SINGER 1200 Athena - Manual (Page 76)

COTTIMO BOTTOM
* Place a pin across the cutting space at each
end of the buttonhole to protect bar tacks.
e Use a pair of small, sharp scissors to cut the
button opening.
« Insert blade in center of the buttonhole cut­
ting space and cut from this point in either
direction.
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I Spur
CORDED SUTTOMHO
Soft threads used for embroidery and
crocheting make suitable filler cords for
raised buttonholes. A fine pearl cotton or silk
buttonhole twist is generally used.
Inserting Cord in Two-step Buttonhole
Foot
3 With foot up, pass a loop of filler cord
around the spur at the back of the foot. Draw
ends of cord under the foot and pull taut to
secure in spur notches.
• Hold cord ends, as shown, during stitching.
Inserting Cord in Two-step Buttonhole Foot
• Insert cord in buttonhole foot as shown and
sew buttonhole in the usual way.
• Remove work from machine when the but­
tonhole is completed.
o Hold end of buttonhole where cord is
looped, with one hand, and pull the loose
ends of the cord firmly to draw the surplus
loop of cord back through the buttonhole.
a Trim away ends of cord.
a Secure ends of buttonhole threads.
• Cut buttonhole opening in the usual way.
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