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■Changing the stitch length

Press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch length key to adjust the stitch length.

– +

•Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 89) for pattern numbers.

aStitch length key

bStitch length

cFine

dCoarse

•If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), increase the coarseness of the stitching.

■Changing the stitch width

Press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch width key to adjust the stitch width.

–+

•Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 89) for pattern numbers.

aStitch width key

bStitch width

cNarrow

dWide

Memo

●Before 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 so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

bTurn on the sewing machine.

cSelect stitch or .

dAttach buttonhole foot “A”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 33).

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.

iWith a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

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