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Kenmore 385.19005 User Manual

Kenmore 385.19005
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ont., MSB 2B8
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Kenmore 385.19005 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model385.19005
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER - Electrical Shock Precautions

Essential safety precautions related to electrical hazards to prevent electric shock.

WARNING - Personal Injury Prevention

Crucial safety warnings to prevent burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Master Protection Agreements

Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

Section I. Name of Parts

Names of Parts Identification

Identifies and labels all the external components of the sewing machine.

Available Accessories and Attachments

Lists and describes the various optional accessories and attachments for the machine.

Section II. Getting Ready to Sew

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Step-by-step guide on how to safely connect the sewing machine to its power source.

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Initial setup and preparation steps before operating the sewing machine for the first time.

For Your Safety

Important safety guidelines to follow while operating the sewing machine.

Polarized Plug

Explanation of the polarized plug and its safe use with electrical outlets.

Machine Operating Buttons

Key Operating Buttons Overview

Explains the function of Start/Stop, Reverse, Auto-lock, Up/Down Needle, and Speed Control buttons.

Foot Control

Pressure Dial

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs

Extension Table

Detaching the Table

Steps for removing the extension table for free-arm sewing.

Attaching the Table

Instructions on how to securely attach the extension table to the machine.

Presser Foot Lifter

Thread Cutter

Changing Needle

Changing Presser Foot

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns

Presser Foot Types

Common Presser Feet

Details on Zigzag, Straight Stitch, Buttonhole, Zipper, Overedge, Satin Stitch, and Blind Hem stitch feet.

1/4 Seam Foot (Foot O)

Embroidery Foot (Foot P)

Walking Foot

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Bobbin Winding

Removing the Hook Cover Plate

Steps to remove the hook cover plate to access the bobbin.

Horizontal Spool Pin

Instructions on using the horizontal spool pin for thread placement.

Additional Spool Pin

Information on using the additional spool pin for bobbin winding or twin needle sewing.

Inserting the Bobbin

Threading the Machine

Threading the Machine

Comprehensive guide on threading the upper thread through the machine.

Built-in Needle Threader

Instructions on how to use the automatic built-in needle threader.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

Section III. Conventional Sewing

Visual Touch Screen

Overview of the sewing machine's touch screen interface and its functions.

Mode Selection Keys

Explains the different mode selection keys available on the touch screen.

Conventional Sewing Mode

Utility Stitches

Information on selecting and using the various utility stitches.

Buttonhole Stitches

Details on selecting buttonhole variations and eyelets.

Satin Stitches

How to select satin stitches, elongation patterns, and stitch combinations.

Decorative Stitches

Guide to selecting decorative stitches and programming stitch combinations.

Machine Settings

Setting Mode Overview

Overview of the setting mode for customizing machine functions.

SET Key Function

Function of the SET key to enter the setting mode.

Setting Mode Functions

Details on Language, Screen Contrast, Sound Control, Eco Mode, and Inch/Millimeter settings.

Machine Setting Adjustments

Touch Panel and Embroidery Settings

Adjusts key position, embroidery speed, sewing light, memory formatting, and language.

Straight Stitch

To Sew Straight Stitch

Step-by-step instructions for performing a straight stitch.

Securing Seam

How to secure the beginning and end of seams using reverse stitching.

Changing Sewing Direction

Guidance on pivoting the fabric to change the sewing direction.

Needle Plate Guide Line

To Sew From the Edge of Thick Fabric

Quilting

Quilting with Walking Foot

To Attach the Walking Foot

Steps for attaching the walking foot to the machine.

Manual Adjustment of Straight Stitches

Changing Needle Drop Position

Changing Stitch Length

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

Correct Tension

Achieving balanced thread tension for straight stitches.

Tension is Too Tight

Identifying and correcting tight needle thread tension for straight stitches.

Tension is Too Loose

Identifying and correcting loose needle thread tension for straight stitches.

Variety of Straight Stitches

Lock-a-matic Stitch

Using the lock-a-matic stitch for securing seams with backstitching.

Triple Stretch Stitch

Applying the triple stretch stitch for durable and elastic seams.

Stretch Stitch

Using a narrow stretch stitch to prevent puckering on knit fabrics.

Zipper Sewing

To Snap On the Zipper Foot

Attaching the zipper foot correctly for sewing zippers.

Fabric Preparation

Steps to prepare fabric and mark for zipper insertion.

To Sew Zipper

Detailed instructions for sewing zippers with the zipper foot.

Zigzag Stitch

Manual Adjustment of Zigzag Stitch Width and Length

Changing Stitch Width

Changing Stitch Length

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Correct Tension for Zigzag

Achieving balanced needle thread tension for zigzag stitches.

Zigzag Tension Too Tight

Identifying and correcting tight needle thread tension for zigzag.

Zigzag Tension Too Loose

Identifying and correcting loose needle thread tension for zigzag.

Variety of Overcasting Stitches

Overedge and Zigzag Stitches

Covers Overedge, Overedge (zigzag), Multiple Zigzag stitches for seam finishing and mending.

Serging

Blind Hem Stitch

To Sew Blind Hem Stitch

Step-by-step guide for sewing a blind hem stitch.

Section IV. Buttonhole

Buttonhole Types and Applications

Covers Square, Round End, Keyhole, Stretch, Knit BH, and Eyelets, detailing their uses.

Square BH

Preparation for Sewing Square BH

Steps to prepare the machine and foot for sewing square buttonholes.

To Sew Square BH

Detailed procedure for sewing square buttonholes automatically.

To Repeat Buttonhole Sewing

Changing Buttonhole Width

Changing Buttonhole Stitch Density

Corded Buttonhole

To Sew Corded Buttonhole

Instructions for sewing a buttonhole with a cord for added thickness.

Eyelet

To Sew Eyelet

Steps for sewing eyelets using the satin stitch foot.

To Adjust the Shape of an Eyelet

Adjusting the shape of eyelets if they appear compressed or drawn out.

Section V. Satin and Decorative Stitches

Key Functions and Controls

Covers Twin Needle, Program, Needle Up/Down, Adjust, Width/Length, Elongation, and Default keys.

Pattern Editing and Management Keys

Cursor, Delete, Mirror, Save, and Memory Keys

Functionality of keys for navigating, editing, saving, and checking programmed patterns.

One Cycle Pattern Sewing

Elongation Sewing

Programming Pattern Combination

Programming Pattern Combination with Mirror Image

Combination of Satin Stitch and Decorative Stitch

To Sew from the Beginning of a Combination Pattern with Beginning Key

Individual Pattern Adjustment

Editing Programmed Patterns

Example: Delete Pattern

Demonstrates how to delete a pattern from a programmed sequence.

Example: Insert Pattern

Illustrates how to insert a pattern into an existing programmed sequence.

Program Check

Saving and Opening a File

Saving a File

Instructions for saving created or programmed stitch patterns.

Assigning a File Name

Steps to name and save files for future access.

Opening a Saved File

Deleting a Saved File

Twin Needle Sewing

Section VI. Embroidery

Getting Ready to Sew Embroidery

Initial steps and preparations for sewing embroidery designs.

Embroidery Hoop F

Information about the standard embroidery hoop and its use.

Instruction for Template

Guidance on using the template for precise design placement.

Stabilizer

Types of Stabilizer

Description of different types of stabilizers and their uses in embroidery.

Adhesive (Iron-on) Stabilizer

Specific instructions for using adhesive (iron-on) stabilizer.

Adjusting Thread Tension

Balanced, Tight, and Loose Tension

Guidance on achieving balanced tension and troubleshooting tight or loose issues.

Pressure Dial

To Set the Fabric in the Embroidery Hoop

To Attach the Embroidery Hoop to the Machine

To Attach Embroidery Foot P

Thread Holder

Mode Selection

Embroidery Modes and Options

Covers Built-in Designs, Monogramming, PC Card, Reader 19000, Edit Mode, Page Keys, and Hoop Size.

Built-in Embroidery Designs

Design Selection and Placement

Covers Color/Part keys, skipping parts, navigation keys, jog keys, and centerlines for placement.

Embroidery Operation Controls

Tracing, Cancelling, Jogging, and Stitch Navigation

Details on Trace, Cancel, Jog/ST, Stitch Back/Forward, and Return Carriage keys, plus screen info.

Starting to Sew Embroidery

Sewing Results

Monogram Embroidery

Monogram Tab and Input

Accessing monogram window, inputting letters/symbols, case, and accents.

Monogram Management Keys

Includes Magnifier, Delete, File Save, Horizontal/Vertical, Letter Size, OK, and Return keys.

Font Key

Monogram in Gothic Style

2-Letters Monogram

Correcting a Monogram

Deleting a Letter

Removing a specific letter from an existing monogram.

Inserting a Letter

Adding a letter into an existing monogram at a specific position.

ATA PC Card (Optional)

To Insert the ATA PC Card

Instructions for inserting the ATA PC card into the machine.

To Eject the ATA PC Card

Steps for safely removing the ATA PC card.

Selecting Card Designs

Browsing and selecting embroidery designs from an inserted card.

Reader 19000

Connecting Reader 19000

Steps to connect the Reader 19000 for design transfer.

Pattern Selection Screen

Editing Mode

Edit Key

Accessing the editing mode for embroidery designs.

Edit Screen

The interface for manipulating and combining embroidery designs.

Selecting the Pattern to Edit

Moving a Selected Design

Editing Design Patterns

Resizing, Flipping, Deleting, Rotating, and Magnifying Designs

Tools for modifying selected embroidery patterns: resize, flip, delete, rotate, and magnify.

Saving a File

Assigning a File Name

Combining a Built-in Design and Monogram

Opening a Saved File

Deleting a Saved File

On-screen Help

Help Key Usage

Accessing the on-screen help index for machine operations.

Section VII. Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Detailed steps for cleaning the hook race and feed dogs.

Assemble the Hook Race

Instructions for reassembling the hook race after cleaning.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Troubleshooting

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