Buttonhole Stitching 81
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■Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
width" (page 54).
Memo
zBefore sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
■Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use
a gimp thread.
aHook the gimp thread onto the part of
buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration.
bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
cAttach buttonhole foot "A".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 38).
dSelect stitch 46 or 47 .
eAdjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
gimp thread.
fLower the presser foot lever and the
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
gWhen sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
thread to remove any slack.
hUse a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and
then tie it.