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z Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Slide both threads to the left.
Lower the needle into the garment where the
buttonhole is to start, and lower the foot.
Buttonhole
q
Pattern selector: (BH)
w
Presser foot: Buttonhole foot
e
Thread tension: 1–5
r
Stitch length:
t
Stitch width: 3-5
* Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating
the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual
garment.
* Place the button on the fabric sample and mark
the top and bottom to determine the position of
the buttonhole.
* Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.
w e
q
x Sew down the left side stopping at the bottom
mark.
Raise the needle.
c Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”.
Sew 5 stitches of bartack and raise the needle
from the fabric.
z
x
c
r t