5. Various Other Stitches

BUTTONHOLE

SET YOUR SEWING MACHINE AS PER FOLLOWING TABLE.

Step A:

1.Set zigzag width lever to 2.

2.Set drop feed to Up.

3.Lower presser foot and commence to sew predetermined length.

4.Stop machine when the needle is in the material at the right side of row.

Step B:

1.Lift the presser foot and run material 180 degree while the needle acts as the axis.

2.Lower the presser foot and raise the needle from material by turning balance wheel toward you.

3.Set zigzag width lever to 4 and drop feed knob to Down.

4.Commence to sew 5 to 6 stitches and stop

the machine when the needle is in the material at the left side of the row.

Step C:

1.Lift the presser foot slightly and set the feed dog knob to Up.

2.Raise the needle and set the zigzag width lever to 2.

3.Sew row to predetermined length.

4.Stop the machine when the needle is in the material at the left side of row.

Step D:

1.Raise the needle and set the feed dog knob to Down.

2.Set the zigzag width lever to 4.

3.Sew 5-6 stitches across to finish buttonhole, then turn material 90 degrees clockwise and sew 5-6 straight stitches to secure stitching.

4.Lift presser foot and remove work from

NOTE:

1.It is recommended that a sample buttonhole be made starting to sew.

2.Use tailor’s chalk to mark length of buttonhole.

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Brother 681B-UG manual Various Other Stitches, Buttonhole

681B-UG specifications

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