Sew a Button

Set the Machine

Stitch width control

Must be adjusted

t 213 4

Top thread tension control 2 to 6

Stitch length control

Any number (not necessary to adjust)

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Stretch Stitch

A: Zigzag foot

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Drop the feed dogs (see page 32).

1.Match the center of the button holes to the center of the slot foot.

2.Adjust the stitch width so that needle will drop in each hole.

3.Lower the foot to hold the button in place.

Turn the hand wheel by hand _v_ that needle ,,,:it,,,,,enter either button.

To strengthen the shank, cut the

on the presser threads leaving a 8" tail. Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the button and wind it around the

shank.

Draw the thread to the bottom side ] ,,o,__" v,_ *_'_,,_and knot.

Drop feed lever -_

4. Stitch several times.

When finished, raise the feed dogs

(see page 32).

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