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NOTE:
• To sew the buttonholes 16 to 21, follow the same
procedure as Square BH (See page 34 to 35).
• The size of a buttonhole is automatically set
by placing a button in the rear of the automatic
buttonhole foot R.
• The button holder of the foot takes a button size of
up to 2.5 cm in diameter.
• It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole
size to match certain heavy or specific materials
and threads.
• Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the
fabric to check your setting.
• Place the button on the fabric and mark the top and
bottom to determine the position of the buttonhole
on the fabric.
• Use an interfacing on stretch fabrics.
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses
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Square Buttonhole
This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to
heavy fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically
determined by placing a button in the foot.
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Round-end Buttonhole
This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight
fabrics,
especially for blouses and children’s clothes.
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Fine Fabric Buttonhole
This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on
fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.
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Keyhole Buttonhole
The keyhole buttonhole is widely used on medium to
heavy fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker
buttons.
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Stretch Buttonhole
This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also be
used as a decorative buttonhole.
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Antique Buttonhole
Resembles a “Hand Worked” buttonhole ideal on fine
fabrics featured in Heirloom sewing or for couture
fashions.
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