GB / IE 43
Buttonhole foot
Preparation:
Note:
To prepare the fabric:
Note:
Remove the presser foot and attach the buttonhole
foot (d). Adjust the stitch length dial (5) to between
"0.5" - "1". The density of the stitch depends on
thickness of the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole.
Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3cm
(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. Raise the needle to its highest position.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark
that is furthest from you.
Push the buttonhole foot (d) towards you as far as it
will go. Lower the foot.
A. Turn the stitch selector dial (6) to " ". Sew at
moderate speed until you reach the end mark.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
B. Turn the stitch selector dial (6) to " " and sew
5-6 bar tack stitches. Raise the needle to its
highest position.
C. Turn the stitch selector dial (6) to " " and sew
the left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the
end which is further from you. Raise the needle
to its highest position.
D. Turn the stitch selector dial (6) to " " and sew a
few bar tack stitches. Raise the needle to its
highest position.
Lift the foot. Remove the fabric from under the foot
and separate the threads. Draw the upper thread
through the fabric to the ear and knot the upper and
lower threads. Cut the centre of the buttonhole with
the stitch ripper (n), being careful not to cut the
stitches on either side.
- Slightly reduce upper thread tension (3) to
produce better results.
- It is required that you use a backing material such
as yarn or fleece for fine, stretchy or knitted
fabrics. The zigzag stitch must sew over the yarn
(E).
- Please use needle 9-11(65-75) for the following
fabric:
Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, jerseys,
crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Stitch Stitch width Stitch length
50.5~1
Sewing basics
Stitch length
AB CD
E
0.5
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