Selected practical stitches: Buttonholes
36
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place both ends of the cord
in the grooves on the sole of
the foot and pull them to the
back
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lower the presser foot
Sewing
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sew the buttonhole in the
usual manner
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do not hold the cord tightly
•
the buttonhole will form over
the cord, covering it
Buttonhole with gimp
Gimp
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gimp cord reinforces button-
holes and enhances their
appearance
•
the loop of the cord should
be at the end of the button-
hole most subject to wear
cord loop = where button is
sewn on
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position the work accordingly
Ideal cords
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Perle yarn No. 8
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strong hand sewing thread
•
fine crochet yarn
Hooking the cord onto presser
foot No. 3
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insert the needle at the
beginning of the buttonhole
•
raise the presser foot
•
hook the cord over the centre
pin on the front of the foot
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