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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
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Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
open the buttonhole.
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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.
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Eyelet punch
Note
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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.
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For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 58).
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If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it
is too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
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Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
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For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
width" (page 57).
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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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When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting path, otherwise injuries may
result if the seam ripper slips.
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Do not use the seam ripper in any other
way than how it is intended.
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