SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Zigzag Stitches (Continued)
• Sew a Button
Set the Machine
Top thread tens=on
control 2 to 6
A: Zigzag loot
Stitch width control
Must be adjusted
I 2i3-4
Stitch leng_,h conlrol
Any number (not
necessary to adjust)
2
St_'etch Stitch
Orop _eed lever
Drop the feed dogs (see page 3_.).
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1. Match the center of the button holes to the center of the slot on the presser foot.
2. Adjust the stitch width so that needle will drop in each hole.
3. Lower the foot to hold the button in place.
Turn the hand wheel by hand so that needle will enter either hole of the button.
4. Stitch several times.
J
k. ................... j
To strength the shank, cut the threads
teavJng a 8"" tail. Bring the needle
thread down through the hole in the
button and wind it around the shank.
Draw the thread to the bottom side and
knot.
When finished, raise the teed dogs
(see page 3_.
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