Sewing A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics - Silvercrest SCNM 100 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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When cutting the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place
your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may
result.
NOTE
Be careful not to accidentally cut into the bar tack. Use a pin as
a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much.
v Sewing a buttonhole on stretch fabrics:
NOTE
It is suggested that you sew with a stabilizer material under the
fabric.
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NOTE
Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread.
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Sewing applications
After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever
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as far as it will go.
Use the seam ripper to cut open the center of the button-
hole.
CAUTION
Hook a gimp thread (a heavy thread or cord) to the back
of the buttonhole foot.
Bring the ends of the gimp thread to the front of the foot and
insert them into the notches; then knot them temporarily.
Lower the two-step presser foot lever (22) and start sewing.
Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to
remove any slack.
Thread the gimp thread ends into a larger hand needle.
Pull the ends to the back of the fabric and knot them before
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cutting off the overhangs .
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