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Buttonholes
9.5 Cord
Using cord with the Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A
Cords reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance and suit best fpr the Buttonhole No. 51. Ideal
cords are Perle cotton No. 8, strong hand-sewing thread and fine crochet yarn. It is recommended to not
hold the cord while sewing.
Prerequisite:
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The Buttonhole foot with slide No. 3A is attached and raised.
> Insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole.
> Guide the cord on the right side under the buttonhole foot.
> Hook the cord over the pin at the back of the buttonhole foot.
> Pull the cord on the left side under the buttonhole foot to the front.
> Pull the cord ends into the slits.
> Lower the buttonhole foot.
> Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner.
> Pull the cord through the buttonhole until the loop disappears in the bartack.
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