Kenmore 15718 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION VII. BUTTONHOLE
Buttonhole
_i_Pattern selector: (BH)
_2_Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot
_3_Thread tension: 1 to 5
_4_Stitch length control: _ (0.25 to 1)
_5_Stitch width control: 5
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STRETCH
S V L--0_1_2--3--4
_0--1--2--3--4--5_
Preparation for sewing
_:i_Groove
_2_Pin
Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Insert needle
thread through hole in foot before attaching foot to foot
holder. Make sure the groove on the foot holder catches
the pin on the foot when lowering the presser foot.
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To sew
'_i_Button holder
_2_Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the
button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot.
The button holder on the foot takes a button up to 1.0"
(2.5 cm) in diameter.
Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to
check your settings.
Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.
[] Pull the button holder_:i_to the back, and place the
button in it. Push it forward tightly against the button.
[] Pull the buttonhole lever,_2_down as far as it will go.
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