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Sew 4-step buttonholes

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GB Sew 4-step buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm (1/8") for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric. 3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking on the buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on fabric. Lower the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot. Adjust the stitch length dial in the " " to set stitch density. Note: Density varies according to the fabric. Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to sew the buttonhole. A Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to another with the stitch pattern selector dial. Take care not to sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle. Tips: - Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better results. - Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics. - It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or knit fabrics. - The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord. (A) 46

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Prepare
Note:
Tips:
1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole
foot.
2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3
cm (1/8") for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric.
3. Place
fabric
under
the
foot,
so
that
marking
on
the
buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on fabric.
Lower the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked
on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot.
Adjust the stitch length dial in the "
" to set stitch density.
Density varies according to the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using
to sew the buttonhole.
Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to
another with the stitch pattern selector dial. Take care not to
sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4. Use seam ripper and
cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle.
- Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better
results.
-
Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
- It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or
knit fabrics.
-
The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord. (A)
46
Sew 4-step buttonholes
GB
A