Buttonholes
112
9.5 Cord
Using cord with the Buttonhole Foot with Slide#3A
The additional cord reinforces and embellishes the buttonhole and is particularly suitable for the Buttonhole
No.51. Ideal cords are Perle cotton No. 8, strong hand-sewing thread and fine crochet yarn. It is
recommended to not hold the cord while sewing.
Prerequisite:
• The Buttonhole Foot with Slide#3A is fitted and raised.
> Insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole.
> Guide the cord on the right side under the Buttonhole Foot with Slide.
> Hook the cord over the pin at the back of the Buttonhole Foot with Slide.
> Pull the cord on the left side under the Buttonhole Foot with Slide to the front.
> Pull the cord ends into the slits.
> Lower the Buttonhole Foot with Slide.
> Sew the buttonhole in the usual manner.
> Pull the cord loop until the loop disappears in the bartack.