OWNER'S MANUAL S _,A/RS ! i_i! ?i¸ili iillii_ii,!! i_ ii!_i i_ SEWING MACHINE
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Dear Customer: You have just invested in a very fine please pause for a moment and care for your Specific sewing read this machine. booklet Before which usng contains your new Kenmore instructions machne, on how to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine Read all instruction is designed before and constructed using this sewing only for 4. Never operate ventilation accumulation HOUSEHOLD use. machine. Never drop or nsert 6. Do not use outdoors. 7. Do 8. 1. An appliance unplug 2. should this and before Always To reduce never appliance from the risk of electric be left the unattended electric shock: when not operate outlet immediately in. Always after 10.
TABLE SECTION 1. KNOW THE MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Avaialble .............. 3 Locate and Identify the Parts .................. Identify the Accessories ........................ SECTION 2, PREPARE THE MACHINE 3_4 4 FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine ......................... . Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power • Foot Control Use .......................... • = • Setting Spool Pins .......................... Adjust the Presser Foot Lever .................. Thread Cutter ........
SECTION A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A full nearest line of Sears sewing retail cabinets store or is available through Locate and Identify at our your KNOW THE MACHINE the Parts your Thread spool pin (1 Pc.) For Model 385-11607 general / catalog. Another 1. option Kenmore . . . buy goes a Carrying anywhere, can Case be / . . . then stored any- where.
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SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine • f Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power = Foot Control Use -. Power supply plug Power switch \ jSewing i ight / Foot con[ro f Power switch Plug connector 4. Push the light on the power and power and sewing _ switch to turn light. NOTE: Before inserting machine, be the sure plug the power into Your your switch is OFF. 1. Check Volt 2.
SECTION o Setting 2. Spool PREPARE THE MACHINE Pin FOR SEWING Adjust • the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter f- f t Spool pin Normal up \ position _Hig[q. High position i'_ cutter position up position Presser foot lever The spool spools pins of thread are when used for feeding holding thread the to the machine. up the spool pins. Push down Model 11607 has one spool pin. Foot Lever can raise it about up position to for storage.
SECTION 2. Free-Arm Sewing: Extension Table THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose the Needle and Thread Set Up the Machine (Continued) • PREPARE the Removable • -_ Accessory Storage Box = f Change the Presser Foot • To Change the Needle f I o Needle \ To Remove the (for free-arm 1. 2. Grip \ \ Extension table with your as shown. Pull gently to the will To Attach The index finger left.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Fabric, Needle, Thread and ;titch Length Chart FABRIC Lightweight: Batiste, Dimity, Chiffon, Silks, Fine Lace, Organza, Crepe, Taffeta, Voile, Organdy Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing. In the needle envelope, you will find the following color-coded needles: Blue (1 1 ) Orange ......... for stretch (1 1 ) ........ Red (14) .......... for (16) ........
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin o To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine • Wind the Bobbin f ) Release the the machine left. Open extension by the pulling shuttle pulling down the left side of the cover. Raise needle by rotating table the embossed to its highest from to the cover it by part on To remove tle, pull Pull bobbin open bobbin case from shut- latch of case.
SECTION 2. PREPARE = Wind the Bobbin THE MACHINE FOR SEWING (Continued) 7 J J Draw thread from spool through bobbin winding tension disc as shown. Pull end bobbin of thread through hole Place in as shown. bobbin spindle with from the bobbin until o Bnsert the Bobbin into the Bobbin f onto top winding it clicks. thread, start slightly filled, bobbin end of thread of the bobbin. spindle to Holding machine.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Top Thread ® Thread the Needle \ J Raise take-up lever to its highest Raise presser foot Place spool 1. Draw 2. While on spool thread holding check spring The numbered steps above follow the numbers 3. Firmly 4. Draw thread 5. Thread on the illustrations. Dotted loops lines and then show places is pulled tight. where the position by turning hand wheel toward you. lever.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING o Pick Up the Bobbin Thread ! Raise presser foot thread loosely in left hand and rotate handwheel toward lever. Hold 2. top Bring bobbin thread up top thread. pick up bobbin 1. Is needle threaded 2. Is thread 3. Are 3 to 4 inches of thread 4. Is thread 5. Is bobbin 6.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose Too side of fabric X the Correct The best tension Setting mark \ --- Loosen \ Tension: will depend on; the stiffness and thickness the number of fabric of the fabric ayers the type of stitch TOD.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Reverse Stitch Control For Zigzag Stitch In a correct of fabric below zigzag and the stitch, top for the correct the bobbin threads will appearance. threads show will slightly To match not show on the top on the this bottom appearance, adjust side side. the See top tension. Too Top tension tension Too Loose Too Tight Just Right \ -.
SECTION 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Stitch Selector Model 12614 Model 11607 / / //Setting jSetting mark marK 7 f // FI [q i', S_tch Selector > \ '-, r / 1 Stitch Se_ The stitch regular selector Straight, types Zigzag not of stitches and Utility Stitches Buttonhole NOTE: control only determines the stitch you select, but also regulates the stitch width for zigzag. The different Stretch Stitch Se_ To avoid Stitches are brown.
SECTION Stitch 2. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR SEWING Adjusting Length Control 0 2 3 Stretch Stitch Balance (Model 12614 only) 4 I I I _[_'_ // / / I t tit h Length \ // Stitch Length \ I jSetting i m II , mark_ \ • / 4" / \ , g I / \ \ U / Stitch Length Control J (Model 12614) (Model 116071 To select Stretch Stitches, set this control at T position. The stitch ength control regulates the length of stich. The higher the number, the longer the stich.
SECTION 2. PREPARE for the machine, you are ready THE MACHINE FOR SEWING to start to sew with your Starting To Sew Now that you Kenmore 1. are familiar sewing Inspect the needle. afraid to change fibers. 2. 3. 4. with machine. Before placing during the sewing the Below It should your controls be straight, needle frequently. the material on your on the machine, of the first 3 or 4 stitches Fabric should be placed under the presser on the needle plate when 5.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches = Straight - Stitch Use the Seam Guides f Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch I I I (Model 12614) Cornering Guide Top thread tension control 2 to 6 The {Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone are 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Raise the needle 7. to its highest 3. to Zigzag foot foot Place the edge of a stitching needle plate the fabric guide line (5/8" the Raise the presser foot the fabric.
SECTION • Left Needle Topstitching Set the Machine I Stitch selector Stitch 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Position Stitch selector I I I (Model 12614) (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 2 to 6 (Model 11607) (Model 11607) Here's Stitch length control red zone 1. 2. How Lower the presser foot. Keep to the the edge of the fabric of the right edge guide the fabric next presser foot. Straight Zigzag foot foot 3.
.." SECTION • 3. LEARN .. THE STITCHES Sew in a Zipper Fabric Put the gether per Preparation: right and Set the' Machine fabric to- sew to the end of the zip- opening. sides of Use the the reverse to lock the stitches. Sew length the at zipper "4" opening and top with thread ZioDer Stitch teetn Stitch selector Ziooer I I I stitch (Model tape 12614) tension at "3". Top thread tension control 3 to 6 / .
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES J 8. Open the zipper. 9. Lower the presser 10. foot and stitch Close the zipper fabric right side up. and turn the 11. the rest of the seam. To sew the right per, set right side of the needle. 12. Stitch 13.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES = Use the Darning Plate • Darning f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector I I I (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 (Model 11607) Sometimes when to contro The the fabric Darning so that you sew, you Stitch length control any number (not necessary to adjust) youself. Plate covers the feed dogs they do not touch To Put on the NOTE: want Darning 1. the fabric. holes Darning match Plate in the 2. Darning plate in the needle plate.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches • Basic Zigzag f Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector ........ iii:ii!i !iii!i¸! (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 2 to 5 (Model 11607) Stitch length control red zone Here's How There are many Consult Satin Zigzag foot the specific Stitch Applique Three-step The Stitch Rick-rack and Its Uses Overcast The zigzag common your for stitch machine. sewing ming, is one and most versatile ing.
SECTION • Satin 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Zigzag width Set the Machine Stitch Stitch : Close to 0 selector (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Stitch length I_lllt_t L__J : (Model 11607) > Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 Satin stitch foot The Stitch and The Satin stitch used Its Uses decorative is a versatile stitch, but and often t can also be used to overcast a raw edge (for ex- ample, linens, blankets, tablecloths and napkins). The Satin in applique.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) ® Appliq ue Bar Tacking Set the Machine Stitch Stitch Set selector the Machine Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12614) (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 Top thread tension control 1 to 4 (Model 11607) (Model 11607) Stitch length control 0.5 to 1 L 1 Baste (or joiner) applique Stitch sure Zigzag foot fuse around the with ron-on fabric pieces on the fabric.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES ® Sew a Button Set the Machine Stitch ,/ Stitch selector z J (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 f (Model 11607} Stitch length control any numoer (not necessary to adjust) J Use the darning 1. plate for button Set the stitch selector sewing I at " c_ (see p. 22). pt To threads • the Zigzag foot 2. Align both holes hole of the button Darning plate 3. foot of the just below Lower the comes just above the right 4. Sew about 5.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Overcasting Stitch f Set the Stitch Machine Stitch selector (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 I_lll_t L___J (Model 11607) J Stitch length control 1 to 2 Helpfu Start Hints overcasting raw corner right Zigzag foot up about of your 1/8" seam. at the edge, the fabric and the stitches inside the If you start wil will bunch become tangled.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches (Continued) = Three-Step Zigzag o LaceWork f f Set the Machine Stitch Set the Machine Stitch selector Stitch Stitch selector "(Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 I :_: (Model 12614) I Top thread tension control 1 to 4 L____J (Model 11607) (Model 11607) control 0.
SECTION Blind 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming Set the 1/4" Machine Stitch Stitch (Regular) selector Light Weight Fabric (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 _-_ (Model 11607) Heavy Weight Fabric Stitch length control 1 to 3 _igzag foot There are two blind wider and will "give" 1. Finish 2. Measure, NOTE: Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector For light Fold 4.
SECTION • 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Shell Stitching Box Stitching Set the Machine Stitch Stitch !i, _...... Set the Machine , , selector Stitch selector Stitch _ i_ _ (Model (Model 12614) Top thread tension control 3 to 9 12614) Top thread tension control 1 to 4 (Vlodel 11607) (Model 11607) Here's How Stitch length control 1to 2 1. Stitch length control 1 For best effect: J Use this stitch to join heavy weight interlining.
SECTION Stretch Stitches (Model e f (Model Straight Stretch LEARN THE STITCHES 12614 only) o 12614 only) Rick-Rack f Stretch Stitch Stitch selector (Model 12614 only) Set the Machine Set the Machine Stitch 3.
SECTION Smocking 3.
SECTION • Serging or Pine Leaf Stretch Stitching (Model i 12614 only) Elastic Stretch Set Set the Machine / Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 to 4 the Stitch Here's How position L_J Place foot the so fabric that under the the stitches Or, place seam, then fabric trim are to allow seam Stitch length control brown stretch stitch [__J presser made Zigzag your Machine L.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES Buttonholes Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension control 1 [o 5 Stitch length control blue zone === 1. a. Carefully mark length on your b, Change the buttonhole to the sliding foot c. nsert buttonhole foot b. the with garment the ing running under buttonhole toward the you. j Adjusting the Depending own alter density range For 34 meets the start Line up foot with c. Lower The your you buttonhole dial.
selector at 5. a. b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing b. at the right Set the stitch Sew until marking stitch. c. selector you at reach [_ the back of the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the right 6. a. Set the stitch selector at I_l b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches. c. Stop sewing m Set the stitch l a. m SECTION 3. LEARN 7. Remove open with THE STITCHES the fabric and cut the hole the buttonhole opener. at the left stitch. stitch.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When PROBLEM Skipping Breaking PROBABLE Stitches Upper Thread Fabric Machine 36 Bobbin Thread not Moving Jamming Knocking Noise CORRECTION Incorrect size needle. Bent or blunt needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Tight upper thread tension. Choose correct size needle for thread Insert new needle. Reset needle. Starting to stitch too fast. Improper threading. Tight upper thread tension. Incorrect size needle. Sharp eye in needle.
SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When (Continued) PROBLEM PROBABLE Incorrect Irregular Breaking Bunching Puckering Stitches Needle of Thread CAUSE CORRECTION Choose correct size needle for thread Rethread machine. size needle. Improper threading. Loose upper thread tension. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Uneven y wound bobbin, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle and fabric. Tighten upper thread tension. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Reset presser foot.
SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE Replacing the Light Bulb MACHINE Cleaning the Machine To insure that The feed your machine dogs and shuttle operates at its best, you need to keep the essential race areas can attract dust and lint. Your machine parts clean at al times. can become sluggish or knock loudly is caught. Check and clean those areas about If you sew frequently, • clean every three Unplug the machine under normal use Clean the Feed Dogs f / 1. months more often.
SECTION • Clean This about the Shuttle area must every 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Race be kept three free of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race area months. Center oin of tne Shuttle ShUttle driver \ < _ever heve /_'__ Snut_ie 9ace _ _YS L, Pointed _t_.! I[_ ////// ever Bobbin case \ (OII here) __,_ShoUtetrle Race / To Clean the Shuttle 1. 2. Raise the needle point and remove Push shuttle shuttle 3.
.-... SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE Oiling the Machine Oil the machine frequently, sewing NOTE: in all areas shown the machine machine Kenmore • oil oil. sewing Unplug under One or two machine on the drops oil is available the machine before this top page at least cover about of oil is sufficient. at your oiling. nearest Remove once a year; every three Remove Sears retail needle and put otherwise months.
PARTS LIST 1 All parts isted herein may be ordered from any Sears store or service center. 2 3 4 5 6 WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: REPAIR PARTS, 1. PART NUMBER 3. MODEL NUMBER ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING 2. PART DESCRIPTION 4. NAME OF ITEM If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ref. No.
INDEX Accessory storage box............... Adjusting stretch stitchbalance ......... Applique ........................ Armcoverplate.................. 3,7 16 25 4,40 Face Feed Foot Free cover plate .................. dogs ....................... control .................... arm sewing .................... 3, 40 38 4_5 7 H Hand wheel ..................... Bartacking...................... 25 Basic zigzag ...................... 23 Blindhemming .................... 29 Bobbin...................
WARRANTY iI FULL For --=;- 25-YEAR WARRANTY 25 years from in the mechanical the ON SEWING date of purchase, components MACHINE Sears will, of the sewing HEAD # free of charge, machine repair defects in material or workmanship which appear head. v == _--- FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date of purchase, Sears will, free of charge, repair defects in material # appear in the speed control.
SEWING MACHINE Now that you have purchased or service, simply contact your your Kenmore nearest Sewing Sears Service Machine, Center. should a need ever exist Be sure to provide for repair all pertinent parts facts when you call or visit. The model your Sewing number of your Machine. WHEN ORDERING *PART NUMBER you Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenclature plate on the back of See page 4 for location.
