Sears 385. 12712 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STI,TCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
Sewa Button
Set the Machine
Stitch Stitch selector
Top thread tension Stitch length control
control 1 to 4 any number (not
Zigzag foot
Darning plate
Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p. 22).
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1. Set the stitch selector at " c_
2. Align both holes of the button with theslot of the foot and place theleft
hole of the button just below the needle point.
3, Lower the foot and turn the stitch selector to zigzag until the needle point
comes just above the right hole of the button.
4, Sew about five stitches and raise needle.
I " again and sew a few stitches to lock thread.
5. Set the stitch selector at "" c_:_
To strengthen the shank, cut the
threads leaving a 20 cm (8") tail. Bring
the needle thread down through the
hole in the button and wind it around
the shank.
Draw the thread to the bottom side
and knot.
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