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BUTTONHOLES
Stitch length about
Stitch width about 2
Feed dog control to right
1. Stitch forward until desired length for buttonhole is obtained. Stop with needle on the left side of
stitching (A). Drop feed dog, set stitch width control on 2½ and take one stitch to the right (B).
2. Raise presser foot and turn material with needle in material. Lower presser foot and take one stitch
to the left (C).
3. Push stitch width control lever to 5 and sew 4 stitches. This method of fastening the ends of button-
holes is called bartacking. Bartacking should be completed with needle on the left side (D).
4. Set stitch width back to 2. Raise feed dogs and sew back to other end of buttonhole. Stop with needle
on the left (E).
5. Push stitch width control lever to 5. Drop feed dog and barrack. Raise feed dog.
It is recommended that tailor's chalk be used to determine length of buttonhole before sewing. For
a firm buttonhole, the stitching can be repeated over the same area, then cut buttonhole opening.
For a professional look to your buttonhole use an interfacing between the layers of fabric.
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