Preparation, Step 1: side stitching, Step 2: bar tack – SINGER 1263 User Manual

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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

• General Purpose Needle Plate

• Buttonhole Foot

Preparation

• Prepare and mark your garment, as instructed on

page 50.

• 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 footend 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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