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17
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x
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Square buttonhole
Machine settings
q Pattern:
17 (Mode 2)
w Presser foot:
Automatic buttonhole foot R
e Thread tension: AUTO
NOTE:
The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing a
button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R.
The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 0.5 cm
(3/16˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter.
It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to
match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads.
Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to
check your settings.
The preset width of the buttonhole is suitable for ordinary
buttons.
Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.
To sew
z Press the up/down needle position button to raise the
needle.
Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the
pin into the groove of the foot holder.
q Groove
w Pin
x Pull the button holder to the back, and place the
button in it. Push it together tightly to the button.
NOTE:
If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole on an
extra piece of the fabric.
If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, you
can lengthen the buttonhole by pulling the button holder back
a little. The length of the buttonhole will be increased.
e Button holder
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