Sears 1340 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
ADJUSTING STITCH DENSITY
Depending upon the fabrics on which you are
sewing, or your own preference in button-
holes, you may alter buttonhole stitch density
by turning stitch density control knob.
1. When delivered, stitch density control
knob will be tighterted completely. For
more density, turn the knob toward you.
If the knob should be loosened as far as it
can go during adjustment, retighten it by
a quarter to half a turn to assure smooth
operation.
2, For less density, turn the knob away from
you.
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Stitch density
control knob
CHOOSING BUTTONHOLE STYLE AND SIZE
Each buttonholing will be different so you will
want to experiment with your garment,
considering fabric and placement of button.
Here are some basic applications:
Straight buttonholes are most popular for
everyday sewing - for series of buttons on
dress, blouse, vest, jacket or coat.
Keyhole buttonholes are a variation of the
above, with an enlarged opening at one end
to allow more room for button Shank. These
are normally used in tailored vests, jackets,
coats.
Eyelet buttonholes (another variation of
"straight") most often are used for studs on
skirts or holes for tongues of belt buckles.
ROUND END
STRAIGHT
BUTTONHOLE
KEYHOLE
BUTTONHOLE
EYELET
BUTTONHOLE
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