Haven't used my Kenmore sewing machine #385.19153 for a long time. The display shows "bobbin winding" I don't remember how to change for simple straight line stich
Try pushing the bobbin winder spindle to the left. It's on the top of the machine to the right of the spool. When this spindle is pushed to the right, the sewing machine is ready to wind a bobbin. Once the spindle is to the left, you should be able to select a straight stitch (stitches 10-12), set the stitch length and check the thread tension.
See https://www.manualslib.com/manual/505279/Kenmore-385-19153.html?page=44#manual for a picture.
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Try pushing the bobbin winder spindle to the left. It's on the top of the machine to the right of the spool. When this spindle is pushed to the right, the sewing machine is ready to wind a bobbin. Once the spindle is to the left, you should be able to select a straight stitch (stitches 10-12), set the stitch length and check the thread tension.
See https://www.manualslib.com/manual/505279/Kenmore-385-19153.html?page=44#manual for a picture.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Wells