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Pick up bobbin thread through
guide plate and draw threads
toward back. Place material
on the guide plate. Drop
presser foot and start sewing.
Buttonhole will be formed.
The buttonhole size and shape
is not influenced by the stitch Length knob so it may be set on any position.
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An occasional drop of oil on
the oiling hole provided on the back of the buttonhole
cover plate wilt provide
smooth operation of your
buttonhole maker.
HINTSFORPERFECTBUTTONHOLES
Mark the position o[ each
buttonhole on the garment with chalk or a line of basting.
Loosely woven fabrics and
fabrics that stretch easily such
as jersey should have an inter-
facing of a firm fabric. Use
cambric or taffeta between
woolens and
or lawn between light weight
and sheer fabrics,
Use buttonhole scissors or
buttonhole cutter to cut
buttonhole open.
Always make a practice
buttonhole on a piece of the
fabric to be used in the garment.
A wider stitch width may be
desirable on heavy weight
fabrics.
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