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Corded buttonhole (Stretch fabrics)
When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we
recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the
stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching
out.
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at the front of the foot.
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4. Cross the cord in front of the needle and thread
cord ends into a large needle, pull to the wrong
side and knot ends before cutting excess.
5. Use the seam ripper to carefully open the
buttonhole.
Sew on a button
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and select the button sewing stitch, number 19.
2. Lower the feed dogs.
3. Place the button under the presser foot holder.
Turn the handwheel slowly to make sure the
holes in the button are aligned with the swing
of the needle and the width is appropriate for
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width to accommodate the width between the
holes.
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stitches that will fasten the button on the fabric
in steps of two, using the stitch length buttons
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the display. 6 stitches is default.
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program for you and then tie-off and stop.
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