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To adjust buttonhole stitch density:
Set the stitch length dial between “ ” to adjust the
buttonhole stitch density.
u
Denser buttonhole
i
Less dense buttonhole
4-Step Buttonhole
Machine setting
q
Stitch pattern:
w
Stitch length:
0.5 – 1
e
Thread tension:
1 – 5
r
Presser foot:
Sliding buttonhole J or
Buttonhole foot B
q
w
e
r
z
x
c
v
b
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
z
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.
Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole
marking running toward you.
Draw both the needle and bobbin threads to the left.
Move the slider toward you so that the top mark
w
on the slider meets the start mark
q
.
q
Start mark
w
Top mark
e
Needle thread
r
Bobbin thread
NOTE:
The scale on the slider is engraved in centimeters.
c
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Sew 5 stitches.
Then stop sewing with the needle in the right position.
v
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Sew until the
needle reaches the back marking of the buttonhole.
b
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Sew 5 stitches.
Then stop sewing. Set the stitch length dial to "0" and
the pattern selector dial at straight sewing.
Sew a few locking stitches.
n
Raise the needle and presser foot. Remove the fabric
from the machine and cut the sewing thread. Insert a
pin inside the bartack.
Then cut the opening with a seam ripper.
Take care not to cut the stitches.
t
Pin
y
Seam ripper
x
Sew forward until you reach the front marking of your
buttonhole. Stop sewing with the needle in the left
position.
n
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