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The presser foot is mentioned 38 times in the manual. Its adjustment too.. Here's a link to the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/150294/Kenmore-385.html

If your transformer is shorted somehow it could get very hot. This would also cause a high current flow that would blow a fuse. Remove the transformer and replace it and replace the blown fuses.

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The reverse mechanism lube us going bad. It is accessed from under the machine under the free arm. Usually indicates that the machine is due for a service and oiling. It shouldn't be a problem to get it done at a good sewing machine dealer/store.

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SearsPartsDirect indicates that the bobbin is part 102261000, https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/6acn4eb2a2-000582/kenmore-38516221300-mechanical-sewing-machine-parts . Searching that part number suggests that the bobbin is a Class 15. One source for the bobbin is https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/bobbins-janome-kenmore-elna-102261103.aspx? . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

Kenmore appliances have a three digit prefix in the model number. This indicates the manufacturer. Without the prefix, it's hard to fix the appliance. Kenmore doesn't have many older manuals available online to begin with. However, none of the common Kenmore sewing machine prefixes link to a model 77573. (Some Kenmore manuals are available here: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/kenmore-sewing-machine-instruction-manuals.aspx?sort.ss_cat_sort=desc&index=302 .) If I plug in the prefix 795, I find a Kenmore refrigerator 795.77573600. That model's manual is available here: https://www.searspartsdirect.com/manual/2wr6z5ofl5-000583/kenmore-elite-79577573600-bottom-mount-refrigerator . Please add a comment with the prefix and confirm the type of appliance that you have. Check if the actual model number shows additional digits, as well. For kitchen appliances, many of the prefixes are listed here: https://www.electrical-forensics.com/MajorAppliances/KenmoreWhoMadeIt.html . Some of the sewing machine prefixes are here https://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Manuals/kenmore_Sewing_Machines.htm . Cindy Wells

The drive belt only brings power from the motor to the mechanism driven by the hand wheel. Some machines have more than one belt; the other belts are part of the stitch selection mechanism. However, I'm not sure about your model. http://www.searsarchives.com/history/files/sewing_id.pdf lists a 158.492 and a 148.392 but no 153.392. A more likely issue for an older sewing machine is that the stop motion mode is engaged. This disengages the needle bar connection. Does your machine have a knob inside the hand wheel? If so, hold the hand wheel and turn the knob away from you (clockwise). For other machines, check if the bobbin winding mechanism needs to be moved to the left. If these aren't the case, then a linkage between the hand wheel and the needle bar isn't connected properly. The machine would need to be disassembled to find the problem. For any machine with a computer control, this is best done by a sewing machine repair technician unless you have experience with repairing electronics. I hope this helps. Please add a comment if you misread the model number for further assistance on how the bobbin winding mechanism might be stopping the needle bar. I have assumed that you can freely turn the hand wheel. Cindy Wells

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Most likely it is the top thread not pulling back sufficiently by the take up arm. This is controlled by top thread tension. Try increasing tension.

Test the tension mechanism by making a slow steady pull of top thread with foot up, then foot down. Note differrence between no tension (foot up) to selected tension (foot down).

Thanks the screw had come completely out. Appreciate your help!

Most likely you have zero tension of either top thread of bobbin. Nesting on wrong (bottom) side is almost always a top thread tension issue. See following video on how to test for tension. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7EOCvpHLg

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The E1 error code indicates that a fuse is blown on the control board. The first image below shows the fuse that corresponds to the E1 error code. NOTE: Be sure to unplug the sewing machine before you access any internal parts.Jun 10, 2008 https://www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/error-codes/sewing-machine-repair/1234596/kenmore-385-model-sewing-machine/0582