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47Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes
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bring the cords to the front of
the foot
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pull them into the slit
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sew the buttonhole
Sewing
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sew the buttonhole in the
usual manner
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do not hold the cord tightly
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the buttonhole will form over
the cord, covering it
Buttonhole with gimp
Gimp
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gimp cord reinforces button-
holes and enhances their
appearance
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the loop of the cord should
be at the end of the button-
hole most subject to wear
cord loop = where button is
sewn on
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position the work accordingly
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gimp cord is particularly
recommended for standard
and stretch buttonholes
Ideal cords
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Perle yarn No. 8
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strong hand sewing thread
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fine crochet yarn
Hooking the cord onto presser
foot No. 3
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insert the needle at the
beginning of the buttonhole
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raise the presser foot
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hook the cord over the centre
pin on the front of the foot
3A
Hooking the cord in the but-
tonhole foot with slide No. 3A
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insert the needle at the
beginning of the buttonhole
•
raise the presser foot
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guide the cord under the foot
to the right
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hook the cord over the pin at
the back of the foot
3A
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