Kenmore 12493 Owner's Manual page 83

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Set stitch selector at J_ Stitch
forward 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.
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Set stitch selector at _ and bartack
5 or 6 stitches at the bottom mark of
the buttonhole. Stop sewing at the
left stitch. Raise needle to its highest
position by turning handwheel toward
you.
4. Set stitch selector at _ 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.
5. Set stitch selector at _ again 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 button-
hole 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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