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Kenmore 385.19112 User Manual

Kenmore 385.19112
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SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .A COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.1 9112
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5o8-8oo-xxx Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Table of Contents

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Kenmore 385.19112 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model Number385.19112
TypeSewing Machine
Buttonhole Styles1-Step
Needle TypeUniversal
Stitch LengthAdjustable
Stitch WidthAdjustable
Stitch Width (mm)Up to 7mm
Stitch Length (mm)Up to 5mm
Foot ControlYes
Included Accessoriesbobbins, needles, seam ripper, screwdriver, spool cap

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: Electric Shock Risks

To reduce the risk of electric shock from the sewing machine.

WARNING: Fire, Burn, and Injury Risks

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty

Machine Specifications

Master Protection Agreements

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Steps for connecting the machine to electricity.

Changing the Needle Procedure

Changing the Presser Foot Procedure

Foot Holder Removal and Attachment

Presser Foot Types

Selecting Needle and Fabric

Bobbin Winding Process

Inserting the Bobbin into Bobbin Holder

Thread the Machine

Threading the Upper Thread Path

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine.

Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread

How to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

Adjust Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

Correct Straight Stitch Tension Settings

How to achieve balanced stitches.

Adjusting Tension When Too Tight

Troubleshooting tight stitches.

Adjusting Tension When Too Loose

Troubleshooting loose stitches.

Adjust Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Correct Zigzag Stitch Tension Settings

How to achieve balanced zigzag stitches.

Adjusting Zigzag Tension When Too Tight

Troubleshooting tight zigzag stitches.

Adjusting Zigzag Tension When Too Loose

Troubleshooting loose zigzag stitches.

Machine Control Dials and Settings

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch Machine Settings and Setup

Configuration for straight stitch sewing.

Starting and Finishing a Straight Stitch

How to begin and end a straight stitch seam.

Topstitching Technique and Application

Zipper Sewing Process Overview

Feed Dogs Control: Drop or Raise

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Basic Zigzag Stitch Setup and Use

How to use the basic zigzag stitch.

Monogramming Stitch Creation

Applique Stitching Method

Bar Tacking Stitch Application

Button Sewing Technique

Overcasting Stitch for Edge Finishing

SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Multiple Zigzag Stitch Usage

SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE

Corded Buttonhole Creation Guide

SECTION VII. STRETCH STITCHES

SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Bobbin Holder Correctly

Troubleshooting Common Sewing Issues

Needle Thread Breakage Problems

Causes and solutions for needle thread breaking.

Bobbin Thread Breakage Problems

Causes and solutions for bobbin thread breaking.

Needle Breakage Problems

Causes and solutions for needle breakage.

Needle Thread Looping Issues

Causes and solutions for looped needle thread.

Skipped Stitches Diagnosis

Identifying and fixing skipped stitches.

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