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AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLES
Owner’s manual pg.____
Sample #1
• Fold the knit fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Press and insert the stabilizer.
• Draw a line 1½” from the fold along the 6” length.
• Mark two horizontal lines, running between the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 2” apart.
• Select buttonhole #53 – the stretch buttonhole.
• Position the foot over the first short line, aligning the fold of the fabric with the
5
/
8
” marking behind the foot.
• Sew a buttonhole on the first drawn line.
• Stop at the drawn horizontal line and press the securing button; as you stitch, the word “auto” appears on
the screen.
• The buttonhole length is programmed and when you start sewing again, the machine completes the
buttonhole automatically.
• Sew the memorized buttonhole on the second line.
Sample #2
• Fold the flannel fabric in half to 3” x 6”. Press and insert the stabilizer.
• Draw a line 1½” from the fold along the 6” length.
• Mark two horizontal lines, running between the fold and the drawn line, spaced about 2” apart.
• Select buttonhole #58 – keyhole buttonhole.
• Stitch a buttonhole on the first drawn line
• Sew the memorized buttonhole on the second line.
Note: To determine the buttonhole length, calculate
the bead length only; the eye will sew accordingly.
• Trim and mount the sample.
Fabric:
Cotton Interlock, 6” x 6”
Heavy Flannel, 6” x 6”
Stabilizer:
2 pieces, 3” x 6” each
Needle:
90/14 Embroidery
Thread:
30 weight cotton embroidery
Presser Foot:
Automatic Buttonhole Foot #3A/3C
