ELNA eXpressive 860, Instruction Manual

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B2 Automatic (square) buttonhole
Pull the button holder all the way out.
Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle at
the starting point.
Lower the foot and start sewing while pulling the needle
thread lightly to the left. After sewing a few stitches, free
the thread and continue sewing.
NOTE:
You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.
If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size
permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R, use
satin stitch foot F.
Step-1
Sew the left side up to the required buttonhole length and
stop the machine. Then press the reverse button.
Step-2
Start sewing again, and the machine sews back with a
straight stitch.
Stop the machine when you reach the starting point.
Then press the reverse button.
NOTE:
The opening width can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2.0.
The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2.6 to 7.0.
The stitch density can be adjusted from 0.30 to 1.00.