Bernina a170 Manual page 103

Button sewing-on program
Stitch:
Stitch width:
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
Button sew-on program No. 60
depends on the distance between the holes
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
down (darning position)
Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory)
Button sew-on program
· sews buttons with 2 and 4 holes
· the shank (thread length between button and fabric)
can be made shorter or longer as required
· buttons being sewn on for decorative purposes only
can be stitched without forming a thread shank
2-hole button
· select Button Sew-on program
· check distances between holes with the handwheel
· adjust stitch width if necessary
· hold the threads when starting to sew
· sew; machine stops automatically when program is
completed
· machine is automatically ready for the next button
Beginning and ending threads
· the threads are secured and can be trimmed
For secure results:
· cut the upper thread close to the button
· pull both bobbin threads until the upper thread is
visible on the wrong side
· trim bobbin thread (knot if desired)
4-hole button
· sew the front holes
· carefully move the button forward
· sew the back holes
TIPS
Sewing on buttons by machine
· a real time saver, especially when several of the same
type buttons must be sewn on, e.g. shirts, blouses, etc.
Shortening zippers
· a zipper which is too long can be secured simply and
quickly using the button sew-on program
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