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f
Stop sewing when the needle is at the left side
of the stitching, and then raise the needle by
turning the handwheel toward you.
g
Select stitch “b” of the 4-step automatic
buttonhole (1).
h
Start sewing, and then sew the length of the
chalk line.
i
Stop sewing when the needle is at the right
side of the stitching, and then raise the needle
by turning the handwheel toward you.
j
Select stitch “c” (same as “a”) of the 4-step
automatic buttonhole (1).
k
Start sewing. Sew 5 to 6 stitches.
l
Stop sewing when the needle is at the right
side of the stitching, and then raise the needle
by turning the handwheel toward you.
m
Select stitch “d” of the 4-step automatic
buttonhole (1).
n
Start sewing. Sew the right side of the
buttonhole until the needle reaches the
stitching sewn in step
e.
For reinforcement, turn the fabric 90 degrees
counterclockwise, select the straight stitch (6
through 10) with the desired length, and then
sew to the edge of the front bar tack.
o
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the
fabric, and cut the thread.
p
Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole
stitching to prevent the stitching from being
cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards
the pin and open the buttonhole.
a Seam ripper
b Pin
Adjusting buttonhole
stitching
If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is
not uniform, the stitching can be adjusted with the
buttonhole fine-adjusting screw.
a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw
■ If the right side is too loose compared to the
left side
Use the enclosed oval screwdriver to turn the
buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the -
direction.
■ If the right side is too tight compared to the
left side
Use the enclosed oval screwdriver to turn the
buttonhole fine-adjusting screw in the +
direction.
● 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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