SINGER S18 STUDIO Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 47)

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Corded buttonhole
To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same machine set
up and sewing procedure as with sensor buttonhole 11.
Sewing over a cord when stitching a buttonhole provides
stability in unstable fabrics. Buttonholes in loosely woven
and stretch fabrics will remain stable after many washes
using this application.
Pearl cotton, topstitching thread, etc, can be used for cord.
Use a cord that matches either the fabric or the thread for
stitching the buttonhole.
Step 1
With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the
filler cord on the small extension at the back of the
buttonhole foot.
Step 2
Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole
foot clearing the front end.
Step 3
Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the
front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight.
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2 Forks
Step 4
Lower the needle into the garment where the
buttonhole will start.
Step 5
Lower the buttonhole foot first and lower the
buttonhole lever second. Start the machine and sew the
buttonhole over the filler cord.
The machine stops automatically when finished.
Step 6
Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the
sewing threads.
Step 7
Pull the left end of the filler cord to remove slack at the
top of the buttonhole.
Thread the end of the cords through a darning needle
and draw them to the wrong side of the fabric. Tie to
secure, then trim away excess cords.
NOTES
You may have to increase the stitch width to accommodate
for the thickness of the filler cord used.
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 46.
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