Sears 385. 1254180 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Buttonholes
Set the Machine
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2_4"
4
Top thread tension
controt ] to 5
Shtch selector
1
Stitch tength
Blue Zone G:::/
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£_%ttonhole guide foot
Adjusting the Stitch Density
Depending upon your fabric or your
own preference in buttonholes, you
may alter the buttonhole stitch
density within the blue buttonhole
range on the stitch length dial.
1. For less density, turn the diat
toward "24"
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.
1. a. Carefulfy mark the buttonhole
length on your garment,
b. Change to the buttonhole guide
foot.
c, insert the garment under the
foot with the buttonhole mark-
ing running toward you,
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Coarse
stitches
lot heavv
tabrics
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Fine
_ stitches
for light
_ labncs
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2. a. Move the slider (A) toward you
so that the top marl{ {C) on the
slider meets the start mark (B),
b. Line up the markings on the
foot with the top mark on your
garment.
c. Lower the presser foot.
NOTE: The markings on the slider
are engraved m centimeters.
3. a. Set the stitch selector at tiE] ,
b, Sew forward until you reach the
front marking of your button-
hole.
c. Stop sewing at the left stitch,
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