User Guide

Prepare

Note:

Tips:

1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot.

Adjust the Stitch Length Dial in the " " to set stitch density.

Density varies according to the fabric.

Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to

sew the buttonhole.

Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to

another with the Pattern Selector Dial. When moving from

step to step through the buttonhole process, be sure that the

needle is raised before turning the Pattern Selector Dial to

the next step. Take care not to sew too many stitches in

steps 1 and 3. Use seam ripper and cut buttonhole open

from both ends towards the middle.

- Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better

results.

- Use a stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics.

- It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or knit

fabrics. The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or

cord. (A)

2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm

(1/8") for bar tacks to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark

buttonhole length on fabric (a).

3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking on the

buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on fabric.

Lower the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked

on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot (b).

Set the stitch width at "6". The width however may need to be

adjusted according to the project, sew a test first to determine

this.

(a) (b)

Buttonholes