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Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes
place both ends of the cord
•
in the grooves on the sole of
the foot and pull them to the
back
lower the presser foot
•
Sewing
sew the buttonhole in the
•
usual manner
do not hold the cord tightly
•
the buttonhole will form over
•
the cord, covering it
Securing the cord
pull the cord through the
•
buttonhole
pull cords through to back of
•
fabric
knot or secure with stitches
•
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Cutting buttonholes open
with the seam ripper
use the back of the seam
•
ripper to nick the stitches
cut from both ends towards
•
the middle
Buttonhole cutter and block
(special accessory)
place the fabric on the wood
•
place the cutter in the centre
•
of the buttonhole
press down on the cutter
•
with your hand or a hammer