Sears Kenmore 385.19150 / 385.19150090 Sewing Machine Owner's Manual (P/N 828800008)

Sears, Roebuck and Co. owner's manual for the Kenmore 385.19150 sewing machine series, P/N 828800008. It covers machine setup, sewing techniques, stitch programming, troubleshooting, and routine care.

• Threading and setup: Bobbin winding and insertion, needle threading, top-thread tension adjustment, presser-foot changes, and drop-feed lever operation.

• Presser feet and fabric selection: Foot applications, needle and thread selection, and fabric-specific stitch settings for straight, zigzag, stretch, and decorative sewing.

• Controls and programming: LCD operation, pattern selection, mirror-image stitching, memory functions, monogramming, and checking or editing programmed combinations.

• Buttonholes and darning: Automatic, manual, and corded buttonholes, stitch-density adjustment, automatic darning, and correction of uneven darning.

• Stitch balance and troubleshooting: Feed-balancing adjustments for distorted patterns, plus a symptom-and-cause chart covering thread breakage, skipped stitches, feeding problems, and display issues.

• Routine care and parts identification: Bobbin-holder, hook-race, and feed-dog cleaning, lubrication guidance, and an illustrated accessory parts list.

This manual suits owners learning the machine's controls and routine care, with illustrated explanations of threading, tension, and stitch setup.

Controls, Presser Feet, and Stitch Programming

The control-panel section explains the auto-lock, reverse stitch, and up/down needle position buttons, along with the display sharpness adjusting knob. The Message button displays guidance for the selected stitch, including the appropriate foot and sewing settings.

Setup illustrations identify the bobbin winder spindle, thread cutter, and removable extension table. Separate threading diagrams show the upper-thread path, bobbin insertion, and twin-needle arrangement.

The Stitch Pattern Chart connects each stitch with its presser foot, application, and setup information. Foot guidance distinguishes zigzag A, overedge C, zipper E, satin stitch F, sliding buttonhole J, and automatic buttonhole N. Straight-stitch foot H is restricted to straight stitching with the needle centered.

Programming examples cover single patterns, repeated combinations, mirrored designs, and block or script monograms. The Pattern Single Units chart identifies patterns excluded from programmed sewing, while the editing section explains deletion, replacement, and insertion. Switching off the machine clears its pattern memory.

Stitch Balance, Troubleshooting, and Machine Care

Feed-balancing illustrations distinguish compressed patterns from drawn-out patterns and cover uneven letters, numbers, and manual buttonholes. The buttonhole chapters also separate overall stitch-density adjustment from correction of unequal stitching between the two sides.

The Performance Problems Chart, titled “What to Do When,” connects symptoms with possible causes and relevant manual pages. This helps owners narrow down threading, needle, tension, or lint-related problems before arranging machine repair. It also addresses unclear LCD text, unsuccessful automatic buttonholes, and noisy operation.

The care section illustrates hook cover plate and needle plate removal, cleaning around the bobbin holder and feed dogs, and the holder's locating position beside the hook-race stopper. Oiling guidance identifies the lubrication points behind the face cover plate and expressly states that no other oiling is required.

Excess oil can stain fabric. The needle inspection guidance also warns that damaged needles can permanently snag knits and fine fabrics.

The illustrated Parts List matches accessories and replacement items to part numbers, including presser feet, needles, spool holders, and the sewing light bulb. Internal mechanical overhaul and circuit-level electrical repair are outside this owner's manual's scope.

Ensure the machine is disconnected from power before removing covers, lubricating, or performing maintenance. Electrical faults require qualified service.

Examples of Stitch Settings and Memory Capacity

These examples represent a small selection of the manual's sewing settings and programming limits.

For medium-weight fabrics, the fabric-selection chart lists a stitch-length setting of 2.0–2.5. The pressure-adjusting lever is specified at 3 for regular sewing and 1 for fine fabrics such as chiffon and lace.

Pattern memory accommodates up to 31 entries, including letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and spaces.

PDF Search, Navigation, and Page Breakdown

Text search and navigation: An embedded OCR text layer supports searching, but recognition errors and omitted labels limit some searches. There are no embedded PDF bookmarks; the printed contents and index provide page references.

One printable, 108-page PDF contains 104 numbered pages plus the front cover, safety page, warranty page, and back cover. These four unnumbered pages are already included in the total.