Thanks for the video. I picked up this exact model for my daughter from Goodwill for $20. I got it sewing but need to clean it up and oiled it a bit. This was helpful.
My machine runs great and I want to keep it that way, but I knew there had to be more we could do ourselves to keep our machines running smoothly than they include in the manual. Thank you for sharing this information!
Thank you so much after I sow your video I was able to put oil on my machine for the first time in over 20 years . Thank so much. If you are in Canada I will send you one of my masks a way to say thank you. God bless
I have this exact machine and had loaned it out about ten years ago - just got it back. The reverse is not engaging, but it didn't take long to figure out why and how to fix it. It actually SAT UNUSED for those ten years it was loaned out. I'm now learning to do maintenance on it and your video helped tremendously. The sound and stitch quality of this machine is fantastic, even though it's an older machine. Thanks for your help.
Thank you! This was very helpful. Would you be able to show how to open the front cover to loosen the top tension screw? My top tension is way too tight, even when set low. Thank you again!
Very helpful for me as well! Yes I had trouble seeing some parts you were pointing too but I also have a service manual and I backed up here quite often to make sure I was doing things right. Thanks a bunch!
Very, very helpful! I have a computerized 385 model. Seventeen years old. The owners manual doesn’t have info on oiling it myself but with this video I believe I’ll have no trouble. Thank you.
This was very helpful. Perhaps use an LCD flashlight or pointer to show where you are pointing. Someplaces where too dark to see clearly. But good job & good tips for using. Thank you.
Hi, thanks for this video and tips. I have the exact same machine. I just wanted to ask if the reverse button works on the blue stitch setting labeled B3. There is no tension on the reverse button on that setting in mine. Thanks
Thank you, very helpful! I have this model and I need more bobbins. I've checked the manual but it doesn't tell me which bobbins it uses. I think it class 15 but there seem to be differences within the class 15 bobbins. Do you know which specific ones I should use? Thanks!
I'm finding it very difficult to remove that bottom cover. It sticks on the lower left corner and I can't get it out without the concern that I might break something. Any suggestions? Could you show the specifics on how you remove that bottom cover and how you reinstalled it
Omgosh I was fiddling with that cover just this morning! You’ll figure it out with patience..I promise. I just happened to place it in such a fashion that I slid it in from left to right and it managed to go in without any problems. Good luck! There’s also Randy the sewing machine guy.
Hi Reyna, That happens because the Can stuck mechanism is jammed, so a finger running on a reel inside is tight, if you force the right knob the cam can be brakes, to remove the front cover you need to remove all covers around, when TH-cam unlock my channel over 1000 subscribers I'll be considering to make how I can remove covers
i think i hit the areas, but some were dark so hard to see. My machine isn't smoothly switching between red and gold stitches when i try to move the length dial from SS to any of the numbers. Is there a particular place that needs oil to fix this?
Check if your adjusting ur width right or is the width is even working because i had the same issue and realised i had it on 0 witch gives it no space to do the zig zag im still having issues but i hope this helps you.
Hey! I decided on your video to disassemble my sewing machine to lubricate. before it worked but when I assembled it the motor does not turn on. The light is on but the motor is not running. What I did wrong ? why did it stop working? tell please.
Hi, probably the foot control or motor carbon brushes are issued, usually Kenmores machines are working for so many years if this machine worked a lot probably the issue it is inside the motor the carbons are gone.
Hi Valentin cuando cambias el foot y tienes que apretar la reversa mi maquina ya no lo hace justo lo que tu mencionas que puedo hacer? se salto algun engrane?
I don’t know use the function for width, length foot can you show me I buy from the goodwill store I have no instruction thank you a lot MERRY CHRISTMAS
I really appreciate your video but we can't see in the dark places you are pointing to sometimes. Also, sometimes you say grease and other times you say oil. are you using 2 different products? what grease are you using? what oil are you using? you didn't show us.
GoodDogGroomer he’s using the words interchangeably. He means the same thing - sewing machine oil which you can find at Joann’s or similar craft stores can also find online.
Oil is for moving metals parts and used often. Grease is a different product and used sparingly on gears. I’ve never greased because the gears still have factory grease. Dusting and oiling I do monthly.
My daughter dropped my machine. Is receiving energy, but will not move. What do you think could be the issue? Can't take it to fix because of the quarentine. Any help, greatly appreciated. 🙏
Thanks for the video. I picked up this exact model for my daughter from Goodwill for $20. I got it sewing but need to clean it up and oiled it a bit. This was helpful.
My machine runs great and I want to keep it that way, but I knew there had to be more we could do ourselves to keep our machines running smoothly than they include in the manual. Thank you for sharing this information!
I just fixed up my 30 year old 385 following this video. My machine is not this exact one, but close enough to figure out the differences. THANK YOU!
Awesome!!!
Thank you so much after I sow your video I was able to put oil on my machine for the first time in over 20 years . Thank so much. If you are in Canada I will send you one of my masks a way to say thank you. God bless
We are in Washington State.
Thank you
I have this exact machine and had loaned it out about ten years ago - just got it back. The reverse is not engaging, but it didn't take long to figure out why and how to fix it. It actually SAT UNUSED for those ten years it was loaned out. I'm now learning to do maintenance on it and your video helped tremendously. The sound and stitch quality of this machine is fantastic, even though it's an older machine. Thanks for your help.
If you see this, please share how you got the reverse working. Mine quit. Thank you.
Check out Randy the sewing machine guy if you still need assistance..he’s on TH-cam.
Bravo!! I love the great explanations. You just saved me $135 in service fee.
Great, share my videos and like it to have recommend them on the top
This was really helpful!!! my sewing machine arm wouldn't budge - followed these instructions and bam -it's working again!! Thank you so much!
Your welcome
Nice overview, appreciate the tips on locations for oiling/greasing. I was able to free up the reverse mechanism which was sticking
how? I see the long lever to activate the reverse but it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
Muchas gracias. Este video me ayudó mucho y pude darle el mantenimiento a la máquina de mi esposa. Ahora quedo corriendo como una fórmula 1.
Thank you! This was very helpful. Would you be able to show how to open the front cover to loosen the top tension screw? My top tension is way too tight, even when set low. Thank you again!
Very helpful for me as well! Yes I had trouble seeing some parts you were pointing too but I also have a service manual and I backed up here quite often to make sure I was doing things right. Thanks a bunch!
Very, very helpful! I have a computerized 385 model. Seventeen years old. The owners manual doesn’t have info on oiling it myself but with this video I believe I’ll have no trouble. Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial. However you need to have a light showing the areas you care pointing to because the inside the machine is dark.
This was very helpful. Perhaps use an LCD flashlight or pointer to show where you are pointing. Someplaces where too dark to see clearly. But good job & good tips for using. Thank you.
Your welcome
Hi, thanks for this video and tips. I have the exact same machine. I just wanted to ask if the reverse button works on the blue stitch setting labeled B3. There is no tension on the reverse button on that setting in mine. Thanks
I have kenmore model 385.16231, if you can help to remove under arm cover plate for oiling?
Please, after I change the stitches pattern to knit pattern a little red dot does not return to the base stitch .
Hi needle break's when hit the presser foot what can I do?
Thank you, very helpful! I have this model and I need more bobbins. I've checked the manual but it doesn't tell me which bobbins it uses. I think it class 15 but there seem to be differences within the class 15 bobbins. Do you know which specific ones I should use? Thanks!
Your welcome!
Try plastic 15 class and let me know how it is working.
Thanks
Como levantar los dientes de esta máquina?
Excellent help. Thank you!
Hi what you recommend I have the same machine the fabric doesn't move what can I do to fix this problem thanks from NYC
I'm finding it very difficult to remove that bottom cover. It sticks on the lower left corner and I can't get it out without the concern that I might break something. Any suggestions? Could you show the specifics on how you remove that bottom cover and how you reinstalled it
Omgosh I was fiddling with that cover just this morning!
You’ll figure it out with patience..I promise. I just happened to place it in such a fashion that I slid it in from left to right and it managed to go in without any problems.
Good luck! There’s also Randy the sewing machine guy.
I just purchased one and it seems to be stuck on the brown settings stretch settings and thread keeps braking any tips??
Hi Reyna,
That happens because the Can stuck mechanism is jammed, so a finger running on a reel inside is tight, if you force the right knob the cam can be brakes, to remove the front cover you need to remove all covers around, when TH-cam unlock my channel over 1000 subscribers I'll be considering
to make how I can remove covers
Very helpful. Thank you.
you never showed how to take the bottom off completely : (
Thank you!
i think i hit the areas, but some were dark so hard to see. My machine isn't smoothly switching between red and gold stitches when i try to move the length dial from SS to any of the numbers. Is there a particular place that needs oil to fix this?
Loved this video! Very helpful, but I still can't figure out how to make it do any of the zigzag stitches. Always does straight stitch only.
Check if your adjusting ur width right or is the width is even working because i had the same issue and realised i had it on 0 witch gives it no space to do the zig zag im still having issues but i hope this helps you.
how to fix the reverse bottom
Hey! I decided on your video to disassemble my sewing machine to lubricate. before it worked but when I assembled it the motor does not turn on. The light is on but the motor is not running. What I did wrong ? why did it stop working? tell please.
Hi, probably the foot control or motor carbon brushes are issued, usually Kenmores machines are working for so many years if this machine worked a lot probably the issue it is inside the motor the carbons are gone.
@@sewingmachinemastery yes, but it worked until I took it apart for lubrication. Thank you
Thank-you!🎉
I need to do this for my reverse stitch. I have this exact matching and the reverse stitch doesn't work.
were you able to get reverse switch to work?
my reverse button is not working, can you give me suggestions as to what to check. I have the exact same machine as in your video
kimpatrice1222
@5:26, he explains where to put oil to free up your reverse button.
Hi Valentin cuando cambias el foot y tienes que apretar la reversa mi maquina ya no lo hace justo lo que tu mencionas que puedo hacer? se salto algun engrane?
Gracias por el mesaje Una disculpa es dificil ver las notificaciones con tiempo no tengo practica en esto.
Me imagino que arreglo el problema.
Esta maquina esta fuera de tiempo quiebra la aguja como soltar el cagrejo circular que torniyo le suelto
Hi need to know how to change the function
Hi thanks for comment, Wich one?
I don’t know use the function for width, length foot can you show me I buy from the goodwill store I have no instruction thank you a lot MERRY CHRISTMAS
I just need to know how to use the button hole that is the most important thank you a lot
Panu po pag hnd tumaas or bumaba ung needle holder pati ung hand wheel ayaw umikot po
Love oo
I really appreciate your video but we can't see in the dark places you are pointing to sometimes. Also, sometimes you say grease and other times you say oil. are you using 2 different products? what grease are you using? what oil are you using? you didn't show us.
GoodDogGroomer he’s using the words interchangeably. He means the same thing - sewing machine oil which you can find at Joann’s or similar craft stores can also find online.
Oil is for moving metals parts and used often. Grease is a different product and used sparingly on gears. I’ve never greased because the gears still have factory grease.
Dusting and oiling I do monthly.
Grease prevents wear, also works smother
My daughter dropped my machine. Is receiving energy, but will not move. What do you think could be the issue? Can't take it to fix because of the quarentine. Any help, greatly appreciated. 🙏
Leylani Cotts Check to see if it got switched to bobbin winding mode.
@@sewfab7805 yes. It was. I am amazed it didn't break.
Leylani Cotts Did that fix it?
@@sewfab7805 yes. It did. Thanks
Couldn’t see where you were pointing so not helpful
Sorry