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Buttonhole
q
Pattern selector:
A ( )
w
Presser foot:
Buttonhole foot
e
Thread tension:
2–6
r
Stitch length:
0.5-1
To adjust buttonhole stitch density:
Set the stitch length dial between 0.5 and 1.0 to
adjust the buttonhole stitch density.
z
Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot with the
buttonhole marking running toward you.
x
Slide both threads to the left.
Line up the foot with the top mark on the
fabric. Lower the needle into the fabric
where the buttonhole is to start, and lower the
foot.
c
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Sew forward until you reach the front marking
of your buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a left stitch.
v
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Sew 4 to 6 stitches. Stop sewing at a right
stitch.
b
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Sew until you reach the back marking of the
buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a right stitch.
n
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Sew a few bartacks and raise the needle from
the fabric.
Set the stitch length dial to “0” and the pattern
selector dial at straight sewing.
Sew a few locking stitches.
m
Remove the fabric from the machine and cut
the sewing thread. Insert a pin inside the
bartack. Then cut the opening with a seam
ripper.
Take care not to cut the stitches.
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