Hi...My sewing machine suddenly decided to stop. It won't sew. It won't go up and down. I can only turn the belt wheel about an inch back and forth but that's it. Nothing is jamed in there as I just about took the entire machine apart. Now I have an extra spring too. I found it after I removed the tension wheel. It was just sitting there on a spot where it did not belong. Could you please advise me as to what could be wrong?
The bobbin case is most likely not adjusted properly. The bobbin case has a small piece of metal that can be loosened with a screwdriver. Once it is loose you need to move it to a point that won't allow the case to move. The bobbin case must only be moved to a point to stop the bobbin case from movement. If it is too tight it will cause the machine from sewing.
Posted on Jul 05, 2017
SOURCE: kenmore model 385. 12912890
Make sure your machine is set to feed material. There may be a switch or knob somewhere on your machine to lower the "feed dogs" (the little metal teeth that pull the material through the machine). If they are down, the material won't feed so the machine will sew in place. More likely, since its knotting on the bottom, your machine is probably not threaded correctly. Rethread the machine, and try again.
Yes, the thread on the bottom IS the needle thread.
Posted on Dec 01, 2007
SOURCE: kenmore sewing machine model 385 16764
There's a website called managemyhome.com which is sponsored by Sears. It's free to join. Go to the Home Manager column and choose Owner's Manuals from the drop down menu.
You can type in the brand name (Kenmore) and model number of your machine. Not all of them are in there but, I did find the one for the 1950280 question. It's a pdf file.
For the 38516764 question, please double check your model number. I received either no response or a Kenmore Elite dishwasher manual in response to my query.
Posted on Feb 04, 2009
SOURCE: My old Kenmore sewing machine makes a loud squealing noise.
It sounds as if your machine needs a little oiling. If you have a clear machine oil (not 3 in 1). place a drop in the bobbin case area and if you will notice, you will see small holes on the bed and on the top of the machine. place a drop of oil into each of these holes. If you can take the top and bottom covers off, you can put a drop of oil every where you see a hole..some of the machines actually have the oil holes painted a red color. Also place a drop at the handwheel as well. Just remember when oiling, less is better. After oiling, run for a few minutes, if you feel it still needs a litte more, do the same, one drop at a time. After this, if you machine sets for a while, oil just before starting to sew, that way when you put the machine away the oil has been worked through and it should help prevent the squeaking when starting up again.
Posted on Mar 01, 2009
SOURCE: serger
As long as this is a sewing machine and not a serger, I don't know about them. I only tinker on my own. Remove the bottom. There is a rod running along the length of the machine. it needs to be turned 180 degrees. You may need to retime the machine.
Posted on May 29, 2009
SOURCE: How to thread Kenmore 25 sewing machine Model 385
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Posted on Jul 22, 2009
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I have Kenmore sewing machine Model 385. 17922. It runs fine but does not catch the thread from top and bottom and just leaves the holes on the cloth. please suggest what could be reason for it.
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