Where can I get a free manual for my Kenmore Serger Model 385 16644690
Sears has a webpage called manage my life.com which has many of their manuals available for free download.
Yours can be found at Manage My Life (below).
Try manualsonline.com or managemylife.com
Check at managemylife.com
go to http://www.managemyhome.com On the right side of the page is a section for finding manuals. Enter the make and model number. You can order a manual, or download one free as a pdf file. Mary :)
Between $75 and $90 according to previous sales of the same model. As with any electronic item when newer models come out each year the older one's value drop more and more.
You use a serger to hold down seams.
reference guide for super lock serger s.n 521640/1940 Singer has all the manuals for white machines and a few others. most are free instant PDF copies.
Any type of garment can be sewn together using a Brother Serger machine, but linens, expensive formal fabrics and fabric with stretch really benefit from a Serger. Sewing with a Brother Serger allows you to make cleaner-looking seams and hems.
Sewing with Nancy - 1983 Serger Crochet was released on: USA: 23 September 2007
It was during the 1980's I am certain. I got my Master's degree in fashion design. The only sergers that were available at that time for the home-sew market was a homely little serger made by Babylock. People that had them liked them. None of my fellow grads students had one, but we were all interested. The first serger that I bought was a White 534 in 1987. (I still have the receipt and I still have the serger. It works great!) I remember that it had been out a little while before that. I can't remember how long. It was listed as the best serger on the market in consumer reports for something like 15-20 years. The 534 was the first easy to thread serger for the home market and was definitely that top serger of its time. Mine will not stop. It is amazing!
I have the same machine. The quick reference page deals with threading the machine, and tension. I am willing to send of a copy of front and back. If you are interested please send your contact info to
Made in Taiwan.
kenmore 158.14100
Simplicity
A Baby Lock Serger is a sewing machine sometimes known as an "overlocker". These machines actually trim the edge of the fabric as they stitch giving a professional finish.