LEFT HOLE
OF
BU TTO N
!._
PRESSER
FOOT
STRAIGHT
SEAMLINE
!
-- BUTTON
BUTTON SEWING
Stitch Selector - AAAAA
Stitch Width - Adjust to Button Size
Use Feed Cover Plate and Clear Plastic
Satin Stitch Foot.
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Position the button on fabric with clear
tape.
Center the left hole of button between
straight seamline and the left edge of
needle slot of foot and lower _oot to hold
the button securely;
Turn hand wheel manually until needle
point is just above button.
Adjust stitch width control so needle will
enter right hole of the button.
Turn hand wheel again by hand so needle
enters second hole. Readjust stitch width
if necessary. Stitch a number of times.
Finish sewing with an extra two inches of
thread remaining. Draw these threads to
reverse side of garment and tie.
When sewing a flat button, place needle or
pin between holes of button as shown to
provide flexibility for buttoning.
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