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o PresserFoot Types (Continued)
Buttonhole Foot
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Use this footwhen making buttonholes with
buttonhole attachment system.
Uses: But_onhote making (see page 44)
Your choice of needle and thread depends on the fabric you are sewing.
In your needle case, you will find the following color-coded needles:
Blue (1]) ............ for stretch fabrics
Orange (t t ) ........ for lightweight fabrics
Red (14) ............ for medium or medium-heavy weight fabrics
Purple (16) ........ for medium-heavy weight and decorative
topstJtchJng on these fabrics
(This needle has a larger thread hole for
thicker topstitch lng thread.)
Green (18) .......... for heavy weight fabrics and decorative top-
stitching on these fabrics
o Check Your Needle
t_ Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needie can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, it should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in thickness.
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