Sears 385. 17526 - Manual (Page 56)

Buttonhole Making
• Learning to Sew Buttonholes
With you Kenmore sewing machine you have two methods ot making
buttonholes. You may use the built-in system or you may use the snap-in
automatic buttonhole attachment system.
Choose the buttonhole style
1. Built-In buttonholes (rectangular).
Choose this style tor waistband, cuffs, belt slots or where you will
need only one or two buttons.
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Round end buttonholes (Template No. 213504005, 213505006).
Choose this style tor series ot buttonholes on dresses, blouses,
vests, jackets or coats.
3. Keyhole buttonholes (Template No.213506007).
Choose this style tor tailored vests, jackets, coats, or any time you
need more room for button shank.
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Tips on buttonholing
Always make a practice buttonhole on a scrap ot fabric you plan to
use. Try the buttonhole with the button you will use.
Always use an interfacing in area of garment where buttonholes are
placed.
Tissue paper or regular interfacing can be used. Tear paper away after
stitching, if it is used.
For heavier weight tabrics, loosen your top thread tension slightly.