Sew A Button - Kenmore SEARS 385. 17622 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Sew a Button
Set the Machine
Stitch
Stitch selector
Stitch length control
any number (not
necessary to adjust)
Zigzag foot
Top thread tension
control 1 to 4
Darning plate
Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22).
1. Set the stitch selector at " I ,,
CI _
2. Align both holes of the button with the slot of the 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 and raise needle.
,, I "again and sew a few stitches to lock thread.
5. Set the stitch selector at c1_
To strengthen the shank, cut the
threads leaving a 20 cm (8") tail. Bring
the needle thread down through the
hole in the button and wind it around
the shank.
Draw the thread to the bottom side
and knot.
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