Button Sewing - Brother LS2300PRW User Manual

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c Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole
stitching to prevent the stitching from being
cut, and then use a seam ripper to cut towards
the pin and open the buttonhole.
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a Seam ripper
b Pin
CAUTION
● When opening the buttonhole with the seam
ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting
path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam
ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any
other way than how it is intended.
■ Optional procedure for buttonholes
Step A: Bar Tack
a Set the needle position at L, stitch width at 5
and stitch length at 0.
b
Lower the presser foot and sew 3 to 4 stitches.
c Stop the machine when the needle is in the fabric
and at the left side of the stitches. (position A)
A
Step B: Left Row
a
Set the stitch width at 2 and stitch length at F.
b Sew the desired length in reverse.
c Stop the machine when the needle is in the
fabric at the left side of the stitches. (position B)
B
Step C: Final Bar Tack
a Set the stitch width at 5 and stitch length at 0.
b
Sew 3 to 4 stitches.
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c Stop the machine when the needle is in the fabric
and at the right side of the stitches. (position C)
Step D: Right Row
a Set the needle position at R, stitch width at 2
and stitch length at F.
b Sew until the needle reaches the other bar tack.
c Stop the machine when the needle is in the fabric
and at the right side of the stitches. (position D)
Step E: Securing Buttonhole Stitch
a To secure stitching, set the stitch width to 0.
Turn the fabric 90 degrees counterclockwise
and sew 5 - 6 straight stitches.
b Remove the fabric from the machine.

Button sewing

Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine.
Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
Set according to the distance
Stitch width
between the holes.
Stitch length 0
Needle position L or R
Presser foot Zigzag
Needle Single
Other Darning plate
C
D