Sewing On Buttons (Model 1409 Only) - Singer 1408 Instruction Manual

Sewing on Buttons (Model 1409 only)

Install the darning plate. (1)
Change the all purpose foot to button sewing foot. (2)
Position the work under the foot.
Place the button in the desired position and lower the foot.
Set the Pattern Selector Dial on " " and sew a few securing
stitches. Select one of the narrow zig-zag patterns according
to the distance between the two holes of the button. Turn the
handwheel to check if the needle goes into the right and the
left hole of the button without hitting the button. Slowly sew on
the button with about 10 stitches.
Select pattern " " and sew a few securing stitches. (3)
If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the
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button and sew. (4)
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first,
push the work forward and then sew through the back two
holes.
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