Kenmore 385.15718500
This Kenmore 385.15718500 came in with a hook tip burr that was dragging inside the hook race hard enough that the machine wasn’t able to turn more than a quarter revolution. I dressed tip of the hook and then found that the Zig-Zig didn’t function. The Zig-Zig return spring had been knocked out of position when the hook collided with the needle.
Controls
Like the other Janome built Kenmore 385 series machines, the controls are simple and well laid out.
Freearm and other features
The 385.15718500 is a convertible freearm machine.
Metal internal frame
Like most, if not all of the Janome built Kenmore’s the 385.15718500 has an internal metal frame that adds weight and rigidity to the machine.
Specifications
| Brand | Kenmore |
| Model | 15718 |
| Manufactured By | Janome |
| Made In | Taiwan |
| Years Produced | Early 2000’s |
| Hook Type | Oscillating |
| Bobbin | class 15 |
| Bobbin Case | Class 15 “1 o’clock” |
| Needle System | 15×1 |
| Foot Type | Low shank |
| Construction | Plastic shell, metal frame |
| Construction Drivetrain | Contains plastic parts |
