Pfaff select 150 Owner's Manual - Page 31

Buttonholes Sewing buttonholes is very easy with Stitch push button controls since the fabric does not have to be turned. Buttonholes are generally sewn onto CBA 5- 5 a piece of doubled fabric. However, for some fabrics, e.g. silk, organza and viscose, it is necessary to use stabilizer to prevent the fabric from contracting while sewing. To produce beautiful seams, embroidering or darning threads are ideal. Mark the starting point of the buttonhole either with a magic pen or dress pin, and always sew a sample buttonhole Àrst. Note: Before starting any buttonhole, always push the guide of the buttonhole foot fully to the front, i.e. so that the red arrow is at the Àrst red mark. The red marks are arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm. They are a guide when determining the length of the buttonhole. Standard buttonhole • Insert the buttonhole foot and slide the foot forward as far as it will go. • Select stitch 1 (C) and sew the right side of the buttonhole to the required length. Clip the top thread after a few stitches. • Select stitch 2 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • Select stitch 3 (A) and sew the left side of the buttonhole until it matches the previous side in length. • Select stitch 4 (B) and hold the button down as you sew a few bartacks. • Release button B and sew a couple stitches to secure your buttonhole. • Carefully cut open your buttonhole. Utility stitches and practical sewing 31