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Specific mstructions are given on threading, tension adiustments, cleaning, oiling, etc. This wiff hetp you obtain the best sewing results and avoid unnecessary servtce expense for conditions beyond our control. AdvEce on the operation and care of your machine _salways available at your nearest Sears Retail Store. Please remember, 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 in space provided below the model number and serial number of this appliance. The model number and seria! number are located on the nomenclature plate, as identified on Page 3 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 OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Darning ............................ 25 Straight Stretch .......................... 25 A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available .............. 2 Zigzag Stitches .......................... 26_30 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. 2_3 • Basic Zigzag ............................ 26 Identify the Accessories ........................ 3 , Satin Stitch ......................... 27 a Applique .............................. 28 SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING • Bar Tacking ............................. 28 ° Sew a Button ........................... 29 Set Up the Machine ...................... 4_6 o Overcasting Stitch ....................... 30 • Rick-R ack Stretch ........................ 30 • Plug in the Machme and Switch on the Power ....... 4 • Foot Control Use ........................ 4 • Three-Step Zigzag ........................ 31 Setting Spool Pins ......................... 5 • Overcasting Stretch Stitching ................. 32 • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching ............ 32 • Adjust the Presser Foot Lever .................. 5 Blind Hemming ............................ 33 Extension Table ........................ 5_6 o Free Arm Sewing: the Removable Lace Work ............................ 34 Know What the Presser Feet Will Do ............ 7"--8 Buttonholes ......................... 35_36 Choose Your Needle and Thread .............. 9_10 Sew in a Zipper ......................... 37_38 • Check Your Needle ...................... 9 Shell Stitching ........................... 39 Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart ..... 10 Smocking ............................ 39 Elastic Stretch Stitch ...................... 40 Prepare the Bobbin ....................... 11_13 Box Stitching .......................... 40 , To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine ..... 11 • To Change Your Needle ..................... 10 • Wind the Bobbin ..................... 11_12 SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART • Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case .......... 13 Prepare Your Top Thread ................... 14_15 What to Do When ....................... 41_42 , Thread Your Needle ................... 14_15 SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread ................. 15 Adjust the Top Thread Tension ........... 16_17 Replacing the Light Bulb ................. 43 Stitch Selector ............................. 1B Cleaning the Machine ............... 43_46 Stitch Length Control ..................... 18 • Clean the Feed Dogs ...................... 43 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .............. 18 a Clean the Shuttle Race ..................... 44 Reverse Stitch Control ...................... 18 • Oil behind the Face Cover Plate ............... 45 Starting To Sew ....................... t9 • Oil under the Top Cover ................... 45 Oil the Underside ......................... 46 SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES PARTS LIST ................................... 47 Practical Stitch Chart ................... 20_22 Straight Stitches ................... 23_24 INDEX ....................................... 48 • Straight Stitch .......................... 23 • Use the Seam Guides ....................... 23 • Turn a Square Corner ..................... 23 • Use the Darning Plate ...................... 24 • Topstitching .......................... 24 , Left Needle Position ....................... 24 : Locate and identify theParts A full line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general •catalog, Another option , , , buy a Carrying Case , , , then Take-up Lever Stitch Selector your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be stored any_ obbin Winder Tension Disc where. Upper Thread Gu_de Top Thread Tension Control Stitch Length Control Face Cover Plate Reverse Stitch Control Need le Ple te X,, Shuttle Cover \ Extension Table Top Cover ThreadSpoolPins Accessory box " _'_.,,,,,Lint brush Thread Guide Bobbin ClutchKnob Presser Foot Lever Buttonhole opener Hand W heel (_Large screw driver Free Arm L_ght end Power Switch Nomenclature Plate Af# 9 Plug Connector FOOt Control Thread Gupde Thread Guide Needle Clamp Straight stitch foot...