Sears KENMORE 385. 1254180 - Manual (Page 41)

Buttonholes
SECTION 3. ■ LEARN THE STITCHES
Set the Machine
Stitch ssiector
Stitch length
Blue Zone cut:?
Top thread tension
control 1 to 5
Butionhote guida foot
Adjusting the Stitch Density
Depending upon your fabric or your
own preference In buttonholes, you
may alter the buttonhole stitch
density within the blue buttonhole
range on the stitch length dial.
1. For less density, turn the dial
toward "24",
2. For more density, turn the dial
toward "0".
NOTE; Always make a practice but­
tonhole on a scrap fabric you
plan to use to find the more
suitable stitch length.
1. a. Carefully mark the buttonhole
length on your garment.
b. Change to the buttonhole guide
foot.
c. Insert the garment under the
foot with the buttonhole mark­
ing running toward you.
2. a. Move the slider iA) toward you
so that the top mark {Cl on the
slider meets the start mark (B).
b. Line up the markings on the
foot with the top mark on your
garment.
c. Lower the presser foot.
NOTE: The markings on the slider
are engraved in centimeters.
0
3, a. Set the stitch selector at lO •
b. Sew forward until you reach the
front marking of your button­
hole.
c. Stop sewing at the left stitch.
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