Kenmore 17881 Owner's Manual page 24

2. Set stitch selector at r--_q. Stitch for-
ward until you approach the bot-
tom marking of the buttonhole,
Stop sewing at the right stitch and
raise the needle to its highest position
by turning hand-wheel toward you
manually.
3. Set stitch selector at EC3]and bartack
5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of
the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the
left stitcho Raise needle to its highest
position by turning handwheel toward
you.
4. Set stitch selector at I_and sew the
other side of the buttonhole until you
approach the top marking of the
buttonhole. Stop sewing at the left
stitch, Raise the needle to its highest
position°
c=.r.m
5° Set stitch selector at IZC331again and
bartack 5 or 6 stitches to finish the
buttonhole,
Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap of 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 tension slightly.
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