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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.
> Tap «Buttonholes».
> Select the buttonhole.
> Tap «i-Dialog».
> Tap «Programming the Length via the Stitch Counter».
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> Sew the required length of the buttonhole.
> Stop the machine.
> The machine sews the lower bartack and the second bead in reverse when the button «Quick Reverse» is
pushed.
> Stop the machine at the height of the first stitch.
> The machine sews the upper bartack and the securing stitches when the button «Quick Reverse» is
pushed again.
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The length of the buttonhole remains saved and every subsequent buttonhole is sewn identically until
the machine is switched off.
9.8 Determining the Buttonhole Length with the Buttonhole Foot with
Slide #3A
The button can be centered in the yellow circle on the display. By turning the «Upper/Lower
Multifunction knobs» , the yellow circle can be enlarged or downsized to determine the diameter of the
button.
2 mm is automatically added to the diameter of the button for the buttonhole length. If the diameter of the
button is 14 mm, for example, 16 mm is calculated for the buttonhole length.
Prerequisite:
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The Buttonhole Foot with Slide #3A is fitted.
> Tap «Buttonholes».
> Select the buttonhole.
> Tap «i-Dialog».
> Tap «Direct Entry Buttonhole Length».
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> To adjust the buttonhole length, turn the «Upper Multi-function Knob» or the «Lower Multi-function
Knob».
9.9 Sewing the Manual 7-step Buttonhole with the Buttonhole Foot #3
The length of the buttonhole is determined manually when sewing. The bartack, eye and securing stitches
are preprogrammed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling using the arrow icons or by
pressing the button «Quick Reverse».
Prerequisite:
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The Buttonhole Foot #3 is fitted.
> Tap «Buttonholes».
> Select Standard Buttonhole No. 51.
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