How To Thread A Kenmore Sewing Machine Model 385.12618890.
Learn how to thread your Kenmore Model 385.12618890 sewing machine in this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Threading the Machine
Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you.
• Raise the presser foot lifter
• Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off as shown.
1) Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.
2) While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder.
3) Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take-up lever and down into the take-up lever eye.
4) Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.
5) Thread the needle from front to back or use a needle threader.
We recommend using the convenient needle threader
(#200262101), included with your machine.
• Drawing up bobbin thread
1) Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand and turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, for one complete turn.
2) Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread up.
3) Pull both threads under and to the back of the presser foot, leaving 10 cm to 15 cm ( 4 to 6 inches) of thread clear.
TO START SEWING
Place the cloth under the presser foot.
With the left hand hold loosely both ends of threads and
Turn the balance wheel with the right hand to let the needle penetrate the point from which you wish to start sewing. Lower the presser foot on the cloth and start sewing.
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