Kenmore 1791 Machine-Sewed Buttons? Yes, Kenmore, Clear plastic foot, Makes job easy, Will need

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MACHINE-SEWED

BUTTONS? YES--

WiTH THiS

KENMORE!

Your settings: Stitch Selector ii

Set Length Control at any number Width Contro! --adjust to button size

Use Zigzag Needleptate and Darning Plate Use Clear Plastic Satin Stitch Foot

PRESSER

t/ FOOT

Clear plastic foot

makes job easy!

		LEFTOFHOLE	STRAIGHT
Scotchtape		BU_ON
Scotchtape	button on fabric to hold
in place while needle stitches-from
side to side. Stitch width must equal
space between holes in button, You
will need	to experiment	with each
style button, For the same series of			BUTTON
			BUTTON

buttons, settings remain the same,

Center left hole of button between straight seamline and left edge of presser foot slot. Lower foot to hold button securely,

Turn hand wheel until needle point is just above button. Adiust stitch width control so needle will enter right hole of button. Turn hand wheel

again so needle enters second hole. Readjust stitch width if necessary. Stitch 6-8 times,

Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining. Draw these threads to reverse side of garment and tie.

PUT. A SHANK ON YOUR BUTTONS.,.

Recommended for heavy, bulky tabrics,

buttons sewn w_th a shank add extra strength. Set machine as indicated above. Tape a pin to button so it fits in groove in presser foot. Sew over the pro, adding a few more stitches than usual Remove

from machine, wrap excess thread around shank, and tie.

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Contents Needle Contro, stitch selector Indicator Knowing Parts and featuresSetting Check chartKnowing Your Sewing Machine Back ViewSolid State Foot Control Frontview SETrlNG UP Your Machine Getting Ready to SEWNeedle stops precisely in up or down position Electronic Needle ControlStitch Selector Push Before Turning DialWinding Bobbin Putt out to disengagePush Threading the Bobbin Case Drop-in bobbin Makes this a simple Sure operationNeedle threading Threading the Rest of Your MachineUpper threading Now quick and easyZigzag Stitching Thread TensionThread Tension Straight Stitching Checking for Correct Tension of ThreadTo Replace the Needleplate Insert Changing NeedlesNeedleplates Your Size 14 Needle is BASIC., oFabric is the KEY to Needle and Thread Choice ChoosingRight Needle For the Fabric Kenmore needles are Recommended for all Kenmore machinesApplies Pressure Your Foot Controls SpeedPresser Foot Straight and Zigzag SevngFeed Dogs Keep the Fabric MovingKeep YOU on Target Sewing Swing UP For Free ARMKey decision Easy to SET for ALL Straight Stitch I NGStitch length is your Here are Your Basic Seings for Straight StitchingTOP-STITCHING Making Permanent Seams Truly PermanentHandsome Backtacking Crossing seams oo Turning square cornersPIN Basting STAY-STITCHING NOW Simple TemporarySewing By Machine New free Basting method for Very long stitchesMany plain Fancy uses Zigzag StitchingExpands Your Skills For easy zigzag SewingMost important use for Special Edge Stitch Settings Stitch Selector -- ilChange Stitch Length Width For Strength For Variety Basic zigzagBlind HEMMING-- a Basic Stitch That Adds a Finishing Touch Heres how to set your machineHemming Can Simplified Also using the special Kenmore Built-in Blindstitch is a reai time-saverSo much easier Takes little practice Setting your machineMending Darning By Machine No Presser FootDecorative stitch that also is good for mending knits FagotingBAR-TACKING To reinforce points of strain on any garmentTo support and shape edges and details Zigzag Presser FootZigzag Its great for Making single Extra-long buttonholes Using Your BUILT-IN Buttonhole SystemButtonholes and Fastners Your Kenmore built-in system is the only one that can beIt wilt become Using Your Special Buttonhole AttachmentAnother important buttonhole accessory Get acquainted with whats in yourRound END Start with the ones You like in the chart belowYour NEW Buttonhole Skills ButtonholeSettings for round-end, keyhole, eyelet Worked ButtonholingAn art by our Grandmothers Now easy to do By machine Tips on Making Bound Buttonholes Bound buttonhole settingsPURL-EDGING For That Professional Touch Darning PlateCording is Simple with Same Zipper Settings Zippers That are SMOOTH-WORKING Good LookingHome-sewn zippers can look as nice as those on ex Clear plastic foot MACHINE-SEWED BUTTONS? YESKenmore Makes job easyStretch and Special Stitches Setting Your Machine for Straight Stretch StitchingStraight Stretch Stitching For seams That need to stretch With the fabricStretch RICK-RACK STR EtchUsed most often for Top-stitching Overcast Stretch Feather StretchElastic Stretch Youll love this For skirt-bands LingerieSome Favorite HOW to GET the HAND-SMOCKED Effect by MachineParis Point Stretch Stitches Can beMachine EMBROIDERY? Custom Designs By MACHINE? Satin Stitches AS the ProfessionalsUSE Them Finishing and Personal TouchesHere are Some SINGLE-NEEDLE Designs Youll Like to USE Only your fancy is needed for This fanciworkWeveadded an embroidered touch to a bias tape at These Kenmore Special Aids NOW Narrow HemmingIs Easy Even Feed Most USEFUL, Versatile AccessoryYour Kenmore Edgestitcher Makes Many Trims Possible FootLovely Lettuce Problem FABRICS? TOO Soft to FINISH? Here are Happy EndingsHandsome Shell Stitching EdgingQuilting the Kenmore WAY Easier with Your KenmoreGuide for Orderly rows Uniformly spacedSuspected Problem Incorrect thread tensions Bent needle plate Hand wheel not returned toCleaning Your Keeping IT CleanLight JOB To Keep YourSewing Bright Oiling Under Oiling YourKeeps IT Smooth Running TOP Cover PlateAccessories NeedlesPresser Feet Other Vital ITEMSUl o c