Operation Manual

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Sewing stitches - Buttonholes
Corded Buttonhole
Cording
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use cording to reinforce buttonholes and enhance their appearance
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the loop of the cord should be at the end of the buttonhole that is most
subject to wear = where button is sewn on
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position the work accordingly
Ideal cords
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Perle cotton no. 8
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strong hand-sewing thread
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fine crochet yarn
Hooking the cord in the buttonhole foot with slide no. 3A
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insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole
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raise the presser foot
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guide the cord under the foot to the right
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hook the cord over the pin at the back of the foot
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guide the cord back to the front under the foot to the left
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pull the cord ends into the slits
Sewing
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sew the buttonhole in the usual manner, do not hold the cord
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the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it
Hooking the cord onto presser foot no. 3 or buttonhole sole no. 3 */**/***
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insert the needle at the beginning of the buttonhole
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raise the presser foot
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hook the cord over the center pin on the front of the foot
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place both ends of the cord in their respective grooves on the sole of the
foot and pull them to the back
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lower the presser foot
Cutting buttonholes open with the seam ripper
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using the seam ripper, cut from the ends towards the middle
Buttonhole cutter and block (special accessory)
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place the fabric on the wood
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place the cutter in the centre of the buttonhole
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press down on the cutter with your hand or a hammer
Securing the cord
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pull the cord through the buttonhole until the loop disappears into the end of
it
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pull the ends of the cord through to wrong side of the fabric, using a hand
stitching-needle
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knot or secure with stitches
Sewing
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sew the buttonhole in the usual manner, do not hold the cord
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the buttonhole will form over the cord, covering it
It might be useful to secure the bartack with an extra pin when
working short buttonholes.
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