Preparation
Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 1/8" (0.3 cm) for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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Figures 1 & 2
- Raise presser foot.
- Place fabric under foot.
- Center three red guidelines (#1 Figure 1) of buttonhole foot around beginning line of buttonhole.
- Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol "1" for the first step.
- Position needle in fabric at point #2 by turning handwheel towards you.
- Stitch down to point #3. Your buttonhole should appear as shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 3
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Figure 3
- Raise needle out of fabric.
- Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol "2" for the second step.
- Make at least four stitches, ending at point #4.
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Figure 4
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Figure 4
- Raise needle out of fabric.
- Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol "3" for the third step.
- Stitch up to point #5.
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Figure 5
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Figure 5
- Raise needle out of fabric.
- Turn buttonhole dial to the buttonhole symbol for "4" for the fourth step.
- Make at least four stitches, ending at point #6.
- Raise presser foot and remove garment from machine.
- Clip thread ends.
- To open the buttonhole insert a seam ripper from both ends towards the middle.
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