How To Sew Buttonholes - Maquina Panavox 8160 Instruction Manual

How to sew buttonholes
Preparation:
Remove the zigzag foot and attach the buttonhole foot. Adjust the stitch
length dial between 0.5-1. 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 add 0.3 cm (1/8") for the bartacks.
If yoú 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 needie is on the mark that is furthest from
you.
Pul¡ the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go.
Lower the'foot.
a. Tum the pattern selector dial to ri. . Sew at moderate speed until you
reach the end mark.
b. Turn the pattern selector dial to Q and sew 5-6 bartack stitches.
c. Turn the pattern selector dial to 7 and sew the left side of the
buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you.
d. Tum the pattem selector dial to 0 and sew bar tack stitches.
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the upper thread through the
backside 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.
Tips:
• Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce better results.
• Use backing material for fine and stretchy fabrics.
• It is advisable to use a gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics . The zigzag
should sew over the gimp.
Stitch width dial
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Stitch length dial
BUTTON HOLE
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