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Standard Buttonhole
(model 130s/140s)
The fabric should be interfaced and/or stabi-
lized where buttonholes are to be sewn.
Prepare the Buttonhole
Measure diameter and thickness of the but-
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tain correct buttonhole length. Mark the start
position and buttonhole length on the fabric
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Note: Before starting to sew any buttonhole, al-
ways push the the buttonhole foot fully back. The
red marks are arranged at an interval of 0.5 cm.
They are a guide when determining the length of
the buttonhole.
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the foot, so that the buttonhole center line
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Sew the Buttonhole
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and sew the right side of
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Cut the top thread after a few stitches.
2. Raise the needle to its highest position.
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and sew a few bartacks.
3. Raise the needle to its highest position.
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and sew the left side of the
buttonhole until it matches the previous
side in length.
4. Raise the needle to its highest position.
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and sew a few bartacks.
5. To secure the buttonhole, thread the top
thread into a needle, pull to the wrong
side and tie the end before cutting excess
thread.
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Set for buttonhole
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stitch
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