Operation Manual
After
the
machine
sews
the
first
few
stitches
of
the
curved
end
the
gimp
cords
down
from
the
metal
hook
with
a
straight
stitc
pin.
Warning:
The
presser
foot
must
not
be
raised
from
the
fabric
surface!
Pull
the
gimp
cord
on
the
left
towards
the
rear
until
the
loop
i
just
in
front
of
the
needle.
Carefufly
sew
the
curve,
guiding
thE
gimp
cord
under
the
stitching.
After
sewing
the
curve,
hold
the
gimp
cords
into
a
needle
and
them
to
the
vvrong
side
of
the
garment.
Tie
the
gimp
cords
anc
off
excess
cord.
The
round
buttonhole
with
gimp
cord
is
sewn
in
the
same
way
Tip:
This
buttonhole
is
particularly
attractive
when
sewn
wth
a
heavier-weighi
thread.
Buttonhole
tips
Buttonholes
that
are
to
be
sewn
very
close
to
a
reinforced
edg
may
sometimes
not
feed
optimally
with
the
buttonhole
foot
because
of
the
bulk
at
the
edge
of
the
fabric.
In
this
case,
use
presser
foot
1A
with
the
Integrated
Dual
Feed
engaged.
Fabrics
that
shft
or
stretch
easily
should
be
reinforced
with
wa
soluble
or
liahtweight
stabilizer,
Buttonholes
are
particuiary
sTable
and
durable
if
a
gimp
cord
i
inserted
while
sewing
(see
“
Buttonholes,
with
girnp
cord”).
Linen
buttonholes
are
particularly
attractive
if
you
use
a
heaviE
weight
thread
through
a
topstitch
needle.
Buttonholes
arc
normally
selected
a
little
larger
than
the
butto
diameter.
It
is
important
to
alvvays
sew
a
test
buttonhole
on
th
same
fabric/stabilizer
as
your
project.