Sears 11682, 12781, 12681, 12581 manual Sew a Button, To strengthen the shank, cut

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SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Sew a Button

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch selector

Top thread	tension	Stitch	length control
control 1 to 4		any	number	(not
		nec_adjust		)
Zigzag	foot
		Darning		plate

Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 188),

1. Set the stitch selector at "

2.Align the 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.

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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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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COImportant Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFace Cover Plate AutoClutchKnob Identify the AccessoriesChildren Foot Control UseSetting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterSeveral ExtensionTable Section Prepare Your Machine for SewingCheck Your Needle Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartTtmd Green ForWind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the MachineBobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shownThread Your Needle Top thread Bring bobbin thread up by pullingLoose OoI!tTop tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right PrepareyourmachineforsewingPrepare Your Machine for Sewing Stitch SelectorStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlReleaseto sew forward again Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo SewLearn the Stitches Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Darning Straight StretchBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin StitchZigzag Stitches Applique Bar TackingSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a ButtonSection Learn Stitches Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 HeresHowPlace the fabric under the presser Foot so that the stitches are madeStitch and Its Uses Zigzag StitchesLace Work Models 12781, 12681 Three-Step ZigzagThat Be*wcon exteRded=ede Blind Hemming Models12681 StjtchButtonholes Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Tom of the zipper Per, set the zipper footRight side of the needle Stitch across and belowSet the stitch length as you desire Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingSet the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Top thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1toTop thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyBox Stitching Model 12781 only PositionWhat to Do When Fabric not Moving Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleWhat to Do When Skipping Stitches Breaking Upper ThreadMachine Cleaning the MachineCare for Your Replacing the Light BulbClean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oil points in illustration Oiling the MachineInstructions Parts ListRef. No ShuttleIndex ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty