" 1-1/16"

5/8"

13/16"

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

1-1/16"

Sizes
Catch

1-1/4" 1-3/8"

Buttonhole guide plate

NOTE:

Illustrations
buttonhole
length

Guide

block

easily

of

bu'_tonhole

to be sewn.
by matching

on

You will
the

template
find
button

show

actual

the most suitable

with

the proper

length

of

buttonhole
illustration

on the template.
Buttonhole

templates

Lever

Hook '/

"_Gear

Base

plate

Buttonhole

foot

57

Set the Machine

(Optional

Stitch width
control 2
1

2_

Item)

Pins (A)

Lever

3.,,. 4

!>1

Top thread tension

control 2 to 6

Stitch length
control 3 to 4

Base plate
Hook
Rectangular

0\\ j,

1.

Stretch Stitch

Buttonhole foot

Helpful

Hints

Best

results

are

#60

light

#80

obtained

by

weight

using

threads

as

bobbin thread.
NOTE:

It

58

Remove

b.

Raise the needle to its highest

c.

Remove

d.

Pu II bobbin

thread

e.

Insert hook

of base plate

f.

Pull lever back to align

the hook

Snap base plate

to

two

round

the foot

is advisable
fabric

sewing
fabrics.

knits

to use a blue
needle
and

You

can obtain

with

a wider

when

synthetic

buttonholes

cutting

space by

the
stitch
width
at 1.5 instead of 2.

table.
position.

holder.
out about

down

3" straight

into rectangular

fit

two

with
pins

holes (B) on needle plate.

Release lever.

stretch

setting
control

a.

g.

the extension

hole

back toward

rear of machine.

hole of needle plate.

the rectangular
(A) at the back

hole.
of base plate

into

(Optional

(Optional Item)

Item)
guide plate

Top
thread

plate

!Buttonhole

foot

Gear_lll

tl!_Slt

Guide s!ot /

I Setting
Guide

Mark

Starting
point

block
/

Gear

Bobbin
thread

e plate
J

2. a.

When you

have selected

the template

hole you need, slide the template

b,

c.

Pull

catch

toward

you while

with

sliding

the template

is at the setting

Insert

into

into the center

button-

into the guide plate.

hole size you have thorn

gear of base plate

the size and style

slot

until

the

3.

a.

Attach

b.

Adjust

button-

position

The lever c_
and fit

guide

block

of

foot.
gear

so

it

is aligned

with

the

starting

point

of

template.

mark.

of template

the buttonhole

of the guide slot.

Pull

the bobbin

toward
d.

be used to cha_-_je gear position.

you while

Place the bobbin

thread
holding
and top

up through

guide slot

by turning

the hand wheel

top thread.
threads

to the left side of guide plate.

Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread.

59

(Optional

5.

Item)
Marked
|
buttonhole-_

I
/_

II

!
I!1

a.

Lower

b.

Start

c.

Allow

the buttonhole
sewing

foot.

slowly.

the machine

to do the work

by itself.

(Do not try to guide the fabric.)

d.

Center
marking-

Stop sewing

To release

the

base plate off

when the needle

buttonhole

base plate,

returns
pull

the

to the position
lever toward

where
you

it begins.

and lift

the

the machine.

Fabric
Measurement
markings

Adjusting
You
control

k.

4.

a.
b.

C.

d.

Mark your
Placing

buttonhole

your

garment

NOTE:

behind

carefully
the

foot

as shown.

Align

marked

buttonhole

with

center

Line

up your

fabric

Pierce the fabric

If you

want

edge with

with

your

line up the fabric

insert

marking

foot

buttonhole

to

alter

between

the

closeness

If the fabric

be 1/2

inch

the 1/2 inch markings

length.

60

the use of interfacing

does not

feed smoothly

the

stitches

by

turning

the

stitch

length

markings

the

guide

foot.
on the

Fine stitches
fabrics

for light

guide
Stitch length
control
3 to 4

of the buttonhole.

from

the

each time

garment

edge,

L4 _

you start to sew

a buttonhole.
We recommended

of

3 and 4.

as shown.

the needle at the beginning

with

it between

on buttonhole

the measurement

of the buttonhole

may

density

on the garment.

machine,

plate and the buttc,-_hole

plate just in front

e.

position

the stitch

when
from

making

the start,

buttonholes.
increase the stitch

Stretch

Stitch

Coarse stitches
for heavy fabrics

Set the Machine

for any of these stitch

Top thread tension

control 3 to 7

Stitch width
control I''
(maximum)
2_

3,_. 4

Stitch length control

brown stretch stitch
positio_
or grue, t zu_qe
A:

Turn

off the power

switch.

(see page 6).

Insert the additional

spool

pin in the hole.

Place the felt and the spool

Zigzag foot

Prp.pare the too thread

for additional

Thread

then

into

Chan_

the needle to twin

needle

Thread

needles from

to back.

NOTE:

is slipped

front

When changing

(see page 1__6).

on the additional
spool

spool
pin.

needle bar thread

the

pin.

(see page 16__).

(see paqe 19).

guide as illustration

A.

(see page !5__.)-

direction

of sewing,

turn

the

hand

wheel

so needles

are

in the up position.
When

F: Satin stitch foot

sewing

the twin
Twin

needle

with

twin

mark

needle

do

not

use a stitch

width

which

goes past

( _r ).

needle is an optional

item

for all models.

Twin needle

Illustration A

61

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE
Incorrect
size needle.
Improper
threading.
Loose upper thread tension.

Irregular

Breaking

Needle

Bunching

of Thread

Puckering

62

Stitches

Pulling fabric.
Loose presser foot.
Unevenly wound bobbin.
Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.
Pulling fabric.
Incorrect
size needle.
Incorrect
setting of needle.
Loose presser foot.

CORRECTION
Choose correct size needle for thread
Rethread machine.
!

and fabric.

Tighten upper thread tension.

not pull fabric; guide it gently.
Reset presser foot.
Rewind bobbin.

1 Do

Replace

needle plate,

or polish

off

burrs completely,

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread
Reset needle.
Reset presser foot.

and fabric.

Upper and lower threads not drawn back

under presser foot before starting seam.

When starting 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

Using two different

sizes or kinds of thread.
Bent or biunt needle.

Reset thread tension.

Upper thread and bobbin
Insert new needle.

Loose presser foot.

Fabric too sheer or too

Reset presser foot.

Use underlay of tissue paper.

thread

tension.

soft.

thread

should

be same size and kind,

PROBLEM

Incorrect
size needle.
Bent or blunt needle.
Skipping

Stitches

Breaking

Upper

Thread

Incorrect
setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread

Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper
threading.

Start to stitch at a medium

Rethread machine.

Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect
size needle.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread
Insert new needle.

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Breaking

Bobbin

Improper
bobbin threading.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook

Thread

L./Cll

Fabric

IIIII_

not Moving

Jamming

_JICILC;

in

race.

Knocking

Noise

clutch

Thread caught
Lint in bobbin

is disengaged.
in hook race.
holder or hook

Replace

needle plate,

race.

and fabric.

speed.

or polish

Check bobbin threading.

Clean bobbin holder and hook
Remove darning nl_t_
Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Place both threads back under
to stitch.
Push in the clutch.

}JiQ_.t_.

Stitch Length set at 0.

Thread knotted
under fabric.
Push-pull

Machine

CORRECTION

PROBABLE CAUSE

off

and fabric.

burrs

completely.

race.

presser foot

before

beginning

Disassemble and clean hook race.

Clean bobbin holder and hook race.

63

To

insure

essential

that

The bobbin
or knock

your

machine

operates

its

best,

you

need to

keep

the

area can collect

loudly

if a thread

dust and lint.

Your

machine

can become

sluggish

is caught.

!i

l
t

J
1.

Unplug

the

face cover

CAUTION!

machine

Gb

and open the

plate.

The

light

bulb

HOT.

could

Protect

fingers

when

you

be

your

handle

it.

Turn

off

the

power

switch

or unplug

bulb

the

bulb

up

counter-clockwise

and turn

to remove

Remove
hook

Put :the new bulb

right.

in by pushing

it clockwise.

it

out

use a vacuum

it.

up and turning

Take out the bobbin.

Brush

the
the cover

cover

plate

plate

by sliding

release button

the

to the

k,

the machine.
Push

2.

64

at

parts clean at all times.

dust

and

cleaner.

lint

or you

Insert

the bobbin.

Attach

the hook

may
cover plate.

Open face cover plate and oil two

or two

Remove excess oil, otherwise

1.

Unplug

the

machine

the presser foot

2.
3.

Remove the bobbin

Remove

and

5.

remove

Take

out

bobbin

and needle.

the bobbin.

holder

Lift

and remove

points

as shown

below

at least once a year.

One

drops of oil is sufficient.

it may stain fabrics.

up the
it.

cover plate.

the screw

on the left side

of the needle with

the large screw

driver.
4.

In

Remove the needle plate.

case

extended

machine
time,

Use good quality

No other

oiling

Above

points

require

oiling

is not
oil

it

used

before

sewing

machine

for

an

sewing.
oil:

is required
are

only

area

which

on this machine.

6.

Use

the

feed

dogs, hook

holder.

lint

brush

to

clean

the

race and bobbin

Also use a soft, dry cloth.

Line

up the

position
notch

the
fits

triangle
bobbin

next

to

marks
holder
the

and

so the

stopper

in

the hook race.

65

PARTS

LIST

16

17

18

10

11

12

13

14

15

9/oJ

W
19

2O

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

%
28

29

J
66

Ref. No.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co. store or
service center.

WHEN

ORDERING

REPAIR

PARTS,

ALWAYS

1
2
3

GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

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 handing.

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

Ref. No.
*102869107
102403202
813404013
647814020
647814031
647814042
647814053
652806015
685502019
825813005
823803006
822804118
*6864
000009803
820832005
6478030O4
802424004
647808O09
*6889
822O2O5O3
822019509
625031500
*826815000
*213702016
*200002008
*200003009
*200005001
*200013105
*200027102
*2O0O30108
*214872000
*654805008
*94162OO00

Description
Bobbin box with 10 bobbins

'

Spool pin felt

No. 11 Stretch fabric needles (BLU)
No. 11 Single needles (ORG)
No. !4 Single needles (RED)
___
,!__
tr__! t

No. i6 Single nuuo_u_ IruR)

No. 18 Single needles (GRN)
Straight foot
Zigzag foot
Sliding buttonhole foot
Zipper foot
Satin stitch foot
Needle threader
Light bulb
Large screw driver
Small screw driver
Lint brush
Buttonhole opener
Oil and lint brush set
Large spool holder
Small spool holder
Additional spool pin
Twin needle
Buttonhole attachments
Piping foot
Gathering foot
Pin-Tucking foot
Hemmer foot
Binder foot
1/4" Seam foot
Walking foot
Embroidery foot
Ruffler

* These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered
per instructions above.
67

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

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.....

.......

INDEX
A
Accessory storage box ..............
Additional spool pin ...............
Appliqueing ...................

3, 9
16
26, 38

B
Bar tacking ...................
26, 38
Base ...........................
3
Base plate .......
...............
67
Basic zigzag ...................
2tJ, 31J
Blind hemming .................
26, 42
Bobbin ............
5, t6_18, 64, 66_67
Bobbin holder ..............
18, 64_65
Bobbin thread .................
20_21
Bobbin winding
"
16_17
Bobbin winding spindle .........
3, 16_17
Box stitching ..................
28, 45
Buttonhole
30, 54_56
Buttonhole attachment . . . 54, 57_60, 66_67
Buttonhole foot ..........
57_60, 66_67
Buttonhole guide plate ........
57_60, 67
Buttonhole making ..............
54_60

Fabric,

needle,

thread

and stitch

length chart .....................

Face cover plate ............
Fagoting
.....................
Feed dogs ....................
Foot control
....................
Free arm sewing ................

15
3, 7, 64_65
28, 46
32, 65
4, 6
9_10

Hand wheel ....................

Herring bone stretch
.............
Hook race ......................
spool

pin

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

Lace work ......................

Large screw driver .............
Light and power switch .............
Light bulb .................
Lint brush ..................

4, 20
29, 52
65

57_60, 67
26, 40

43
5, 66"-67
4, 6
64, 66_67
5, 64_67

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

26, 36

C
Cabinet .........................
Changing needle ..................
Changing presser foot ............
Cleaning hook race and feed dogs
Cornering guide ................

......

3
15
11_12
65
31,39

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

14_15, 66_67
4, 15
3, 18
........
15
19_20

D
Darning
.....................
Decorative
geometric patterns
Drop feed lever

Monogramming

.......
_

26, 32
29, 48
32

Oiling .........................
Overcasting stitch .................
Overcast stretch ................
Overedging stitch ...............

65
41
27, 50
29, 47

P
Elastic stretch
.................
Embroidery
...................
Extension table
..................

68

28, 51
26, 39
3, 9

Parts list .....................

Performance problems ............

Reverse stitch control ..........

Rick-rack stretch stitching .........

3, 25, 31
26, 49

16

M
Buttonhole template ..........
Button sewing .................

4, 6
3
4, 6
26_30
7
4, 11_13
4, 8
4, 17

Horizontal

Plug connector ...................

Portable case .....................
Power switch ....................
Practical stitch chart .............
Pressure control dial ................
Presser foot .................
Presser foot lever .................
Push-pull clutch .................

Satin stitch foot .....................

.........
5, 13, 27, 30, 37_39, 45,
Satin stitching .................
Seam guides .....................
Serging ......................
Serging or pine leaf stretch .........
Sewing light ......................
Shell stitching
.................
blloing buttonnole TOOt ...............
...............
5, 13, 30, 55_56,
Sma!l screw driver .............
5,
Smocking ....................
Snap-on button .................
Spool pin felt ................
5,
Spool pin .......................
Stitch length control ..............
Stitch selector
Stitch width control ..............
Straight stitching
............
26,
Straight stitch foot ....................
............
5, 12, 26, 31,33, 49,
Straight stretch stitching
..........
Stretch patching ................
Stretch stitch adjuster .............

66_67
29, 37
31
27, 51
27, 51
6
27, 45
66_67
66_7
27, 50
4, 11
66_67
3
3, 24
4, 23
3, 24
31_35
66_67
26, 49
28, 52
4, 24

66_67
62_63

Take-up lever
Thread cutter

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

3, 19
3, 19

Thread
guide.................
3_4,19
Three-step
zigzag...............
27,44
Topstitching
..................
26,33
Twinneedle
stitches...............
61
Topthread...................
19"-22
Topthread
tension..............
21_22
Topthread
tension
contlol.......
3,21_22
Turning
asquare
corner.............
31
Two-point
boxstitching
...........
29,47
Two-point
shellstitching..........
28,46
Z
Zigzag
foot ........................
..... 12,26_30,38,40_47,49_53,66_67
Zigzag
Zigzag
Zipper
Zipper

stitching
.............
26, 36_48
overcasting .................
41
application
...........
26, 34_35
foot . .....
5, 13, 26,34_35,66_67

69

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For

25-YEAR

WARRANTY

25 years from

in the mechanical

.---"

FULL
For

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#

the date of purchase,

components

TWO YEAR
two

years from

appear in the
speed control.

FULL

the

of

purchase,

equipment

of

ON ALL

the

HEAD

EQUIPMENT

sewing

defects

in material

OF SEWING

MACHINE

or workmanship

which

appear

._

which

,_

head.

Sears will,

PARTS

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free of charge, repair

machine

ON ELECTRICAL

date

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MACHINE

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of the sewing

WARRANTY

electrical

90-DAY

ON SEWING

free of

machine,

AND

charge,

including

MECHANICAL

repair

defects

electronic

in material

components,

or workmanship

motor,

wiring,

switch

and

ADJUSTMENTS
#

For 90 days from

necessary for proper

WARRANTY

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the date of purchase,

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operation
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you

or service,

simply

have purchased
contact

your

Kenmore

Sewing Machine,

your nearest Sears Service Center.

should

a need ever exist for repair parts

Be sure to provide all pertinent

facts when

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Repair

Parts Distribution

need

PARTS,

ALWAYS

DESCRIPTION

are not

stocked

GIVE

*MODEL

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your

THE

FOLLOWING

NUMBER

order

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*NAME

INFORMATION:
OF ITEM

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transmitted

to a Sears

Center for handling.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

S-385

Printed in Taiwan

Part No. 654800014