Operation Manual

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Sewing stitches - Buttonholes
Thread tension for sewing buttonholes
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thread the bobbin thread through the finger A of the bobbin case = the
bobbin thread tension is a little tighter
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this gives the beads on the right side of the fabric a slightly rounded
appearance
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the buttonhole looks more attractive
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gimp reinforces buttonholes and enhances their appearance (page 38)
Buttonholes are not only practical closures, they can also be used to
decorative effect
Select the buttonhole of your choice; the following appears on the screen:
1 Buttonhole number
2 Buttonhole symbol (blinks)
3 Presser foot indicator
A
1
3
2
Standard buttonhole
Fine to mediumweight woven fabrics;
blouses, shirts, trousers, bedlinens,
etc.
Stretch buttonhole
All stretch fabrics made from cotton,
wool, silk and synthetic fibers
Keyhole buttonhole
Heavy weight, non-stretch fabrics.
Jackets, coats, trousers, leisure wear,
etc.
Buttonhole Summary
Everything you need to know about buttonholes
Straight-stitch buttonhole
Stay-stitch program for bound buttonholes (foot
no. 3A) or pocket openings (foot no. 3)
Button sewing-on program
For buttons with 2 and 4 holes
Straight-stitch eyelet
Openings for cords and narrow ribbons, decorative
work
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