Buttonhole with gimp
Attention
Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. Use thread such as hand-
sewn buttonholes and similar for gimp thread.
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Hook
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Pattern No.
Presser foot
Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot.
Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to the side of the
presser foot.
Put one end of gimp thread into the notch at the front right side of buttonhole presser foot, pull the
gimp thread under the presser foot and thread it at the hook of the presser foot.
After threading at the hook, pull the gimp thread back under the presser foot and put it into the notch
at the front left side of the presser foot firmly.
Practical 09
Buttonhole presser foot (E)
Bring down the needle to the sewing start point and lower the presser
foot.
Sew the buttonhole.
Pull the left gimp thread to take off slack and cut excess gimp thread.
Notch