UTILITY STITCHES
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Changing the stitch width
Press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch width key to
adjust the stitch width.
a
Stitch width key
b
Stitch width
c
Narrow
d
Wide
Memo
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Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
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Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a
gimp thread.
a
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration
so that it fits into the grooves, and then
loosely tie it.
b
Turn on the sewing machine.
c
Select
stitch
or .
d
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 29).
e
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
gimp thread.
f
Lower the presser foot lever and the
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
g
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
thread to remove any slack.
h
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and
then tie it.
i
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the
buttonhole.
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.
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