SINGER W4910 Euroflair - Manual (Page 39)

A small cord can be used to sew buttonholes in elastic
material, in order to keep the shape better. Attach the
cord around the projection at the heel of the buttonhole
foot as shown in the illustration. Draw the threads
toward you, one under each groove in the presser foot.
Lower the foot and sew the buttonhole in the normal
way. Note: Do not hold the threads.
When the buttonhole is finished, pull the cord to elimi­
nate the loop which will act as a reinforcement at one
end (the end which is most worn by the button) of the
buttonhole. Bar tack and cut the cord close to the stitch-
ing or use a needle and hand sew the loose ends through
to the reverse side and tie them.
Cutting the buttonhole
The buttonhole knife which you will find in the acces­
sory box, is equipped with a safety cap which, when
taken off, can be pushed onto the back of the knife,
providing a good handle.
Corded buttonholes
When you have finished sewing all the buttonholes,
they must be cut open as follows:
Pierce the fabric at a right angle until the curved blade
edge reaches down to the buttonhole.
With the knife more or less parallel to the fabric, push
forward, taking care not to cut the columns of the
buttonhole. The small red bead serves as a guide. Cut the
buttonhole to the middle and then repeat the cut from
the other direction.
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