Kenmore 385.15516 - Manual (Page 52)

Bar Tacking
Ci) Stitch selector: 3
@ Stitch length: 0.5 to 1
(3) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
(4) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
This is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to
reinforce points of strain such as corners, pockets and
straps of lingerie.
Sew/ four (4) to six (6) stitches.
Button Sewing
(T) Stitch selector: 2 to 3
@ Stitch length: Any
(3) Needle thread tension: 1 to 4
(?) Presser foot: Zigzag foot
(5) Feed dogs: Dropped
Drop the feed dogs. (See p. 38)
1. Set the stitch selector at “ 2 ”.
2. Match the holes on a button with the horizontal slot of
the zigzag foot and place the left hole of the button just
below the needle point.
3. Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until
the needle point comes just above the right hole of the
button.
4. Sew about five stitches then raise the needle.
5. Set the stitch at “ 2 ” again and sew a few stitches to
lock thread.
To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving about 4"
(10.0 cm). Bring the needle thread down through one of the
holes on the button and wind it around the shank. Bring the
needle thread to the wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric and
knot. After button sewing is completed, raise the feed dogs
for normal sewing.