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HINTS FOR PERFECT BUTTONHOLES
Mark the position of 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 interfacing of a firm fabric, Use cambric or taffeta between woolens and
Use buttonhole scissors or
buttonhole cutter to cut button-
hole open.
Pick up bobbin thread thraugh 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 tength knob so it may be set on any position,
An occasional drop of oil on the oiling hole provided on the back of the buttonhole cover plate will provide smooth operation of your
buttonhole maker,
Always make a practice button- hole 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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