Kenmore 18221 Support Question
Kenmore 18221 Support Question
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Question posted by tserow on August 7th, 2014
Thread Won't Work.
My thread won't stay threaded and won't stay sewed together. The thread always breaks when I try to sew the object I'm sewing.
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Owners Manual - Page 2
... or where oxygen is not working properly, if it to the nearest Sears store or service center for its intended use outdoors.
7. Never drop or insert any adjustment in the needle area, such as a toy. To disconnect, turn all moving parts. Special care is necessary when this sewing machine to break. 14. Always use bent...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...; To sew
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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
...winder spindle
_7)Spool pin
_8_Upper thread guide
_§_Thread take-up lever _0_Thread tension dial
_ Face cover
@ Thread cutter
_ Needle threader
@ ...NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are available at your nearest Sears retail store. SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
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Cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case ( # 97503) Sewing Machine cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... outlet, reverse the plug. Foot Controller Model YC-482J -1 or TJ C-150 is used with thread for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with
Sewing Machine Model 385.18221.
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Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is
intended to your electrical power.
1. Turn the power switch :_to turn off the power...
Owners Manual - Page 20
...for "free-arm" sewing of scissors to "2" for regular sewing.
The sewing accessories are conveniently located in thread cutter. Set the pressure at "1". You can raise it snaps into the machine. _i_ Extension table... use the built-in the box.
Reduce the pressure to cut work, draw work and basting. Pressure Adjusting Lever
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_i_ Pressure adjusting lever
The pressure adjusting lever...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... pin _2_Spool pin hole ,(3_S, pool pin felt
The additional spool pin _1_is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. Place a spool of thread on the pin.
20 The small spool holder_3_ is used with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Place the felt _3_and a spool on the...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... to the hole in . When the bobbin is adjustable
depending on the required amount of thread on the bobbin winder spindle. [] Push the bobbin to the right. [] With the free end of the bobbin winder stopper. Do not take the
screw all the way out. The machine will not sew until the clutch is engaged.
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Owners Manual - Page 42
... bobbin thread to tighten the needle thread tension. J
Tension is too tight _, Right side (Top side) of fabric ,,2)Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
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The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric. Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for the correct appearance. Results vary with fabric, thread and sewing...
Owners Manual - Page 54
..., removing pins as you go. Align zipper foot with needle in reverse a few inches to the estimated zipper bottom stop the machine with margin edge. Zipper Sewing _1_Stitch selector: ,_2_S,titch width: _3_Stitch length: (4) Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot E:
5 6.5 2 2 to leave a 1/8" (0.4 cm)
margin of fabric _1_,. Increase the stitch length to 4, set needle...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... _1_S, titch selector: _2) Stitch width: @ Stitch length: _4_N, eedle thread tension: @ Pressure adjusting lever: '_6_Presser foot A: _,_7P_r.esser foot F: _8_Feed dogs:
4 to 6 6.5 Any 2 to 3 for normal sewing. Center the hole in the fabric on the back side of the machine.
_1:To drop the feed dogs, push the lever in the direction
of...
Owners Manual - Page 60
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WIDTH
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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 ...work or as a decorative stitch.
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WIOTH LENGTH
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Satin Stitching
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,_1_Stitch selector:
3
_2_Stitch Width:
2 to 6.5
_3_Stitch length:
0.5 to 1
_4_Needle thread...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... of strain such as desired. Lower the presser foot lifter to 6 Dropped Remove
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Drop the feed dogs, and then remove the foot holder. Sew four (4) to six (6) stitches.
_1_B' ar tack
Embroidery _1_Stitch selector: _2_Stitch width: _ Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: .(5_Feed dogs: * Presser foot:
3 1 to 6.5 Any 2 to engage the needle...
Owners Manual - Page 66
... needle must go
safely through the left buttonhole. 4. Unthread the needle to hold the button
in its leftmost position, and then drop the
needle through each hole when sewing. Trim excess threads from the raw edge of the fabric. Lower the presser foot to help you determine the zigzag
width.
3.
Turn the handwheel...
Owners Manual - Page 74
..._2_Stitch width: _3_Stitch length: _4_Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot A:
11 ...(3_,Stitch length:
3 to 6.5 Green zone
._4_Needle thread tension:
3to8
@ Presser foot A: (6_,Presser foot ... cm) and press.
Fold under
each side.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the...: _3_Stitch length: (4_ Needle thread tension: _5_Presser foot A:
10 5 to 6.5 0.5 to 2 3...
Owners Manual - Page 80
...skipped stitching.
Cut the fabric three times wider than
the projected width.
Sew the smocking stitches between the gathered rows. Sew in a manner so that the needle pierces the
fabric very close to...when making swim wear, ski pants and other
edge, pull the bobbin threads (bottom threads) to make gathering easier.
Knot the threads along one edge'_2_. NOTE:Use a # 11 blue stretch ...
Owners Manual - Page 88
...automatic buttonhole foot. _3_M. pring holder
(89' Difference
[] Draw both threads to the left under the foot, and lower the needle into the fabric... be no gap.
_7_S. Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener.
[] To sew another buttonhole, you must reset the machine. Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting point. Insert the garment under the foot. Then shift the selector...
Owners Manual - Page 92
... of the filler cord to the wrong side of the buttonhole foot.
Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the sewing threads only. _3_Needle thread (Top thread) _4_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
[] Pull the loose ends of the cord used. sewing needle. Draw them tight. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end...
Owners Manual - Page 98
Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)
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_!_'Stitch selector:
3
_2_S, titch width:
2
_3_Stitch length:
3 to 4
Owners Manual - Page 106
... once a year. Use quality sewing machine oil.
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Unplug the machine. Wipe
out gently with a screwdriver. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. In case the machine has not been used for a long period, oil it may stain the fabric. Remove the needle plate_l_ and take out the bobbin. _1_N, eedle plate
[] Lift...
Owners Manual - Page 108
... has built up in the bobbin holder. 3. Troubleshooting
if
Condition
The needle thread breaks. Cause
1. The needle is not feeding smoothly. The thread is not threaded properly. 3.
The machine doesn' t work being used .
1. The needle and/or threads are not set properly
under the presser foot at the start of sewing. 6. The needle thread is too heavy or too fine...
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