Buttons; Forming A Thread Shank - Singer 288 Instruction Manual

• Pattern Disc: No. 1
• Stitch Width: As required
• Needle Position:
• Button foot
• Feed Cover Plate
• Speed: Moderate
Flat buttons can be sewn on quickly and easily using
the plain zig-zag stitch.
The space between the holes in the button determines
stitch width settings.
1. Insert feed cover needle plate.
2. Set stitch width at and needle position selector at
Position button under foot and lower the needle into
the center of the left hole. Lower the foot. Turn hand
wheel toward you until needle rises out of button
and is above the foot.
3. Move stitch width selector until needle is over the
other hole in the button. Then, when you begin to
stitch the needle should enter into the - right hole of
the button. Take six or more zig-zag stitches to
attach button. End on left side.
4. To fasten stitching, adjust stitch width to, and take
three or four stitches.
5. Remove work, draw threads to underside fasten,
and trim.

FORMING A THREAD SHANK

To form a thread shank, sew over the blade of a regu-
lar machine needle.
• Position button and lower button foot. Place needle in
groove of foot so that the point enters the hole in the
foot. The farther in you push the needle, the longer
the shank will be.
• After stitching, remove the needle from the groove.
Remove work and cut the threads about 15 centime-
ters (6 inches) from fabric. Pull thread ends to back
of button and form a firm shank between button and
fabric by winding threads tightly around the attaching
stitches. Tie thread ends securely.

Buttons

Singer
288
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