SINGER 814 Stylist - Manual (Page 39)

Step 3: Side Stitching
Raise the needle above the fabric.
Turn buttonhole dial counterclockwise to
step 3. Stitch to within a few stitches of
the end of the buttonhole (point D).
Step 4: Bar Tack
Raise the needle above the fabric.
Turn buttonhole dial counterclockwise to
step 4. Take four or six stitches (point E).
For a heavier buttonhole, stitch around the
buttonhole twice. When stitching the
second time, follow the same procedure
as for stitching once around. It is not
necessary to reposition your garment.
Remove the work, draw threads to the
underside, tie, and trim. Place a pin across
cutting space at each end of buttonhole to
protect bar tack stitching. Then, using a
pair of small, sharp scissors, cut button
opening. Insert blade in center of button­
hole cutting space and cut from this point
in either direction.
BALANCING THE TWO LINES
OF STITCHING
On some kinds of fabrics, there may be a
difference in the density of the stitches on
the right and left sides of the buttonhole.
This is easily adjusted by turning the push
button to balance the stitching. A very
slight turn will produce a noticeable
change.
® Begin with the stitch-density balance
line in a neutral position (aligned with
arrowhead above dial).
® Turn the push button to the left to
increase the density of the stitches on
the left and decrease on the right.
® Turn the push button to the right to
increase the
density
of the stitches on
the right and decrease on the left.
When
buttonholing is completed,
bring
stitch-density balance line back
to Its
neutral position, if it
has
been altered.
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Stitch Balance
Arrowhead
Stitch-Density
Balance Line
in Neutral Position
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Push Button
Stitch Balance Control
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