SINGER 177 - Manual (Page 44)

BUTTONHOLES
• Stitch Width: 2 and 4
• Stitch Length: Above 30
Make a test buttonhole on a sample of your
fabric so you can adjust stitch length to produce
a closely spaced, freely-feeding zig-zag stitch.
Be sure to duplicate the thickness of the gar­
ment and include interfacing if appropriate.
NOTE: For best results, use the special purpose
foot which is available at your local Singer
Sewing Center (see page 62).
Stitch Width Settings
You will use two stitch width settings: for side
stitching, stitch width 2, and for bar tacks (clos­
ings at ends of buttonhole), stitch width 4.
Buttonhole Length
The length of the buttonhole depends on the
diameter and thickness of the button. To find
the correct length:
1. Cut a small slit in a scrap of fabric and
gradually enlarge it until the button slips
through easily.
2. Add approximately 1/8 inch at each end for
bar tacks, and mark the fabric as shown.
This bar-tack measurement is approximate; on
some buttonholes, you may need to increase it
or decrease it to arrive at pleasing proportions.
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