Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES

4.a. Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.

c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.

51 al Set the Stitch _iect0r at _ i

b. Sew until you reach the back marking of the buttonhole.

c. Stop sewing at the right stitch.

6.a. _t the stitch selector ai_] m b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches.

c. Stop sewing at the left stitch.

7.Remove the fabric and cut the hole open with the buttonhole opener.

sliding buttonhole foot as illustrated

and sewin reverse( ____r_"l--,l_--_r_ ).

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Contents

Sewing Machine Kenmore Sewing Machine SEARS, Roebuck and CO Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Portable Case or Cabinet is Available Locate and Identify the PartsFace Cover Plate AutoClutchKnob Identify the Accessories Children Foot Control Use Setting Spool Pin Adjust the Presser Foot Lever Thread CutterSeveral ExtensionTable Section Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Ttmd Fabric, Needle, Thread and Stitch Length ChartGreen For Check Your Needle Wind the Bobbin To Remove the Bobbin Case from the Machine Bobbin Pull 3 to Latch Bobbin as shown Thread Your Needle Top thread Bring bobbin thread up by pulling Loose OoI!t Top tension Too Tight Too Loose Just Right Prepareyourmachineforsewing Prepare Your Machine for Sewing Stitch SelectorStitch Length Control Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance Reverse Stitch ControlReleaseto sew forward again Now that you are familiar Kenmore sewing machine StartingTo Sew Learn the Stitches Use the Seam GuidesTurn a Square Corner Straight Stitches Usethe DarningPlate Darning Straight StretchBe usedo et! f= csand Zigzag Stitches BasicZigzag Heres How Satin Stitch Zigzag Stitches Applique Bar TackingSew 4 to 6 zigzag stitches To strengthen the shank, cut Sew a Button Section Learn Stitches Zigzag Stitches Overcasting Stitch Rick-Rack StretchThis zigzag variation is very useful Place the fabric under the presser HeresHowFoot so that the stitches are made Overcast Stretch Stitching Models 12781, 12681 Lace Work Models 12781, 12681 Zigzag StitchesThree-Step Zigzag Stitch and Its Uses 12681 Blind Hemming ModelsStjtch That Be*wcon exteRded=ede Buttonholes Stitch selectorTop thread tension Stitch length contro control 1 to5 Set the stitch selector at b. Sew 4 to 6 stitches Sew in a Zipper Right side of the needle Per, set the zipper footStitch across and below Tom of the zipper Set the Machine Stitch Stitch selector Shell Stitching Models 12781 SmockingTop thread tension Stitch length Control 3 to Control 1to Set the stitch length as you desire Box Stitching Model 12781 only Elastic Stretch Stitch Model 12781 onlyPosition Top thread tension Stitch Length Control 1 to What to Do When What to Do When Check bobbin case threading Clean bobbin caseand shuttleSkipping Stitches Breaking Upper Thread Fabric not Moving Care for Your Cleaning the MachineReplacing the Light Bulb Machine Clean the Shuttle Race Occasional tangled thread. Clean the shuttle race areaAbout every three months Oil points in illustration Oiling the Machine Ref. No Parts ListShuttle Instructions Index ExtensionZipper application 3031 Memo Memo SEARS, Roebuck and CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL Warranty