Pfaff SMARTER BY 140s Manual - Page 31

Use seam ripper and cut the buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle. The density of the buttonhole is adjusted ZLWKWKH6WLWFK/HQJWK'LDOLQWKH´ ´ DUHD6HWWKHVWLWFKZLGWKWR´µ Note: Density varies according to the fabric. Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to sew the buttonhole. Tips: • Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. • Use an extra stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics. Corded Buttonhole (Stretch Fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. 1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the finger at the back of WKH IRRW $  3XOO WKH WKUHDG WDLOV XQGHU the foot, toward the front, then secure DURXQGWKHÀQJHUDWWKHIURQWRIWKHIRRW %   6WLWFKDEXWWRQKROH7KHVDWLQEXWWRQKROH columns will stitch over the cord. 3. When the buttonhole is finished, lift WKHFRUGRIIWKHÀQJHUVDQGSXOORXWWKH slack. 4. Thread the cord ends into a needle, pull to the wrong side and tie ends before cutting excess. Carefully cut your buttonhole open with a seam ripper. A B 31