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Sears 385. 19601 Sewing Machine User Manual

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1. To Increase the Stitch Length Press the button The stitch length will increase by 0 1 mm trem 6 0 up to 1 0 by 6 5 mm trom 1 0 up to 4 5 To Adjust the Stitch Length Quickly Hold Down the H or button until you reach the desired length To Return to the Preset Stitch Length lor clear the stitch length setting press the Stitch Length button again tor press the Clear button The stitch length light and the indicator sergen will ga off 33 SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Turn a Square Corner The sewing covered in this section require some special skills For al other stitches your machine does mast of the work Even if you are skilled at these stitches you will want to learn the features of this machine that may be new to you m Comia E R 4 Use the Seam Guidas To turn a square corner 5 8 from the fabrie edge 1 Stop stitching and lower the needle by pressing the Up Down Needle Position button when the tabric edge tacing you lines up with the cornaring quide as shown Nonodis piste 2 Raise the presser toot and turn the tabric to line the edge with the 5 8 seam guida 3 Lower the presser toot and begin stitching in the new direction Cornering guide The seam guides on the needie plate help you measure seam width The lines are 1 8 apart with the 5 8 and 7 8 lines marked 34 Sew on Heavy Fabrics When sewing from 3
2. 20 Prepare Your Top Thread 2 ee ee es 21 24 Thread Your Neede 022 000 0224005 21 a Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread LL 22 a Adjustthe Top Thread Tension 2 0 LL 23 24 For Straight Sich uoa yw UR CR Drs 23 For Zinzag Stitch uos v x Abe ST qox Era 24 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button 2 ee ee eee 28 Up Down Needle Position Button 2 ee 265 Coni E PSBBL e oues ow ag NUR ere alot ond 27 Patern InreatOr sce uL a G s ede xr a 28 Pattern Selection Buttons 2 llc seller 28 Direct Entry Stitch Buttons 2 20 00 0 28 Memeory BIEDB S usos Pu hoe Zu oec ele hee eee 28 Clear Betton oa uet we REA bM Wisdeuadadet 298 Twin Needle Button sce eg eur RE 30 Auto Lork BURON 4 s o bee we eda UE VUES 3 Mirror image Button 2 22 22 lle 30 Editi Sutin axe crx p Mud atu SARS 31 Editing Pattern Combinations 2 31 Stitch Width and Length Buttons 0 202 02 32733 michWidth Bitten 2 c See baw x 32 e Sub Leng BUON Vosa eee deed tela eared 33 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS se the Seam Guides cold aw Dee wd an de da ae ees 34 Turn a 5guare Corner raaa ew Ru Eee mE 34 Sew on Heavy Fabrics 0 0 ee ee eee 35 Use the Darrung Plate 2 2 leeren 385 Basing HB uuu um hee eru See oS 4 E 35 Daring HE sc asad S ie ane a Yu LUN an 37 Sewe ON 7s Waar ed dre GO ee do ln Nee LE 38 Putin a ZI DEE S S osa etre d Pado eee rp p deo da 38 4 SECTION 5 LEARN TH
3. Using the automauc buttonhole toot N you can sew the exactly same length of buttonhole with the actual button The Stiteh Pattern Chart Section You can check the pattern number which you want t sew at a glance by referring to this chart Pattern numbers 84 to 87 include the aute fock stitch at both beginning and end at the stitch 27 SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Pattern Indicator ur MELE CERE po o C GE 6 Power iwich This two digit indicator screen lights up to shaw what stitch pattern you are using NOTE When you turn on your machine the indicator will sutamaticaliy show the stratght stitch To Select a Stitch Pattern Press two numbers to indicate which pattern y OU Want tO use 2 The numbers wi show on the pattern indicator 28 Pattern Selection Buttons Use these buttons to select a stitch pattern They nin trom D to 9 Example To use decorative stitch Bal i 1 Press 3 A number 3 and a flashing Hine will appear on the pattern mdicator screen 2 Press ER You have selected stitch pattern NOTE If you select numbers not on the stitch pattern chart the machine wil blink until you select numbers on the chart Direct Entry Stitch Buttons You can set each of following most trequently used stitches by pressing just one bultom The pattern indicator sereen will show the selected pattern number You can siso select these potterns by pressing pa
4. 180 Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use Head all instruction before using this sewing machine DANGER 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning To reduce the risk of electric shock Ld 2 Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts 3 Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water Unplug immediately 4 Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid ra n 5 hk BH H Ew i awe A Ew H d E WB y MS E WE sE NEF or injury to persons lY G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock 1 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Use oniy attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual 3 Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adiustment 10 Eb t2 13 14 15 Never operate the a
5. 46 77 Sliding buttonhole toot Em Edu iR 12 14 46 49 100 101 Small screw driver s n 6 100 101 Smocking stretch stitching 2 47 87 Spool Nini bos ho Fao ets ETC 5 9 Spooi pm teilt 00 0 4 6 8 106 101 Stitch length adjustment 33 Stitch length width indicator 25 Stitch iength width contro buttons aede c oq at reae al gas 5 25 32 33 Stitch length width decrease button 25 Stitch tength width increase button 25 Stitch pattern chaft 2 2 5 27 37 48 Stitch width adjustment 32 Straigth stitch toot 12 14 43 100 101 Suaightstitehing 2 sse 43 50 55 Straight stretch sutehing 2 060 43 56 Stretch sutching 43 48 55 58 59 64 66 78 83 87 88 T Takeup leve anu z ce TR oct oe S 21 Thread Uteris ex elo iq m RES EE 5 9 Thread guilde nur os 5 19 21 83 Thread tensions orsa y Rea 237 24 Thread tension dial 2 2 2 ee 5 23 Threading Chait oou dou eoe Sa as EE 20 TODSIUHECHIBQ s oes Seeks 43 517 52 Top thread uou tors Ue S SUR V YR 21 23 24 Turring a square corner c c olere 34 Twin needle 20 2 ss 6 16 83 100 101 Tvan needle button 0 000 020 25 30 83 Twin needle sewing a ooo lll 45 83 U Up down needle position button Proc 5 15 i7 22 25 26 Z Zigzag toot 12 13 43 45 47 100 101 Zigzag suiching orrera 24 3B 43 60 62 Zigzag overcasting 2 22 els 62 Zipper appli
6. COLOR 11 ORANGE RED 14 RED of 1 amp PURPLE 18 GAEEN 16 PURPLE 1B GHEEN 1tSTRETCH FABRIC NEEDLE BLUE FHREAD SIZE Polyester Core Catton Wrap Fine Nisreerized Carton Silk A 50 Niercerized Cotton Polyester Corel Conen Wrap Silk A 50 Marcerizad Cotton Mercerized Heavy Duty Polyester Core Cotion Wrap Silk A Heavy Buty Mereerized Cotton Polyester Core Cotton Wrap Sitk A Byttonhoin Twist EUe as top thread only Polyester Corel Cotton Wren 50 Morcorized Cotton RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING z 112 stitches por inch 2 0 2 5 10 12 stitches per inch 2 5 a 2 0 8 iD stitches per stich 3 0 iB stitches por iinchl 40 45 l B stiches per inch 20 23 5 HD 12 stitches per inch SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING 9 To Change Your Needle J 1 t i E Pa Fx e s NOTE Raise the nesdie bar to its highest position by pressing the Up Down Needle Position Button 1 Leosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you Remove the needie by pulling it downward Insert the new needie into the needle clamp with the flat side away tram you Push the needle up as tar as rt will qo Tighten the needie clamp screw firmly with the large screwdriver from your accessory box 17 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare the Bobbin 9 To Remove the Bobbin from the Machine Wind the Bobbin N
7. ROUNDED HE REINFORCE SEAMS 13 17 25 25 33 35 43 45 58 53 80 82 KEYHOLE SHELL TUCKS 28 48 77 CROSS STITCH 34 47 86 SMOCK 23 24 38 37 41 47 87 CUT OUT WORK 30 31 46 79 STRAIGHT SEAM 19 12 43 50 55 57 DARN 10 13 14 29 37 43 45 67 68 STRETCH STITCH 11 and all Stitches 43 4B 66 58 59 EDGE A GARMENT PROJECT 15 20 21 27 28 44 46 64 65 78 marked S 64 66 76 78 83 30 31 78 79 87 88 DECORATE WITH STITCHES 23 26 28 36 37 48 48 77 80 83 87 TOPSTITCH 10 43 81 41 54 SADDLE STITCH 18 44 59 ELASTIC APPLY 25 33 38 45 47 86 82 OUTLINE STITCH t7 44 58 EMBAGIDER 10 74 24 3B 55 56 43 47 48 61 B6 TRIMS SEW 20 22 55 78 amp 8 B9 TWIN NEEDLE STITCH 21 22 24 25 30 45 83 FAGOTING create open work 25 26 33 48 47 81 38 40 41 FINISH RAW EDGE 13 18 20 28 43 48 62 65 76 ZIPPER 19 39 41 43 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Othar Thread Pressure STRAIGHT Quilter suus M Fe apesi stitch foot in stiteh foot RT ic mE Satin stitch foo Reguiar seams pintucking quilting zippers topstitching darning mending basting gathering etc Bind hem STRAIGHT it 3 Use on knits and other stretch fabrics gaod for 12 3 For fastening and securing at tho beginning and 57 Zigzag Al the end ot a seam iPrnss the Fieverse Button at end of seom t3 Check 3 Ust for sewing patches repairin
8. SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Press Button hoider Buttonhole feng th Draw both threads toward the Jett under the toot Lower the needle to the bottom mark Lower the presser toot Open the button holder by pulling it back as shown above Place the button you intend to use on the button holder of the automatic buttonhole toot N Press the back ot the holder towards you to secure the button NOTE if the thickness of button is more than Q 4 cm 3 185 measure thickness and diameter and set the button holder as showr EXAMPLE if the button s 2 em 3 4 in diameter and 6 5 cm 3 163 in thickness set the measure 2 5 cm 31 32 68 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Automatic Buttonholing Continued h AOA INS Dos VAY tee E AE i x s ovt h aH E NI etin Pounds E j N Keyhole b Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically 4 a if you want to sew another buttonhole identical to the first press the same selected butronholing button b Press the toot control until the machine stops by tset 7 5 Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener in your accessory box NOTE H you want to wind the bobbin in the middle af buttonholing press the clear button Then place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winding spindie and push the spindie ro the right until it clicks Depress the foot control and wind the bobbin
9. Set Up the Machines oi La eed eg SEI e 37711 a Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power 7 Set ihe Foot Contras ood ne Dead Eie 8 o Check Your Feed Batance Dial 2 2 llls 8 gt Setthe Pressure Dial 2 ee ee 8 s Setung Spool Pins eee ee ee 9 s Adjust the Presser Foot Lever 2 2 ee 9 Thread GUEBE 1 nuu sate eee ols Sree le ah 9 ccessory Storage Box 2 2 loc 18 a Free Arm Sewing the Removabie Extension Table ee ee 10 11 Know What the Presser Feet Will Do 12715 Foot Storage Compartment 2 2 2 2 nreno t2 Presser Foot Types 2 oos ceo 13 15 Ac Zigzag Fore coiere it eiia ERES od 13 C Overedte Foot sys uss So os dee 13 scc D A er 13 E Ziel EOUbo eu ecu t ede ens o eu S 13 Fo Satin Stitch FOOL oroa seaun Voce Rara a ved 13 G Bind Hem Sriteh Foot capras Decet amp 14 H Steaight Stitch Foot ces osos ces aes REIR 14 i Siding Buttonhole Foot 2 ee eee 14 NM Automatic Buttonhole Foot 0 eane i4 e Chack Your Presser Foot 1 ellen 15 Change the Presser Foot eee eee 15 Choose Your Needle and Thread 2 18 17 Check Your Needle ee ee 16 s Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart 17 To Channe Your Needje 2 2 ee eee i7 Prepare the Bobbin 2 2 2 eae 18 20 To Remove the Babbin from the Machine 18 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 e Wind the Bobbin ouhnos 9 oe wad oe RE ER 18 195 s insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder
10. d fu eee du eem cin cem cie Oen djs Xe is ee cin Aen cho Apes ci Aes e cH Oe Oe p Mec ee cis ce ch ceca eec aee Uu ee cd Que du e ci e its Qe cus Me n e lh dis que sce sce tpe ce cec Me CH Qe ibo Re qe cec que He ope Hie qe ts Qe te Me ine e e Que e Qe cte pe He Qe Qe iuis qoe cfi oye cH opem cte epe Hle e e e Hl Me ire Qe e te 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 ali pertinent facts when vou cali or visit The model number of your Sewing Machine will be shown on your nomenciature plate on the back ot your Sewing Machine See page 3 for location WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM PART DESCRIPTION If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling _ SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago L60684 U S A 385 Printed in Taiwan Part No 826 800 507 125
11. s blouses Secure the threads at the other end Sew the decorative stitches of your choice between the gathering stitches p onpm yp Pull our the gathering stitches Heiptul Hint These stitches can be used in combination with others tor any decorative effect you desira 87 nsa SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Sand Stitch Set the Machine J8 Thread tenson 206 st aE i 3 E Spin stitch Pressure diat t ar 2 toot The Stitch and Hs Uses The sand sutch fills im outlined embroidery designs 88 Here s How t Qurline the pattern with a Satin Stitch Set stitch width ar 9 5 Set stitch jength at 0 3 or as you desire 2 Fill in the design with the sand stitch Decrease tha stitch width to fill in small spaces 4 Sew in rows starting at the edge until the pattern is fdied in Shading Stitches 55 and Set the Machine Throsd tension 2108 55 56 Lu Ex e EF Saun stitch inet Pressure dipl of F The Stitches and Their Uses These stitches can be used to quickty and neatly outline designs Use them to enhance appliques and create your own machine embroidered motifs SECTION 5 Pattern Partern 45 N Here s How Draw the design on the right side ot the fabric Place a tear away backing or omon intertacing beneath the tabric tor support where necessary Use the automatic settings or manually adjust the stitch length and width to a
12. Bobbin cover plate Chuich 1 Gently push down on the bobbin cover piste and slide it towards you 1 Put your spool ot thread onto spool mn with the thread winding in the 2 Setasida direction shown 3 Lit out the bobbin as shown 2 Puli the clutch away trom the machine to stop the needle trom moving while winding the bobbin 18 Upper thread puida Draw thread fram spool through bobbin winder upper thread quide tension disc as shawn E BS Bobbin e winding spindie Place the threaded bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle so that the thread comes out on top SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING 5 Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right until it clicks 6 Holding onto end of thread depress the tont control 7 When the bobbin s slightly filed stop the machine and cip the thread coming trom the bobbin 8 Slowly start the machine again and wind the thread until the bobbin stops NOTE The Pattern Indicator will read SP to show the machine is winding the bobbin 9 Push the bobbin winding spindle ta the lett and clip the thread 18 Remove the bobbin 13 Push in the clutch for normal sewing Opora Grn NOTES If you do not push m the ciuich the machine Wi not men when you press the foot control Do not depress the foot control while sliding the bobbin winding spindie i either direction 18 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepa
13. IPSINS ISIN PANEER Se AEON ANPILE NESNESE SS Stich Length 02 to 1 0 inr as deswed The Stitch and its Uses Here s How The Satin stitch i a versatile and often used Once your machine is set up to stitch decorative stitch but it can also be used to tragment ot the tabric you are planning overcast a raw edge for example blankets pucker some light weight tabrics linens tablecloths and napkins Otherwise stitch as usual The Soun stitch especially attractive in applique and is the basis tor the geometric stitches to 54 on this machine SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES M us E BA S AN A AAAANAM amp BIS IN AAA MRN SAA AAA NAME you may want to experiment on a to use Too tight a satin stitch may 61 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches f5 20 and Continued Overcasting Stitch Se the Machine Thread tansion 3te6 Gveredga taot The Stitch and fts Uses This zigzag variation a very usetul in garment construction and in finishing raw edges ot any sewing proiect Here s How i The black ridge and brush and the puide wires on the overedge toot keep the edge neat and the tabrie straight 2 Place your tabric so that the double quide wires come to the edge 62 NOTE These wires keep tight weight tabric trom rolling into a ridge and hold medium weight tabric flat The machine will stitch over these wires The black ridge and brush will keep
14. SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES 6 Adjust the Stitch Width and Density Stitch Width Stitch Density in Entire Buttonhole M y E i a fi 2 amp t zi RE i E ES ii Fina Coarse stiches suiches The stitch width button controls the stitch The stitch length button controls the stitch width Hous preset at 507 density 1t is pre set at 0 4 Press 4 or to adjust the stitch width Press or to adjust the stitch density ot the entire buttonhole ot the entire buttonhoie 71 SECTION 5b LEARN THE STPFCHES Manual Buttonholing Set tha Machina IWBLETILETE Thread tension 2166 4 d 88 do Siding buttonhole tont NOTE Do not put finger screw driver or any other object near under the sensor when sewing buttonholes by using sliding butronhole toot 4 otherwise the sewing procedure in the pattern indicator may advance to the next stan 72 Caretuily mark the buttonhole length on your garment b Change to the siding buttonhole toot nsert the garment under the taot with the buttonhole marking running toward you Slide both threads to the latt Move the slider Aj away trom you so that the bottom mark C on the slider meets the start mark 8 Line up the markings on the toot with the bottam mark on your garment Lower the presser foot and press BH 7 bar tack button NOTE Fhe markings on the slider are engraved wet centimeters 3 The machine
15. expedited handling E 2 3 4 20 6868 802422002 102403202 B13404013 5551 6552 6553 6554 826815000 826501000 825801003 823801004 822508005 822804118 B20817015 823803006 8022801601 8268110056 6864 6797 6830 820832005 44669 6889 BO24 24004 652804001 Description Bobbin box with 10 bobbins Quilter Spool pin trit No 11 Stretch tabric needles BE UJ No 1t Single needles ORG No 14 Single needles REDI No 16 Single needles PUR No 18 Single needles GRN Twin needle Needie clamp with screw Automatic buttonhole foot Straight stiteh toot Zigzag toot Satin stitch foot Blind hem stitch foot Zipper toat Qveredge toot Sliding buttonhole toot Needle threader Light bulb Buttonhole opener Large screw driver Small screw driver Oit and lint brush Lint brush Darmng plate These items are not turmshed with the machine but may be ordered per instructions above 701 none ge A PRECSSONES s ea ars ee M LER CT RR CHER amp Accessory storage box ee 5 10 Alphabet amp numbers ee een 93 Appliqueing 2 2 052000226402 46 79 Arm cover plate 2l 6 Auto Lock pattern 2 2 eee 25 30 Automatic buttenholing 69 71 Automatc buttonhole toot jade d tnu o E 13 14 49 89770 100 101 Automauc darmng s 46 67 68 B Base s Laus oppo E Re er e Ee Eus 5 Basta ui vor wk ees EE BE x 36 44 Bind hamming 0 44 46 76 B
16. on presser loot Using two different sizes or kinds ot thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser toot Fabric too sheer or too sott Fabric teed is restricted in some way SECTION 6 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART CORRECTION Two digit number must be programmed A number in the stiteh package chart must be selected Cigan tbe area of the teed dogs Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric Rethread machine Tighten upper thread tension Do not puli fabric guide it gently increase pressure on presser toot Reset presser toot Rewind bobbin Replace needie plate or polish off burrs completely Do not pull fabric guide it gently Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric Reset needle Reset presser foot When starting seam be sure to draw both threads under and back of presser tool about 4 and hold until a few stitches are tormed Reset thread tensions Increase pressure on presser toot Upper thread and bobbin thread shoutd be same size and kind Insert new needie Reset presser toot Use underlay ot tissue paper Check threads tor tangles Check feed degs and clean if necessary Be sure fabric does not pile up behind the presser foot See pages 69 to 74 for buttenholing instructions 95 bud 1d SECTION 6 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do When Continued PROBLEM Monograms and buttonholes not identical Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Breakin
17. regular intervals Set up the machine as if you were going ta sew a button see p 38 Pasition your fabric and bartack o Gathering Sat the Machino Thread tensign 110 4 16 El n ow A Zigzag toot UT Stitch Length The Stitch and its Uses Use this stitch to gather trims skirts sleeves at the ton smocking or any time you want more fullness Use two rows at stitches Here s How for medium weight fabrics and tight Hem gathers i Set the stitch length to 4 0 2 Lousen the needle thread tension to 2 ar as desired SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES NOTE Steps 3 and 4 are tor 5 8 seam allowances For other widths adjust your fabric accordingly 3 Sew the first row of stiches with the right edge of Foot A on the edge ot the fabric 4 Sew the second row with the right edge of Foot A tollowing the first row of stitches 5 Using both hands puli the bobbin threads trom each end o1 the fabric until you have the gathers you want G Knot the threads at each end even out the gathers Here s How for light weight tabries ruffles and Flounces wet Set your stitch length at 4 5 2 Secure your gathering rows at the beginning S Stitch two rows as in steps 3 and 4 for medium weight fabrics 4 Donottock the threads at the end ot your stitching rows 5 Pull the bobbin threads to produce the tullness you desire G Knot the threads and even out the gathers 55 SECTION 5 LEARN TH
18. tee et SA e eere e CONO oS 2 t Pa OX er Fa y es t 4 Od rt 95 9 d 3 6 ise avt Fa PX a uM 9 z Ere Cx petet M O52 T Eno a e T tate es 0 7 Cx e 7 ots a a Se For Cross Stitching Without a Pattern 1 Start in the center of the design and sew the first row letting the fabric teed naturaliy Then count the next row of stitches to the left or right Add or deiete stitches by pressing the Clear button and reprogramming Begin each row by lowering the needle at the corner of a previous stitch Use the placement arrow on Foot F to p insure straight even rows SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Smocking j and Step f 1 to Step H 7 to B Sat the Mashsine 35 Thread tension 2126 ppt UR E UE att PENSES VL TITAN imm 2 SEC Here s How 1 Choose a sott lightweight fabric such as batiste gingham or chailis am 7j A Zigzag Foot F Satin shieh lant 2 Cut the tabric three times the finished width 3 24 a5 iT t Ry T E R y The Stitches and Their Uses Set the stitch fength control button at 4 5 and sew rows of straight gathering stitches 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked ta NOTE Loosen the needie thread tension to make gathering easier Knot the threads along the edge Smocking i553 delicate derorative treatment Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly tor chidren s clothes or women
19. the inose threads tn so that the needle can stitch over them 3 As you sew be sure your fabric edge pushes against the black ridge and brush quide 4 When you stop sewing remove the tabrie by drawing it te the back and out The fabric will cateh on the wire guides if you pull it toward you Heiptul Hints Black ridge and brush guide For overcasting tolded fabric You can also told the raw edge ot the seam and overcast 1 Start the fold by siding it under the needte and lowering the needia NOTE Be sure your needle is in the fett position 2 Lower the presser foot so that both guide wires are an the tabric 3 Fold the tabric to the lett 1 8 as you teed it into the machine and stitch Start overcasting about 1 8 inside the raw corner ot your seam If you start night at the edge the fabric wilh bunch up and the stitehes will become tangled o Mending 3 Set the Machine Thread lenson 3te8 NE A Zigzag toot The Stitch and Hs Uses The mending or multiple zigzag ts a combi nation zigzag and straight stitch Use the mending everywhere you would use the basic zigzag stitch tt has more strength elasticity and is flatter than a reguiar zigzag The mending stitch is especially usetul for mm SOWING patches smoothly and securely f pairing straight tears finishing seams on terrycioth sewing bar tacks tor belt loops and drapery pleats SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITC
20. the dessgn pieces Tape or baste the applique in place and sew around each piece with stich pattern or l NOTE You may also use a satin stitch 4 5 When sewing curves leave the needte in the tabric rase the presser toot and ture the fabric Lower the presser teat and stitch SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Here s How For Cut Out Work T Choose a simple design and trace the outiine on the right side ct the tabric Piace a piece ot tulle or organdy under the design and pin in place NOTE You may want to use a con trasting msert tabric to accent your work Baste the fayers together stitching iust outside the outline Remove the pins Stitch around the design using stitch pattern BO or ll NOTE You may also use a narrow satin stitch sce p B1 Remove basting and cut the fabric inside ihe design close to the stitching using an embroidery SCISSOFS 79 Setar ra ee SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches 25 28 and 35 o Feather Stitch 95 Set tha Machina hepad tension 316 A Zigzag foot Here s How 2 Butt two folded edges together and i Sew this pattern on a seam that is use this stitch to join them already joined and pressed flat The Stitch and Its Uses This stitch strong usetul and decorative it can remtarce stretch and woven fabrics You can use it ta sew spandex undergar ments or decorauvely hem elastic fabric You may also u
21. toot control Hold the fabric loosely and gently quide it along the guide fine so that it feeds naturally Do not tarce the fabric or try to pull it tight po 10 At the end ot the seam you may want to reverse to lock the stitch When you stop sewing the needle will automatically rise to its highest position Raise the presser toot and remove the fabric Gut the threads Topstitching Set the Machina Throad tension A Zigzag font G Blind hem stitch foot Tre Stitch and ts Uses Topstitching emphasizes the lines ol your garment and keeps seams and edges flat and crisp Accent suits or blouses with one or two rows ot topstitch ng around the outer edges ol cuffs tapels or collars Use the Auto Lock button to secure your topsutching and eliminate unsightly baek tacking Here s Haw 1 Lower the presser fons 2 Keep the edge of the fabric next to the right edge of Foot A 3 Evenly guide the tabac along this edge io produce an even row of topstitching 3 8 tram the edge NOTE You can easily adjust your needie tram lett to right for topstitching without moving your fabric trom under the presser foot See the next page for instructions SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES 91 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 2i and Continued Position Your Needle tor Topstitching The needle has three positions left center and right To position the ne
22. up and you press this button the needle will go down to Its lowest position If the needle is down and you press this button the needie will go t its highest position CAUTION Do not press the foot control while you press the up down needle position button Use this bution to take up the bobbin thread down and up as you hold the top thread turn a corner down to keep the tabric tram slipping it eliminates the hand wheai for raising and lowering the needie Control Panel a Celle s E E 2 MINNIE ks 9 j P EC vedo e er xp VAM TESTS r Hoa 2 x ri Me TR Ik T 73 9 vp ot amp 43K L tt 20 St BT ay Si 45 34 ar ty x iQ eM TE ES mee Tn xad 9 i de P oad Suteh Pattern Section Stitch Width and Langu Saction Guttonhole Section Stitch Pattern Chart Section SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Fhe Control Panel is divided into four sections The Sittch Pattern Section Where you set stitch patterns with memory and clear buttons Other usetul buttons are also focated in this section seven direct entry stitch buttons twin needle button mirror image Dutton auto lock button gditing button The Stitch Width and Length Section Where you adjust the length of straight stitches and the length and width ot zigzag stitches The Buttonhole Section The Kenmore 100 Stitch can make three types of buttonhotes Bartack Rounded Keyhole
23. 10 Ln tor tightweight fabrics Red 041 tor medium or medium heovy weight fabrics Purple 0268 tor medium heavy weight and decorative topstitching on these fabrics fhis needle has a larger thread hole tor thicker topstutching thread Green 1B ons tor heavy weight tabrics and decorative top stitching on these tabrics Twin Needie tor sewing parallel rows of straight or geco rative stitches NOTE These needies are found in the accessory storage box see page 10 16 o Check Your Negdie j Look tor barbed ar blyat point 2 A damaged needie can cause permanent snags of runs in knits fine siiks and silk Hke fabrics Always buy a good quality thread It should resist tangling and be strong smooth and consistent in thickness We Fabric Needle Thread and Stitch Length Chart FABRIC Lightweight Hauste Dimity Chiffon Silks Fine tace Organza Crepn Taffeta Voile Organdy Medians Weight Catton Cotton Slends Percale Gingham Shantung Pique Seartucker Satin Knits Vinyl Suitings Linen Woot Crepe Leather Medium Heavy Weight Corduroy Denim Wool Salicioth Wool Flannel Gabardine Velvets Leather Heavy Weight Coatings Upholstery Cotton Duck Heavy Teis Canvas Decorative topstitching on ail types of fabric Strateh Fabric Potyester Double Knits Nylon Tricot Jersey Stretch Terry Spandex Cire Tricot NEEDLE SIZE AND
24. 2 2 2 lees 5 Fagotin s curis E a a some ROREM 47 81 Feather sutehillid dae erm EIUS 45 80 Feed balanee dial 5 8 BB 73 Foorconitol slo zu eek aes 6 8 FOSLDOIdBE 4 our es Sse SEDE SAC T5 Foot storage compartment 0 ee 12 Pree dtm SOWING vous 4S ae wn 70 11 G GathBill 24 4 exo kas 855 S Rees 55 H Hand WHEEL ove abo ERU E ee RUE 5 Hemming and edging stitehing 26 79 Kat sutcehing o 00 0 3 3 3 ORO o o o5 Large screw driver Light and power switch ee o f 9 Ros o eee Be v gt eee remete o 9 4 3X 05 o ROROR GO OR xo R03 5 Locka Matic seam Mo Fe Fe gt 3 9 RF Re HE EF c Machine plug Machine socket Manual buttonholing Memory button Mond vim omae da Sete ase Mirror mage button Monogramming 9 04x Rok Ro 63 Rok oO o E o 39 07 A 5 2 o o c3 o o9 c d a OR ORO wow bo o t o c9 t X A o a o9 9 wo t Fo 9 5 oA gt 2 3 3 A eo 9 obo s Po ok c 09 4 we 18717 100 101 5 17 t00 101 5 34 1007101 OM o 9 0 0 0 03 0 V A 0 0 o xc Y Needle clamp Needie position Needle thread and fabric chart Needie threader wo0 x o oma Ww x ox a o o 9 8 9 ho Y M o 0 s o 0 amp Vk o 4 5 ko ko Outline stretch stitching Overcasting stitching Overadge tast Overedge scam BOW 0 08 OM M o o o o be o ROM o 9 o 9 0 12 13 43 44 100 101
25. 99 Replace the Light Bulb 2 2 scene 99 necp 100 101 zs dodo acia a dose a spice ded ota es 1927 103 3 SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available A tuli line of sewing cabinets is available at your nearest Sears retail store or through our general catalog Whenever you re ready to sew so Is your sewing plages Another option buy a Carrying Case then your Kenmore goes anywhere can be stored anywhere SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and Identify the Parts Thread Spool Pins Bobbin Winging Spindie Upper Thread Guide m 7 mmm Seilecuon Burons Face Cover Plate ag oe UU Ce ce d bs nee A Manual Buttons oto 5 fStitch Width amp Length Control Mae oe Stitch Pattern Chart Taka up Lever ii iib uu XQ es J Thread Tension is pA Dial Thresd Cutter 7 nd AT s eee a il Up Dow Nadie Position Sulton Reverse Stich q om Button et au T S T Thremi Guide Needle Piate s Extension Table GH Hendle Clamp Accessory storage box Nas Presser Foot e Robbin Cover Plata ien SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Locate and identify the Parts Continued Arm Cover Plate Hand Whee Pus Pull Clutch 27 Feed Balance Dial 7 Light and Power Switch Plug Connector Foot Contrat d Catrying Handie Prosceor Foot Lever M Free Arm Nomenctature Pl
26. B 30 3 z z z z z E p W SUM i The patterns shown in she upper panel are the units of each pattern i i sewn when the memory button is touched once Each buttonhole ts automatically locked at the end Auto Lock stitch i already programmed on the buttonhole i p stitching and pattern numbers ot 64 to 987 but on no other stitch patterns shown here Ta Tipi IE ow i a i 3 Ww es 5 9 82 Monogramming o0 08 ie Your machine will sew the 26 letters of the alphabet the period and leave a space plus the numbers from D to 8 You can program entire words and sentences Each number and letter is automatically tocked at the beginning and end so you can clip connecting threads Letters and numbers can be sewn two thirds their regular size by pressing mirror mage button instead of memory button when programming ED faem BE j aevi 32 aen 3B I oes D foe lae UB finem DB aeu SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES 79 in BO d 81 1 i ol la VE V S0 Hi 91 if 92 EA Ny M ay Haud The chart above shows where to clip the connecting threads and where each pattern starts marked by oO You can program words and sentences in the same way as you program other stitch patterns Press the memory button alter each sutch pattern selection up to 31 selecuons See exampie 93 delet SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Adjusting Patterns if decorative stitch patterns letters or number
27. E STITCHES Straight Stretch Sat the Machine Thread tension 2106 NE A Z geag ioat Hi Straight stich foot The Stitch and hs Uses This stiteh i5 the stretch variatian of the straight stitch especially developed for knits and stretch tabrics This stitch can also be used for topstitching 56 A NOTE ON STRETCH STITCHING Stueteh stitching was developed to be used on stretch tabrics and knits it can be used on other fabrics as well It works well on curved seams and on any garments that wilt rece ve a great deal at strain fie children s clothes The stretch stitch does not actually stretch as it is being sewn but is stitched ina forward and back motion fsometimes called a reverse action stitch so rhat it will give instead of break when the fabric stretches Lock a Wlatie Seam Sat rhe Machine Thread tension 2108 B z A Zigzag toot For general sewing the tock a matic stitch s the fastest way to sew and secure a seam it is programmed to automatically sew reverse stitches at the beginning and when the reverse stitch button is pressed at the and ot spam Seams are sewn quickly and securely Lower rhe needle close to the top edge ot the fabric The machine will sew tour stitches forward tour stitches in reverse Then continue sewing torward SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES inverse stitch button When you reach the lower edge of the tabric touch the reverse bu
28. E STITCHES Chert of Sewing Functions 5 2222 42 Shitel Pattern Chart ob mess ose wt we a eae eck 43 48 ee Sutches 10 42 B7 and H8 50 59 Sragi Sith ous ere r Vee eA edi eiia 50 EE 0c NETT TIL T see a ee eae 51 Position Your Needle tor Topstitehing 52 MEX 41 RENE ERIT ODIT D Dl aai 53 s CUM ino eee eee deat 54 GS BIO auo cee i ee oe Eee he a 55 Sia Sirah DA uses ere Ree e SSeS 56 Lockca Matic Seam Gz sh ek a fas ee da E 57 Outline Streteb TEIL 233 oo er eee ee Bee 58 Saddie Stitch DBB 2 0 2 20 2 eee ee ee 59 e Stitches SKI en H5 20 27 and 32 60 65 Basic Zigzag 14i Tn 60 SECCIONES TINI IIT 61 e vercasting Stitch 14 lesen 62 MONG 3l nc TIT 715752 7 1277 63 Overedge Seam H5 eee eee 64 Knit Site I2Ul snowed oie de e b votum TR 65 Double Edge Zigzag 27 2 ee ee 65 Riek Rack Stretch B2 0 0 ee esses 55 hee Daring Ol aiGeuiseiales Ee Ex 67 68 s Darmng Small Rips iacet erdt Ee erede 68 e Adjusting Evenness of Darrung 2 00 00 5006 68 Automate Buttonholing 5 4 Fd aA Un we a ae eae Ga 7 s Adjust the Stitch Width and Density ee 71 Manual Buttonhating fd oo ee 72 73 s Stith Density on One Side ee 73 Corded Buttonholes rj um Vi vx esit n Rosen ore Wo Ph GE AE 74 Hemmung and Edging Stitches 6 2i 23 DB Hu dd BU oos vum tO eI TE SA 757 79 Bind Hem Stitch stretch 6 0 4 76 e Bind Hem Stitch woven 28 2 eee 76 amp Shed
29. HES erti BIA T 4 gt Here s How to Repair a Tear Straight position the tear under the needie so that the stitching will catch both sides Cornered stitch trom each end to the center Use a piece of fabric under the tear to reinforce your mending 63 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches ex h5 and Continued o Overedge Seam BA Sat the Machine Thread tension 3te7 Black ridge and Brush guide C Overedge foot The Stitch and its Uses Here s How This stitch pattern combines the straight and t Place your tebrie so that the raw edges the zigzag stitches usity the overedge foot fit under the wire guides and touch the te stitch and overcast seams im one step biack ridge and brush guide h afo s a stretch stitch ta rig elasticity 2 Gently guide the fabric so that the raw E RPGS ANG eRe SERIE x96 Dun edges always touch the black ridge and abrics brush guide ihe this stitch when you want a narrow seam that you do not need to press open NOTE When sewing over several thick fiat it is ideal tor 1 4 seams on knits ness funder arms in crotch ete fwhen attaching ribbing or on medium to rase the presser toot slightiy to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want ease the presser toot over the hump a narraw seam and keep stitches tram bunching 3 When you stop sewing remove the tebre by drawing it to the back and out The tabric or stitching will catch on the wire guides if you
30. LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Sitch Other Thraad Prossuro MONGGAAM ag 2 46 Numbors and letters or sentences may be Numbers gt programmed if sequence Jor monogrammting Lattazs Feria Satin F Space 21 452 flos fina ios jioa itor 65 lm 2 3 4 51641718 9 5 n ib TD dH 71 FTE FA ta rs TF i 18 5 Bi CIDIEHFIGIH JK n g ei 83 35 tL 5f H ns es n MiH pP SU THUEY B 51 il 22 H 51 oa Hor B xEYHZ Zu BUTTONHOLE Buttonholes in thezee shapes also carded 59 74 Stiding Bartsek Buttonhate buttonhales Ul Rounded id cm GH oH E buttanhole N Bartack Asunded Keyhnie 48 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches n2 and When you turn on your machine it ss auto matucally set to sew a stramht stitch pattern i0 o Straight Stitch Sat the Machina Thread tension 216 H B Straigtit stitch foot A Zigzag fapt the Stitch and ts Uses You can use your basic straight stitch in y many ways besides just sewing a straight seam Three common uses tor the straight stitch are Pintucking Quilting Tapstitehing 4 AH are discussed in this section 50 To sew a straight stitch Raise the presser toot Raise the needle to its highest position Place the edge of the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the n edie plate 15 B is most commoni Draw the threads towartis the back and lower the presser foot Press the
31. LED Sights and indicator screens enable you to control your mathie and know what tts doing at al times in this section you will learn what these buttons are and how to use them Each time you press a controt button you will hear a besp Practice using these controls to see what they will do Let s took carefully at each control button beginning with the Reverse Stitch Button and continumg down the Control Panel G D Up Down needic position button Reverso snpnteh butiot Twn Necdie Button Avio Lock Button Patiern Indicator Mirror mane Buien Paten Seguon Buttons err Editing LED Light Button tfernory Butten Clear Buiton Stitch Width C oniroj Button Pd Sutch Length Control Button Buttonhoting Buttons Stitch Length Width Decrease Button Stitch Lengtb Width indicator Stitch Length Width increase Button 25 SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Reverse Stitch Button manual no memory Up Down Needle Position Button Lise this button to we sPCUFe seams reinforce the seams and the top edges of pockets At Straight Stitching Press and hold the reverse stitch button The machine will sew in reverse unti you release the button At Zigzag or Decorative Stitching Press this button then the machine will sew auto lock stitch immediately and stops automatically 26 When you press this button the needle will go up or down if the needle
32. Sitch 28 cana con Dor uA Ud det 77 Scallop Stitch dd 129 ncs sueta ios ha os 78 Cut Qut Work Edging and Appiique and 31i o 39 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 Reintorcing Stitches 5 26 83 end i35 BO 82 Feather Stitch BSE ee eee 80 e Fagotng Stitch Bal osc2ne o2e So Se eee 81 Elastic Casing Stitch G3 ee 82 e Elastic Stretch Stitch 35 lll llle 82 Twin Needie Stitching 24 95 Bol Bar SOL and BI 02 9 es cee nad ERSVS 83 Decorate with Geometric Patterns MEC 84 Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns ie and L2 c0 M TCI Tae eee a oe ee aes 85 Cross Stitch IE uoo oec SERERE EH eee 85 Smock ng add Wi ren ice 87 Sand Stitch BBP 2l ee ee eee 88 Shading Stitches 55 and BH nona ee 89 Program Decorative Stitch Patterns oo ho E al ease E 90 92 e One Cycle SUING dcus goce x ed eek 90 e Two Cycle Stitching 52s vx Luv RR g Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror Image Button 91 Test Sewing Pattern Combinations 2 22 St gt Pattern Singe Yans qaos Sosa ce ree ees G2 Monogramming 06 o teg 88 nig Ya ce TE 93 Adiusung Patterns 22er g4 a To Adjust Distorted Patterns 000 94 To Adjust Distorted Letters or Numbers 94 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART What to Do WBen os uw em uu y eee cote os 95 D6 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Bobbin Holder 2 2 2 lese 97 Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs isis 98 Oiling the Machine 2 2 006 0002 ee ee ee ee
33. Stitch Other Thread Pressure ER e 7 l A pep Im 4 2 5 3 RICK RACK STRETCH H 5 ELASTIC CASING FAGOTING E S CROSS STITCHING Decorate garments with one row Gr several 56 Zigzag iA Satin F ses paper behind Elastic Casing Replace bias tape casings irt awrigts ond waists tack Gown elaste Satin Fi Fagoting Join two folded edges tar decorative opem work appearancg Use in embroidery corsbine with letters and numbers for samplers 34 Satin f ELASTIC STRETCH 35 SMOCKING STITCHES Check Chart on D 17 Use tar applying elastic 82 Zigzag iA Satin iF Smocking an children s clothes blouses curtains etc zigzag A 36 5 Sain F 47 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Continued Other Thread Pressure SAND Fill in designs already outlined with satin STITCHING or ather embroidery stitch 38 Satin F DECORATIVE GEGMETRICS q2 54 Decorate garments with ane row or several One stitch or 3 combination Lise for free hand machine embroidery and attractive shading stitch applique Satin IF SHADING STITCH 95 56 Satin F STRETCH STITCH DECORATIVE Decorate with Hower or iest designs Use in combination tpronrammable or singly 67 Satin fj Eih 48 SECTION 5
34. a o X EX or om d 4 wok x e o P Pacts Het cena ee SR Ee oe 100 101 Pattern indicator 22 2 ln 25 28 29 31 Pattern memory 2 2 ee 29 30 Pattern reduction 2 93 Pattern selection 2 2222 ru 27 31 Pattem selection button Ln 5 25 28 Pertorma nce problems 2 95 96 Pitch Sere He eR RES 43 53 Plug CODnectoE 25 4 as sure OE Re amp Portable Case uu en eee ae AES 4 Power supply uc iun Lc xA Lee dts EY 7 Power supply plug colle 7 Power switch lt lt o iw Ere e EE eo x 7 28 Presser Baf nannan ned e See 15 Presser 061 2 22 2 er nn 5 12714 Presser toot iever oo ee ee ee ee ee 8 9 Pressure control diab 2 eee ee eee 8 Program sewing errana rua g0 93 Push pull clutch 2 0 6 22002 eee 5 18 Q CEL a AE EE 12 13 43 T00 101 CREBRO uo oo ura ek op Ret E 43 54 R Heintoreing stitching 2 2 2 lors 80 82 Replacing light bulb 2 22 2 l ll 99 Reverse stitch button 2 5 25 26 Rick Rack stretch stitching s 47 66 S Saddle stitching annann nanaon enwaa 44 59 Send stitching 2 2 2222 oro 48 88 Satin stitch toot 12 13 45 49 1907101 Sann sthehing Lm 61 Scaffopstitching 22 LL 45 78 Seam guidps o fee eb Penta vera s 34 Sewing tunction chart 2 2 2 2 lll 42 Sewing light PF 7 Sewing on heavy tabrics 2 ee 35 Shadingstitehing 2 222 lL 48 89 Shell stitching 2 2 2222 ls
35. an Identify the Accessories Linu hruah Butrtonhole opener Srna screw driver P Daraing plate Neale sat x ww Favin aeedia SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine 9 Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Machine socket Machine Power supply Sewing fight Power steh Power supply plug NOTE Setore inserting the plug into your machine be NOTE The Pattern Indicator light will show sure the power switch is OFF SAFETY FEATURE i Check your outlet to be sure it isa 110 to 120 Volt AC Your machine will not operate unless the light power outlet switch s turned on HE you are interrupted or stop sewing 2 insert the machine plug into the five prong outlet as turn off the fight power switch to prevent injury to shown It will only fit one way dhien o insert the power supply plug into the outlet 4 Push the light and power switch ta turn on the power and sewing Hght SECTION 2 Set Up the Machine Continued o Set the Foot Control Foot control The font control regulates the speed at which you sew Position the foot control as shown with your heel on the floor To merease speed gently press down with the ball ot your toot To decrease spesd release your toot pressure slightly NOTE The toot control ts sensitive and will increase or decrease your sewing speed immediately Practice on a scrap of fabric to regulate you
36. at the Machine Thread tension 2108 F Satin stitch font 23 a4 44 ab AT 48 ag 27 As 2 3 4 Bn The Stitehes and Ther Uses These stitches are purely decorative You can sew one row or several or vary the stitch width and length for special effects Experiment on serap ct fabric to see what special effects are possibie 84 Here s How 1 Ei a Adjust the stitch width and iength as you desire Practice the stitch on a scrap of fabric Mark the lines tor decoration on the tabric using a washable fabric marker Lower the needle at the starting point Lower the presser toot Lock the stitch at the beginning press auto lack Gently guide the tabric along the marked line Use the auto lock to secure the row ot stitches at the end a o mo ae gt n EE T eSI NC bi 6240 Cra D CS mace c bon br 3 vx EY 5 o S y amp 3 3 de J ja aD lis o9 oe ote A Ot S dete si Ki Mh bo 2 MES CB HG KA Gto You may want to combine these geometric decorative stitches with other decorative stiches See Programming Decorative Stitch Patterns p 80 tor detailed instruc tions SECTION 5 Decorate with Stretch Stitch Patterns es and rg Sa tho Machina Thread tension 2206 M E Satin stitch foot kil c 3t alil E aT ta S aS F Xd E g FEIE EIP Er 53 P5 BS GY aub lt j Elg Tet iuenppciHbtpobeHdes
37. ble This machine can take the guesswork the frustrating trial and error out ot sewing virtually eliminating hand sewing By just pressing a button or two you can sew a seam or smock a dress reintorce sieeve ar darn socks create a border or embroider a sampler This manual will show you how to perform these wonders making your sewing creations and tratts the talk ot the town and make you the star of the bazaar You can also program this machine to automatically sew your borders and monogram your clothing and It will remember the entire sequence and repeat it when you press the toot control again Practice makes an expert Follow these directions and suggestions caretully Get to know your machine intimately and ir will turn your sewing tasks into a joy These instructions will help you obtain the bast sewing results and avoid unnecessary service expense tor conditions beyond our control Advice on the operation and care ol your machine ts always available at your nearest Sears Retail Store Please remember if you have questions about your machine always mention the model number and seral number when you inquire Write them here tor easy reterence Model No 385 Serial No SECTION 1 SECTION Z TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE A Portable Case or Cabinet is Available LL 4 Locate and identify the Parts 02 22000 5 5 identify the Accessories ee eee 6 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
38. cation 2 ll 39 41 Zipper loot 12713 39 41 100 101 103 pe Hi e cie ome uiis eee fo Eee lib ee cie Se cd e He o Qe iin oe in e En ode CE ae Ob ae niit ee HG Qe Ft Qe iino ye ie eH eH Qe EEG eue He ae cipe eye cn e cli Oe So e SH aee cile WARRANTY FULL 25 YEAR WARRANTY ON SEWING MACHINE HEAD For 25 years from the date ot purchase Sears will free of charge repair detects in material or workmanship which appear in the mechanical components of the sewing machine head FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF SEWING MACHINE For two years from the date ot purchase Sears will free ot charge repair defects in material or workmanship which appear in the electrical equipment of the sewing machine including electronic components motor wiring switch and speed control FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS AND MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS For 90 days trom the date of purchase Sears wili tree ot charge replace any parts and provide mechanical service necessary for proper operation of the sewing machine except for normal maintenance be hy e ch Qc ches Mee chus ee ons ee ci ee cci ee dh oe co ee cibo Aem e oe WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE SEWING MACHINE TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary trom state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179
39. ch and Its Uses Use this attractive scallop stitch to create scaliop edges or decorate your sewing projects such as collars pockets or piace mats You can create a delicate appearance on thin tabrics such as chiffon using a single layer of fabric with a tear away backing tor support while stitching You can also use this scaltop stitch to sew decorative edgings on the hemlines at dresses or sleeves 78 Top sida o j of fabric Here s How 1 Sew your sca tops at least 3 8 fram the toided edge 2 After stitching trim fabric close to the stitching Be careful not to cut the thread Heiptul Hints For thin tabrics Use a single laver of fabric with a tear away backing tor support while stitching For hemlines and sleeves Use a tear away backing if necessary For collars packets or cratt projects Place intertacing Between the layers of fabric to provide stiffness we ee Cut Out Work Edging and Applique and Set the Machine Thread tension 2106 El E F Satin stitch igot Pressure diat 2 The Stitch and its Uses Cut Out Work and Applique are the major uses for this stitch but et can also be used to provide edging on many sewing projects inchiding placemats blankets collars cuffs and pockets Here s How For Applique a zx wn Use a fusible amp eavy weight nter facing behind each piece ot your applique Cut the intertacing slightly smaller than
40. chieve a desired effect Reduce the pressure to facilitate sewing curved areas and you may need to pivot on sharp curves A second row in the same or varied thread color can be sewn inside the first row tor a more pronounced outiine LEARN THE STITCHES 89 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Stitch Patterns me etc To program stitch pattern combinations press the pattern sefection buttons in the order shown Set the Machina Thread tension 210 5 H E FF Satin stitch oot e One Cycle Stitching Press the Auto Lock we M Press Memory Press the stitch pattern 4 Press Memory 5 Press the Auto Lock to mem amp Press Memory See the Pattern Single Une Chart You wil sew one flower NOTE The Auto Lock stitch ss already programmed into the buttonkale stiches and pattern numbers of 64 to 97 but nat on any other stitches You must press Auto Lock to lock the decorative stitches im e 9 Two Cycle Stitching To sew two of any stitch pattern press the memory button twice after selecting the stitch pattern numbers NOTE Continue to press the toot contro until the machine stops automati caliy Combine Stitch Patterns T Press the Auta Lock 2 Press Memory it Press the stitch pattern 4 Press Memory Press the next stitch pattern 8 Press Memory Press the stitch pattern My m B Press Memory E i 8 EHB I 8 0 m e Press
41. d Patterns Without Deleting You programmed 07 03 and 04 You want to add 02 Press the editing bution 01 will appear Because you want 02 to come alter Ot add it when 01 is in the pattern indicator Select pattern 02 and prass the memory button If your programming 15 correct press the editing button again The flashing light will disappear and you re ready to sew The machine will not sew when the editing signal is flashing In editing pressing the memory button advances the patterns from first to last while the mirror image button shows the sequence trom last to first 3t SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Stiteh Width and Length Buttons AH stitches in your Kenmore 100 Sdich are pre set for the best stitch length and width But if you wish to change the settings here s how You can set stitch width and length with these two buttons Use one ar a tme The machine will remember the first one white you sat the other Use the Plus or Minus buttons to increase or decrease the stitch width or length The indicator screen wil show the stitch width or length you have selected Stitch Width Button This button controls the width of zigzag stitches NOTE If you press the stitch width button while doing straight stitching the stitch width light will go on and the indicator screen will show C Your needie i5 in the Center H you press the button the indicator will show R Right If you press t
42. e presser foot and needle the bobhin holder and remeve it accessory box to clean the feed the bobbin holder so the knob 2 Remove the bobbin cover plate dogs hook race and bobbin fits next to the stopper in the holder Also use a solt dry hook race as shown above 3 Remove the screw on the leit cioth side of the needie piate with the large screw driver trom your accessory box Remove the neadie plate 88 SECTION 7 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Oiling the Machtne Replace the Light Bulb Open tace cover plate and oil points as shown below at leas once a year 1 Unplug the machine and open the tace One or two drops ot oil is sufficient cover Remove excess oil otherwise st may stam fabrics CAUTION The fight bulb will be HOT in case machine is mot used for an extended tame olf it belore sewing Protect your fingers when Use Kenmore sewing machine od you handip it No other oilint rs required 2 Push the bulb up and turn the bulb counter ciockwise to remove It Put the sew bulb in by turning coek wise and pushing up p a9 tinh hae PARTS LIST 100 6 All parts listed herein may be ordered trem any Sears store or service center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM mS H the parts you need are not stocked focaily your order will be electronwally transmitted to o Sears Aepaw Parts Distribution Center tor
43. edle to the feit Yo position the needic at the center To position the needle to the right i Press the stiteh width control button 1 Press the stitch width control button i Press the sutch width control bution 2 Press the stitch lenath width decrease button 2 The stitch length width indicator shows C Press the suteh fength width increase button 2 or center needie position 3 The suteh lengthAvidth indicator will show 3 The stitch indicator wil show R or right rsg er T L or lett needie position ngedie position NOTE Lett or right needie position is recommended for stitching edge of the fabric Besides the normal straight stitch method of topstitching this machina does other types at topstitching that are better tor knits or produce a more elaborate decorative elfect Always use zigzag foot A for lett and night needle position 52 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES o Pintucking Sat tha Machino Thread tension Top side of fabric G Bind bem stich omt The Stitch and Hts Uses Heres How Pintucks are narrow tucks spaced close 1 Attach the blind stitch hem foot together to add design interest on such items as blouses and pillowcases One pintuck can 2 Place the tolded fabric under the presser toot torm a permanent tront crease on knit pants 3 Position the nesdie 1 16 inside trom the tolded edge and tower the presser foot 4 Adjust the sfiding guide on the blind hem toot to the tolded ed
44. en you want to achieve s tailored more attractive raised buttonhoie Use filler cord at least 15 inches of heavy thread Try 8 practice buttonhole first 74 mU owe oq x 8 With the buttonhole toot raised hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole toot Bring the ends toward you under the buttanhbole toot until they clear the tront end Hook the filler cord into the tarks on the trant ot the J foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and tower the toot Sew the burtonhole according to the buttontioie sewing instructions on p 72 to 73 Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric trom the machine and cut the sewing threads Pull the right end of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end through darning needle draw to the bottom side of the tabric and cut NOTE To adjust stitch density see p 73 Hemming and Edging Stitches 16 21 f and Sat the Machine 2 road lenson Laki G Bind bem stitch toot Hae z Stitch width 5 0 HBEBBH Hemming aod Edging garments tablecloths napkins and cratt items have often required careful hand sewing to produce a protes sional finished look The Kenmore 100 Stritch can do these precision stitches much taster and more precisely than you ever dreamed possible SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Xs Stitches FEF in this
45. es waistbands pant legs or any circular garment area SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Darning socks or mending knees elbows or areas of children s clothes year in Sewing buttons on sleeves wast bands etc 11 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Know What the Presser Feet Will Do The Presser feet are an important teature of this machine You need to know what each toot does in order to use them effectively The numbers after each toot indicate the stitch patterns where you use the toot The Foot Storage Compartment with most of the presser feet is located in the accessory storage box See page 10 Automatic buttonhole toot N and other The Automatic Buttonhole Foot N fits in the accessory sewing accessaries will be tound under the Foot Storage Compartment storage box as illustrated 9 Foot Storage Compartment A Zigzag toot fie ral 7 as E Zipper iaot C Overecige eM tont nj R3 67 Sob c Ar D Quilter SN NS Mm S pee e f Satin stach foot v oo AN k D Sf SS SS Y G Blind hem P Sac Siding stitch toot buttanhole 4 28 HM Straight stich fom toot 2 8g nj T hurtanhala fao 12 6 Presser Foot Types A Zigzag Foot A urag too Use this toot for both straight and zigzag stitching The black button on the right side of the toot sets the tont to reman ngid so that you can sew on heavy tabrics See p 35 to
46. esser foot Place both threads back under presser toot betore beginning TO stitch Push in the clutch Disassemble and clean hook race Citan bobbin hoider and hook race i Keep the tabric trom falling off the edges of the sewing surtace 2 Bunch the fabric slightly ail around the needie 1 Use the Foot in these instances 4 Start the buttonhole so that you sew toward the edas ot the tabric 3 Put standard writing paper nat tissue paper under the garment to aid fabric teed for woven and stretch tabries 4 Donotuse the Automatic Buttonhole tunction Sew each button individually ERU SECTION 7 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Bobbin Holder To insure that your machine operates at its best you need to keep the essential parts clean at all times The bobbin area can attract dust and lint Your machine can become siuggish or knock loudly if a thread is caught Bobbin cover plate Follow these directions 4 Brush or vacuum the dust and G Slide on the bobbin cover plate 1 Turn off the power or unplug int out of the bobbin holder by pushing it into the grooves the machine 5 Replace the bobbin 2 Remove the bobbin cover plate by firmiy pulling it toward you 3 Remove the bobbin 97 SECTION 7 CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dogs Red marks i Unplug the machine and remove 5 Fake sur the bobbin Lift up 6 Use the lint brush m the 7 Line up the red marks and place th
47. g Bobbin Thread Fabric not Moving Machine Jamming Knocking Nose Butronholes are not identical in length and shane 96 PROBABLE CAUSE Machine was not allowed to complete the last few stitehes Incorrect size needle Bent or blunt needle Incorrect setting of needle Tight upper thread tension Light pressure on presser toot Starting to stitch too fast improper threading Tight upper thread tension incarrect size needs Sharp eye in needle Nicks or burrs at hofs of needie plate Improper bobbin holder threading Lint in bobbin holder or haok race Darning plate in place Light pressure on presser toot Thread knotted under fabric Push pull ciutch is disengaged Thread caught in hook race Lint in Bobbin holder or hook race Fabrie ss pulling and distorting the automatic fabric teed Fabric is too thick near the seam and the buttonholtes CORRECTION Hoid down the toot control until the machine has stopped Choose correct size needle tor thread and fabric insert new needie Reset needie Loosen upper thread tension increase pressure on presser foot Start to stitch at a medium speed Rerhread machina Loosen upper thread tension Choose correct size needie tor thread and fabric insert new needig Replace needle plate or polish off burrs completely Check bobbin holder threading Clean bobbin holder and hook race Remove darning plate increase pressure an pr
48. g straight or Ziazso A Chart corner tears finishing seams on terryctoth ae on p 17 sewing har tacks tar bait joops and drapery piests strong than zigzag Daming plate 3 Mend darn finish edges apply trims embroider iregular Satin stitch toot miher buttons satin suteh managtar 60 62 Zigzag At decorative stitches 14 Overedge C 43 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Continued Stitch Other Thresd Pressure OVEREDGE Check Lise tor overcasting for knits and woven SEAM Chart fabrics nacding extra strength tor narraw on p 17 seams on knits Gr heavy woight woven fabrics Overedge C 15 SLIND HEM Lise Tor stretch fabrics more elastic 75 76 Blind Hem Stich IG OUTLINE 17 Serge Ta Bige 111 3 76 STRETCH Zigzag LAS H Zigzag A SADDLE 18 STITCH 18 h Bind Ram Em H Stitch GJ SASTING Darning plate Bine t11 Zigzag A 9 Use in place of straight stitch on knits bias seams tricor chiffon tor a fot non puckering seam Topstiching suits blazers jumpers denim euttits fasting talinr tacks tack quilt layers SECTION amp LEAHN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Stitch Other Thread Pressure Befor to Page KNIT Bue E 3 8 Zigzag LA Sap Use For swirrvear and siretth velour SNITCH 20 TWIN NEEDLE STITCHES Twin Needie 83 Use tor sewing paral
49. ge by turning the guide screw s shown 5 Feed the toided edge smoothly against the sliding guide NOTE H the tabric tends to pucker hofd the material slightly taut while sewing Also decrease the upper tension slightiy 53 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Straight Stitches 12 and Continued 9 Quilting Sot the Machina Thread tension 2165 D Quiter A Zigzag font H Straight stitch toot The Stitch and Hs Lises Quilting is stitching two loyers ot tabric together with batting in herween to add dimension and warmth You can use quilting on entire garments or parts ot garments such as yokes pockets cuffs and cofiars It is also popular tor table tashions In addition to straight stitch quitting you can quilt with decorative stitches or stitch pattern combinations 54 Here s How To do quilting successtully follow these simple steps 1 Loosen the quilter straw on the back ot the presser foot as shown 2 Slide the quilting quide D into the opening under the screw to the width between lines of quilting stitches you desire 3 Tighten the screw 8 Sew the first row of stitching 5 Sew other rows guiding the quilting guide over the previous row ot stitching NOTE When you are quilting large areas tack the layers together with the basting stitch Then quilt tram the center aut Another quilting varration instead of quilting with rows ot stramht stitches you can bartack your quilt at
50. gerade B ES ssp The Stitches ond Their Uses Decorative stretch patterns can be used for adding creative and personalized touch to the items you sew tor your home and family LEARN THE STITCHES 85 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Crass Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension 2 0 6 NB F Satin streh foot The Stitch and its Uses You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for atirgctive samplers and other sewing nroiects 86 Here s How a i 2 Choose a plain close weave fabric such as hinen or wool flannel for the background fabric if you choose light weight fabric use a tear away Fabric backing for support Adjust the stitch width and length as you desse to match the pattern you have or pian Find the center ot the design or if the design s border choose a starting point Count the cross stiches trom the center up and program the number See p 82 Pattern Single Units Use Auto Lock to begin and end Center r RC F LC 2395 ete ie prata e gt ha seta CUN e a e a gt se 7 a 9 ew ars e sr t Z ea 3 22 ae t wa aT F d s t Pet v a C ai a z ae 9 wet mata rus yt et aa pn Ma 3 rs cat eda ttt ts a gt C L r t a X Moe
51. he button the indicator wilf show L Left When you press this button for zigzag stitches the stitch width light wil go on and the indicator sereen wil show the preset stitch width of RR 32 NOTE The range of stitch width depends on the sutch pattern you select To Decrease the Stitch Width To Increase the Stitch Width Press the button The width will decrease Press the button The zigzag width will by 0 5 mm to D G each time you press the increase by 0 5 mm up to 7 0 each time you button press the button To Adjust the Stitch Width Quickly Hold Down the or button until you reach the sutch width you desire To Return to the Preset Stitch Width tor clear the stitch width Press the Stitch Width button again for press the Clear button The stitch width light and the indicator screen will go off o Stitch Length Button This button sets the stitch tength tor both straight and zigzag stitches When you press the stitch length button the stitch length light will go on and the indicator screen will show the pre set stitch length 24 for straight stitching m 1 5 for 21gzag stitching NOTE The range ot stitch length depends on the stitch pattern you select To Decrease the Stitch Length Press the button The stitch length will decrease by 0 1 mm from 1 0 down to 0 0 HY 0 5 mm from 4 5 down to 1 0 SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS
52. he foot control Then the second darning is automatically made Pressing mirror image button instead of memory button will qive the same result but the darmng ts made in the reverse sequence 68 e Adjusting Evanness af Darning Pe ETT pai 4 at E iz Hao ici yee AS EDU Z forest HM eens ar Fi Mis putes 3 5 Eu mrva zie When the lett side ts lower turn the feed balance dial to i ih iki ETG izza ag rato aay ei nM iSo EILS women 4 PCM Cris Ara M 12 85 VN u Ee Eixtrx es EET Fi When the right side is lower turn the feed balance dial to After darning return setting mark to p ne Automatic Buttonholing Set the Mochina Can re Ee k g Bartac Thread tension 2166 5 Be tL ferai fi Automatic buttonhole Foot C3 MEME Rounded TTEN PERC TER Keyhale The Kenmore 100 Stitch sews three different types ot buttonhole to mest avery sewing need Afi three buttonholes are made in the same way Automatic buttonhole toot will gauge the buttonhole length Betore you sew buttonholes on the actual garment make several practice button holes a Press the Up Down Needle Position Button to rase the needie ta its highest position Rase the presser foot c Remove the toot holder d Attach the automatic buttonhole toot by tightening tbe foot holder screw Thickness LE Pine tar COPIER D inre 2 5 cm 31 9273 t e oo ow
53. hem For detailed instructions see p 59 and 75 76 Stitch Patterns T6 8 ana 28 H Straight Stitch Foot H Straight stitch foot Use this toot excfusively for straight stiteh ng Stitch Patterns and Center needie position PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING J Sliding Butzonhole Foot Siding Butranhole tont Use this foot for manual buttonholing t is marked to heip you measure your battor holes accurately The maximum length ot buttonhole that can be made by this toot is 30 mm For detailed instructions see p 67 and 72 74 Stiteh Patterns NM Automatic Buttonhole Foot WN Automatic buttonhoals foot Use this foot tor one step automatic butronholing Simply set a button on the guide pf this toot and depress the toot control You can then sew exactly the same tengih ot buttonhole as the button For detailed instructions see p 88 70 Stitch Patterns SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING o Check Your Presser Foot 9 Change the Presser Foot Your presser toot is held in place by a Foot Holder Each presser toot Use the correct presser toot tor the stitch you wish to sew Consult the Stitch Pattern mereiy snaps on the toot holder which is seldom removed Chart and the detailed directions for sewing with the various presser feet H you need to remove or attach the toot haider here is what you do To Remove To Attach To snap off To snap on zc p o
54. lel rows of straight or decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linen and clothing ABBE Zigzag LA 23 3 or Saun F SCALLOP Ure tor scalloped edges on collars pockets 78 STITCH of placemats Create a delicate edge on thin Zigzag lA fabrics Decorate edges on hermines or 3 5 i 5 3 FEATHER STITCH HH DOUBLE EDGE ZIGZAG Hand quilting stitch used to reinforce steetch and woven fabrics use on spandex under garments and to decorarively ham elastic fabrie Use Jar patchwork quitting Zigzag A exp Use tor fabrics that tend to bray extensively such as linens and gaberdines Overedge C Eszi 27 E 45 We SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart Continued Such BLIND HEM 28 STITCH Blind Ham 26 Stiteh Gl 3 Satin F AUTOMATIC DARNING Stiding Buttonhole E gone LO COT GUT WORK APPLIQUE Satin F 46 Other Attach Retar to Page Use for woven fabrics blind hem and overcasting Finish hams sigeva and neck apenings 77 Use on nylon tricot and other lingerie to Gyvercast and seam Do shelf racking on biouses and lingeria Dart rips and holes quickly and auranati 67 6H cally Use on ut out work and applique tor edging 79 the designs aiso on placemats blankets collars cuffs and packets SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Stitch Pattern Chart
55. lind hem stitch toot Ed obo e ee eee 12 14 44 46 100 101 Bobbin 665 35 oci 6 18 20 97 100 101 Bobbin cover plate sanepo nuora 5 18 97 Bobbin thread ive Pee eae he 22 23 Bobbin winding lt lt 444 6 lr Ri 18 10 Bobbin winding spindle 2 5 79 Buttonhola sos Bere he ee 49 69 74 Buttonhole foot automatic Pr 12 14 49 100 101 Buttonhole toot sliding Ne ETE 12 14 46 49 100 101 Buttonhole opener ls 8 100 101 Butrronholing buttons 255 25 Button SOWING ilu os 6s ovis rok A ROS E 38 Um Carrying handia 5 soa Cie x EUR e es 8 Cleaning bobbin holder 2 0 97 Cleaning hook race and feed dogs 98 Clear BUTON iec e2e Xcess dota have eee 25 29 Corded burtonhole 2 2 ee 74 Cornering dude 222 esc eae Rae 34 ContrDED4HeE on ordo coe ee dea 27 Cross stitching oo dus RE 47 85 192 Cupeout wark uuo RS RLREEREUS 4B 79 D Dormin duweg dore on REL EC E 37 Darningp ate lun 6 35 38 100 101 Decorate stitching 48 84 85 Direct entry stitch burton 2 29 Distorted pattern 2 2 ee ee G4 Double edge zigzag stitching 45 65 E Editing BHHEORR S zn aRE FACE EA 25 31 Editing pattern combinations 31 Elastis casings iu x e I EFZS S 47 82 Elastic stretch stretching 47 82 Extensian table 2 2 0 0 0000 5 10 E Fabric needie thread and stitch fength 07 c EE 7 Face cover plate
56. ly hand worked look Heiplul Hint when topstitching suits blazers jumpers The Blind hem stich toot s good to use when topstitching near the edge of the ang denim outfits with the saddie stitch garment Just set the edge guide with the quide screw NOTE Adjust the needie position tor the effect you want SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches e hs i and Basic Zigzag Sat the Maching Thread tension 3inH A Zigzag fear The Stitch and its Uses The zigzag stitch is one of the most common and most versatile stitches on your machine it can be a utility sutch for sewing buttons buttonholes femmt overcasting mending and darming t can also be used to decorate with trims appliques and cut out work or as a decorative stitch 60 Here s How The many ways to sew a Zigzag stitch are as varied as the stitch patterns on this machine or as the width and lenath settings allow Consuit the specific variations tor detailed directions The zigzag stitch as a utility stitch has several variatians discussed in this section Satin Stitch hal Overcasung Stitch R Multiple Zigzag Qveredge Seam Knit Stitch Satin Stitch Set the Machine Zigzag width Thread tension Sruch E 1 8 H Sis 8 length 5 J 4 N ut Eo Bi A Zigzag toot F Satin stitch inot Pressure Stitch width tose ta 0 as dosirec Close MIRANDA S IN IN AAT AAA BARU ONS OPN NLA fi b hj BAM en m IS Su NP
57. n 3 tab r EE F Satin stiteh toot As Zigzag foot The Suteh and Its Lses Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments Hera s How 1 Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center trons center back and side seams 2 Place the middie ot the elastic under the center ot the presser igot and stitch inte place making sure the elastic 1s evenly distributed SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Twin Needle Stitching 21 22 24 28 30 38 and Sat the Machine xi tu 5m wl Twin perdio 40 button 2 Thread iension 4 Esca E A Zigzag foot a m Twin needis or f Satin atch fact 2t 23 t3 he E 7a ELE 30 ibas 4 0 Ep at Hue Eau A amp Your Kenmore 100 Stitch is equipped with a twin needie that can be used to sew parallel rows of straight ar decorative stiches adding an exquisite touch to table tinens and clothing When threading the machine tor twa needle sewing follow this chart making sure You separate the threads placing one m each thread guide on the needie bar Use toot A or F Select pattern lor paratiel rows ot straight stitching At corners rase the needles till they clear the tabric Partially raise the presser toot and caretuily pivot the fabric To return to single needie sewing press the Twin Needle Button or turn off the Power Switch 83 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Decorate with Geometric Patterns me S
58. nd turn the fabric top side up Spread flat i 12 13 SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Topside Of fabric Remave the zipper foot and attach the presser bar ta the left pins on the zipper foot Stitch across and below the bottom oi the zipper Turn the corner and continue to guide the toot along the zipper teeth as shown Stitch through the tabric and the zipper tane 17 of fabric Stop about two inches trom tbe top at the Zipper Lower the needie into the fabric and raise the presser toot Remove the basting stitches and open the zippnt Lower tha toot and stitch the rest ot the seam Make sure the told is even 41 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Chart of Sewing Functions Now that you are tamiliar with your machine and ready to sew what are you going to sew The folowing chart tells vou fin alphabetical order what sewing functions this machine performs and directs you to the proper page tor detailed instructions In many cases you also have a chome of stitches APPLIQUE 30 21 46 79 GATHER 10 43 55 BARTACK 13 14 43 63 HEMS 15 18 20 27 28 44 46 54 55 76 BASTE 10 18 38 43 44 KNITS STRETCH PABRIC See ail Stitches 43 48 55 58 65S BATHING SLIT SEW 20 45 65 marked S 64 56 76 7 amp B3 BLIND HEM 16 2B 44 48 76 87 88 BUTTON SEW t4 38 43 MEND 10 13 14 29 37 43 60 83 67 68 BUTTONHOLE 42 69 74 PINTUCK 20 43 53 BARTACK QUILT 18 43 54
59. of the tabric but stit sew on the 1 8 extended edge See at ett tor proper stitch appearance 8 After hemming press both sides ot the finished hem The right side of the garment will show oniy the blind stitches Hemming Thin Fabrics Reduce pressure on the presser toot to avoid a distinct line SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES 9 Sheoli Stitch Sat the Machina Thread tension 5to 8 28 E Ld LH isl E l f E E i t 1 i i H i i Woven Fabrics 3 Eis F Satin stitch foot Here s How 1 For best effect Dota Stauch width 4 0 10 6 8 set the stich width and iength as you desire you may need to tighten the top thread slightly alow the needle to iust clear the tolded edge ot the tabric when st zigzags The Stitch and Its Uses The Shell Stitch is tormed by sewing a blind hem over tolded fabric Several rows ot shefi stitching are calied shell tucks 2 Hf you sew rows ot shell stitches space the rows 1 2 apart You can sew Shell Stitch on knits or sott silky wovens in any direction Shell stitching ran be used to finish hems siaeve and neck openings Shel tucking can be used to create scalloped tucks on blouses and lingerie 71 SECTION amp LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming and Edging Stitches 16 22 and Continued amp Scallop Stitch 1 and i22 Ser the Machine Thread tension 3to 6 A Zigzag font nion 3D 3j The Stit
60. or easier needle threading 21 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread Continued o Pick Up Your Bobbin Thread lip Dawn Repiite position hutton D Hoid the tap thread lightly with your B Press the Up Down Needie Position Button G Pull both threads under and to the tett hand twice back of the presser foot leaving 4 to Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the top 6 inches ot thread clear thread 22 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING 9 Adjust the Top Thread Tension Choose the Correct Tension Tos side of fatric The best tension will depend on Setting mark the stifiness and thickness ol the fabric Looser the number of fabric layers the type of stitch E d i b V Ton MA The top thread thread uy 5 tao foose af fabrie WM XP i The top thread i5 too tight im Bl uA EN e Tighten apparent We Top side of fabric Cla n For Straight Stitch The top ihiread The bobbin thread appears on this upper suflate oi the ispre The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers ot appears on the fabric as shown above magnified to show detail aA okie if you ook at the stitch irom and back you will notice that there are no gaps that each stitch s smooth and even When adjusting top thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread Tension ts
61. ow to use the Clear Button see n 28 Editing Button Lise this button to Check and correct pattern combi nations before 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 tor possible errors in a fong pattern sequence your Kenmore 100 Stitch has a buitt in editing system EDIT After programming touch the editing button A flashing Hight will appear and the pattern indicator will show the first pattern number programuned Each rime the memory button is pressed the pattern indicator will advance to the next pattern Continue pressing the memory button until you reach the last pattern or you find an error Pressing the Mirror Image Button will sequence trom last to first To Delete and Add Patterns You wanted to program 01 02 03 and 04 but O5 was programmed instead of O3 Press the editing button Then press the memory button unti 05 appears in the pattern indicator Press the clear button 02 will appear in the pattern indicator Now select pattern 03 and press the memory button Pattern 05 has been deleted and pattern D3 added To Delete Patterns Without Adding You programmed Ot 02 G3 04 and 05 You want to delete 02 and O4 Press the editing button Press the memory button until 02 appears Press the clear button Advance until 04 appears Press the clear button 02 and 04 have been deleted To Ad
62. position Lo ER N Hormat up at position Presser lont jover The Presser Foot Lever raises and lowers your presser tact You can raise it about 1 4 higher than the normal up position tor easy removal ot the presser foot or to help you piace heavy tabrics under the presser toot PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Thread Cutter Thread culter M You don t need a par of scissors to cur the thread atter you finish sewing Just use the handy thread cutter The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next spam sre par 7 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Set Up the Machine Continued 6 Accessory Storage Box Free Arm Sewing the Removable Extension Table To Remove The Hd ot the accessory storage box lifts open To Remove the Extension Table toward you lfor tree aren sewing Sewing accessories are conveniently located in 1 Grip the table with your index finger and the box thumb as shown 2 Pull gently toward yau The extension tabla will snap out 10 To Attach Extension tablu To Attach the Extension Table lfor fiat bed sewing Fit the tabs into the siot as shown 2 With your dumb and index finger gently Snap in Your sewing machine can do tree arm sewing This teature makes sewing easy tor Bar tacking to reinforce pockets plackets and wastlines on ready made or home made garments to avoid labrie bunching around the needle Stitching sleev
63. ppliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any obiect into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxigen is being administered To disconnect turn ali controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keept fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Always use the proper needle piate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching it may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot and the like Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when marking any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dear Homemaker CONGRATURATIONS You have just purchased a Kenmore 100 Stitch sewing machine that can with some easy setting by you do both decorative ond utility sewing more quickty and accurately than you ever dreamed possi
64. pull it toward YOu 4 9 Knit Stitch Set the Machine Thread tension 3ta amp A Zigzag foot Set the Pressure Dial to 1 so that the kmt will retain its shape a5 you are Sewing The Stitch and lts Uses This kmt stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength Here s How 1 Place your fabrie to allow a 5 B seam 2 Trim the seam allowance atter sewing NOTE Be carelul not to cut the stitches SECTION 5 Double Edge Zigzag BA Sut the Mochine Thrnod tension 31 07 C Overedge foot The Stitch and fts Uses This stitch can be used tor sewing fabrics that tend to tray extensively such as linens and gabardines LEARN THE STITCHES N Binck ridge and brush guide Here s How Two rows ol zwujag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that your seams wii not ravel 65 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Zigzag Stitches H5 20 and Continued 9 Rick Hack Stretch Set the Machine Ea Thread tension H 2to6 EE Em A Zigzag foot F Satin stitch foot The Stitch and its Uses Sew on steetch fabrics in any area that you mught use a Zigzag stitch This stitch can be used as a decorative top stiteh as weil 56 e RT Automatic Darning Set tha Machine Thuead tension 2 te 6 El Ji Siiding buttonhate i01 The Kenmore i80 Stitch automaticall
65. r Button wii delete ali stitches at once if pressed after editing 2 Foot Control Pressed The Clear Button deletes all stitch patterns im the senes at once The indicator returns to iG NOTE Turning off the machine will claar the memory completely 29 SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Twin Needie Button Auto Lock Button fautomatic with memory Mirror Image Button Just press this button and the machine automatically reduces the maximum width tor twin needie sewing Press button again to singie needle sewing Far detailed instructions see p 83 30 Use this button to secure seams with an auta fock stitch at the first and fast stitch YOu sew 1o Use the Auta Lock Stitch Prass the Auto Loek Button The pattern indicator screen will show AE ihe machine will take a tew stitches in piace and stop automatically To tse the Auto Lock Memory Press the Auto Lock Button M Press the Memory Button 3 Press the Stitch Pattern Buttons you desire Be sure to press the Memory Button atter each stitch pattern selactian See p 9D for more detaiis Press the Auto boeck Button Press the Memory Button Use this button to sew amp memorize patterns in a miror napa 9 BBY amp Memorize letters and numbers H two third size MOTE Since this control memorizes the pattern selected press the Clear Button or Power Switch to clear the memory pror to selecting another stitch H
66. r sewing speed tO your taste and needs PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Check Your Feed Balance Diat For most sewing the groove in the Feed Balance Dial shouid point to the arrow Ip Yoy may rarely need to adjust the dial But if necessary use this dial to requlate the teed balance tor Automatic Darning See p 6B for detaiis Buttonholes See p 73 for details Any stretch stitch such as patterns nu Bs nz 08 DO Di 23 ps B7 B0 m 53 63 and monogrammung when sewing on spectal fabrics o Sst the Pressure Dial Pressure Cantrol dial The pressure control dial is located inside the tace cover plate Sat the dial aligning the setting mark on the dial with the groove as tollows 3 Most seweng 2 applique and Cut Out work 1 sewing chiffon lace organdy and other lightweight tabrics Also tor velours anc kruts with more stretch O basting manual darning and embroidery NOTE The pressure dial should be reset at 3 atter changing pressure so the machine ts ready tor most normal sewing the next tme you use it Setting Spoof Pins f Spoof pin in Spool SN i The spool pins are used for holding the spools ot thread when teeding thread to the machine To use pull ep the spool pins Be sure to place the spool ieit on the pins Push down tor storage SECTION 2 6 Adjust the Presser Foot Lever High position Horma up nosition NI High
67. r detailed instru euans j Stitch Patterns C Overedge Foot C Overedge foot This toot especially constru eted tor stitching and or over casting seams The small brush and wire guides heip control the tabric hold the raw edge in place and keep it trom pusken aspecialiy when sewing on knit fabrics You may use this foot for the requ ar zigzag stitch al or with the overedge stitch See p 62 and 64 65 for details Stitch Patterns ST and 27 SECTION 2 D Quilter D Quilter This attachment turns your zigzag toot mto a quilting foot See p 54 tor detailed instruc tions Stiteh Pattern E Zipper Foot E Zipper foot This toot can be set to saw on each side of your zipper The edges ot the foot guide the zipper and keep the seam straight For getas on sewing zippers seg p 29 41 Sutech Pattern AO PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING F Satin Stitch Foot F Sate soich foot Use this transparent foot tor outlining applique and Cut Out Work as weil as tor al your Decorative Stitching and manogrammuing Stich Patterns 69 13 SECTION 2 Know What the Presser Feet Will Do Continued gt Presser Foot Types Continued G Bind Hem Stitch Foot G Blind ham amp titch foot Use this toot tor perfect blind hemming The toot has ridges on the bottom to keep the fabric trom slipping and guide screw on top ta guide the toided edge of your
68. re aa 3 Held the tabrie taut and slide it to the Use the darning plate for basting i place where you want the next stitch See p 35 for details gt 7 A E rici qo o Press the toot control baste seams 5 Take out the dareng plate when finished tailor tack tack quilt layers NOTE Reset the tengon and pressure dial for straight sewing CAUTION Do not use this stitch i the needie wilt leave permanent marks in the tabric A small needie wil be less likey to leave permanent marks 38 Darning Sat the Machine Thread tension F Satin stitch topt Pressure arming plate disi 0 SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS i Put the darmng plate on the needle plate see p 35 2 Stretch the fabric with the hole in the center between embroidery hoops as shown Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed 4 Move the fabric back and forth slowly untH you have covered the darming area S Turn the tabric 1 4 turn and sew another layer ot stitching over the first layer NOTE If your tabric is thin or badly damaged use a separate piece of fabric under the hale to reintorce it 6 When you finish darning return the pressure dial to 3 and remove the darming plate NOTE See the p 87 68 automatic darning for a quick easy way to mend rips amp holes How to darn correctly Make the turning points of each row blunt or the stitching will draw li
69. re the Bobbin Continued o insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Holder D Put the bobbin into the bobbin 2 Pull about 4 inches of thread Q Then pull the thread clockwise 4 Slide the bobbin cover plate while holder so that the thread teeds toward you through the tension toward the back of the machine pushing it down slightly over the counterclockwise siot A through the slot 8 bobbin Allow about 4 inches at thread to show above the needte plate Threading chart Bethat thigtubsg Bobbin threading chart ts located behind the tace cover plate Prepare Your Top Thread Thread Your Needle SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Raise take up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Raise presser lont lever The numbered steps above tollow the numbers on the iHustratians Gotred dines show piaces where the thread loops and then is pulled tight Place spool on spooi pin as shown with thread coming trom the back of she spool i raw thread into thread guide using both hands 2 While holding thread near spool draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder Firmly draw thread up and through take up lever trom right to felt Draw thread down and stip it through the thread guide Thread then is slipped into needie bar thread guide mom n Threati needle trom iront to back NOTE You may want to cut the end ot thread with sharp scissors t
70. s are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric adjust them with the feed balance dial 94 a To Adjust Distorted Patterns Compressed Patterns Correct by turning the feed balance dial toward the Use the large screw driver In your accessory box To Adiust Distorted Letters or Numbers Compressed Letters or Numbers Correct by turning the teed balance dial toward the B Drawn Qut Pattern Correct by turning the feed balance dial toward the Drawn Out Letters or Numbers Correct by turning the feed balance dial toward the e What to Do When PROBLEM The machine does not work The machine does not work and the Pattern indicator reads Er irregular Surches Breaking Needle Bunching of Thread Puckenng Monograms and buttonholes are not identical during memory sewing PROBABLE CAUSE A singie digit number was programmed A number without pattern was selected The area of feed dags is fillad with dust and tint incorrect size needle improper threading Loose upper thread tension Pulling tabric Light pressure on presser toot Loose presser toot Unevenly wound bobbin Nicks or burrs at hole ot needie plate Pulling tabric incorrect size neediz lacorrect setting of needle Loose Gresser toot Upper and lower threads not drawn back under presser toot before starting seam incorrect thread tensions Light pressure
71. se this stitch in patchwork quilting 86 cara a SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Fagoting Stitch 33 Set the Machine Thread tension El 3 tc B Here s How i fold under each tabric edge 1 2 and F Satin stitch foot press 2 Pin the two edges to paper or tear The Stitch and its Uses away backing 1 B apart Use this stitch to pom two pieces ot Fabric 3 Sew slowly guiding the tabric so the to create an open work appearance and add needle catches the foided edge on design interest each side For other stitches that may be used in tagoting see stitch patterns 25 and ip 8G You may want to set the stitch width on 77 0 tor maximum effect Helptul Hint B1 xd ae SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Reinforcing Stitches 25 28 and Continued 9 Elastic Casing Stitch Set the Machine B Thread nson 3108 Horns How Ee Satin stitch font i Slide a prece ot 1 8 elastic under the toot then up through the slot in Foot F satin stitch The Stitch and its Uses Sew the elestic on the bottom side of the tabric pulling 12 gently to avoid sewing through the elastic Use this stitch to replace bias tape casings im such areas as wrets and waists in children s clothing this stitch i5 espectally helptul because it reduces bulk 3 Pull on the elastic to gather the tabric and bartack at both ends 82 6 Elastic Stretch Stitch Sat thea Machine Thread tensio
72. section are alind Hem Stiteh stretch 28 Shali Stitch 28 Scallop Stitch and 22 Cut Out Work Edging and Applique 30 und 75 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Hemming and Edging Stitches 16 f and Continued Blind Hem Stitch stretch 6 Sot the Machine Thread tension Z to G Dind hem stitch iont 36 5 The Stitehes and Their Uses The swetch Blind Hem Stitch is te be used tor stretch fabrics because st ss the stronger and more elastic at the blind hem stitches wo YES The regular blind hem stitch i5 strong enough for woven tabrics 76 Blind Ham Stitch woven Bottom side of fabric eK Sliding When the LET When the Light Weight Fabric A guida nezdia comes nadie to the ft aR CE comes Vg to 2 8 Ris ine yl right Gott SEEDS ottom side oi fabric Heavy Weight Fabric Here s How 1 Finish the raw edge of your hem any way you desire See Overcasting p 82 2 Measure turn up your hem and pin NOTE For light weight tabrics you may need a double toid Fold the material Bottom side out on the edge to be stitches as shown leaving 1 8 ct the finished hem edge showing 5 Turn the sliding guide screw so that the sliding guide is very close 11 16 to the lett side ot the blind hem toot 5 Place the told of the hem against the siding quide so that the 1 8 extending edge shows on the right The long zigzag stitch should barely perse the tolded edge
73. side gt of fabric E fA The gin on the igit hond side px E Zipper foot CM Top edge of fabric A Attach the zipper toot as shown B Prepare your tabric i To sew on the fett side ot the zipper i Put the tap sides of the tabric together attach the presser bar to the right pins on and sew to the end ot the zipper openimg the zipper toot Use the reverse to lock the stitches 2 To sew on the night side of the zipper 2 Set the stuch fength at 4 5 and sew the attach the presser bar to the feft pins on zipper pening the zipper toat 39 SECTION 4 C Put in a Zipper Continued Zipper teeth Sew n the zipper Fold back the lett seam allowance as shown Turn under the right seam allowance to torm a 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the 1 8 told and pin in place NOTE Be sure the top of the zipper the 40 slider is at the top at the garment PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Attach the presser bar to the right pins on the zipper foot Lower the zipper toot on the top side at the bottom ot the zipper so that the needie merces the told and the zipper tape Sew through the told and the zipper tue to the point where the slider begins Lower the needle to hold the fabric and raise the presser toat 8 9 Open the zipper Lower the presser rest ol the seam toot and stitch the Top side af fabric B Ton sido of fabric 10 Close the zipper a
74. the stitch pattern i faem 10 9 u i mel 12 To repeat the same combination of stitches just press the toot control again after stitching the first combination Press Memory Press the Auta Lock Press Memory NOTE To delete errors made while programming a series of patterns press the Clear Button see p 29 and continue the programming SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Cycle Stitching by Pressing Mirror Image 6 Tast Sewing Pattern Combinations Button Pragrammed patterns To Start Sewing at the Beginning ct Your Pattern Combination There may be instances when you want to test a pattern without sewing all the patterns Sew as much as necessary then press the Memory button The machine wil now start sewing at the beginning ot your pattern combination Programmi patterns To Start Sewing at the Beginning ot the Pattern You Have Been Sewing if you run out ot thread in the middle ot a pattern press the Mirror Image Button Remove the stitching ct the fast pattern only Lower the needle at the end ot the last completed pattern The machine will start sewing at the beginning of the pattern you have been sewing when you have run out ot thread and continue sewing the remaiung patterns 9 TTEC SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Program Decorative Stitch Patterns ex etc Continued Pattern Single Units Aid to Programming ER ie i Hi 13 15 H 7 z z d ap x u 2
75. to 12 tayers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemgoung Jeans i Use Foot A Zigzag toot with the black spring button NOTE This black button locks the foot so it dows not give with the tabric 4 Sew as usuat 3 Stop when your needle reaches the point where the tabrie layers increase 4 Lower the needie and rase the presser toot 5 Press and hold the black button as you lower the presser toot Release the black button and continue sewing SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Use the Darning Plate Barring plate Sometimes when you sew you want to control the fabric yourself The Darrung Plate covers the teed dogs so that they do not touch the tabese To Put on the Darning Piste NOTE The rectangular holes m the Darning Plate match the holes in the needle plate in the darning piate these holes are slightly to the rsghit of center Position the darning plate with the pins on the bottom 2 Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes at the 5 8 mark The teed dogs will show through the darning plate hoies Use the darung plate in the tollawing ways Basting p 35 Darning p 37 Button Sewing ip 38 35 SECTION PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Basting Sat tha Machine A Zigzag toot Darning plata 1 Press the foot control diat C The machine will take one stitch and stop aet 777 automaticaly Biue needle No 11 2 Release the toot control Pressu
76. too loose Tenston is too ught The top thread shows through the The bobbin thread will come through bottom ot the fabric The bottom the top ot the fabric The top side side ot the stitch will feet bumpy ot the stitch will feel burnpy 23 SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Prepare Your Top Thread Continued Adjust the Top Thread Tension Continued For Zigzag Stitch in the correct zigzag stitch the bobbin mreads will nat show on the top side ol tabric and the top threads will show slightiy on the bottom side See below tor the correct appearance To match this appearance adiust yaur top tension Top tension Ino Tight Bottom sida o Fabric Ton Tight Corner ol each zigzag will Pull toyather an the top side of fabrics 24 Top tension Too Loos Tap side of Fabric Borrom side of Fabric Too Logse The top thread will loop through bonom skie ot fene and will be puliga almost together Just Right Top side of Fabric Bottom side of Fabric Just Right Minimize the amount of top thread visibie an tie bottom side of fabric without causing axcessiye purkerind ec causitig the Dobbin thread ta show on the top side Hesuls vary with fabric thread and seeing conditions SECTION 3 LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS The ilfustranon shows the Reverse Stitch Button Up Down Needle Position Button and the controi panel of your Kenmore 100 Stitch The contro buttons
77. ttern selection buttons a c ev ee cene denke ee Straight Stretch Stitch Lock A Matic Stitch Mending Stitch Zigzag Stitch SECTION 3 Memory Button The Memory Button with sts LED Light will memorize your pattern selection Your machine can remember up to 31 stitch patterns including the Auto Loek which automatically reinforces or locks the stitch you have chosen This bution 1s most typically used when monogram ming or combining patterns To Set the Memory Press the Memory Button alter you select your stitch pattern The LED light wilt go on te show that the machine has racorded your selection NOTE f you sre selecting a series ot different stitch patterns you must press the memory button after each selectian The machine Kenmore 100 Stitch will remember them wm order LEARN TO USE THE CONTROLS Clear Button Ces The Clear Button wili erase the stitch pattern you have selected and automati cally return your machine te the straight stiteh pattern The Clear Button works in two ways 10 clear a series of stich patterns depending on whether you have pressed the toot control 1 Foot Control Not Pressed The Clear Button clears one stitch pattern at a time beginning with the last selected and ending with the first selected until if comes to 10 prior to editing This allows y oU to correct any mistakes made while programe mung a series of patterns The Clea
78. ttle holes at the ends Beginners may prefer the L or M movement Take care not to get eircies The quick mastering of this work depends on regufar guiding Theretore Hold the hoop correctly Always work fram feit to right Move work lengthways not sideways 37 SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Sew a Button Sat the Mashine Thread tension 31 66 to H F Satin stitch fost Darning plate oun Mo P4 Stitch width contrat button 38 dE eM oo pn d dI keithdi t9 2 Right hola Use the daring plate tor button sewing see p 35 o Match the button holes to the horizontal siot on the presser toot Lower the toet to bold the button in place Turn the hand wheel by hand until the needis point is Just above the button Press the stitch width button or so the needio wil enter the tett hole of the button Oras thread 18 reverse side iH fabric Turn the hand wheel so the needle will enter the right hole of the Button Readiust the stitch width if necessary Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 3 to 4 inches of thread at the button Draw the thread to the reverse side of the tabric and knot the threads SECTION 4 PRACTICE COMMON STITCHING SKILLS Put in a Zipper it s as gasy at A B C Set tha Machino Tim pin on tfe right hand side Thread tension 2106 End of opening ru a 2 d Top
79. tton The machine wil sew four reverse stitches tour forward sutches then stop sewing 57 SECTION LEARN THE STITCHES Outline Stretch Set the Machine Thrend t nsion 3106 E E Ea A Zigzag foot rye Blue needle No 13 The Stitch and its Uses This stitch pattern a variation ot the straight stich i5 a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics end bias seams On tricot and filmy chiffons it can be used to seam and overcast at the same time to produce a narrow almost invisible seam or seam finish 58 Here s How i Plaee your tabric edge on the 5 8 seam line sa order to produce a 5 8 seam 2 Sewas you would a straight steech Helptul Hints for lightweight fabrics i Set the pressure diat at 1 ar 2 2 Fo sgam and overcast tricot Set the stitch width at S b Sew with the right hand stitch falling off the fabric edge SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Saddle Stitch S91 the Machine Thread tension 2106 Here s How MAY Eo m A Zigzag fon G Bind hem Sew as you would for topstitching stitch foot 2 To turn corners The Stitch and its Uses a Lower the needie mto the tabric on the fourth stitch The sadtile stitch is formed with one stitch b Rame the presser toot and turn the tabric forward two stitches backward and a c Lower the presser toot and continue to sew tourth stitch forward You can achieve a love
80. will automatically bartack and sew up the iett side ot the buttonhals Stop the machine at tbe top mark zd Y PLAANE AARAU T v a Press the memory button The machine will automatically bartack and sew down the right side Stop the machine when you ar amp directly opposite the first stitch on the tett hand side RR xii i WEE 8 Press the memory button The machine will auto tock the end ot the buttonhole and step Keep the toot control depressed until the machine stops by itself SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES e Stitch Density on Gne Side The stitches on each side ot the buttonhole should be the same stitch density To adjust use the teed balance dial below the Hand Wheel Feed balance diat i AAA AWA p For Condition A For Condition B Lett Side Stitches too Far Apart Right Side Stitches too Far Apart see above see above Turn the teed balance dial sHghtly Turn the teed balance diat slightly toward Use the forge screw toward driver in your accessory box After adjusting the teed balance dial sew another test buttonhole to be sure your adjustment is Correct NOTE Remember to return the teed balance dial to the standard mark gt when you fave completed the buttonholes 73 SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Corded Buttonholes Sat the Machine eile Thread tension 26 FE ammamni a 4 Sliding buttonhota foot Use this procedure wh
81. wn FR noepdie position bution Red button X S Prosser loot hoitier SETOV Meet 55 PW vez XN UM mo o Pom Volte To Remove To Attach Turn the screw toward the back otf 4 Match the hole in the foot ihe machine Use the inrge screw holder with the threaded Role driver in the presser bar 2 Fit the toot holder screw inte To Snap Off the Presser Foot To Snap On tha Presser the hole Eagt 4 T E the serew by t ming it Press the Up Down Needie Position Button ins 8 3 10 raise the nesdie to rts highest position 1 Set the Pressure Bist at toward You nn Raise the presser toot p 2 Place the presser foot so the honzontal pin on the toot lies just under the groove oj the toot holder 3 Lower the presser foot hoider to lock the presser toot in place Press the red button on the back of the toot holder The presser toot wd drop off NOTE if you do not hear the presser toot snap in place press down on the presser too holder firmly until you hear the snap 15 tn al SECTION 2 PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING Choose Your Needle and Thread nal EHE aod Twin Neadies Black shank E fal ERE fapiens S astu E E Ld n i i Your chome of needle and thread depends on the fabrie you are sewing ln your needle case vou will find the tollowing color coded needles BEIT 2 8 26 052 54 far stretch tabrics Orange 01
82. y dams fps and holes Large and small holes can be mended quickly and easy with this unique stitch Buitonhole foot J is used to hold the tabric securely while darning For extra support or strengthen the darn pin or baste a backing abric such as organdy under the hale to be darned SECTIO Start to sew Press down the foot control The Keep the toot contrel depressed until machine will tock the stitches sew 16 the machine stops sewing rows of darning lock the stitches and stop automatically N 5 For extra strength on blue ieans or other work clothes the darn can be reintorcegd as shown above The Finished darn measures 2 0 em 4 5 long by 0 7 cm 1 4 wide LEARN THE STITCHES if hole s larger move the fabric and sew additional darning umts unt the hole is covered 67 ene et SECTION 5 LEARN THE STITCHES Automatic Darning Continued Darning Small Rips Hid EENES EXE IHES Small rips can be repaired by pra gramming the machine to sew a shorter darn Begin the first row of the darn stopping the machine when you reach the bonom edge of the mp For example you may only need to sew 5 stitches Press the reverse button but do not hold it The machine will now complete the 16 rows with 5 stitches in each row and stop automagticaliy It simpie to make a darning of same size as the first one Press memory button when you have completed the first darung and depress t

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