HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES
Preparation
dial.
The density of the stitch depends on
thickness of the fabric.
Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.
To prepare the fabric
Measure the diameter of the button and
have a very thick button, add more to the
diameter measurement. Mark the position
and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on
the mark that is furthest from you. Pull the
buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will
go.
Lower the foot.
selection dial. Turn the stitch selection
speed until you reach the end mark.
3.
Turn the stitch selection dial to (3)
buttonhole to the mark at the end
which is further from you.
Remove the fabric from under the foot.
Pull the upper thread to the wrong side
of the fabric and knot upper and lower
threads. Cut the center of the buttonhole
with the seam ripper, being careful not to
cut the stitches on either side.
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