Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 91
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Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
open the buttonhole.
a Seam ripper
For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch
to make a hole in the rounded end of the
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut
open the buttonhole.
a Eyelet punch
Note
z When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
CAUTION
■ Changing the density of the stitching
Adjust the stitch length.
Memo
z For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 62).
z If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it
is too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
■ Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
Memo
z For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
width" (page 61).
z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
● When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting path, otherwise injuries may
result if the seam ripper slips.
● Do not use the seam ripper in any other
way than how it is intended.
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