Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual Sew a Button, Sew about five stitches and raise needle

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Sew a Button

Set the Machine

Stitch

Stitch length control

any number (not necessary to adjust)

Stitch selector

Zigzag foot

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

Top thread tension control 1 to 4

Darning plate

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

1.	Set the stitch selector at "	I	,,
		CI _

2.Align 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.

5.Set the stitch selector at ,, c1I _ "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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Contents Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and COSewing machine KeepTable of Contents Locate and Identify the Parts Portable Case or Cabinet is AvailableIdentify the Accessories Foot Control Use Foot control is sensitiveAdjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread Cutter Section Prepare Machine for Sewing Choose Needle and ThreadTo Changethe Needle Stretch Clutch knob inside the hand wheel Winding Wind the BobbinThread EndPrepare the Top Thread Thread the Needle Pick Up the Bobbin Thread PresserHold top Adjust the Top Thread Tension Reverse Stitch Control To reverse stitch, hold down this control duringRelease to sew forward again Built-in Stitch SelectorRaise the needle to its highest position Length controlAdjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Stitch Length Control=H--1-1-3-,- !t lJ Preparethe Machineforsewing Straight Stitches Stitch selector Left Needle PositionTopstitching Zigzag footStitch length Stitch selector control Control 3 to Fold back the left seam allowance As shownSew in a Zipper Set the Machine StitchInvisible Zipper and Cording Between embroidery hoops with hole PutPlate Needle plate Remove presser foot and stretch fabricZigzag Stitches Edge of the applique Section Learn StitchesSure FallsSew about five stitches and raise needle Sew a ButtonZigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch That the stitching will catch both sides Zigzag Stitches Three-Step ZigzagSelector retease Can Section Learnthe StitchesTrim excess fabric close to stitching Called ShetlBox Stitching Set the Machine Green zone Fagoting StitchDecorate with Geometric Patterns Set the Machine Selector release Stitch lengthRick-Rack Stretch Stretch Stitches StraightStretchRaveling With the stitch length at 4, sewFabric Needle Effectively PreventsSkipped stitches From Edge Herring Bone Stretch Decorative Stretch PatternsSt=tch SelectorButtonholes Sewing at Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Breaking Bobbin ThreadCheck bobbin Lint in bobbin case or shuttleChoose correct size needle for thread and fabric When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads underWhat to Do When Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plateReplacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Machine Clean the Feed DogsUnplug Lever Oiling the Machine Parts List Index Adjusting stretchWarranty AppearSEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A Sewing MachineBrown PosITION Stitch SelectorSurplus oil is absorbed Brown pOS T onWhich may cause Noise or Jamming TensionBorroM Threading Dogs to remove accumulated dust and lintSewing Machin E Part Description Optional Feet and Attachment Sewing Machine Source Model noOrtant

385. 17622 specifications

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