Kenmore 385.16120200 owner manual BarTacking, Sewing, Button

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.

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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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