Sears 385. 1274180, 385. 1254180, 385. 1264180 owner manual Buttonholes, TiE

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Buttonholes

Set the Machine

Shtch selector

,D1

2 _4"

4

Stitch tength

Blue Zone G:::/

Top thread tension 0 controt ] to 5

£_%ttonhole

guide foot

1.a. Carefulfy mark the buttonhole length on your garment,

b.Change to the buttonhole guide foot.

c, insert the garment under the

foot with the buttonhole mark-

ing running toward you,

2. a.

Move

the

slider (A) toward

you

3. a.

Set

the stitch

selector

at

tiE]

,

 

so that the top marl{ {C) on the

b,

Sew

forward

until

you

 

reach

the

 

slider meets the start mark (B),

 

 

 

front

marking

of

your

button-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.

Line

up

the

markings

on

the

 

hole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

foot with

the

top mark

on

your

c.

Stop

sewing at the

left

stitch,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

garment.

c. Lower the presser foot.

NOTE: The markings on the slider are engraved m centimeters.

Adjusting the Stitch Density

Depending upon your fabric or your

own preference in buttonholes, you

may alter the buttonhole stitch

density within the blue buttonhole range on the stitch length dial.

1. For less density, turn the diat toward "24"

2. For more density, turn the dial toward "0",

NOTE: Always make a practice but- tonhole on a scrap fabric you plan to use to find the more suitable stitch length.

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@

Coarse

 

Fine

stitches

 

 

lot heavv

_

for light

tabrics

stitches

_

labncs

\

/

 

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Contents 385 Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS. Roebuck and COTableofcontents LoCate and identify the Parts APortable Case OtCabinet is AvaiiasieClutchKnob Identify the AcCeSsories = Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power Set Up the MachineAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Set Upthe MacinePage = Free-Arm Sewing Setl Up the MaChineStitching Toops WaistlineZigzag toot Presser Foot Types Know What the Presser Feet WillDoHeavy Choose Your Needle and ThreadYou Choose Your Needle and ThreadToward you Prepare the BobbinThrough = Wind the Bobbin= insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case € Thread Your Needle Prepare Your Top ThreadLeaving EFo1R SEAdjust the Top Thread Tension Too Tight Too Loose Just R ight IVlode 12741l Model Stitch SelectorSooVooL Starting To Sew On p Check Chart On p Practical Stitch ChartStitch Length Practical Stitch ChartUse the Seam Guides Straight StitchesTurn a Square Corner Set the MachineUse the Darning Plate Darning Straight Stretch Basic Zigzag Zigzag StitchesSeep £01 Section Stitc = Bar Tacking Set the Machine Zigzag Stitches= Applique Set the Machine Interfacing MonogrammingSt chselector Sewa Button Set the Machine= Overcasting Stitch Set the Mchme Seam Finishing MendingSetthe Machine Iiiil iii! !i i i i ! iiSet Machine Blind HemmingLaceWork EctionTiE ButtonholesSelector To Sew Sew in a ZipperStop about 2 from the top Sew in a ZipperFor best effect Shell Stitch ing M odels 12741Lingere Set What to Do When ProblemProblem Probable Cause Correction Replace the Light Bulb Cleaning the MachineTight bulb Your= Clean the Shuttle Race Oilingthe Machine Oil the Underside I ii!i,iiPart Parts ListExtension IndexWarranty On Sewing Machine Head WarrantySewing Machine