Buttonholes - IKEA SY Manual

Buttonholes

Make sure that the buttonhole foot is properly attached (see page 21).
Choose setting on the stitch selector and pull the top and bobbin threads
to the left.
1. Slide the buttonhole foot forwards to measure the length of the
buttonhole. Use the guidelines on the buttonhole foot. Lower the
buttonhole foot and needle. Slowly sew one side of the buttonhole until
you reach the end of the buttonhole foot. Finish with the needle in the left
hand position.
2. Change the stitch setting to
needle to the right.
3. Change the stitch setting to
guidelines on the buttonhole foot are aligned. Finish with the needle in
the right hand position.
4. Change the stitch setting to
needle to the left.
5. When you have finished, lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm
backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right
length for when you start sewing the next seam. Cut open the buttonhole
using the seam ripper.
TIP! Try sewing on a scrap of fabric first to adjust any settings if necessary
before using the "proper" fabric.
and sew a few stitches. Finish with the
and sew all the way back until your
and sew a few stitches. Finish with the
Foot Stich
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