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How to sew buttonholes / Coser ojales
Preparation:
Remove the zigzag foot and attach the buttonhole foot.
Adjust the stitch length dial between 0.5-1. The density of the stitch depends
on the thickness of the fabric.
Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.
To prepare the fabric
:
Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for the bartacks.
If you have a very thick button add more to the diameter measurement.
Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is furthest from you.
Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go.
Lower the foot.
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the upper thread through the
backside and knot upper and lower threads. Cut the center of the buttonhole
with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitches on either side.
Tips:
• Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce better results.
• Use backing material for fine and stretchy fabrics.
• It is advisable to use a gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics. The zigzag
should sew over the gimp.
Preparar:
Sacar el pié zigzag y colocar el pié ojalador.
Medir el diámetro y el espesor del botón y agregar 3 mm para marcar los
remates del ojal en la tela.
Colocar la tela bajo el pié de modo que la marca en el pié hojalador coincida
con la marca en la tela. Bajar el pié, de modo que la línea. Central de la
marca del ojal en la tela quede en el centrodel pié.
Ajustar la longitud de la costura colocando el dial en el area “0.5-1” para
tener una correcta densidad de costura de acuerdo al tipo de tela.
Siempre pruebe antes de hacer un ojal.
Consejos útiles:
• Reducir un poco la tensión superior produce buenos resultados.
• Usar un fondo para tels finas o elásticas.
• Es aconsejable usar cordón para telas elásticas o tejidos de punto. El
zigzag debe coser sobre el cordón.
Before sewing, fit buttonhole
foot as shown.
Cut buttonhole along center
with seam ripper as shown.
Pattern
selector
dial
Steps Settings
1. Set dial to “A” position.
2. Sew left side.
3. Raise the needle.
4. Set dial to “B” position.
5. Sew 5-6 stitches.
6. Raise the needle.
7. Set dial to “C” position.
8. Sew right side.
9. Raise the needle.
10. Set dial to “D” position.
11. Sew 5-6 stitches.
12. Raise the needle.
