Forming a thread shank – SINGER 1050 User Manual
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Forming a Thread Shank
Buttons sewn on coats and jackets should have a thread
shank to make them stand away from the fabric. A thread
shank is formed by sewing over the blade of a regular machine
needle.
Position needle, garment and button as described on
previous page.
Place needle in groove of foot so that point enters hole in
foot first, as shown. The further in you push needie, the
ionger the shank wili be.
Foliow procedure on previous page for button sewing.
After stitching, remove needle from groove of button foot,
remove work from machine, and cut threads about 15 cm
(6 inches) from fabric.
Pull upper thread ends to back of button. Form a firm
shank between button and fabric by winding threads tightly
around attaching stitches, and tie thread ends securely.
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