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Kenmore Sewing Machine Not Stitching?

I have a Sears Kenmore sewing machine model 385.1884180. It picks up the bobbin thread, but does not stich. I have gone by my model's booklet and have changed the needle twice with #15 to sew cotton. I have re-wound the bobbin 5-6 times and changed the bobbin. I have re-threaded the machine/needle, opened the bobbin section, cleaned it (sucked it out with vaccum cleaner) and oiled it. Still no stitching. Your help would be greatly appreciated. I need it to work properly. I do a lot of volunteering sewing. Thank you. No stitching at all. Sometimes a couple of stitches, then a big skip then a a stitch or two. Then nothing.

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June 27, 20171 found this helpful

Make sure the bobbin is facing the correct way

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July 2, 20170 found this helpful

It is.

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November 18, 20170 found this helpful

I have same Kenmore model, and my machine is doing the exact same thing. It's not hook timing, I've checked that. New needle, cleaned everything, and all other normal maintenance stuff.

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Get a few stitches, then skips, even when sewing one thickness of fabric. Did you ever resolve? I've been working on this most of today, ugh!

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March 18, 20180 found this helpful

I have a Kenmore 12 stitch, 385. My husband cleaned it... oiled it well..new needle..re did bobbin 3 times, rethreaded numerous times... this darn thing will not stitch! Im about ready to pitch it and go buy a $1000 Janome with auto needle threading , auto tension and auto thread cutting!! Ugh... I AM SO SICK OF THIS!

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