Sears 385. 1884180 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Sew a Button
Set the Machine
Stitch w=dth control
0 _
Top thread tension
control 2 to 6 co
Stitch length control
Any number inot
._ necessary;o adjust)
Stretch Stitch
A: Zigzag foot
Darning plate
Use the darning plate for button sewing (see page 32).
1. Match the center of the button holes to the center of the slot on the presser
foot,
2.
3.
Adjust the stitch width so that needle wilt drop in each hole.
Lower the foot to hotd the button in place.
Turn the hand wheel by hand so that needle will enter either hole of the
button.
4. Stitch several times.
To strengthen the shank, cut the
threads leaving a 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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