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> For keyhole and round buttonholes mark the lenght of the bead with chalk or a water-soluble pen on the
fabric. For any subsequent buttonholes mark the starting point. The length of the keyhole is sewn
additionally.
9.5 Cord
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A
The cord reinforces and enhences the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole No. 51.
Optimal cord is Perle cotton No. 8, strong hand-sewing thread and fine crochet yarn. It is recommended not
to hold the cord when sewing.
Prerequisite:
• The Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A is attached and raised.
> Insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole.
> Guide the cord on the right side under the buttonhole foot.
> Hook the cord over the pin at the back of the buttonhole foot.
> Pull the cord on the left side under the buttonhole foot to the front.
> Pull the cord ends into the slits.
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