Sew a Button
Set the Machine
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Stitch width control
button
Press
Thread tension3to 7
B: Transparent _--
buttonhole
_'oot
Darning plate
Left hole
Right hole
Use the darning plate for button sewing (see p, 366).
1. Match the button holes to the horizontal slot
on the presser foot.
2. Lower the foot to hold the button in place,
3. Turn the hand wheel by hand until the needle
pmnt _siust above the button.
4. Press the stitch width button (+ or i) so the
needle will enter the left hole of the button.
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Draw thread to
reverse side ot
fabric
5. Turn the hand wheel so the needle will enter
the right hole of the button. Readiust the
stitch width if necessary.
6. Stitch several times.
7. After you finish sewing, cut the thread but
leave 3 to 4 inches of thread at the button.
8. Draw the thread to the reverse side of the
fabric and knot the threads.
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