Kenmore 3 Lock three thread serger Manual. Model 385.1554190 (Archival purposes only)

[Missourian]

(This is not a thread for USMB consumption as it's function is to be webcrawled to archive an answer for others outside the site.)

The manual for the Kenmore 3 Lock Three Thread Overlocker Serger Model 385.1554190 does not exist on the internet.

But the Kenmore 3 Lock Overlocker Serger was manufactured my Janome and is functionally identical to the Janome MyLock 203.

The manual can be found at Janome's site under support, manuals, retired machines, scroll to Sergers.

Or click this link.

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www.janome.com

Hope this saves you some time.

"Model 385.1554190“

 

[hondo 50]

We need more Ken.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

We need more Ken.

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Back when I was sewing, I loved the Kenmore machines! I had my MIL's old 60's Kenmore and sewed it to death!


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[Missourian]

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Back when I was sewing, I loved the Kenmore machines! I had my MIL's old 60's Kenmore and sewed it to death!


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I have an old Kenmore Deuce (2) that still sews wonderfully. Enjoy it more than new computerized machines for sure.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I have an old Kenmore Deuce (2) that still sews wonderfully. Enjoy it more than new computerized machines for sure.

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I wish I had one of the old American made machines. I have one kind of heavy duty job that I don't think my newer Husqvarna Viking can handle.

I keep looking.


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[MisterBeale]

Mom bought an original Singer sometime in the late fifties.

About ten years ago, she bought another Singer.

Singer Corporation - Wikipedia

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Isaac Singer - Wikipedia

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[MisterBeale]

Maybe it was twenty years now? My, how time flies and a good Singer stands the test of it.

 

[Missourian]

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I wish I had one of the old American made machines. I have one kind of heavy duty job that I don't think my newer Husqvarna Viking can handle.

I keep looking.


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Bought this Singer Spartan with backstitch today for $12.50.

I almost fainted.

 

[Missourian]

Maybe it was twenty years now? My, how time flies and a good Singer stands the test of it.

My Mom has her Mom's National Treadle from the 1910s... still works. Just tightened the treadle belt and gave it an oiling.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Bought this Singer Spartan with backstitch today for $12.50.

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I almost fainted.

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I'd almost faint too!

Can you modify it between treadle and electric? Looks like it is in INCREDIBLE shape!

Backstitch? What year was it made?

I've got a Singer 66 Iron Lady in a decent cabinet for $175, believe it was made in 1920.

Crap! Now I'm trying to remember if mine has backstitch. Oh, I guess it does -- looked on YT.

I love to think how excited home sewers got when they got their first sewing machines.


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[Missourian]

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I'd almost faint too!

Can you modify it between treadle and electric? Looks like it is in INCREDIBLE shape!

Backstitch? What year was it made?

It's like new...but it's a Spartan, and they were literally spartan. Usually no light and no backstitch but a .8 motor. This one has a light and backstitch.

I've got a Singer 66 Iron Lady in a decent cabinet for $175, believe it was made in 1920.

Crap! Now I'm trying to remember if mine has backstitch. Oh, I guess it does -- looked on YT.

Sweet!

I love to think how excited home sewers got when they got their first sewing machines.

No doubt. My Dad remembers digging through the seed, feed and flour bags for the farm for matching fabric patterns for his Mom to make dresses and shirts out of.

Feed sack dress - Wikipedia

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[Missourian]

Can you modify it between treadle and electric?

Yes...or hand crank.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Yes...or hand crank.

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I've never seen the use of a hand crank machine. Now I have to go and look it up on YT.


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[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Yes...or hand crank.

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Oh, yay! I found that I can put a hand crank on my 66!

There's a guy in Canada, I believe, that specializes in parts for antique sewing machines -- got some parts from him to make my 66 functional. I know I still have his info somewhere on my computer.

I got a toy hand crank machine for Christmas when I was about 11, and OH MY GOODNESS, was I thrilled!


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[Missourian]

A couple years ago I bought a Chinese knock off cobblers sewing machine for leather sewing.

It's down to $68 with coupon...

Amazon.com

Mine works fantastic.