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Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing
■ Changing the density of the stitching
Adjust the stitch length.
• For details, refer to "Setting the stitch length" in the
"Basic operations" section.
• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too
thick), decrease the density of the stitching.
■ Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
• For details, refer to "Setting the stitch width" in the
"Basic operations" section.
Memo
• Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a
scrap piece of fabric.
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp
thread.
a
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot
"A" shown in the illustration.
b
It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
c
Attach buttonhole foot "A".
d
Select stitch
or
.
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e
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp
thread.
f
Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever,
and then start sewing.
g
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to
remove any slack.
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the
h
wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.
Button sewing
Buttons can be sewn on with the machine. Buttons with two
or with four holes can be attached.
a
Measure the distance between the holes in the button
to be attached.
b
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog
position switch, located at the rear of the machine on
the base, to
(to the left as seen from the rear of
the machine).
a
1 Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the
machine)
Attach button fitting foot "M".
c
d
Select stitch
.
• Since the end of the thread will be tied off later, do
not set the machine for programmed thread cutting.
Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the
e
distance between the holes in the button.
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