SINGER 2001 TouchTronic - Manual (Page 103)

Mark a position guideline for each but­
tonhole.
• Horizontal buttonholes are placed to ex­
tend 1/8-inch (3mm) beyond the center
line of the garment, as shown, so that the
buttons will be in the center of the figure
when the garment is fastened.
• Horizontal buttonhole guidelines should
follow a crosswise fabric thread and be
longer than the finished length of the but­
tonhole.
• Mark ends of each buttonhole vertically.
• Vertical buttonholes are placed so that
the center line of the garment is in the
center of the buttonhole, as shown.
• Mark the ends of each buttonhole
horizontally across the center line bast­
ing and use the center line marking as
the buttonhole guide when stitching. Lengthwise Grain
BUTTONHOLE LENGTH
• The buttonhole length should be just long
enough to allow the button to slip through
the opening without stretching it.
A. When you use the one-step method of
stitching buttonholes, the buttonhole
foot will gauge the buttonhole length for
you on a flat button.
B. When button is of an unusual shape or
thickness, buttonhole length is not auto­
matically gauged with the buttonhole
foot. It is necessary to estimate the
length by measuring the width plus
thickness of the button.
• To make sure the measurement is correct,
cut a slit in a scrap of fabric equal to the
diameter of the button you intend to use.
• Increase length of opening until button slips
through easily.
This test is particularly advisable for buttons
of unusual shape or thickness.
Marking Lines
Length of
Cutting Space
Bar Tacks and
Side Stitching
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