Buttonholes
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Buttonholes
Thread tension for sewing buttonholes
⦁
thread the bobbin thread through the finger A of the bobbin case = the
bobbin thread tension is a little tighter
⦁
this gives the beads on the right side of the fabric a slightly rounded
appearance
⦁
the buttonhole looks more attractive
⦁
use cording to reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance (see
p. 37)
Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used to
decorative effect
Select the buttonhole of your choice; the following appears on the screen:
1 Buttonhole number
2 Buttonhole symbol (blinks)
3 Presser foot indicator
A
1
3
2
Standard buttonhole
For fine to mediumweight woven
fabrics, blouses, shirts, trousers,
bedlinens, etc.
Stretch buttonhole (B 335 only)
All stretch fabrics made from cotton,
wool, silk and synthetic fibers
Keyhole buttonhole (B 335 only)
Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics.
Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear,
etc.
Buttonholes
Buttonhole Summary
Everything you need to know about buttonholes
Straight-stitch buttonhole (B 335 only)
Stay-stitch program for bound buttonholes (foot
no. 3A) or pocket openings (foot no. 3)
Button sewing-on program
For buttons with 2 and 4 holes
Straight-stitch eyelet (B 335 only)
Openings for cords and narrow ribbons, decorative
work