Sears 385 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Buttonhole Making (Continued)
/-Buttonhole guide plate
Template
GiJid
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Setting Mark
Gqide block
plate
Top
thread
Bobbin
thread
Gear_,_ Slot
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Starting
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2.
a. When you have selected the template with the size and style button-
hole you need, slide the template into the guide plate.
b. Pull catch toward you while sliding the template until the button-
hole size you have chosen is at the setting mark.
c. Insert gear of base plate into slot of template and fit guide block
into the center of the guide slot.
3. a. Attach the buttonhole foot.
b. Adjust position of gear so it is aligned with the starting point of
template.
The lever can be used to change gear position.
c. Pull the bobbin thread up through guide slot by turning the hand whee!
toward you while holding top thread.
d. Place the bobbin and top threads to the left side of guide plate,
Leave 3 to 4 inches of thread.
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