Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 131

Bound Buttonhole Stitch: Needle: Thread: Feed dog: Presser foot: Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 80 - 100 H cotton or polyester up (sewing position) Buttonhole foot No. 3C or Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A For topstitching: Straight stitch foot with sliding sole No. 53 (optional accessory) Suitable Material for Bound Buttonholes • synthetic leather • leather • Alcantara • plastic coated fabrics Sewing Bound Buttonhole 1. Determining Buttonhole Size ™ cut a rectangular piece of fabric 1 1/4" (3cm) longer and 1 1/2" (4cm) wider than the buttonhole. This will create the welts. ™ place it on the leather (right sides together) and allow for facing if necessary ™ sew Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 (stitch width being 9mm) 2. Cutting Buttonhole Open ™ cut buttonhole open in the center with pointed scissors about 5mm away from the end ™ at the corners cut diagonally to the seam - make sure not to cut into the seam! 3. Turning Buttonhole Through ™ turn the buttonhole through to the wrong side ™ press edges outwards TIP Press synthetic leather or leather carefully on medium heat and with a cloth. 129 Buttonholes - Applications