SINGER 1120 - Manual (Page 27)

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Sew 4-step buttonholes
Prepare
Note:
Tips:
1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot.
2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm
(1/8") for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric.
3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking
Adjust the stitch length dial in the " " to set stitch density.
density varies according to the fabric. Always test sew a
buttonhole.
Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to another
with the stitch pattern selector dial. Take care not to sew too
many stitches in stages 2 and 4. Use seam ripper and cut
buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle.
- Slightly reduce upper thread tension produce better results.
- Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
- It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or knit
fabrics.
- The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord.
on the
buttonhole foot aligns with starting marking on fabric. Lower
the foot, so that the buttonhole center line marked on the
fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot.
1 2 3 4
Buttonhole foot
0
1 2
3
4
S
1
S 2
5 0
1 2 3
4
5 0
1 2 3
4
Stitch width dial
( ) models A & B
Stitch length dial
(models A, B & C)