Bar Tacking, Button Sewing | Kenmore 385.12314 specification

Bar Tacking

(_	Stitch	selector:	C
(_) Stitch		length:	0.5 to 1
(_)	Needle thread tension:		1 to 4
(_) Presser foot:			Zigzag foot

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

Sew four (4) to six (6) stitches,

Button Sewing


(_	Stitch	selector:		B to C
(_) Stitch		length:		Any
0	Needle		thread tension:	1 to 4
0	Presser		foot:	Zigzag foot

(_) Darning Plate

Using the Darning Plate (p. 38)

1.Set the stitch selector at" B"

2.Match the holes on a button with the horizontal slot of the zigzag foot and place the left hole of the button just below the needle point of" B"

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 then raise the needle.

5, Set the stitch at" B" again and sew a few stitches to lock the thread

To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving about

4" (lOcm). Bring the needle thread down through one of the holes on the button and wind it around the shank.

Bring the needle thread to the wrong side (bottom side) and knot,.

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385.12314 specifications

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Kenmore 385.12314 owner manual Bar Tacking, Button Sewing, Needle thread tension

Models: 385.12314

Bar Tacking

Needle thread tension:

Button Sewing

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385.12314 specifications