ALDI Easy Home MD 17329 User Manual page 34

Sewing
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− Raise the needle to its highest position again and change to the
program for the right-hand bar.
− Now sew the right-hand bar exactly the same length as the bar
on the left-hand side.
− Move the needle to its highest position and select the program
again for the top bar.
− Then sew a few stitches for the top bar as you did for the bottom
bar.
− At the end, you are advised to set the stitch length to "0"
and sew a few more stitches so that the threads are better
connected and the buttonhole does not fray so quickly.
− Then use the cutter provided to cut the fabric between the
stitches. Do this carefully to ensure you do not damage any of
the bars.
TIP
It is advisable to put a pin in front of the top bar to stop you cutting
through it.
Reinforced buttonholes
It is advisable to reinforce heavy-duty buttonholes with thread
(crochet thread, reinforcement yarn or buttonhole yarn).
TIP
Only use the buttonhole programs with straight ends for
buttonholes with reinforcement yarn.
− Cut a piece of reinforcement yarn to fi t the size of the
buttonhole and place it around the buttonhole foot.
− Feed the yarn into the hook at the rear end of the presser foot
and then bring the yarn forwards and fasten it on the front
hook with a knot.
− Sew the buttonhole in the usual way, taking care that the
stitches catch the reinforcement yarn completely.