Kenmore 18221 Support Question
Kenmore 18221 Support Question
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Question posted by keeanna on October 11th, 2010
My New Kenmore 18221 Wont Pick Up Stitches
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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SEWING MACHINE Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .ikCOUDRE Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 385.18221
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505-800-226
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
Owners Manual - Page 2
... sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is being used as threading the needle,
changing the needle, threading the bobbin,...sewing machine from outlet. 9. It may deflect the needle causing it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into any air opening . 6. Replace bulb with any opening blocked. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. Always unplug this sewing machine...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...does not include light bulbs, which are defective in material or workmanship. If this sewing machine exterior if they are only included in 90 day warranty described below.
This 2 ...Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty
Full 25Year Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Frame For 25 years from the date of purchase, ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
..., garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A.
Your new Kenmore ® product is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer. []...if your covered product can trust will be fixed.
[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your new product. But like all products, it Rapid Resolution -phone support from coverage--real protection....
Owners Manual - Page 11
... AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch 56
• To sew
56
Lace Work 58
Multiple Zigzag Stitch 58 • Seam finishing 58 • Mending 58 Shell Stitch 60 Box Stitch 60
Fagoting Stitch 62 Two-point Box Stitch 62 Decorative Stitch Patterns 62
Twin Needle Stitches (Option 64 SECTION Vl. CARE OFYOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb 92 Cleaning the Bobbin Holder...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... balance adjusting lever
_9_Carrying handle @0H_andwheel
@ Stitch pattern selector
@ Feed balancing dial @ Power switch
@ Machine socket
@_Nomenclature plate
@_Drop feed dog lever @_Free-arm
@ Buttonhole lever
@_Presser foot lifter
_0_Thumb screw
@ Presser foot
@ Needle clamp screw
@ Snap-on button @ Foot control
NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are available at your...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...1. Part Name
3. No. Part No.
Model Number of Machine
6
7
8
9
10
Ref.
Description
*102869107 10 x Bobbin
102403202 Spool pin felt 650807101 Assorted needle set
*993001100 5 ...826815000 Twin needle
625031500 Additional spool pin 823801015 H:Straight stitch foot
685502019 A:Zigzag foot 822804118 F:Satin stitch foot
829801002 E:Zipper foot b 753801004 R:Automatic buttonhole ...
Owners Manual - Page 40
... (Bottom thread) _3_To loosen _4_To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail).
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for one complete turn.
[] Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread
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up bobbin thread [] Raise the presser foot. • Drawing up...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric.
Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing conditions.
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Tension is too loose
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f'__'X!_R,' ight side (Top side) of fabric
,_2_W... the wrong side of the fabric, and the stitch feels bumpy. See the illustrations for a Zigzag Stitch
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the wrong side (...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... turning the dial in the "+" direction.
[]
[]
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Reverse Stitch Control
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Press the stitch control to sew in the "-" direction.
[] If the patterns are uneven when you sew on a
particular fabric, adjust them by turning the dial in reverse.
36 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
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_1_Feed balancing dial
If the stretch stitch patterns are compressed, correct them with the...
Owners Manual - Page 50
... guiding fabric, or the needle clamp screw may strike the sewing foot and possibly break.
STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch
_I)Stitch selector:
4to6
,fl X
III III
_p
0--1 --2--3-4-5_6,5...the new
direction.
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38 Depress the foot control. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise.
3. When using the straight stitch foot,
make sure to begin stitching in...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... hole in the fabric on the back side of the machine.
_1:To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of stitching over the first layer.
Lower the presser foot F and sew at a slow speed. Darning _1_S, titch selector: _2) Stitch width: @ Stitch length: _4_N, eedle thread tension: @ Pressure adjusting lever: '_6_Presser foot...
Owners Manual - Page 60
...is often used to 1
_4_Needle thread tension:
3to8
(5_'Presser foot F:
Satin stitch foot
(6_ Pressure adjusting lever:
1 to2
The satin stitch is also attractive in applique.
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0--1
--2--3=4=5_6,5
WIDTH
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48
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
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Basic Zigzag _i_ Stitch selector: '_.2S_titch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot A:
3 1 to 6.5 Red...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... for one complete turn.
Pull the needle thread to draw the bobbin thread to
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reinforce points of the fabric. Draw a design onto the
fabric with tailor's chalk. At medium speed, stitch along the
marked outline, guiding the fabric carefully by hand. Sew four (4) to six (6) stitches.
_1_B' ar tack
Embroidery _1_Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width...
Owners Manual - Page 66
Lower the presser foot to 6.5 Red zone 3to8
Zigzag foot Overedge foot
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This stitch is in its leftmost position, and then drop the
needle through each hole when sewing. Thread the needle. Sew the other row of holes (if applicable) using the zigzag foot, start overcasting with the inner side of the brush holder...
Owners Manual - Page 80
... swim wear, ski pants and other
edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to
distribute the gathers evenly and secure the threads. NOTE:Use a # 11 blue stretch needle, which require stretch.
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out. Set stitch length at "4" and sew rows
of the needle as batiste,
gingham or challis.
Owners Manual - Page 98
Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)
• Tosew
_!_'Stitch selector:
3
_2_S, titch width:
2
_3_Stitch length:
3 to 4
Owners Manual - Page 104
... you need
to the right.
[] Take out the bobbin. Close the face cover.
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Cleaning the Bobbin Holder [] To insure that the machine operates at its best, you handle it. Insert the new bulb into the opening of the machine with a lint
[]
brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Unplug the machine and open the face cover. Turn off the...
Owners Manual - Page 106
... the Machine
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Unplug the machine. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Use quality sewing machine oil.
94
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J Remove the needle plate_l_ and take out the bobbin. _1_N, eedle plate
[] Lift up the triangle marks.
_(}_The notch fits next to the stopper. Clean
[]
the feed dogs _3_and hook race(4_with a lint brush. In case the machine...
Owners Manual - Page 108
...
The bobbin thread breaks.
1. Skipped stitches
Seam puckering
The cloth is not plugged in the bobbin holder. 2. The needle and/or threads are not set properly
under the presser foot at the start of sewing. ...The needle is loose. 4. The threads were not drawn to the rear after "drop feed" sewing. 3. Friday su pport(_enmore-sewing.com 96
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