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Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. Use thread such as hand-
sewn buttonholes and similar for gimp thread.
Buttonhole with gimp
Pattern No. Practical 09
Presser foot Buttonhole presser foot (E)
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Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to the side of the
presser foot.
Put one end of gimp thread into the notch at the front right side of buttonhole presser foot, pull the
gimp thread under the presser foot and thread it at the hook of the presser foot.
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 rmly.
Attention
Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.
Notch
Hook
2
3
Bring down the needle to the sewing start point and lower the presser
foot.
Sew the buttonhole.
Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack and cut excess gimp thread.
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