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Buttonholes
Corded Buttonhole
· gimp cord reinforces buttonholes and enhances their
appearance
· the loop of the cord should be at the end of the
buttonhole most subject to wear or where the button
is sewn on
· position the work accordingly
· gimp cord is particularly recommended for standard
and stretch buttonholes
Suitable cords:
· Perle yarn No. 8
· strong hand sewing thread
· fine crochet yarn
· gimp cord
Hooking the cord onto presser foot No. 3
· insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole
· raise the presser foot
· hook the cord over the center toe of the foot
· place both ends of the cord in the grooves on the sole
of the foot and pull them to the back
· lower the presser foot
Sewing
· sew the buttonhole in the usual manner
· do not hold the cord tightly
· the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it
Securing the cord
· pull the cord through the buttonhole until the loop
disappears into the end of it
· pull the ends of the cord through to back of the fabric
· knot or secure with stitches
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