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r
t
q
z
x
(A)
e
(B)
r
w
e
w
Automatic Buttonhole
Machine setting
q Stitch pattern: BH
w Stitch width:
4 – 5
e Stitch length:
0.5 – 1
r Thread tension: 1 – 5
t Presser foot:
Automatic buttonhole foot R
NOTES:
The size of buttonhole is automatically determined by
placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot.
The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 1˝
(2.5 cm) in diameter.
Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the
fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment to
check the settings.
Use interfacing on stretch fabrics.
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position. Turn the pattern selector dial
counterclockwise to the buttonhole setting.
z Place the automatic buttonhole foot with the pin
directly under the groove on the presser foot holder.
Lower the presser foot lifter to snap the presser foot
into place.
q Groove
w Pin
x Pull to open the button holder to the back (A), and
place the button in it. Push back (B) the button
holder against the button to hold it tight.
e Button holder
NOTE:
Make a test buttonhole. If the button does not fit through
the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by pulling
the button holder a little to the back.
r Pull button holder to increase buttonhole size
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