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Buttonhole foot
Preparation:
Note:
To prepare the fabric:
Tips:
Remove the zigzag foot and attach the buttonhole
foot. Adjust the stitch length dial between "0.5" - "1".
The density of the stitch depends on thickness of
the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole.
Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3cm
(1/8") for the bartacks. If you have a very thick
button, add more to the diameter measurement.
Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on
the fabric.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark
that is furthest from you.
Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will
go.
Lower the foot.
a. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
". Sew at
moderate speed until you reach the end mark.
b. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
" and sew 5-6
bartack stitches.
c. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
" and sew the
left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the end
which is further from you.
d. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
" and sew bar
tack stitches.
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the
upper thread through the backside of the fabric and
knot upper and lower threads. Cut the center of the
buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to
cut the stitches on either side.
- Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce
better results.
- Use backing material for fine and stretchy fabrics.
- It is advisable to use a gimp cord for stretch or
knit fabrics. The zigzag should sew over the gimp.
(e)
a
b
c
d
e
Stitch
Stitch width
Stitch length
5
0.5~1
Sewing basics
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