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Kenmore 385.16130200 User Manual

Kenmore 385.16130200
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SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUlNA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .&.COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.16126200
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756-800-208 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

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Kenmore 385.16130200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMechanical
Model385.16130200
BrandKenmore
Needle TypeUniversal
Stitch LengthAdjustable
Speed ControlYes
Automatic Needle ThreaderNo
Drop FeedYes
Free ArmYes
Foot ControlYes
Bobbin TypeClass 15
Presser FeetButtonhole, Button Sewing, Zipper
Included AccessoriesNeedles, Bobbins, Seam Ripper, Screwdriver

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock.

WARNING

Instructions to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury.

WARRANTY

FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP

Covers mechanical defects for 25 years from purchase date.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE

Covers electrical/electronic defects for 2 years from purchase date.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS

Covers parts and mechanical service for 90 days from purchase date.

Machine Specifications

SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS

Cabinets and Sewing Machine Tote Bag

Information on the availability of cabinets and tote bags.

Names of Parts

Identification of machine components via a detailed diagram.

Available Accessories and Attachments

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Step-by-step guide for connecting the sewing machine to power.

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Initial setup and preparation before the first use.

For Your Safety

General safety precautions to follow during operation.

Polarized plug

Explanation and safety considerations for the polarized plug.

Controlling Sewing Speed

How to adjust sewing speed using the foot control.

Pressure Adjusting Lever

Presser Foot Lifter

Thread Cutter

Extension Table

Changing Needle

To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder

Changing Presser Foot

Presser Foot Types

Zigzag foot (Foot A)

Use for straight and zigzag stitches.

Straight stitch foot (Foot H)

Use exclusively for straight stitching.

Automatic buttonhole foot (Foot R)

For one-step automatic buttonholing.

Zipper foot (Foot E)

For sewing zippers on either side.

Blind hem stitch foot (Foot G)

For perfect blind hemming and topstitching.

Satin stitch foot (Foot F)

Overedge foot (Foot C)

Buttonhole foot (B)

Quilter

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Bobbin Winding

Horizontal spool pin

Setup for winding thread onto the bobbin.

Additional spool pin

Using the extra spool pin for bobbin winding.

Removing the hook cover plate

Inserting the bobbin

Threading the Machine

Needle threader

Instructions for using the automatic needle threader.

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

Correct tension

How to achieve balanced stitch tension for straight stitch.

Tension is too tight

Identifying and correcting tight needle thread tension.

Tension is too loose

Identifying and correcting loose needle thread tension.

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Correct tension

Achieving balanced zigzag stitch tension.

Tension is too tight

Identifying and correcting tight zigzag tension.

Tension is too loose

Identifying and correcting loose zigzag tension.

Stitch Selector (how to select stitches)

Stitch Width Control

Stitch Length Control

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

Reverse Stitch Control

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch

Basic straight stitch operation and settings.

Topstitching

Technique for decorative topstitching.

Quilting

Using the quilter for straight quilting lines.

Zipper Sewing

To snap on the zipper foot

Instructions for attaching the zipper foot.

Fabric preparation

Preparing fabric and zipper for sewing.

To sew

Step-by-step guide for sewing zippers.

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

Darning

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Basic Zigzag

Overview and uses of the zigzag stitch.

Satin Stitching

Technique for decorative satin stitching.

Monogramming

Applique

Bar Tacking

Embroidery

Button Sewing

Overcasting

SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitch

Creating invisible hems.

Shell Stitch

Box Stitch

Fagoting Stitch

Two-point Shell Stitch

Two-point Box Stitch

Overedge Stitch

Decorative Stitch Patterns

Herring Bone Stretch

Decorative Stretch Patterns

SECTION VI. STRETCH STITCHES

Straight Stretch

Strong, durable stitch for elasticity and strength.

Rick-rack Stretch

Decorative topstitch for stretch fabrics.

Overcast Stretch Stitching

Smocking

Serging

Elastic Stretch Stitch

Stretch Patching

Hemstitch

Stretch Stitch for Elastic Attachment

Elastic Mending

SECTION VII. BUTTONHOLE

Automatic Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide for sewing automatic buttonholes.

Automatic Buttonhole (Option)

Buttonhole style and size

Guide to buttonhole template styles and sizes.

How to adjust buttonhole stitch density

Corded Buttonhole

Manual Buttonhole

To sew

Step-by-step instructions for sewing manual buttonholes.

How to adjust buttonhole stitch density

Adjusting stitch density for manual buttonholes.

SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb

Instructions for changing the machine's light bulb.

Cleaning the Bobbin Holder

Keeping the bobbin area clean for optimal performance.

Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs

Oiling the Machine

Troubleshooting

The needle thread breaks.

Solutions for needle thread breakage.

The bobbin thread breaks.

Solutions for bobbin thread breakage.

The needle breaks.

Solutions for needle breakage.

Skipped stitches

Troubleshooting common causes of skipped stitches.

Seam puckering

Causes and solutions for seam puckering.

The cloth is not feeding smoothly.

Addressing issues with fabric feeding.

The machine doesn't work.

Basic troubleshooting for a non-operational machine.

Patterns are distorted.

Fixing distorted stitch patterns.

Noisy operation

Diagnosing and resolving machine noise issues.

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