Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 116

Corded Buttonhole Cords • gimp cord reinforces buttonholes and enhances their appearance • the loop of the cord should be at the end of the buttonhole most subject to wear • position the work accordingly under the presser foot Suitable Cords: • Perle cotton No. 8 • strong hand-sewing thread • fine crochet yarn Attaching the Cord Onto Presser Foot No. 3C ™ insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole ™ raise the presser foot ™ hook the cord over the center toe of the foot ™ place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole of the foot and pull them to the back ™ lower the presser foot Sewing ™ sew the buttonhole in the usual manner, do not hold the cord tightly ™ the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it TIP With presser foot No. 3C also round and keyhole buttonholes can be reinforced with cord. Attaching Cord in Automatic Buttonhole Foot No. 3A ™ insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole ™ raise the presser foot ™ guide the cord under the foot to the right ™ hook the cord over the pin at the back of the foot 114 Buttonholes - Important Information