Sears 385.17724 owner manual Buttonhole Foot, Look

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Buttonhole Foot

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Use this footwhen making buttonholes with

buttonhole attachment system.

Uses: But_onhote making (see page 44)

Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.

In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles:

	Blue	(1])	............	for	stretch	fabrics
	Orange ( t t )			for	lightweight		fabrics
	Red (14)		............	for	medium		or medium-heavy			weight fabrics
	Purple	(16)		for	medium-heavy				weight	and decorative
				topstJtchJng			on these		fabrics
				(This needle has a larger thread hole for
				thicker topstitch				lng	thread.)
	Green	(18)		for	heavy	weight		fabrics and		decorative	top-
				stitching		on	these	fabrics
o	Check	Your	Needle
t_	Look	for	barbed or blunt	point.

2.A damaged needie can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

Always buy a good quality thread, it should resist tangling and be strong, smooth and consistent in thickness.

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