SINGER 1288 - Manual (Page 71)

Four-Step Buttonholing
The four dial settings for buttonholing are located on
the stitch length selector. As you turn the dial for each
step, your machine is automatically set for the correct
needle position, stitch width, and stitch length, as well
as for stitching direction for that step. You need not
turn the fabric during buttonholing.
• Pattern: Zig-Zag Disc 1
• General Purpose Needle Plate
• Buttonhole Foot
Preparation
• Prepare and mark your garment, as instructed on
page 66
•: Position work under needle, aligning centre marking
of buttonhole with centre line on the foot. Align end
marking of buttonhole with the horizontal lines on
the foot.
• Set the buttonhole balance knob K in neutral posi­
tion, as illustrated. The buttonhole balance knob,
when turned slightly to the right or left, enables you
to balance the stitch density of both sides of the
buttonhole. Refer to the next page for information on
balancing buttonhole stitch density.
Step 1: Side Stitching
Raise needle above the fabric and turn the buttonhole
dial to step 1. Position needle in fabric at point A.
Lower the foot and stitch to end of buttonhole (point B).
The end marking should be aligned with the horizontal
lines on the foot.
Step 2: Bar Tack
Raise the needle out of the fabric. Turn buttonhole dial
to step
2 and take at least four stitches. Stop at point C.
Step 3: Side Stitching
Raise the needle out of the fabric.Turn buttonhole dial
to step 3. Complete work to point D. Raise needle.
Step 4: Bar Tack
Raise the needle out of the fabric and turn buttonhole
dial to step 4. Take at least four stitches ending at
point
E. For a smooth, satin appearance and greater
durability, stitch around the buttonhole a second time
by repeating the four-step sequence.
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