SINGER 717 Scholastic - Manual (Page 26)

St!tcn Width; A and 4
Needie Position: t
Feed Cover Throat Plate
Zig-Zag Foot
The space between the holes in the
button
de~
termines the stitch width settings. The A set­
ting must always be used to position the needle
over the left hole and fasten, stitching. For but­
tons with standard hole spacing, use settings
A and 4* For buttons with unusual hole spac­
ing, use setting A and increase or decrease
the width setting 4 as necessary.
To sew on two- or four-hoie buttons, approxi­
mately one inch in diameter or larger:
1, Set stitch width dial at A , Position button
under foot so that the needle will enter the
left hole. Lower foot. Turn hand wheel to­
ward you until needle rises out of button
and is just above the foot,
2, Set stitch width at 4. Then, v/hen you begin
to stitch, the needle
should
enter the right
hole of
button.
Take six or more zig-zag
stitches at this setting,
ending
on left side,
3, To fasten stitching, return to stitch width
A and take about three stitches.
For best results with buttons smaller than one
inch in diameten It is recommendec that the
Button
Sewing Foot be used. See page 43,
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