Buttonhole Foot - Silvercrest SNM 33 C1 Operation And Safety Notes

Sewing basics

Buttonhole foot

Stitch length dial
0.5
A B
E
22 US-EN
Preparation:
Remove the presser foot and attach the buttonhole
foot (e). Adjust the stitch length dial (5) to 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 0.3cm
(1/8") for the bartacks. If you have a very thick button,
add more to the diameter measurement. Mark the
position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark
that is furthest from you.
Push the buttonhole foot (e) towards you as far as it
will go. Lower the foot.
A. Turn the pattern selector dial (6) to "
B. Turn the pattern selector dial (6) to "
C D
C. Turn the pattern selector dial (6) to "
D. Turn the pattern selector dial (6) to "
Lift the foot. Remove the fabric from under the foot
and separate the threads. Draw the upper thread
through the fabric to the ear and knot the upper
and lower threads. Cut the centre of the buttonhole
with the stitch ripper (n), being careful not to cut the
stitches on either side.
Note:
- Slightly reduce upper thread tension (3) to produce
- You should use stabilizer material such as yarn
- Please use needle 9-11(65-75) for the following
Stitch Stitch width
moderate speed until you reach the end mark.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
sew 5-6 bar tack stitches. Raise the needle to its
highest position.
the right side of the buttonhole to the mark at the
end which is further from you. Raise the needle to
its highest position.
a few bar tack stitches. Raise the needle to its
highest position.
better results.
zigzag stitch should be sewn over the yarn (E).
fabric:
Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk,
muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
or fleece for fine, stretchy or knitted fabrics. The
stitch length
5 0.5~1
". Sew at
" and
" and sew
" and sew