Kenmore 385.16231 - Manual (Page 98)

Corded Buttonhole
[T]Use the same procedure a$ the automatic buttonhole
procedure.
* Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord
used.
With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on
the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.
Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot,
clearing the front end.
Hook the filler cord into the forks (Don the front of the
automatic buttonhole foot [R] to hold them tight.
Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole
will start, and lower the foot
(1)Spur
@ Forks
[|] Depress the foot control gently, and sew the buttonhole .
Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be
sewn over the cord.
Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the sewing
threads only.
(3) Needle thread {Top thread)
(4) Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
[I] Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it
Tie the ends In a knot, or thread them through a hand*
sewing needle.. Draw them to the wrong side of the fabric
and knot.
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