Button sewing, This stitch is used for attaching buttons – Brother PC 8500 User Manual
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(Programmed
BUTTON SEWING
M
This stitch is used for attaching buttons.
Do not use the automatic thread cutter when attaching buttons,
(the threads will become difficult to handle and tying off will not
be possible).
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1. Raise the presser foot lever and slide the feed dog
adjustment lever to the right to lower the feed dog.
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Feed dog adjustment lever
4. Once sewing is completed, return the feed dog to its original
position, pull the bobbin thread at the sewing end down and
pull the upper thread at the sewing end through to the
reverse side of the fabric. Then tie the thread ends together
and cut the threads at the sewing start.
2. Attach button fitting foot “M”, place the button into the
presser foot and then lower the presser foot.
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3. Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into
each of the holes in the button correctly, and then start
sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine will stop
automatically.
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If extra attachment strength is needed, carry out the button
sewing operation twice.