How to sew buttonholes (one-step buttonhole) – SINGER Simple 3116 User Manual

Page 55

Advertising
background image

48

GB

2

1

4

3

A

D

a

b

E

Buttonhole sewing is a simple process that provides

reliable results. However, it is strongly suggested to

always make a practice buttonhole on a sample of your

fabric and interfacing.

Making a Buttonhole

Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics (E)

1. Using tailor's chalk, mark the position of the buttonhole on

the fabric.

2. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial

to " ".

Set stitch length dial to " ".

3. Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the

marks on the fabric (A). (The front bar tack will be sewn

first.) (Align the mark on the fabric (a) with the mark on the

foot (b).)

4. Open the button plate and insert the button (B).

5. Lower the buttonhole lever and gently push it back (C).

6. While lightly holding the upper thread, start the machine.

7. Buttonhole stitching is done in the order (D).

8. Stop the machine when the buttonhole is sewn.

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy

thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. When the buttonhole

is sewn the legs will overcast the cord.

1. Mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric with the

tailor's chalk, attach the buttonhole foot, and set the pattern

selector dial to " ". Set stitch length dial to " ".

2. Hook the heavy thread onto the back end of the buttonhole

foot, then bring the two heavy thread ends to the front of

the foot, insert them into the grooves and temporarily tie

them there.

3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

*Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp

thread.

4. Once sewing is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to

remove any slack, then trim off the excess.

How to sew buttonholes

(one-step buttonhole)

B

C

PUSH

PUSH

Advertising