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HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES
Preparation
Select buttonhole with the stitch Selection dial.
Snap on The buttonhole foot.
Adjust the stitch length dial between “0.5” - “1”.
The density of the stitch depends on thickness of the fabric.
Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.
To prepare the fabric
Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for the
bartacks. If you have a very thick button, add more to the diameter
measurement. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the
fabric. Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is
furthest from you. Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it
will go.
Lower the foot.
1. Select buttonhole with the stitch selection dial. Turn the stitch
selection dial to (1) “
“. Sew at moderate speed until you reach
the end mark.
2. Turn the stitch selection dial to (2, 4)“
“ and sew 5-6 bartack
stitches.
3. Turn the stitch selection dial to (3) “
“ and sew the left side of
the buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you.
4. Turn the stitch selection dial to (2, 4) “
“ and sew bar tack
stitches.
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Pull the upper thread to the
wrong side of the fabric and knot upper and lower threads. Cut the
center of the buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to
cut the stitches on either side.
Stitch length dial