Kenmore 38 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Square BH
(_ Stitch pattern: 16
Needle thread tension 1 to 5
Presser foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot
Pressure dial 3
Preparation for sewing
Groove
Pin
Press up/down needle button to raise the needle. Attach
the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the
groove (_ on the foot holder catches the pin _ on the foot
when lowering the presser bar.
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To sew
Button holder
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 (_ to the back, and place the
button in it. Push it forward tightly against the button.
Pull the buttonhole lever _ down as far as it will go.
Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press the
Up/down needle button twice.
Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under
the foot.
Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle
to the starting point _ of the mark _.
Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot.
Mark for placement of buttonhole
Starting point
Slider
There should be no gap.
(_ Spring holder
(_ Start mark
Difference
Note:
Make sure there is no gap between the slider (_ and
spring holder _, otherwise the left and right length of
buttonhole will be different.
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