How To Sew Buttonholes - Carina Creativ Bedienungsanleitung

How to sew buttonholes

Preparation:
Remove the zigzag foot and attach the buttonhole foot.
Adjust the stitch length dial between "0.5" - "1". The density of the stitch
depends on thickness of the fabric.
Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.
To prepare the fabric:
Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8") for the bartacks.
If you have a very thick button, add more to the diameter measurement.
Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is furthest from you.
Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go.
Lower the foot.
a. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
reach the end mark.
b. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
c. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you.
d. Turn the pattern selector dial to "
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the upper thread through the
backside of the fabric and knot upper and lower threads. Cut the center of
the buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitches
on either side.
Tips:
- Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce better results.
- Use backing material for fine and stretchy fabrics.
- It is advisable to use a gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics. The zigzag
should sew over the gimp.
". Sew at moderate speed until you
" and sew 5-6 bartack stitches.
" and sew the left side of the
" and sew bar tack stitches.
Stitch width dial /
Disco para puntada zigzag
B
25
Stitch length dial /
Disco de longitud de puntada
a b c d