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Thread Shank
sewn-through buttons on coats and jackets
should have a thread shank to make them
stand away from the fabric.
place a straight pin or sewing machine needle
on top of button between the holes, and sew
over the pin or needle. pull thread to back of
button and wind around stitches for form a firm
shank. tie thread ends securely
stitch selector
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selected stich
Button sewing
foot
upper thread
tension control
1 - 4
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stitch lenght
has no function
when using a
Darning plate!
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Sewing Buttons
Darning plate
1. change zigzag foot to the button sewing foot.
2. place the darning plate as illustrated on page 13
3. align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to
hold the button securely.
4. turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button.
5. adjust stitch selector so needle enters right hole of button.
6. turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters second hole. the stitch
selector may need to be adjusted again. stitch a number of times.
7. Finish sewing with an extra 3-4 inches of thread remaining. Draw
these threads to reverse side of garment and tie.
nOte: you may find it helpful to use transparent tape to position your
button and to keep it place during sewing. remove tape after stitching.
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