q
w
e
z
q
x
e
r
c
Corded Buttonhole
Machine setting
q Stitch pattern:
w Needle thread tension: 1 to 5
e Presser foot:
z Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole
procedure.
Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the
cord used.
With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on
the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot.
Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot,
clearing the front end.
Hook the filler cord into the forks w on the front of the
automatic buttonhole foot to hold them tight.
Lower the needle into the garment where the
buttonhole will start, and lower the foot.
w
q Spur
w Forks
x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole.
Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be
sewn over the cord.
Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the
sewing threads only.
e Needle thread (top thread)
r Bobbin thread (bottom thread)
c Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it.
Thread the end of the cord through a hand-sewing
needle. Then draw them to the wrong side of the
fabric and knot.
NOTE:
Cut the filler cord at both ends, if the filler cord is
stitched on the fabric and cannot be pulled.
70
05
Automatic buttonhole foot: R