lUse the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole.
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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.
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aEyelet punch
Note
When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.
CAUTION
●When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips.
●Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended.
■Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length.
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For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 62).
If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the stitching.
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Adjust the stitch width.
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For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 61).
Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 91