Brother 681B-UG - Manual (Page 25)

5. Various Other Stitches
BUTTONHOLE
SET YOUR SEWING MACHINE AS PER FOLLOWING TABLE.
Step A:
1. Set zigzag width lever to 2.
2. Set drop feed to Up.
3. Lower presser foot and commence to sew
predetermined length.
4. Stop machine when the needle is in the
material at the right side of row.
Step B:
1. Lift the presser foot and run material 180 degree
while the needle acts as the axis.
2. Lower the presser foot and raise the needle from
material by turning balance wheel toward you.
3. Set zigzag width lever to 4 and drop feed
knob to Down.
4. Commence to sew 5 to 6 stitches and stop
the machine when the needle is in the material
at the left side of the row.
Step C:
1. Lift the presser foot slightly and set the feed
dog knob to Up.
2. Raise the needle and set the zigzag width
lever to 2.
3. Sew row to predetermined length.
4. Stop the machine when the needle is in the
material at the left side of row.
Step D:
1. Raise the needle and set the feed dog knob to
Down.
2. Set the zigzag width lever to 4.
3. Sew 5-6 stitches across to finish buttonhole, then
turn material 90 degrees clockwise and sew 5-6
straight stitches to secure stitching.
4. Lift presser foot and remove work from
NOTE:
1. It is recommended that a sample buttonhole
be made starting to sew.
2. Use tailor’s chalk to mark length of buttonhole.
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