SINGER 514 - Manual (Page 45)

Step 2: Bar Tack
Raise the oeedle above the fabric by
turning the hand v^/heei tov\/ard you.
Turn the buttonhole dial counter-dock-
wise to step 2. Take four or six stitches
(point C).
Step 3: Side Stitching
Raise the needle above the fabric.
Turn buttonhole dial countor-dockwise
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 counter-clockwise
to step 4< Take four or six stitches
(point E).
Some fabrics require a heavier button­
hole in which case, following the same
procedure, stitch around the buttonhole
twice. When stitching the second time,
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
the button opening. Insert blade in centre
of buttonhole cutting space and cut from
this point in either direction. Place a pin
across the cutting space at each end of
the buttonhole to protect bar tacks.
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