BarTacking

Stitch

selector:

3

 

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:

2 to 3

Stitch

length:

Any

Needle

thread tension:

1 to 4

Presser

foot:

Zigzag foot

Feed dogs:

Dropped

Drop the feed dogs. (See p. 38)

1.Set the stitch selector at" 2 ".

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.

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" 2 "again and sew a few stitches to lock thread.

S

\

\

S

S

PATTERN [-_ LENGTH

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1l

PATTERN_

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To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving about 4"

S

 

(10.0 cm). 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) of fabric and

 

knot. After

button sewing is completed, raise the feed dogs

 

for normal

sewing.

 

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Kenmore 385.15516 owner manual BarTacking, Sewing, Button

385.15516 specifications

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