There's another model 385 by kenmore that has a completely different bobbin arrangement and the stitch type selector on the back under the manual wheel.
I have this exact same machine. I literally bought it 15 years ago and I haven't touched it in more than a decade. I could not remember anything about this machine and I was very intimidated. Your tutorial was super helpful. Thank you.
I'm glad I could be of help! I'm so shocked to hear that nobody could find any tutorials with this machine but it makes sense because it's an older model.
I just got my sewing machine from my parents. They bought it for me 22 years ago and I only played around with it once. I'm glad it still works after all these years
Finally found a relatable teacher 😭🖤 thank you for doing these! I felt so weird for a min there wasn't many videos of other young WOC like me teaching about these things. Thank you🖤
I have the same machine. My Aunt gave it to me before she died. She couldn't find the manual, and couldn't remember how to thread It. I was about to buy a new machine until I saw this video. Thank you. Now maybe the thread will stop breaking because I threaded it wrong. Thank you. I will continue watching.
You are adorbs! I have the same machine and so happy you have this video! Can you tell me how to reposition the needle? Where on the machine do I make the adjustment? I have the manual but I can't find where it says how. I need to move the needle to the right for using zipper foot.
First, you are so gorgeous! 2nd, I just picked up a Kenmore sewing machine at goodwill. My first sewing machine, and I've never using a sewing machine before in my life I'm super excited to get started, thanks for this video!
I have this exact machine. I love mine. I bought it brand new 20 years ago. What I’m wondering is if you know what kind of free motion quilting foot will work for this? In my manual it shows an embroidery foot that looks like a free motion quilt foot but not sure if it’s the same thing. I’m fairly new to sewing and quilting.
I have the Kenmore seven series, but it's very similar. Can't get masks here in NYC for Covid19 PPE, so I'm busting out the hepa vac bags and the sewing machine and gonna get my quarantine sewing on! Thanks for the instructional vids and it's on to #2!!
Thank you so much. Very informative. I was given this machine from a neighbor who didn’t have the manual or know how to use it. I’m excited to start sewing!
I love your channel so much!! I am starting a fashion design course in August so your videos are going to really help out!! Thank you so much for making these.
Hi, thank you for this very useful video. I have exactly the same machine. Strangely it's sewing very quickly. how can I adjust the speed of my machine?
@@asiabrown1769 Old to you could mean 45yrs old or 75yrs old. Age is a perspective assigned by the observing person - which is you in this case. I hope you don't tell her she's old. That is insulting to anyone at any age.
Hi, thank you so much, I just bought the exact same machine. Second hand ..it doesn’t have a manual, so this was very helpful...I haven’t been able to find it on line yet...could you please tell me what your manual says on the cover, or even better share a link of the exact manual you have...I would really appreciate it ! Thanks again! 🥰
Hi there! At about 8 min in you describe the dials for stitch selecting. My machine did not come with manual and Im trying to figure out how to get those different stitches...like the quilt stitch. I just dont know how to set the dials to achieve it? Can you?
Im a mechanic and a wood worker, the tools I use can cause serious injury (or death). I find it funny Im terrified of sewing machines, something about getting a needle through a finger gives me the chills... I need to learn to respect this tool, not fear it 😄
Thank you so much I really lucked out with this video! I have the same exact sewing machine I got it off of OfferUp! This video was so in-depth and I couldn't ask for a better breakdown of the machine!
I have the same exact sewing machine I got it at Goodwill but I know it’s missing some parts I don’t know anything about sewing I just want to learn but I know I need to get the parts replaced I just don’t know what they are. I’d be truly thankful if you would be able to help me with this
Looking forward to learning how to sew :) I've learnt so much more than I knew already. Time to dust off that machine in the closet I've always been wanting to learn how to use!
I’m thinking about learning to use a sewing machine but am a bit afraid about what I have to do to maintain it especially when thread gets tangled. I’m thinking of getting this exact model since I saw someone selling a used one in good quality in my neighborhood!
I hate exact same one and I got it from my aunt , Brocken this video helped a lot but I think somethings wrong with the bobbin when I step on the thingy it just hums and nothing moved. Still a very helpful video though!stay safe!!!
So, I have the same machine but I made a mistake loading the bobbin and I'm hoping you may be able to help me. When I went to load the bobbin I undid the pegs that hold the circle around the thingy that holds the bobbin and everything came out and now I can't load it back in properly. Help! 😩
This is nearly identical to mine-- which is a Kenmore 14, serial number 385.12714090. I've seen the one you have, here, as 385.15318, or 12814. So there may have been very slight tweaks that meant 2 different models. I am trying to date mine-- we bought it for my mother's either 50th birthday, which was 1983, or her 60th, which was 1993. I have searched everywhere on the Internet and can't find it anywhere. Do you know the year yours came out? They are so nearly alike, that I'm sure that it would give me a clue. TIA!:-)
Hey Tia! I’m not sure the year of mine but the model number for mine is 385.1551600 I’m going to do a video with the manual soon because so many people are finding my videos saying they own this machine! You guys are awesome! ❤️
The lever is at the back, the one you used..it is not to remove the lever foot. The lever foot must have been loose, the nut on the left is what is used for holding or releasing the lever foot.
@@takaraonea my sweat pants tore and I sewed those suckers right up! Thanks for your guidance! Now I want to sew everything! LoL even thought about ripping stuff just to sew it back!!!
Hey untwist the black screw next to where you needle is and it will release your needle to replace and change it out. Insert new needle and make sure the flat part of the needle is facing the back and then screen the needle back in. Hope this helps
Good evening madam my name is bodduri shashikala will you kindly show how to repaire this mechine it is not moving up and down and also madam it showing error 2
@@JennifferTaylor hi love I actually have another video on how to thread the machine ❤️✨ hope it helps th-cam.com/video/LQf-_bQ1IvA/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
hello friend ,thank you for the video, we have some goods are looking for tester to do reviews, is there any way we can cooperate?we are selling refrigerator water filter.
Finally found someone with the right sewing machine 😭 I been looking for 3 days. Thank u so much for this
What makes this the "Right" Sewing machine?
Zeus Incoming2 I have the same exact one and I couldn’t find anyone else that had it
There's another model 385 by kenmore that has a completely different bobbin arrangement and the stitch type selector on the back under the manual wheel.
Kendyl Fletcher can you please tell me the model #
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I have this exact same machine. I literally bought it 15 years ago and I haven't touched it in more than a decade. I could not remember anything about this machine and I was very intimidated. Your tutorial was super helpful. Thank you.
I'm glad I could be of help! I'm so shocked to hear that nobody could find any tutorials with this machine but it makes sense because it's an older model.
I have the exact same machine! It’s super surprising because it an old machine I dug out of my basement. This was super helpful!
Yes this is a older machine but I love it! So glad I could help 💕
I just got my sewing machine from my parents. They bought it for me 22 years ago and I only played around with it once. I'm glad it still works after all these years
I have this one too!! It was my Grandma's!!! I couldn't believe my luck when I found these videos. So freaking helpful. I actually use it now.
@@takaraonea ⁷⁷
My granddaughter just purchase an old Kenmore for she is a beginner sewer. I really like your website and just called her to look you up.
I'm so glad!
Finally found a relatable teacher 😭🖤 thank you for doing these! I felt so weird for a min there wasn't many videos of other young WOC like me teaching about these things. Thank you🖤
You're so welcome!💕
I have the same machine. My Aunt gave it to me before she died. She couldn't find the manual, and couldn't remember how to thread
It. I was about to buy a new machine until I saw this video. Thank you. Now maybe the thread will stop breaking because I threaded it wrong. Thank you. I will continue watching.
Oh wow yes cherish that machine gifted from your aunt! I'm so glad I could be of help 💕
It's 2020 and I'm learning how to sew. Thanks for your video. I have the same machine.
Awesome! Good luck on your journey!
Whats the name of the model? I have it as well but it didn’t come with the manual so im not sure what to search online😵💫
You are adorbs! I have the same machine and so happy you have this video! Can you tell me how to reposition the needle? Where on the machine do I make the adjustment? I have the manual but I can't find where it says how. I need to move the needle to the right for using zipper foot.
We just purchased this machine refurbished and had no clue how to use it. This video has helped us! 👍
Glad I could help!
You can always Google the model user manual, and see what it yields. Usually a PDF will pop up. Or contact the service center for a manual as well.
Thank you! Great orientation, I have the same model and really needed this visual.
You’re welcome glad I could help!
First, you are so gorgeous!
2nd, I just picked up a Kenmore sewing machine at goodwill. My first sewing machine, and I've never using a sewing machine before in my life
I'm super excited to get started, thanks for this video!
I have this exact machine. I love mine. I bought it brand new 20 years ago. What I’m wondering is if you know what kind of free motion quilting foot will work for this? In my manual it shows an embroidery foot that looks like a free motion quilt foot but not sure if it’s the same thing. I’m fairly new to sewing and quilting.
Very helpful. Thank you. I'm lucky -- I have the same model you are demonstrating.
No problem!
This was very helpful to me. I have the same sewing machine that you do. I have not touched mine in 15 years. Thank you! My DIY is face masks.
You’re welcome! 💕 goodluck with your mask!
Thank you. I have this old machine in our closet and no manuap with it. I hope I can learn more from you how to sew.
I have the Kenmore seven series, but it's very similar. Can't get masks here in NYC for Covid19 PPE, so I'm busting out the hepa vac bags and the sewing machine and gonna get my quarantine sewing on! Thanks for the instructional vids and it's on to #2!!
You’re so welcome! Good luck with everything
That was so instructional, I have the exact same one at home!
Thank you!!💕
Thank you so much. Very informative. I was given this machine from a neighbor who didn’t have the manual or know how to use it. I’m excited to start sewing!
Very useful information, thanks for sharing the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 💕
This series is very helpful! Please continue it!
Thank you! Yes I have some new sewing video up on my channel now if your interested 😄
Thank you. We have the same machine! Very helpful.
You’re adorable.
Thank you so much!
I have not used a sewing machine since middle school home economics, so this was a great bit of a refresher. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I am so excited to started sewing again.
I love your channel so much!! I am starting a fashion design course in August so your videos are going to really help out!! Thank you so much for making these.
You’re welcome 💕
Do the feed dogs drop for free motion quilting? What are the measurements of the free arm?
I have this same machine, so happy to find your video!
Thank you! 💖
Hi there, great vid! Do you have a vid where you sew using a twin needle?
Not yet but I will create one soon!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@takaraonea when you do, please mention the size of needle that you use.
your makeup is really pretty in this video !!
thanks boo!! :)
Hi, thank you for this very useful video. I have exactly the same machine. Strangely it's sewing very quickly. how can I adjust the speed of my machine?
This was very helpful
I'm glad I could help you out! xo
I just got this sewing machine today and I'm so excited to learn from you
Thank you love. My grandma gave me this exact machine so no manual for me lol but you are true blessing for all the info xo
You’re so welcome!💕
Your grandma must be pretty young because this machine was made in 2002, only 20 years ago.
@@Jeff82556 a persons age and the age of their possessions don’t have to correlate. She’s old and has multiple sewing machines.
@@asiabrown1769 Old to you could mean 45yrs old or 75yrs old. Age is a perspective assigned by the observing person - which is you in this case. I hope you don't tell her she's old. That is insulting to anyone at any age.
Hi, thank you so much, I just bought the exact same machine. Second hand ..it doesn’t have a manual, so this was very helpful...I haven’t been able to find it on line yet...could you please tell me what your manual says on the cover, or even better share a link of the exact manual you have...I would really appreciate it ! Thanks again! 🥰
Yes to the new setup! xx
Yay! xox
Thank you for this! I'm just starting to learn and this is the same brand that I'm going to be learning on. Can't wait to follow this series
Hi there! At about 8 min in you describe the dials for stitch selecting. My machine did not come with manual and Im trying to figure out how to get those different stitches...like the quilt stitch. I just dont know how to set the dials to achieve it? Can you?
google "manual for Kenmore series 385 ..12912-12914
Im a mechanic and a wood worker, the tools I use can cause serious injury (or death). I find it funny Im terrified of sewing machines, something about getting a needle through a finger gives me the chills... I need to learn to respect this tool, not fear it 😄
Thank you so much I really lucked out with this video! I have the same exact sewing machine I got it off of OfferUp! This video was so in-depth and I couldn't ask for a better breakdown of the machine!
You’re welcome! Happy sewing 🧵🥰
Good teaching !👍 lovely lady! 👍I’m learning to sew masks for hospital . It’s my volunteer job!
Thank you! 💖
I have the same exact sewing machine I got it at Goodwill but I know it’s missing some parts I don’t know anything about sewing I just want to learn but I know I need to get the parts replaced I just don’t know what they are. I’d be truly thankful if you would be able to help me with this
I love this video
Thank you! 💕
Hey sis! I have this same exact machine but it's missing the pressure foot! Do you know what your pressure foot is called?
I know this is random but your voice sounds so much like Selena Gomez lol. Nice video. I learned a lot :)
+Vee Bee Aww really? I love Selena she is so adorable! :)
love your tutorials
Thank you! 💖
I have the same exact model, and I’ve made a ton of projects on the little beast, my poor boy needs a service right now after so much use. 😆
Awww I know you can’t wait to get it back I moved and have to get mine shipped I miss it so much!
I have the exact same machine but no manual. Tried to find one but no luck. Any ideas where I can get one. It’s an old model thanks
I have the exact sewing machine and I am excited to learn from you
You got this!❤️❤️❤️
Looking forward to learning how to sew :) I've learnt so much more than I knew already. Time to dust off that machine in the closet I've always been wanting to learn how to use!
Yayyyy!!! I know I'm late but I'm glad you learned something new! There are new sewing videos live on my channel now continuing this series! 😄
I have one that is similar thank yuh ou so much for your info.
I’m thinking about learning to use a sewing machine but am a bit afraid about what I have to do to maintain it especially when thread gets tangled. I’m thinking of getting this exact model since I saw someone selling a used one in good quality in my neighborhood!
Thank you. Very helpful video.
No problem ❤️
I hate exact same one and I got it from my aunt , Brocken this video helped a lot but I think somethings wrong with the bobbin when I step on the thingy it just hums and nothing moved. Still a very helpful video though!stay safe!!!
I just bought one of these. Great video for quickly orienting me. Thank you! Well done!
Glad I could help!
Good info, just purchased some essentials ova the weekend. Now I need to learn my machine...tfs
Happy Sewing! xo new sewing videos are now live on my channel enjoy 😄
Pls show how to use other patterns ❤️
Yes 💖
Fabulous, thank you 😊
Hi there i have same sewing machine. can you tell me how to fix if fabric is not moving through
I'm looking for manuel to the Kenmore model 385
How about how is this machine won’t go down and up the needle, even I touch towards me the wheel on its right?
Please advise.
Thank you!
Thank you soooo much. This helped so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're so welcome!
My mother in law gave me this exact one! Thanks for the info!
No problem! ❤️
Sweet! Thanks!
You’re welcome! 💕
Thank you for the run down!
No problem!💕
What size plastic spools can we use for this machine?
Gurl all you had to do was slide into your chair and say happy sunday the way you did and I hit that sub button so fast!
Awwww thank you so much 💕💕💕
So, I have the same machine but I made a mistake loading the bobbin and I'm hoping you may be able to help me. When I went to load the bobbin I undid the pegs that hold the circle around the thingy that holds the bobbin and everything came out and now I can't load it back in properly. Help! 😩
This is nearly identical to mine-- which is a Kenmore 14, serial number 385.12714090. I've seen the one you have, here, as 385.15318, or 12814. So there may have been very slight tweaks that meant 2 different models. I am trying to date mine-- we bought it for my mother's either 50th birthday, which was 1983, or her 60th, which was 1993. I have searched everywhere on the Internet and can't find it anywhere. Do you know the year yours came out? They are so nearly alike, that I'm sure that it would give me a clue. TIA!:-)
Hey Tia! I’m not sure the year of mine but the model number for mine is 385.1551600 I’m going to do a video with the manual soon because so many people are finding my videos saying they own this machine! You guys are awesome! ❤️
Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome!! 💞
Hi do you know how can I find and buy the same sewing machine??
I think this machine is discontinued but try eBay!
So pretty
Thank you!
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The lever is at the back, the one you used..it is not to remove the lever foot. The lever foot must have been loose, the nut on the left is what is used for holding or releasing the lever foot.
Was gifted the same exact machine! Minus the manual
You’re going to love it!!!
@@takaraonea my sweat pants tore and I sewed those suckers right up! Thanks for your guidance! Now I want to sew everything! LoL even thought about ripping stuff just to sew it back!!!
YOURE SO ADORABLE ILYSMMMM🥰 the video was very helpful and i LOVEE how you have 0 dislikes ❤️ stay pretty
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
Hi can you show me how to change the needle in this mashine
Hey untwist the black screw next to where you needle is and it will release your needle to replace and change it out. Insert new needle and make sure the flat part of the needle is facing the back and then screen the needle back in. Hope this helps
I love your video, you’re a sweet person
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Where did u buy ur sewing machine from
My sewing machine was gifted to me. a older lady that my grandfather knows sold it to him.
Thanks^^
You’re welcome!
I have this exact machine your presser foot lover is not on your left side it's just on the right towards the back of the throat
Thank you so much omg
You’re welcome! ❤️
Good evening madam my name is bodduri shashikala will you kindly show how to repaire this mechine it is not moving up and down and also madam it showing error 2
Is there a way to change the speed on the pedal?
No way to change the speed you just control the speed of the pedal with your foot ✨
@@takaraonea Thank you :)
What is the name of the kind of sewing machine u have in this video? Plssss lmk 🥺🥺
This is a Kenmore Sewing Machine it’s actually an older model. ❤️
I got a husky 170 how do I thread t
I have this exact machine
I love it!
How do you string the machine
@@JennifferTaylor hi love I actually have another video on how to thread the machine ❤️✨ hope it helps
th-cam.com/video/LQf-_bQ1IvA/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
U look gorgeous!
thank you!
I want to lower the two feet under the pressure foot, help
Which model
Hi plz tell me different sewing issue.
Plz tell me thread issue.
My sewing machine is kenmore so help me difrent issue and basic thread problems tnx.
what is wrong with your thread?
Bendiciones Yo tengo es muy linda 👍🇭🇳
I have the same one.
I love it!
So I do t have a manual because mine was my grandmothers and it is a Kenmore 8
Do you like it?
It’s my first
How much does one cost?
I was gifted this one. but I would say around $100-150
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hello friend ,thank you for the video, we have some goods are looking for tester to do reviews, is there any way we can cooperate?we are selling refrigerator water filter.
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pool holder??
Bobbin holder.
omg it's already 8years ago??