SINGER 518 Stylist - Manual (Page 40)

BUTTONHOLES (Continued)
Step 3
Incorrect Correct
Stitch Balance
Arrowhead
Stitch-Density
Balance Line
in Neutral Position
Push Button
Stitch Balance Control
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 five 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. Use a pair of
small, sharp scissors to cut button
opening. Insert blade in center of button­
hole cutting space and cut from this
point In either direction. Place a pin
across cutting space at each end of
buttonhole to protect bar tack stitching.
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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