Variety
of Buttonholes
and Their Uses
BH 1 Automatic (Square) Buttonhole
This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to
heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is
automatically
determined by placing a button in the
foot.
BH 2 Round End Buttonhole
This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight
fabrics especially for blouses and children's clothes.
BH 3 Keyhole
Buttonhole
The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to
heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and
thicker buttons.
#14 (mode 2) Knit Buttonhole
This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics. It can also
be used as a decorative buttonhole.
#15 (mode 2) Stretch
Buttonhole
This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics. It can
be used as a decorative buttonhole.
#16 (mode 2) Fine Fabric Buttonhole
This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on
fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.
#17 (mode 2) Tailored Buttonhole
This buttonhole is used for thick buttons and heavy
fabrics.
The bartack and rounded end have been reinforced so
that this tailored-looking
buttonhole is very durable.
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BH1
BH2
U
BH3
n
14
H
15
16
O
17