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Note
zDo not lower the needle into fabric when
aligning the marks. Desired results may not
be achieved.
zWhen lowering the presser foot, do not push
in the front of the presser foot.
aDo not reduce the gap.
fPull down the buttonhole lever as far as
possible.
aButtonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
aButtonhole lever
bBracket
gGently hold the end of the upper thread in
your left hand, and then start sewing.
XOnce sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
hRaise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
and then cut the threads.
iRaise the buttonhole lever to its original
position.
jInsert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at
the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent
the stitching from being cut.
aPin
kUse the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
open the buttonhole.
aSeam ripper
For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch
to make a hole in the rounded end of the
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut
open the buttonhole.
aEyelet punch
Note
zWhen using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
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