Kenmore 385 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Set the Machine
Stitch width
control 3 to 5
llfl I
141 i
III i
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Stitch length
control
Blue zone F:_
2
Top thread tension 0 L_'_i4
control 2 to 6
Stretch Stitch
Sliding buttonhole loot
Adjusting the Stitch Density
Depending upon your fabric or your
own preference m buttonholes, you
may alter the buttonhole stitch
density within the blue buttonhole
range on the stitch length dial.
1. For tess density, turn the dial
toward "1 ".
2. For more density, turn the dial
toward "0":
NOTE. Always make a practice but-
tonhole on a scrap fabric you
plan to use to find the more
suitable stitch length.
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1. a. Caretulfy mark the buttonhole
length on your garment,
b, Change to the sliding buttonhole
foot.
c. Insert the garment under the
foot with the buttonhole mark.
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2_ a. Move the slider (A) toward you
so that the top mark (C) on the
slider meets the start mark (8).
b. Line up the markings on the
foot w_th the top mark on your
garment,
e. Lower the presser foot.
NOTE: The markings on the slider
are engraved m centimeters,
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3. a. Set the stitch selector at I'l
b. Sew forward until you reach the
front marking of your button-
hole.
c. Stop sewing at the left stitch.