Brother EX 660 Buttonhole Sewing, Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on

Models: EX 660

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING

Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern No.

 

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

NeedleTwin

FootWalking

Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching

 

Pattern

FootPresser

stitches70 model

stitches40 model

 

[mm (inch.)]

[mm (inch.)]

 

stitches60 model

stitches50 model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

29

29

29

25

Horizontal buttonholes

5.0

3.0-5.0

0.4

0.2-1.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on thin and medium

(3/16)

(1/8-3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weight fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

30

30

30

26

Secured buttoholes for

5.0

3.0–5.0

0.4

0.2–1.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics that have back-

(3/16)

(1/8-3/16)

(1/64)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

31

31

31

27

Buttonholes for stretch or

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.0

0.5–2.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

knit fabrics

(15/64)

(1/8-15/64)

(1/16)

(1/32-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttonhole

 

 

 

 

 

A

32

32

32

28

Buttonholes for stretch

6.0

3.0–6.0

1.5

1.0–3.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

stitch

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics

(15/64)

(1/8-15/64)

(1/16)

(1/16-1/8)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

33

33

33

29

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thick or furry fabrics

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

 

 

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

34

34

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

medium weight and thick

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

35

35

Keyhole buttonholes for

7.0

3.0–7.0

0.5

0.3–1.0

No

No

Auto*

 

 

 

 

 

 

thick or furry fabrics

(1/4)

(1/8-1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64-1/16)

Rfc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appliqué quilting, free-

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0-4.0

 

 

Rfc.**

 

 

 

 

 

J

40

40

motion quilting, satin

No

Yes

(for quilting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stitching, button sewing

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0-3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Auto Rfc.:

Automatic Reinforcement

**Rfc.: Reinforcement

 

 

 

 

 

 

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.

aReinforcement stitching

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Brother EX 660 operation manual Buttonhole Sewing, Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on

EX 660 specifications

The Brother EX 660 is a versatile and user-friendly embroidery machine that has garnered attention for its range of features tailored to both beginners and experienced crafters. This innovative machine combines advanced technology with user-centric design to deliver exceptional performance in embroidery tasks.

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In terms of ease of use, the Brother EX 660 boasts an automatic needle threader that saves time and minimizes frustration. This feature ensures a smooth and hassle-free start to any embroidery project. Additionally, the machine’s drop-in bobbin system is designed for quick and easy bobbin changes, enhancing overall efficiency.

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