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BUTTON SEWING

SETTINGS

Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot

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Zigzag Presser Foot

Use zigzag stitching plate.

1.Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely.

2.Turn hand wheel manually until neeclle point is just above button.

3.Adjust stitch width control so needle will enter left hole of the button.

4.Turn hand wheel again by hand so

needle enters second hole. Re- adjust stitch width if necessary. Stitch a number of times.

5.Finish sewing with an extra two

inches of thread remaining. Draw these threads to reverse side of garment and tie.

BAR TACKING

SETTINGS

Special Stitch Dial - Red Dot

Stitch Width Control - 2 to 4

Stitch Length Control - Red Zone

Zigzag Presser Foot

Use zigzag stitching plate.

This stitch is similar to a very short satin stitch and is used to reinforce points of strain such as corners of pockets and straps on lingerie.

Sew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches.

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Kenmore 1040, 1030, 1050, 1020, 1045 manual Button Sewing, BAR Tacking

1050, 1040, 1045, 1020, 1030 specifications

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