Sears 385. 19601 manual

OWNER'S _MANUAL i SEWING MACHINE MODEL 385. 19601[...]

IMPOIRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use, Read all instruction before using this sewing machine. DA N G E R -- To reduce the risk of etectric shock: 1. 2. 3. 4, An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately [...]

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Homemaker. CONGRATURATIONS! You have lust purchased a Kenmore t O0 Stitch seWmg machine that can, with some easy setting by you, do both decorative and utility sewmg more quickly and accurately than you ever dreamed possible. This machine can take the guesswo[k, the l_ustratmg tr_a| and error out at sewmg, wrtually eliml[...]

SECTION 1. SECTION 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet IS Available .............. 4 Locate and Identify the Parts ................. 5_6 Identify the Accessone_ ........................ B PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ........................ 7_11 = Plug m the Machine and Switch on the Power ......[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES C_ert of Sewing Functions ..................... 42 Stitch Pattern Char[ ...................... 43_,19 Stratgi_tStitches [] _ [], [] and _ .... 50_59 Straight Stitch .......................... 50 • Topstitehing ........................... 51 • Position Your Needle tor Topst_tcbing .......... 52 • Pintucking ......[...]

SECTfON 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tult line ot sewing cabinets i$ avai}ab_e at your nearest Sears retail s[ore or through our genera! catalog. Whenever you're ready to sew, so Is your sewing piece. Another option ..... buy a Carryln O Case ..... lheo your Kenmore goes anywhere, can be .stored anywhere. Fig.[...]

Locate and Identify the Parts SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE[...]

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the Parts (Continued) Arm Covet Plate Ca_ t yi_j Hil_d|e Identify the Accessories Bobbi_ Darning flt_te[...]

Set Up the Machine a Plug in tim Machine end Switch on the Power Madllrte _ockel Powe_ SUpply pk_g NOTE: Beiore mserUng the plug into your machine, be sure the power switch is OFF. l. CI_eck your outlet to be sure _t_s a 1 tO to 120 Voll AC outlet. 2- Insert the machine plug mto the five-prong o_Ilet, as shown. It wiI! on!y fit one way. 3, Insert t[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine {Continued) Set the Foot Control @ Check Your Feed {3alance Dial = Set the Pressure Dial J The foot control reguIales the speed at which you sew, Position the foot control as shown_ with your heel on tile floor. To increase speed, gently press down with tile ball of your _ooL To decrease[...]

SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Setting Spoof Pins The spool p_ns are used for holding [he spools of thread when teeding thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pros. Be sere to place the spool lett on the pins. Push down for storage, e Adjust the Presser Foot Lever The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser foot. You[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine _Continued) e Accessory Storage Box e Free-Arm Sewing: the Removable Extensmn Table To Remove: To Attach: Ex i_sloll t_bl_ The lid o| the accessory storage box lifts open toward you, Sewln{_l eccessorles are eonvenlenlly located In the box, To Remove the Extension Table (for iree-arm sew[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Your sewing machine can do tree arm sewing. This feature makes sewing easy tar: ÷ 8at tacking to reinforce pockets, p_ackeLs and wa=stlines on ready- made or home.made garments to avoid tabrie bunching at'ound the needle, Stilchirtg sleeves, waistbands, pant legs, or ally circular garment area. Darni[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important teature at this machine. You need to know what each toot does in order to use them effectively. Tke Foe[ Storage Compartment with most o9 the presser feet ts located in the accessory -',torase box. {See page t0). Automatic buttonhole[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING o Presser Foot Types A. Zigzag Foot A: Zi#za{$ tQo_ Use this foot tot bath stra=ght and z=gzag st=rching. The black b_ttoft on the right side ot the toot sets the toot to tomato r_gld SO that you can sew on heavy fabrics, (See p. 35 tot detailed _nstruo ctloos.) Stitch Patterns: _ _ % D, Quilter Dz O_ilter[...]

SECTION 2. KnowWhat thePresser FeetWil! Do (Continued) • PresserFoot Types {Continued) PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING G. Blind Hem S_iteh Foot G: Blind ham % Slidin_l But{onhole Foo_ J: Slidino h_._t_onhole 10_I % Use this toot to, perfect blind Use this foot exclusively for hemming, The foot has ridges straight stiteh{n_, on the bottom to keep [...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING o Cf_eck YaurPresser Foot Your presser toot Is held in place by a Foot Holder. Each presser toot merely snaps on the toot holder, which is seldom removed. If you need to remove or attach the toot holder, here is what you do: To Remove: Foo_ To Attach: To Remove: Turn the screw toward the back Of I. tile ma[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose Your Needle and Thread Twin Needt_ DJ_c_ s_nk Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. tn your needle case. you wil_ find the foltowmg color-coded needles : Blue [11 ) .......... for stretch tabr_cs Orange _t_I) .......... for lightweight fabrics Red (t4) ............ t[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR S£WING ........ Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length Chart NEEDLE RECOMMENDED FABRIC SiZE AND THREAD SIZE ST|TCH LENGTH COLOR SETTING L_ghtwaight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon+ Polyester CoretCotton 2.0 Silks, Fine L_ce, Organza, 11-ORANGE Wrap {12 s_:=tches pat Crepe. Taffeta, Voile, Fine Mercerized Cotton Silk[...]

SECTION 2o PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin l, Gen[Iy push down on the bobbin cover pl_te and slide tt towards you. 2. Set aside. 3. Lift out the bobbin, as shown° Chinch J, Put your spool ot thread onto spool pin, with the thread winding in the direction shown. 2. Pull th[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHtNE FOR SEWING Upper _ht_ad e_lide Draw thread from spool 4. through bobbin winder upper thread 9uide teas=on disc as shown. Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin wmding spmdle so that the thread comes o_s on top. DQGGQ m_QG m_QQ_ 5, 6. Holding onto end ot thread, depress the toot control, 7. When the bobbin ts slightl[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin (Contmued) e Insert the Bobbin Into the Bobbin Holder (_ Put the bobbin _nto the bobbin holder so that the thread leeds eo_nter-elockwlse. (_ Pull about 4 inches ot thread to,yard you Ihrough the teos_on _|o[ @ + _ Tt_rea_ie_3 C|I_}*[ (_) Then pul! the thread clockwmse toward the back o_[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING ...... Prepare Your Top Thread e Thread Your Needte The numbered steps above to||ow the numbers on the ittustrattons. Dotted lines show places where the thread loops and then Is polled t_ght. I. Draw thread into thread guide using both hands. 2, While holding thread near spool, draw thread down into the te[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWtNG Prepare Your Top Thread lContinued} e Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread @ Ho{d the top t|_read li(}ht_y w_t|_ your @ Pre_s th_ Up/Down Naedl_ Po_itian Buttoa _) le_t bard. twrr.:e. Br_n_ lhe bobb_ lhread up by puI|_n 9 Ibe top _breado Pull b_th _hread_ under and to tt_ back o_ the presser fool leavm_ 4 t{} 6 inch[...]

SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWf_IL_ Adjust the Top Thread Tens=on T{)p s_c_e o{ l_b_ic Too_ %7 _bir_ For Straight Stitch Tighten The ideal stra=ght stitch will haue threads {oeked between The two layers o_" fabric, as shown above, magnified to show detail tf you look, at the stitch, front and back, you will notice _hat there are no ga[...]

SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHfNE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread (Continued) o Adjust th_ Top Thread Tens+on |Continued| in the Correct zigzag _titch+ t!_e bobbin threads wilt not show on the top side of t_bric and the top threads wil! sinew slightly on the bottom side. S_e below tot tile co_rect _ppoa_aoce, To match this appearanct_, adiust veer[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE TttE CONTROLS .... "The illustration shows the Reverse Stitch Sutton, Up/Down Need|e Position Sutton and the control paneI el your Kenmore t 00 Stitch. The control buttons, LED |_ghts and indicator screens enable you to control your machine and kr, ow what it _s doing at al_ times. tn this section, you wifl learn what t[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button {manual -- no memory) Up/Down Needle Position Button Use this button to: Secure seams, rmnforce the seams and the top edges ot pockets. At Stralgh_ .. t Stitching: Press and hold the reverse st=tch button. The machine w_|t sew In reverse until yo_ reIease the button, At Zigzag or Decorative[...]

Control Panel StitcJ_ Patl_m Section iJ anrJ Leh_Jth Secl_on _ Outlonhole S_eli_n Stltcl_ P_tter n _" Ct_ft Section SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS The Control Panel is divided into tour seehons; The Sittch Pattern Section, Where you set stitch patte_-ns, with memoTy and clear buttons. Other usetul b_-lttons are also located in this seeho[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Pattern indicator Pattern Selection Buttons C_3 _c_oc_ l J (E3CE3CZ_ _lo-01 _-_i c_cD_o _ HJ Power sw_Ic{_ _÷" This two digit indicator screen lights up to show whet stitch pattern you are usln_l, NOTE: When you turn on your machine, the indicator will automatically show the straight stitch _. To Select a [...]

Direct Entry Stitch Buttons Memo_ Button SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Clear Button DCOE3_ E!_IZ3CO_ You can set each of lol|owing most frequently used stitches by pressing bust one button, The pattern indicator screen wi|| show the selected pattern number. You can also sElEct these patterns by pressing pattern selection buttons. f Stitch No[...]

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Twin Needle Button Just press this button, and the machine automatically reduces the maximum width for twin needle sewing. Press button a_aln to single needle sewing, For detailed instructions, see p. 83. Auto-Lock But-ton lautomatic with memory} Use this button to secure seems Wltll an auto.lock s_i_ch at the f[...]

Editing Button Use this button to; check and co_rect pattern combi. nations berate sewing. -- press again when editing is complete, the light will go out, SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Editing Pattern Combinations To check your programming tar possible errors tn a lung pattern sequence, your Kenmore 100 Stitch has a built-in editing system ([...]

SECTION 3. LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stitch Width and Length Buttons Aft stitches in your Kenmore t00 Stitch are pro-set _or the best stitch length _nd width. But if you wish to change the settings he_*_'S how: You can set stitch width and length with those two buttons. (Use one el: a time+ The machine wil_ remember the first one whffe you set[...]

SECTION 3, LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS e Stitch Length Button This butto_ sets the stitch length tot both strmght and z=gzag stitches. When you press the stitch length button, the stitch length light wit! go on and the indicator screen will show the pro-set stitch length: "2.0" for straight stitching -- "1-5" for zigzag stitching [...]

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS The sewing covered in this section require some specia! ski_ls. For aI! other stitches, your machine does most of the work. Even if you are skilled at these stitches, you will want to learn ttle |eatures at th_s machine that may be new to you, Use the Seam Guides Cornering guide The seam guides on the nee[...]

Sew on Heavy Fabrics SECTION 4, PRACTICE COMMON ST[TCI41NG SKILLS Use the Darning Plate When sewing from 3 to 12 layers of fabrrc, such as sewing over welt seams when hemming leans- Io Use Foot A IZJgzag foot) with the black spring button. NOTE: This black button locks the toot so It does not g_ve with the tabr_c. 2. Sew as usual. 3- Stop when your[...]

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Basting [_ S_t l}_ti t_ta_hit_a {_ Threm:l le_{s_or_ 0 +o Z5 A: Z{gzag tao_ _arni+++_ Orate B " Blue needle NO, 11 Jse the darning plate ++or bastm 9. {See p. 35 for details.) Use this st+tch to: _Ste _ea_s. tailor tack+ -- task quilt layers. CAUTION: Do not use thit, stitch if the needle wi|t leave [...]

Darning [] SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Set the M_chino F: S=3 l_tt _,t_lch _t_ss_#re T_ead _ension 2[o5 @ Oarnin_ pl_t_ I, Put the darning plate on the needle plate (see p. 35)- 2. Stretch the tabr}c with the hole m ttle center between embroidery hoops, as st;own. 3, Lower the presser bar and sew as a slow speed, 4. Move the fabric [...]

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Sew a Button Set the Mat;hine [_ Thre#d le_sierl 3to5 F: Satil*_ sI_{cl_ Oarnin9 plate S=_tch win'Jib c_mro| but{an 6. Stitch several times. 8, Draw _he thread tt_ the reverse side ot the fabr=c and knot the threads, 38[...]

Put in a Zipper It's as easy at A - B- C S_t thai Ma_h_rl0 Threod tens+nn 2to6 A, i. 2. ++ +i= 1 Attach the zipper toot, as shown. To sew on the fett s_de ot the zipper, atlach the presse[ bar to the right pins on the zipper loot+ To sew on Ihe right side o_ the zipper. attach the p_esser bar to the left pins on the zipper Soot+ SECTION 4. PRA[...]

SECTION 4, PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Put in a Zipper (Continued) c C+ Sew m thezlppet "i. Fold back {he left seam a_towance as showR. 2. Turn under the right seam allowance to term a 1/8"" fe_d. 3. Place the zipper teelh next to the 1/8" fold and pin _n place. NOTE: Be sure the top ot the zipper (the slider} is at the top[...]

SECTION 4. PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS 11. Remove the zipper toot and attach the presser bar to the _ett pins on the zipper _00;[- 12. Stitch across and below the bottom ot the z_pper. 13. Turn the corner and continue to {3u_de the toot _}ong the z{pper teeth_ as ShOWn* Stitch through the fabric and the ztpper [ape. 14. Stop about two _ncbe_ f[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN TIdE STITCHF£ Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are familiar with vour machine and read,/ to sew. what are ¥0_ going to sew? The toi]owmg char_ tel{_ Vou (in alphabetical order) what sewing tunct=ons this machine performs and directs you to the proper [>agefor detailed io._truct_ons. In manv cases, you also have a choice [...]

Stitch Pattern Chart S_hch No, i P=tt_tn i STRA|GHT 10 1 --I STRAIGHT 1 _ i STRETCH H_ HI s LOCK-A- 12 : MAT|C SEAM i MENDING I3 , ZIGZAG 14 (_egular} Foot Slra{gfu (HI Zigzag |A| Straight {N} Zigzag {A} Zigzag {A) | l Oth_ Attach. Ouil_er D_mlng plate Zipper _oot _Hr_d hem 51_l_h |O_I _t{t_ _tilch 1o_I D_rni_g pl_o Satin ttitch loot I °_Pg E ? on[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Sfit-_h Potlern OVEREDGE SEAM BLIND HEM STITCH OUTLINE STRETCH SADDLE STITCH BASTING I N_o t" s s s s Foot Otl=er Attach. Biing Horn Sdtch {G) Z_gzag (A) Zigzag |AI 8_nd H_m Stitch {G_{ Zigzag {A) {3arni_ pl_t_ Noedl_ Tht'=;_d i PrP_sl Tension i Dia Che_:k 3 - 7 Cha_{ E or, p,[...]

Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Pattern KNIT 20 STITCH TWIN NEEDLE 21 STITCHES _2 24 30 35 Ce S 41_ SCALLOP 2t STITCH 22 FEATHER 25 STITCH 26 DOUBLE _.OGE 27 ZFGZAG OthQr Foot Attach, Zigzag (A) Zigzag |A} or Zigzag tA} Ove_edge (C) Twin N_dle SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Nsedto TO nsion { Oi_l Uses ! Blue {'11}1 3 -- 6 3 Use Ior sw=mwear and str[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) Stitch t P_t_er_ No, aLIND HEM STITCH SHELL STITCH AUTOMATIC DARNtNG CUT-OUT WORI{ 3_ APPLIQUE Foot Othe, AttiC|z, £11nd Hem S_ilch |G} Satin (FI 8uztonhole 13} N dl_ Thread t °° 1 T0-0_0. I Ch_ck ( 2 ~ 5 t Ch_t[ _ 6.-9°nP" 17 Chart ._ I 2 F ch_t . 1 t o-p-_ I Pre==ur= Oi_i 3 3[...]

Stitch Pattern Chart SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch P_._tern RICK-RACK STR£TCH NO, Foot 32 Zigzag {A) Satin {F) [_ Other A_tgc_t. Ne_dlo Check Char[ on p. 12 Thread P_essuL*e Uses Roi0t to Pago Tans,on Diai 2 _ 6 3 Oeco_at_ g_rm_nts w_th one _ow o_ _vera_ 66 ELASTIC CASING 33 FAGOTING S_tin iF) S CROSS 34 STiTCHiNG ELASTIC 35 STR ETCH SMOCt?[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart (Continued) $_tCh Pattern SAND ST|TPH]NG DECORATIVE GEOMETRIC£ SHADING STITCH STRgTCH STITCH DECORATIVE I No. d2_ 54 : 55 ] 56 I m 39_ I 67 I Sa{in tF) S_t+n {Ft Sa[tn (F) Salin (F) Foot Other Attach. Tlir_ad Needl_ Ten_io. Check 2 -- 6 Chart o. p, I._7 Ct_k 2 ~ 8 Cllart o_ p, 1,7 Check 2 -- 8 Cha[...]

Stitch Pattern Chart Sthch Patt0rn MONOGRAM Numbet_, Letters, Spar;e Rounded Keyho_o NO. 09, 68~ 98 2 3 Foot S_tin (F) SHdin 9 ButtonhoIe (J) Autonlat_c bUtIQnho_ iN) OIher Attach. SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES N_ " Th,..----_ p,_,.su,o7 I .... I To_ - .... I o_o, ! onp. 17 hOC:k Chat| } I | b_ttortholes. np. 17 I Battack Uses I Reter to P09o [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES StrmghtStitches [] _ [], [] and _hen you Iurn on your m_chine, _t iS au_o- matmally set [o sew a stratght stitch (pattern H). 0 Str_ltlht Stitch Sat the Ma;|li+t_ Thmod tensmn 2m6 o, H: St¢_ight A: Zigzag 1oo_ s_itci_ foot [] The StiIch and Its Uses You can USe your bas+e stra+ght stitch in many ways besides _ust sewi[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Topstltchirtg _t the M_¢l_in0 Thread tsnslo_ 2tog A_ Zigz_ foP| G: 131it_d It_'m stitch foot The Stitch and Its Uses TopstltChing emphasizes the lines el your garment and keeps seams and edges fiat and crisp. Accent suits or blouses with one or two rOWS ot tops|itching around the outer edges ot cuffs, lapels or c[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES StrmghtStitches [] _ [], [] and [] (Continued) e Position Your Needle for Topstit ehing The needle has three posftions; lotto center and rt#hr. © To position the needle to the left: !. Press the stitch width control button, 2. 3, Press the" stitch length/width decrease button. The stitch length/width indicator wi[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Pintucldng _t the _*'l_chi_o Thread lens_on 2t06 The Stitch and Its Uses Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close together to add design interest on such {terns as blouses and pillowcases. One pmtuck can term a permanent tro_t crease on knit pants. "t. Attach the blind stitch hem _'oot. 2- Place the raided[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches [] Qu]it}ng Sate the Mach{l_a [], [] and [] (Continued) f Thread t_.ns$on 21o6 D; OuJ_ter A; Zigzag font Fh Slrai_jht _;t_ch t_ol Tile Stitch and |ts Uses Quihing is stitching two layers ot tabr{c together with batting _n between to add dimension and warmth. You can use quilting on entire garments or [...]

SECT!ON 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Gatherm9 S_t the M_¢|tine A: Z_gz_8 _oot Thread tensior_ 1 to4 / Stlt_h Le_#th: f L_ The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch to gather trims, skirts, sleeves at the top, smocking or any [tree you want more {ullness, Use two rows o| stitches. Here's How ffar medium weight tabrtcs and tight, firm gathers) 'i. [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stretch [_ ,S_t the Ma_hine Thread I_nSio_ 2106 A: Z[ff_a_ +oot H; SI_aighI stitch loot The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch +s the stretch var_at=on o+, the slratght stitch, especla[fy developed for kn_ts and stretch labrJcs, This stitch can also be used for topst_tehing. A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING Stretch st[...]

Lock-a.Matic Seam SOt _bO Ma_hinu A: ZigZ:a_ loot ThrP._ _ensio_ 2to0 For general sewing, the lock-a-matlc stitch _s the tastest way tO SeW and secure a s_am. It tS programmed to automatically sew reverse stitches at the beglnnmg and when the reverse stit_:h button Is pressed at the end Ot a seam. Seams are ,sewn qolckl¥ and sec_areiy. SECTION 5. [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STfTCHES Outline Stretch [] Set =he Mach_n_ 3_o6 _1_o n_edle No. _ t T_e Siitch and Its Uses This stitch pattern, a vanaIlon ol the straight stitch, is a narrow stretch slIt_:h deslgned to eliminate pueker_n[l on knit fabrics end bias seams, On tricot and filmy chiffons, it can be used to seam a_d overcast at the same [_me _o p[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Saddle Stitch [] • ll the Mschine Thread len_iotl 2106 A: Zigzag iO_ G: Blind hem _lilCh fO0! The Stitch and I_s Uses The saddie stitch is formed with one Stitch forward, two _t+tches backward, and a fourth stitch forward. You con achieve a lovely hand-worked look when toPStltching suits, blazers, Iumpers, and demm o[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Zi gStitches []- [], and [] Basic Zi#zag _t lhe M_ch}n_ T|_ead lensio fi 3_u8 The Stitch and Its Uses T':ne zlsZ_g stitch is one el the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine. |tcan be a uti{_ty stitch lot sewing buttons, buttonholes, hemmMgo ore[castro{I, mending and datum{,), It can also be used[...]

SECTION B. LEARN THE STITCHES e Satin Stitch _e_ the M_ch|no Thread te/_slon 3rob A: Zigzagloot F: Satinstltct_ i=;ot Pre._ufe SI_c_ Len_lh; {32 to 1.0 The Stitch and Its Uses The Satin st=tch is a versatil_ and otten used decorative stitch_ but it can also be used to overcast a raw edge {for example_ btankets, tinens, tablecIoths and napkins). The[...]

Tile Stitch and Its Uses Tl_is z_gzag variation is very osetul In garment constroctlon and m fimshing raw edges el any sewing prelect. Here's Now _. The black ridge and brush and the guide w_res on the overedge toot keep the edge neat and the fabricstralght. 2, Place your tabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge, Blaek ridge and [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THESTI'ICHES o Mending 1_ Thread Ions_on 3to8 The Stitch and its Uses "t-:no mending or multiple ZigZag _s a combi- nation ZigZag and straight sf|tch. Use the mending everywhere you would use the bas=c zigzag stitch, h has more strength. elasticity, and is flatter than a regt_tar zigzag, The mending st{tch is especially u[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCFtES zigzog st_tche, []- []. [_. [] and [] _Co,t_,ueat • OveredgeSoam Sat tim _l=_hlne Th{ead tension 3lo7 The Stitch and Its Uses This slItch pattern combines the straight and tt_e ZigZag stitches, using the overedge toot, to stitch and overcast teams m one slep. it atso iS a stretch stitch to provide elasttcity for knt[...]

o Kmt Stitch [] Set tho M+lCh_NB Thread _e+;sioP- 3to6 Pressuted_at: i A: Z_gzag [_ot Set the Pressure Dial to "+_+'+ so that the knit wilt retain st+ shape as you are sewing. The Stitch and Its Uses This kmt Stitch Is ideal tot sewing swtmwear and stretch re[our, because it provides the greatest amount ot elasttcRy and strong',h+ He[...]

SECTION& LEARN THE STITCHES Zi.za. Stltch0s [] ~[_, ._, [] a.d [] Rick-Rack Stretch [] Set the Machine 2 to6 A: Zigzag3{oet F: Sa{t_ s_it_h Tile Stitch and its Uses Sew on stretch _abr_cs In a,rly area that you might use a Zl_]Za_] stitch. This stitch can be used as a decorative top stitct_ as wotI, (Continued) 66[...]

Automatic Darning [] C_ Th_d tonsto=t 2 t_6 J-' Stiding buoonh_te _00_ Tb.e Ker_more tOO Stitch automaticall dm-ns rips and holes. Large and small holes can be mended qu_ckI¥ and easily with this unique stitch. Buttonhole toot J _s _sed to hold the fabric securely while darning, For extra support, or strengthen tile darn, pin or baste a backi[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Automatic Darning [] (Continued) Darning Sina!! Rips Small rips can be repaired by pro- grarnm_ng the machine to sew shorter dDrn, Begin the firs[ row of the darn stopping the machine when you reach the bottom edge of the r_p. For example, you may only need to sew .5 sli_ches. Press _he reverse button bu; do not hold i[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Au tomatic Buttonholing S_z the Machi_ta £#rlack Thread tensie_ 2 to6 N: AiJtonla[_¢ buttor_hote fo_at = CGO- -GZ3 Rounded Keyhole "¢he Kenmore 100 Sthch sews three different types at buttonhole to meet every sewing need, All three buttonholes are made in she same way. Automatic buttonhole toot will gauge the b[...]

SECT{ON 5. LEARN THE STrTCHES Automatic Buttonholing (Continued) ® ® © 3. a. Select and press one of the buttonholing buttons which yo_ want to sew. Bartack Rounded Keyhole b, Depress the toot conlrol unti! the machine stops aotomal_cally. 4, a. If you want to sew another buttonhole identical to the first, press the same selected buuonholing bol[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES • Adiust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Width; Stitch Density tn Entire Buttonhole: D ° The stitch width button controls the st=tch width. It is pre-set at "5.0" Press "'+" or "'-" to adjust the st{tch width ot the entire buttonhoIe, Fine Caar_ The stitch length button co[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE ST{TCHES Manual Buttonholing NOTE : Sat "ths _ Ma=hlne Th_e_d;ens:on 21o_ Do not put fin_Jer, screw driver or any other object near under the sensor when sewing buttonholes bv using sliding buttonhole toot J0 otherwise the sewing procedure m the pattern Indicator may advance to the next step, _® (_ a, Carefully mark the b[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES (_ Press the memory button. The machine will automatically barrack and sew down the r,ght side. Stop the machine when you are directly opposite the first stitch On the felt hand side. • Stitch Density on One Side: The sf_tehes on each side of the buttonhole should be the same stitch density, To adjust, _se the feed b[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Corded Buttonholes Sat the M,lchinD Thread tenshon 2 Io6 J: Slidinjr b=J{to_fmfa Use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored, mote attracuve raised buttonhole. Use filler cord let toast 15 inches of heavy thread). Try a practice buttonhole f_rst. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8_ With the buttonho|e loot raised, hook the[...]

Homm,.g _.d Edg._gSt.oh_ IN, []. _, [], [] _nd [] S,_! tho Machir_ [_ Thread l_n_n 2_o_ G: B_ind h_m stilch tool StiIch width: 5.0 !;il;!i:ii_!: , )iiii}!!ii_ii__;:i_!::i!!!:!_:_ ;!i;ilil;i ii;!i! ii i:i iiiiiiiii' il Hemmm_J and Edging garments, tablecloths, napkins and craft items have otten required careful hand sewing to produce a protes. [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming and Edging Stitches = Blind Hem Stitch (stretch} Set tt_a Mochln_ Th_'e_d le_sto_] 2 to6 G; B[ind h_m giJt¢.]_ |¢,t)t The Sthches and Their Uses [_. [_, [_, [], [] and [] (Continued) Blind HemStitch (woven} 1/8" _Li_|_| W_i_hl Fa/ogle jo "V8 Heavy Wei_hl Fabric; Here's HOw The stretch Blin[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES e Shell Stitch [] Set th_ M_chine F: Sat+_ stlt:h foot Threa(J [et_on 6Io9 Stitch width: 4.0 to 6+0 The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is termed by sewing a blind hem over tolded fabrLc. S_ver_f rows el shei{ stitching are called shell tucks. Shell stitching can be used to finish t_ems, sleeve and neck openings, [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming and Edging Stitches []. [], []. _], [] and [] (Continued) = S_llop Stitch [] and [] :_.Ot the Mach[n_ 31o6 A: Zigzag lOOt The Sl:{tch and hs Uses Use this attt'act_ve scallop stllch to create scallop edges or decorate your sewing prelects, such as collars, pockets or place- mats. You can create a delicate [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN T_tE STITCHES * Cut-Out Work Edging and Applique _ and Set th_ Machine Threa,'[ tension 2to6 F: Satl_ stitch i_tOt Pte_s_re dlat: 2 The Stitch and Its Uses OJt-Out Work and Applique are the meier uses tot this stitch, but _t can also be used to provide edging on many sewing prelects, including placemats, blankets, collars, cuf[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches []. [_, [] and 3_ Q F_athor Stitch Set Zt_ MacMna Thread Ien$to_ 2to6 mleeelo_ • • _ : _e, mB° o ** :o • t_ " s B •j :,D I t • ;o°o•o _" • 0: o • i Here's How I. Sew this pattern on a seam that Is already !omed and pressed flat. The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch t[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THESTI£CHES e Fagoting Stitch [] Set t|_e Machine Thfea_ len,_ia r_ 3rob The Stitch and Its Uses Use this stitch tD loin tWO pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design mterest. For other stitches that may be used in lagotlng, see stitch patterns _ and (p, 80). :i ilil i/; _i_ Top,i.° ::_:: :: L_ br!= :: Pap[...]

SECTION & LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcmg Stitches [_, [], [] and [] (Contmued) o Elastic Casmg Stitch [] Set the _,_ach_n_ (_ Thread le_ion 3t08 The Stitch and Its Use_ Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings in such areas as wr_sts and Waists. jn children's clothing, thi_ sUtch _s espeetaIly helpful, because st reduces bulk. .........[...]

Tw,n Needle Stitching !_, [], _, [_, [_, [], [] and [] SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Sat the _%chi_e A, Zigz#_} _oot or f:; S,_in _l*tCh _OO1 Tw_ needle burton Th;e_d tel_iot_ 3to7 Twin t_eedle Your Kenmo_e 100 Stitch Js equipped with a twin needle that can be used tO sew parallel rows of strafght or decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Decorate with Geometric Patterns [] _ [] Set the P,_achine Thread t e_sio_ 2to8 Tile Stitches and Their Uses Thet;e stitches are purely decorative. YOU can SeW On_ rUW or several or var_ the stitch width and length fur special el{eeLs. Experiment on a scrap ut fabrtc to see what spemal effect_are p0ssib|e. Here's [...]

Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns [] _ [] and [] _ [] SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES _ _h_ M3chlne 2to6 The Stitches and Thetr Use_ Decorative stretch patterns can be used tot adding creative and persona|ized touch to the items you sew tor your home and family+ 85[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES Cross Stitch [_ Set I:ha M_.c.hi_e 2_06 Tile Stitch and Its Uses You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern, in half the t_me _t would take if embroidered by hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or o#mbers |or attractive samplers and other sewi[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN TtlE STITCHES Smocking [], _], []0 [] arid [] S_r the Machtno Tl_t _ad t_l_ion 2to6 _ o, [_ A: Zigzag foo_ F:: Sat_n s_tt_h tOOt The Stitches and Their Uses Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment for children's clothes or women's blouses, Stepl (Ito6} Slep fl (7 tO B) _side f .... Here's How % Choose a sort, lig[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Sand Stitch [] ,_d_l lhO Mnchin_ Thread tensiDn 2_e6 Presst_re diaI: _ or 2 F: Salin slitch fool The StiIch and Its Uses _l_i_o sand stitch fills in outlined embroidery desl_lns- :2. 3. 4. Here's How f. OuIIine lhe pattern with a Satin Stitch IN. Set stitch width a_ "'t ,5" Set stitch length at &quo[...]

Shading Stitches [] and [] SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Set Ihe Macl_ine _@ T|lt i_0d fe_SlOn 2lob F: Satf_ St_l_ toot f_ressu_'e dlal: _ at 2 The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches can be used to qulckfy and neatly outline designs. Use them to anhanee appliques and create your own machine embroidered motifs. P,3llem Pattern Here_s How [...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Sutch Patterns _ _ [] etc. To program stitch pattern combine{ions, press the pattern selection buttons m the order shown. e One Cycle Stitchin_ i. Press the Auto-Lock. 2- Press Memory. t _ 3, Press thest_tch pattern. _, Press Memory. {_ 5, Press the Auto*Lock, l 6, Press Memory See the Pattern Single[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES e Cycle Stitchirt 9 by Pressing Mirror _mage Button Step 61 h I Test Sewing Pattern Combinations p_egtatnm_d pattarns To Start Sewing at the BeglOmng ot Your Pattern Combination: There may be ms{antes when you want to test a patlern without sewing all the patterns, Sew as much as necessary then press the Memory button,[...]

SECTION 5, LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Stitch Patterns [] _ [] etc. (Continued) e Pattern Single Umt_ {Aid to Programming) The patterns _hown In the upper panel are the units el each pattern sewn when the memory button as touched once, Each buttonhole is automa_:_cally locked at the end. "Auto-Lock" _lltch _ already programmed o[...]

Monogramming [] _ []. [] _ [] Your machine will sew the 26 letters el the alphabel:, the per_od and Ieave a space, plus the numbers from 0 to 9. You can program entire words and sentences. Each number and letter _s automatically locked at the beglnnlt_g and end so you can clip connecting threads, Eel:lets and numbers can be sewn two,thirds their re[...]

SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES Adjusting Patterns If decorative .stitch patterns, letters or number.s arc uneven when you sew on a particular |abr{_, adjust them with the feed balance dial, e To Adjust Distorted Patterns Compre_;sed PalIerns: Correct by turning the 'teed balance dial toward the "+" Use the large .screw driver In your [...]

SECT1ON 6. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION The machine does not work. A single digit number was programmed, Two digit number must be programmed, A number without pattern was selected. A number m the stitch package chart must be selected. The machine does not work and the The area of feed dogs is filled w[...]

SECTrON 6. What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTtON Monograms and buttonholes not Machine was not allowed to complete the Hold down the fOOT control until the machine h_s ident{caI. !asl tow stitches, stopped. Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle tot thread end fabric. Bent or blunt needle, lnsert new _eedle. Skipp[...]

SECTION 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Bobbin Holder To insu(e that ,/our machine operates at _s best, you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times. The bobbin area can attract dust and lint, Your machine can become s|uggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught. Follow these directions: _. Turn off the power or unplug the machine, 2[...]

SECTION 7, CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs 2. 3. Unplug the machine and remove tbe presser toot and needle, Remove the bobbin cover pla+,e. Remove the screw on t|le ]e|t side of the need+e plate with the large s_rew driver from your accessory box, Remove the needle ple_e, 5. Take out the bobbin. Lift up 6+ Use the _int brush[...]

Oiling the Machine Open iaco cover plate and oil points as shown below at leas_ once a year. One or two drops of oil is suffiment. Remove excess oik otherwise it may stmn fabrics. In case machine IS hal used |or an extended t_me, oil st before sewing. Use Kenmore SeWlng machine oil. NO other oiling zs requ=red SECTION 7. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Repla[...]

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All parts Iisted hereto may be ordered |ram any Sears store or set, leo center. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: I. PART NUMBER 2. PART DESCRIPTION 3- MODEL NUMBER _, NAME OF ITEM H the parts you need are not stocked locally, your orde_ will be eIeclromcalIy transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center 1[...]

INDEX Accessories ....................... 6 Accessory storage box .............. 5, tB Alphabet & numbers ................ 93 Appliqumng .................... 46, 79 Arm cover plate ................... 6 "Auto-Lock" pattern ............. 25, 3B Automatm buttonholing ........... 69471 Automatic buttonhole loot ............. I2. t4, 49, [...]

Parts Iist .................... t00_t0] Pattern mdicator .......... 25, 2B_29, 31 Pattern memory ................. 29"-30 Pattern reduction .................. 93 Pattern selection ................. 27_31 Pattern selection button .......... 5, 25, 28 Pe_lormance problems ............. 95_96 Pimucking ..................... 43, 53 Plug connector [...]

WARRANTY FULL 25-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD .-= For 25 years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects m mater_al or workmanship which appear -_ m the mechanical components of the sewing machine head. FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of purchase, Sears[...]

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 Service Center. Be sure to provide alt pertinent facts when you cat_ or v_s[t. The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of your Sewing Mac[...]