Zipper Foot for Kenmore 385 – Snap-On (Compatible)

A zipper foot for the Kenmore 385, supplied as a direct replacement for the worn or missing original. This is a compatible replacement part rather than a manufacturer-original part.

This list comes from the distributor's listing for this part. If your model is not named, do not assume it fits — check the part you are removing against the specification below, or ask us with your model number before ordering.

What this part does

A zipper foot has a single narrow toe so the needle can stitch close beside the zipper teeth or a cord. Most clip on to the left or the right of the needle so you can sew both sides of the zipper in the same direction. The foot holds the fabric flat against the feed dogs while the needle passes through; using the foot designed for the job is the difference between fighting the fabric and letting the machine do the work.

Specifications

How to tell if this is the right one

Feet fit by shank type first: low shank (about 12.7 mm from the bed to the foot's mounting screw), high shank (about 25.4 mm), slant shank (certain Singer models) or snap-on (clips to a foot holder already on the machine). If the listing names machine models, that is the fitment the distributor records. If it names only a shank type, confirm your machine's shank before ordering. This foot is a <strong>snap-on</strong> fitting.

Signs you need this part

A bent toe, a worn sole that drags on the fabric, or a snap-on bar that no longer clicks in firmly.

Fitting it

Snap-on: raise the presser bar, press the release lever to drop the old foot, lower the bar onto the new foot's pin until it clicks. Screw-on: loosen the thumbscrew, swap the foot or holder, tighten.

Questions about this part

Does this zipper foot fit the Kenmore 385?

Yes. The Kenmore 385 is on the distributor's fitment list for this part. If your model is not listed on this page, send us the model number and we will check before you order.

Is this the original Kenmore part?

No — it is a compatible aftermarket part made to fit the models listed. It is not a manufacturer-original part.

How do I know my shank type?

Lower the presser foot and measure from the bed of the machine to the center of the screw that holds the foot or foot holder: about 1/2 inch is low shank, about 1 inch is high shank. Slant shank Singers have the presser bar angled towards you. Most modern household machines are low shank with a snap-on holder.

Will a snap-on foot fit my machine?

If your machine has a foot holder with a small lever at the back and feet that clip on and off, yes — snap-on feet are largely standard across brands, with a few exceptions (Bernina, some Pfaff IDT models, Singer slant shank). Where this listing names models, use that list.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched from our distributor's US warehouse. We do not hold stock ourselves and cannot promise same-day dispatch; current delivery estimates are shown at checkout, and we will email you if an item is back-ordered.