Bernina 717 Manual - Page 32

Sewing on buttons Button presser foot Needle: 80 Mercerised sewing thread: 50 or embroidery thread: 30 Sewing the button on Zigzag: 3-4 Stitch length: 0 Needle position: left Automatic: zigzag vW0M/V Drop feed control: lowered Slide piece of work under the presser The zigzag width is nearly always 3-4 foot. Place button on marked spot and as the distance between the holes is let needle into the left hole. Then lower usually the same, with the exception of presser foot. decorative buttons. Every zigzag presser foot can be used for button sewing. However, those who sew buttons on often will find the button presser foot superior. The wide gap in front allows a clear view. Turn hand wheel until needle is in its highest position. Adjust zigzag width and make a trial stitch turning hand wheel by hand. You will then see whether the width of the zigzag is correct. If neces- If a shank is required, lay a darning sary, adjust zigzag. Now sew the button needle on the button and sew over it. Method : on. Less stitches are needed for light (Add a few more stitches than usual.) weight materials. To finish raise needle. Lower drop feed control and set ma- Set zigzag to 0 and sew some fastening chine. Leave zigzag on 0. stitches.