SINGER 6212 - Manual (Page 31)

step 3
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the third but­
tonhole symbol for the third step.
• Stitch up to point (5).
Step 4
• Raise needle out of fabric.
• Turn buttonhole dial to the fourth
buttonhole symbol for the fourth step.
• Make at least four stitches, ending at
point (6).
• Raise presser foot and remove gar­
ment from machine. Clip thread ends.
• Carefully cut buttonhole opening
with a seam ripper or small, sharp
scissors.
Balancing the buttonhole
On some kinds of fabrics, there may
be a difference in the density of the
stitches on the right or the left side of
the buttonhole. This is easily adjusted
by turning the balance knob (1), in the
center of the stitch length dial to bal­
ance the density of the stitching. A very
slight turn of the dial will produce a
noticeable change.
• If the stitches on the right side of the
buttonhole (A) are too open, turn the
balance dial slightly to the right, until
the density of the stitches increases.
• If the stitches on the left side of the
buttonhole (B), are too open, turn the
balance slightly to the left, until the
density of the stitches increases.
After the buttonhole has been made
and the balance has been altered,
return the balance dial back to its
neutrat position after all the button­
holes on the garment have been sewn.
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