Buttonhole Stitching
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The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
a
Buttonhole lever
b
Bracket
g
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
your left hand, and then start sewing.
X
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
h
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
and then cut the thread.
i
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
position.
j
Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at
the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent
the stitching from being cut.
a
Pin
k
Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
open the buttonhole.
a
Seam ripper
For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch
to make a hole in the rounded end of the
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut
open the buttonhole.
a
Eyelet punch
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
CAUTION
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Changing the density of the stitching
Adjust the stitch length.
• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 57).
• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is
too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
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When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting direction, otherwise injuries
may result if the seam ripper slips.
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