Sears 385. 12708 Learn the STI,TCHES, Sewa Button Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STI,TCHES

Zigzag Stitches (Continued)

•Sewa Button

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread tension

Stitch length control

control 1 to 4

any number (not

Zigzag foot

Darning plate

Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22).

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1. Set the stitch selector at " c_ •

2.Align both holes of the button with theslot of the foot and place theleft 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.

5. Set the stitch selector at "" cI_:_ " again and sew a few stitches to lock thread.

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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