95
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Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure.
* A buttonhole with gimp thread should be sewn using the double bartack pattern (Pattern No. 101)
1
Pass the needle thread through under the
presser foot and then draw the thread to
the side of the presser foot.
2
Put one end of gimp thread into the notch
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at the front right side of buttonhole
presser foot, pull the gimp thread under
the presser foot and thread it at the hook
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of the presser foot.
3
After threading at the hook, pull the gimp
thread back under the presser foot and
put it into the notch at the front left side of
the presser foot firmly.
4
Bring down the needle to the sewing start
point and lower the presser foot.
5
Sew the buttonhole.
6
Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack
and cut excess gimp thread.
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Buttonhole with gimp
No.
Pattern
Presser foot
101
Buttonhole presser foot
(E)
This stitch is used as basting for Pattern No. 101 Buttonholing.
It is also applicable to welt-buttonholing.
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Basting stitch for buttonholing
No.
Pattern
121
Leave the machine in
Lock mode
