Husqvarna E10 manual HOW to SEW Buttonholes, Preparation, To prepare the fabric

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HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES

Preparation

Select buttonhole with the stitch Selection dial. Snap on The buttonhole foot.

Adjust the stitch length dial between “0.5” - “1”.

The density of the stitch depends on thickness of the fabric.

Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.

To prepare the fabric

Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for the bartacks. If you have a very thick button, add more to the diameter measurement. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric. Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is furthest from you. Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go.

Lower the foot.

1.Select buttonhole with the stitch selection dial. Turn the stitch selection dial to (1) “ “. Sew at moderate speed until you reach the end mark.

2.Turn the stitch selection dial to (2, 4)“ “ and sew 5-6 bartack stitches.

3.Turn the stitch selection dial to (3) “ “ and sew the left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you.

4.Turn the stitch selection dial to (2, 4) “ “ and sew bar tack stitches.

Remove the fabric from under the foot. Pull the upper thread to the wrong side of the fabric and knot upper and lower threads. Cut the center of the buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitches on either side.

Stitch length dial

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Contents E10 Important Safety Instructions Congratulations List of Contents Principal Parts of the Machine Page Accessories Fitting the SNAP-IN Accessory BOX For USA and Canada Connecting the Machine to Power SourceFoot control Sewing lightChanging the Bulb TWO-STEP Presser Foot Lever Adjust Presser Foot PressureRemoving the presser foot Attaching the Presser Foot SHANK/ AnkleAttaching the presser foot holder Attaching the presser footPlease Note Winding the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Inserting the Needle Threading the Upper Thread Thread Tension Bringing UP the Bobbin Thread Cutting the Thread Reverse SewingRemoving the Fabric NEEDLE, FABRIC, Thread Selection Guide Matching Needle / Fabric / ThreadStraight stitching right needle position Straight StitchingStraight stitching center needle position Stitch length dial Zigzag StitchingFunction of stitch length dial while zigzaging To prepare the fabric HOW to SEW ButtonholesPreparation Tips Blind HEM Zippers and Piping Patching Step ZIG-ZAGTriple zig-zag Stitch SelectionTriple straight stitch Remove the stitch plate MaintenanceCleaning the feed dog Cleaning and lubricating the hookProblem Cause Correction Trouble Shooting Guide