Specification

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UTILITY STITCHES
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Available on models with the following
stitches.
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics,
use a gimp thread.
a
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the
illustration.
b
It fits into the grooves, and then loosely
tie it.
c
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
d
Select a stitch.
* Stitches may differ depending on the
model. Check stitch selections on the
machine’s body, and then select the
stitch number.
e
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of
the gimp thread.
f
Lower the presser foot lever and the
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
g
When sewing is finished, gently pull the
gimp thread to remove any slack.
h
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
thread to the wrong side of the fabric,
and then tie it.