Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 114

Important Buttonhole Information Marking Buttonholes Manual Buttonholes • Buttonhole foot No. 3C ™ the buttonhole length of manually stitched buttonholes must be marked on the fabric in the appropriate position Automatic Buttonholes • Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A ™ mark the length of the first but- tonhole • after sewing the first buttonhole, the length for all subsequent buttonholes is automatically programmed ™ mark the starting point of all subsequent buttonholes • the buttonhole length indicates the buttonhole opening in mm Keyhole Buttonholes • mark the bead length only • the correct length eye will be added when the buttonhole is sewn Correct Interfacing/Stabilizers for Buttonholes 1 2 Automatic Buttonholes ™ always use a interfacing (1) so that the buttonholes turn out well • the interfacing should suit the fabric type ™ for thick and fluffy fabrics an embroidery stabilizer can be used (2). The fabric feeds better. Sewing Buttonholes Test Sewing ™ always sew a test on the fabric(s) you will use with the same interlining and stabilizers ™ select the same buttonhole type ™ sew all buttonholes in the same direction on the fabric (with or against the grain) 112 Buttonholes - Important Information Corrections • to adjust the bead width, alter the stitch width • to adjust the density of the beads, alter the stitch length • any alterations to the stitch length with automatic and manual buttonholes affect both beads (making them more or less dense)