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> Lower the Buttonhole Foot with Slide.
> Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner.
> Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack.
> Pull the ends of the cord through to the wrong side of the fabric (using a hand sewing needle) and knot
or secure them with stitches.
9.6 Sewing a test sample
Always sew a test sample of the buttonhole on the same fabric: It is recommended to use the same stabilizer
and to select the same buttonhole. The test sample should also be sewn in the respective direction. By
sewing a test sample the settings can be adjusted until the sewing result is satisfying.
It is worth underlaying the buttonholes with the Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 when working with soft
loosely woven materials or for buttonholes which are highly stressed. This is also recommended to reinforce
buttonholes in leather, vinyl or felt.
Alterations to the Balance when sewing a manual standard buttonhole as well as the keyhole and the round
buttonhole with length measurement affect both beads in the same way. With the manual keyhole or round
buttonhole the alterations affect both sides differently.
If the stitch counter function is used and alterations are made concerning the Balance, the alterations affect
both buttonhole beads differently.
> Tap «Buttonholes».
> Select the buttonhole.
> Select and fit the desired presser foot.
> Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot.
> Press the foot control carefully and start sewing. Guide the fabric slightly.
> Check the Balance while sewing and adjust if necessary.
> Check the test sample and make further amendments if necessary.
9.7 Determining the buttonhole length with Buttonhole Foot #3
When the Buttonhole Foot #3 is used, the buttonhole length must be determined via the function Stitch
Counter. The stitch counter function is suitable for all types of buttonholes. The left buttonhole bead is sewn
forward, the right buttonhole bead is sewn in reverse. If alterations are made to the Balance, the Stitch
Counter function has to be saved for every buttonhole separately.
Prerequisite:
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The Buttonhole Foot #3 is fitted.
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