Sewing Stretch Fabrics

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When sewing on stretch fabric with , sew the buttonhole stitches over a gimp thread.

1.Hook the gimp thread onto the back of presser foot “A”. Insert the ends into the grooves at the front of the presser foot, and then temporarily tie it there.

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2.Lower the presser foot lever and start sewing.

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Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread.

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3.Once sewing is completed, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack, and trim off any excess.

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After using the seam ripper to cut open the threads over the buttonhole, trim off the threads.

Odd Shaped Buttons/Buttons that do not Fit into the Button Holder Plate

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Use the markings on the presser foot scale to set the size of the buttonhole. One mark on the presser foot scale equals 5 mm (3/16 inch).

Add together the button diameter and its thickness, and then set the plate at the calculated value.

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Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch), a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the scale should be set at 25 mm (1 inch).

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Sewing Utility Stitches

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Brother ULT 2003D manual Sewing Stretch Fabrics, Set the stitch width to the width of the gimp thread

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