Kenmore 385.16231 Automatic Buttonhole Option, Buttonhole style and size Round end buttonhole

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Automatic Buttonhole (Option)

For more varied and accurate buttonholes, use the buttonhole attachment and templates. The buttonhole attachment consists of the illustrated parts

L_ Guide slot

(_ Measure marking (_ Catch

@Buttonhole guide plate ® Buttonhole templates (_) Guide block

Two pins (_ Hook

(_ Lever (_ Gear

Base plate Buttonhole foot

•Buttonhole style and size (_ Round end buttonhole

Template: Size:

213-504-005 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 13/16'

213-505-006 15/16" 1-1/18" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" (2_ Keyhole buttonhole

Template: Size:

2!3-506-007 7/8" 1-1/16" 1-1/4" 1-3/8"

NOTE:

Buttonhole patterns on templates show the actual length of buttonholes to be sewn. You can find the most

suitable buttonhole length easily by matching a button with the patterns.

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385.16231 specifications

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