Buttonholes

Stitch length about V__

Stitch width about 2

Feed dog control to right

1.Stitch forward until desired length for buttonhole is obtained. Stop with needle on tlle left side of stitching (A). Drop leed dog, set stitch width control on 2Vz and take one stitch to the right (B).

2.Raise presser foot and turn material with needle in material. Lower presser foot and take one stitch to the left (C).

3.Turn stitch width control to 5 and sew 4 stitches. This method of fastening the ends of buttonhoies is eNled bartaeking. Bartaking should be completed with needle on the left side (D).

4. Set stitch width back to 2. Raise feed dogs and sew back to other end of buttonhole. Stop w_th needle oil tile left (E).

5.Turn stitch width control to 5. Drop feed dog and bartack. Raise feed dog.

It is recommended that tailor's chalk be used to determine length of buttonhole before sewing. For a firm buttonhole, tile

stitching can be repeated over the same area, then cut buttonhole opening. For a professional look to your buttonhoe use an

interfacing between the layers of fabric.