Buttonholes
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2020-09 EN 5220105.00A.04
> After sewing the last buttonhole, lift the buttonhole lever as far as it will go.
6.7
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ut the buttonhole open
> Place a pin at each end directly underneath the locking stitch to prevent the stitches being cut open.
> Cut the opening with the seam ripper.
6.8 Sewing on buttons
The button sew-on program can be used to sew on buttons with two or four holes, press studs or snap
fasteners.
> Fit the zigzag foot or button-sew-on foot.
> Set the stitch pattern selector knob to «B».
> Lower the feed dog.
> Adjust the button for the sewing project.
> For a button with four holes, sew the front holes first.
> Check distances between holes with the handwheel. If necessary, adjust the stitch width.
> Hold the threads when starting to sew.
> Sew a few stitches using the machine. To ensure stability, sew around 10 stitches.
> To strengthen the shank, cut the threads, leaving about 10 cm.
> Bring the upper thread through one of the holes in the button and wind it around the shank.
