Kenmore 385.16231 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Automatic Buttonhole (Continued)
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(_ Stitch selector: 5
® Stitch width: 2
(_ Stitch length: 3 to 4
(_ Needle thread tension: 2 to 6
(_ Presser foot: Buttonhole foot
NOTE:
Best results are obtained by using #60 or #80 lightweight
thread, it is advisable to use a #11 blue stretch needle
when sewing knits and synthetic fabrics You can obtain
buttonholes with wider cutting space for the opening by
setting the stitch width at 1,5 instead of 2,
(_ Needle thread (Top thread)
® Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
(_ Two round holes
@ Rectangular hole
(_)Two pins fitting with the two round holes
(_ Hook
(_ Lever
(_ Base plate
Remove the extension table (accessory box)_, Raise the
needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel
counterctockwise_ Remove the foot holder,, Puli the bobbin
thread about 3" (70 cm) straight back toward the rear of the
machine. Insert the hook(_of the base plate(8_into the
rectangular hole @on the needle plate, Pull back the lever(_,)
to fit the hook and the two base pins(_into their holes on
the needle plate_ Release the lever to lock the base plate
into place.
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