SEWING BUTTONHOLES
1. Set the stitch width control at “3”, and stitch length dial at the buttonhole
symbol
then pass the needle thread
through the opening in the zigzag foot and draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left side. Turn the
balance wheel towards you until the needle comes to point (1).
2. Lower the foot and sew slowly until the desired length is sewn, then stop the machine at point (2). Stop with the
needle in the down position and on the right side of the zigzag sewing.
3. Lift the presser foot and using the needle as a pivot, turn the fabric 180 degree lower the presser foot, raise the
needle, set the stitch width control at “5”. Sew several stitches of bar back until the needle is at point (3).
4. Raise the needle and set stitch width control at “3” then sew the left side of buttonhole the same length as the
right side of buttonhole. Stop the machine at point (4).
5. Raise the needle and set stitch width control at “5”, then sew several stitches of final bar tack. Stop the machine
when the needle is at point (5).
6. Cut the buttonhole open carefully by using a seam ripper, taking care not to damage the bar tacks.
Note: *To make a heavier buttonhole, set the stitch length control between the buttonhole
symbol
and “O”.
Note: *To find the most suitable stitch length, it is better to sew a sample buttonhole on a piece of waste fabric.
*When sewing very fine fabrics and synthetics, decrease the pressure of the foot and sew over a piece of
paper to prevent yarn distortion.
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