Buttonhole Stitch - VERITAS Marie Manual

Buttonhole stitch

Buttonholes can be adapted to the size of the button.
For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better
buttonhole finish.
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Before sewing a buttonhole on your
project, practice on a scrap piece of the
same type of fabric.
- Measure the diameter and thickness of
the button and add 3mm (1/8 inch) for
bartacks in order to obtain the correct
buttonhole length; mark the buttonhole
size on the fabric.
- Place the fabric under the foot, so that
the marking on the buttonhole foot
aligns with starting marking on fabric.
Lower the foot so that the buttonhole
center line marked on the fabric aligns
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with the center of the buttonhole foot.
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2
3
Follow the 4-step sequence changing
from one step to another with the pattern
selector dial. When moving step by step
through the buttonhole process, be sure
that the needle is raised before turning
the pattern selector dial to the next step.
Take care not to sew too many stitches in
steps 2 and 4. Use the seam ripper and
cut the buttonhole open from both ends
towards the middle.
Tips :
- Slightly reduce the 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.
Please Note:
Buttonhole size
Buttonhole foot center
3mm (1/8 inch)
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