Sewing On Buttons; How To Sew Buttonholes - Bernina Bernette 55 Manual

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Sewing on buttons

Move the drop feed control to right side to
lower the feed dogs. (1)
Change presser foot to button sewing foot.
Turn the stitch length dial to "0".
Position the work under the foot. Place the
button in the desired position, lower the
foot. Set the pattern selector knob on zig
zag stitch. Adjust the stitch width between
"3" - "5"(model 55), "3" - "7"(model
65/80e/90e) according to the distance
between the two holes of the button. Turn
the handwheel to check that the needle
goes cleanly into the left and right holes of
the button. Set the pattern selector knob
on straight stitch, and sew a few securing
stitches. Set the pattern selector knob on
zig zag stitch, and slowly sew on the
button with about 10 stitches. Set the
pattern selector knob on straight stitch,
and sew a few securing stitches.
If a shank is required, place a darning
needle on top of the button and sew. (3)
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the
front two holes first (2), push work forward
and then sew through the back two holes
(3).
Move the drop feed control to left side for
normal use.
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How to sew buttonholes

Prepare
Set the pattern selector dial to "
1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach
the buttonhole foot.
2. Measure diameter and thickness of
button add togeather plus 0.3 cm
(1/8") for bar tacks; mark buttonhole
size on fabric.
3. Place fabric under the foot, so that
mark on the buttonhole foot lines up
with the marking on the fabric. Lower
the foot, so that the center line of the
fabric buttonhole comes to the center
of the foot hole.
Adjust the stitch length dial between
"0.5-1" for stitch density.
Note:
Density varies according to the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole.
Follow the 4-step sequence changing from
one step to another with the stitch pattern
selector dial. Take care not to sew too
many stitches in stages 1 and 3. Use seam
ripper and cut buttonhole open from both
ends towards the middle.
Tips:
· Slightly reduce upper thread tension to
produce better results.
· Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
· It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord
for stretch or knit fabrics.
· The zig-zag should sew over the heavy
thread or cord.(simb)
2 1/3 4
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