SECTION 5. LEARN THE STITCHES
Corded Buttonholes
Sat the M,lchinD
Thread tenshon
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Use this procedure when you want to
achieve a tailored, mote attracuve raised
buttonhole.
Use filler cord let toast 15 inches ofheavy
thread).
Try apractice buttonhole f_rst.
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With the buttonho|e loot raised, hook thefffte_ cord onthe cord spur at t!_e back ot the buttonhole foot.
Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole Toot until they clear the trent end.
Hook the rifler cord into the forks on the front of the J foot to hold them tight.
Lower the needle into The garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot.
Sew the b_Itonholc according to the buttonhole sewing instructions on p. 72 to 73,
Each sideof the buttonhole and the barracks wiJt be sewn over the cord.
Remove the fabric trom the machine and cut the sewing threads.
Pail the nght_ end of the fffler cord to tighten =t,
Thread the end through adarmng needle, draw to the bottom side of the fabric and cut.
NOTE: To adjusI sutch density, see p. 73,
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