Manual Buttonhole
A buttonhole can also be sewn step by step without the
button to set the length of the buttonhole.
2. Place the fabric and stabilizer under the presser foot. Use
the markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to
position the garment edge. Place the edge of the garment
the buttonhole.
3. Begin sewing the buttonhole. The sewing machine will
on the GraphicDisplay indicating that you need to press
the Reverse button to step to the next part of the stitch.
When the buttonhole has reached the desired length, press
the Reverse button. Your sewing machine will bartack the
end and stitch the right side.
sew the second bartack. Keep the foot control depressed
automatically when the buttonhole is complete.
Corded Buttonhole (Stretch fabrics)
When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend
cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the
buttonhole from stretching out.
1. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the
stitch over the cord.
4. Cross the cord in front of the needle and stitch the end of
the buttonhole over the cord.
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