Part 1 Learning the basics of Kenmore 385 Series sewing machine (remake)

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Watch as Neci explains the basics of the Kenmore 385 Series sewing machine without her words and with music. This is a remake of the initial 2015 video.
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@jessijaneway6660 Жыл бұрын

I've had my grandmother's machine forever and I have no idea what I'm doing. When you pulled that tray off I was flabbergasted. What is A feed Dogs Lever. Lord Jesus.

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

You have a lot to learn!!

@reneehughes7860 9 ай бұрын

My 385 is from 1978. Still sewing with it today.

@whatsshecreating 9 ай бұрын

Yes! I love this!!!

@barbarareilly6090 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this machine for over a year and finally decided to get brave and learn how to use it. Yours is the first video I’ve watched and has already made me feel comfortable enough to touch the machine. Thank-you!! I’ll keep pushing forward and learning with your videos.

@whatsshecreating 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!!

@PunkRatBast3rd 6 ай бұрын

wow this is one of the most well organized and efficient walk throughs i have ever seen for a sewing machine. I'm super pumped to use my new machine now!!!

@whatsshecreating 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much!!!

@tcmusic_thomas_upton Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent instructional video. I have sewn for all my life, and still enjoy opportunities to learn.

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@ShaundellHall Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I love how you demonstrate how each part moves/works, not just pointing it out. I’m learning to sew and this was really helpful. Thank you so much!

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So glad this assisted you in your sewing journey!

@SHeMaROC22 4 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Thank you so much! Perfect instructions and the order that you proceed in is really helpful.

@whatsshecreating 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@eljuanmarron 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the updated video. I learned using your old video, and I come back to it from time to time. Glad to see your still making videos!

@whatsshecreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and thanks for commenting 😍😍😍

@deonuacid 3 жыл бұрын

I love this sewing machine, I got this model in 2001 but I also have the 385 model from 1987. Best mechanical sewing machines. I found the manual online, but your videos have helped me understand the machine better, thanks so much!!!!

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. !!

@deboraacosta9521 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting these videos. They are wonderful and you explain everything so well. I am going to use them to learn to sew this summer.

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@rebeccabee3 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this video while trying to use a machine gifted by my grandma. I’ve casually seen my whole life so I know enough, but this was so helpful for this specific machine! Thank you!!

@whatsshecreating 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome 😉 😍😍😍

@kamelbusmail6035 3 ай бұрын

I love this video!! I just bought a sewing machine and I would’ve never known all these details ! Thank you

@whatsshecreating 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🤗

@shannanegosnellanglemyer5781 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for these videos! I took wood shop in high school. This has been so incredibly helpful. Thanks again!!!

@whatsshecreating 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kathyallen7964 9 ай бұрын

This is what i needed. Thanks!

@whatsshecreating 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@DogzDinette Жыл бұрын

Slick remake! Best!

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@geminilove4682 7 ай бұрын

That was EXCELLENT! THANKS!

@whatsshecreating 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@locovidepro Жыл бұрын

I'm excited!😊

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@eurusholmes5066 9 ай бұрын

Wow this video was super helpful I just bought a similar sewing machine because it has a lot of features, but of course no manual. Thank you so much.

@whatsshecreating 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad I could assist!

@myahgormley9788 Жыл бұрын

WOw you are awesome! I am so lucky to have found your channel, I would like to start sewing and this playlist is for the sewing machine I have. Thank you for your work in making tutorials, I am a new subscriber :)

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️. Thanks for joining!

@tinamiller9599 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thankyou!

@whatsshecreating 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@loriweible1512 Жыл бұрын

I havevthis machine, got it at the goodwill and it came with the hardcover it was still in the plastic wrapping and so were the tools. Lovely machine. But, no manual. I did download one. Thank you for showing me the features. I've been thinking of getting an computerized one but I'm not going to right now.

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@BloomwellHomeGarden Ай бұрын

hi I just picked picked this machine up. where did you download a manual from?

@Kitten49able 4 ай бұрын

Thank you great video

@whatsshecreating 4 ай бұрын

Very welcome

@carmensalas4482 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, MY ENGLISH NOT VERY GOOD BUT VISUALLY YOU UNDESRSTAND WHAT I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT THE SEWING MACHINE THAT THEY LEAN ME. I WHISH YOU NEVER STOP MAKING BEGINNER VIDEOS. THANKS I HOPE NEVER STOP YOU ARE EXCELENT

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome thanks for watching!

@terriesa9883 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel. I have a 385 that my husband bought for me about 2005. I did not understand it so I just kept it in box. I have brought it out of hiding, trying to see if it can handle bag making thicknesses. Your videos are fantastic and have helped me learn so much. Can you explain more about the pressure foot pressure lever, and what setting is best if I am trying to sew through four layers of vinyl? Thank you for your wonderful teaching!

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. So glad you are moving into Bagmaking also! For bags you would place the pressure adjusting lever on 3. Check out this video also on sewing heavyweights and bags. This is the perfect machine.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jpOZorqYuM7GpJs.html

@fifibernard6412 3 жыл бұрын

Gratitude love care so grateful I find you. I am subscribe .

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks much!

@ivelissetorres7805 Ай бұрын

How to get the bobbin out pls help

@jennifermatoy8633 7 ай бұрын

I have one that was given to me and all i have ever sewn is patches on my sons work pants and they only pass because they are work pants lol. I started having issues with my top thread getting stuck somewhere below the tensioner and around the U part and it will sometimes break the thread or pull it out of the needle. Any idea what i should look at? I started searching for videos and found yours and have learned so much. Thank you so much.

@whatsshecreating 7 ай бұрын

I would try a few things: rethread the machine and clean the machine. Hope this helps.

@TheWoodburningWarrior 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a machine second hand and it is missing the spoon holder. Can I use something else or do I have to order a spool holder?

@whatsshecreating 3 жыл бұрын

You may be able to get by with a wood dowel and e6000 glue. I’ve never tried it though. Otherwise, you could order the piece online.

@squeeerle 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was gifted this machine and am sitting down to get to know it. My bobbin winder pin will not move left or right. 😢 Do you know how I can access it to see if I can do anything about it?

@whatsshecreating 10 ай бұрын

Not sure about this one.

@doralevitt2879 3 ай бұрын

Is that model #385.16130200?? If so that's the one that I have that I bought at Sears when they were still in business, mine has to be at least almost 20 years old but I barely used it, since you made this video two years ago can you tell me when and where you got yours? Thank you so much!

@whatsshecreating 3 ай бұрын

Yes it is! Someone gifted me this machine. So not sure about its beginnings. It probably originated at Sears.

@izzyfoshizy2 7 ай бұрын

My aunt just gifted me this sewing machine she’s had for years! I just decided to try it out and it seems like the fabric is having a hard time “feeding” I can manually feed it and it’s fine but the minute I stop pulling it through the fabric stays put. Any suggestions??

@whatsshecreating 7 ай бұрын

You need to raise the feed dogs. Watch this tutorial: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rM6feMSGp5zNp2Q.htmlsi=vKBWZ7Ij1UAct-VU

@ashleyhayles3238 2 жыл бұрын

I received one but it won’t sew, it was missing the plate and I ordered one it still won’t sew neither will the hand wheel move, any suggestions why this can be?

@whatsshecreating 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest cleaning the machine because lent may be an issue. I have a video for that. I would suggest oiling the machine because the internal mechanism that allows the hand wheel to turn may not be lubricated. I have a video for this. If these do not work you may need to get the machine serviced at your local sewing machine repair shop.

@ashleyhayles3238 2 жыл бұрын

@@whatsshecreating thanks for responding

@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be Жыл бұрын

I noticed you are using a plastic bobin mine has a metal am I doing something wrong?

@whatsshecreating Жыл бұрын

I was told if the inner casing is mainly plastic you should use a plastic bobbin. For the first ten years I had the machine I used metal bobbins. I think using metal bobbins all of the time will cause a mechanical issue afterwhile. Thanks for viewing and writing!