Buttonholes Making; Learning To Sew Buttonholes - Kenmore 385. 17526 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Buttonhole Making
,D Learning to Sew Buttonholes
With you Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods ol making
buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the snap-in
automatic buttonhole attachment system.
Choose the buttonhole style
1. Built-in buttonholes (rectangular).
Choose this style for waistband, cuffs, belt slots or where you will
need only one or two buttons.
Tips on buttonholing
Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap o| fabric you plan to
use. Try. the buttonhole with the button you will use.
Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are
placed.
Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used. Tear paper away after
stitching, if it is used.
For heavier weight fabrics, loosen your top thread tension slightly.
2. Round end buttonholes (Template No. 213504005, 2t3505006).
Choose this style for series ol buttonholes on dresses, blouses,
vests, jackets or coats.
3.
Keyhole buttonholes (Template No.213506007).
Choose this style lor tailored vests, iackets, coats, or any time you
need more room for button shank.
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