Sears 385.1915 owner manual Setthe Machine

Setthe Machine

Th rood ten,ion 2to6

Use this procedure when you want to

achieve a taifored, more attraetwe raised buttonhole.

Use fitler cord (at least 75 inches of heavy thread).

Try a practice buttonhole first.

1.With the buttonho{e foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.

2.Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end.

3.Hook the fitter cord into the forks on the front of the J foot to hold them tight.

4.Lower the needJe into the garment where the buttonhole wil_ start and lower the foot.

5.Sew the buttonhole according to the buttonhole sewing instructions on p. 69 to 70.

Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord.

6_ Remove the fabric from the machine end cut the sewing threads.

7.Pul{ the right end of the f{ller cord to tighten it.

8.Thread the end through a darning needle, draw to the bottom side of the fabric end cut.

NOTE: To adust stitch density, see p, 70.

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