Buttonholes
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2022-08 EN 5020079.40A.04
> Cut the buttonhole open and make sure that the beads are not cut on either side. Use a pin as a stop at
the bartack to avoid cutting too far.
9.4 Reinforce Buttonhole
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook a heavy thread or a cord under the buttonhole foot.
> Attach the Buttonhole Foot with Slide (RJ).
> Pull out the button holder plate and insert the button.
> Pass the thread through the hole in the presser foot and then place it under the foot.
> Bring the two cord ends to the front of the foot and insert them in the grooves, then temporarily tie
them there.
> The stitch width and stitch length has to be adjusted before the sewing starts.
> Lower the presser foot an sew the buttonhole.
– The buttonhole will sew over the cord, covering it.
> Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack.
> Pull the cord ends with the sewing needle to the back and knot or secure them.
