SINGER 1280 - Manual (Page 71)

Four-Step Buttonholing
The tour dsai setiinqs for dunonhonog are iocated on
the sthcn length selector. As you turnone dsai tor each
steo, you' rr^achu^e :s autoniaticaiiy set for the couect
needie oosition, stitch width, and stccn length, as weH
as tor stitching direction tor that step. You need riot
turn the fabhc Ouririg outtonhoiing.
* Pattern Group: ij||| (Blue)
• Generat Purpose Needle Plate
Buttonhole Poot
Preparation
♦ Prepare and marK your garnnent, as instructed on
page 66
♦ Position work under needle, aligning centre raarking
ot buttonnoie with centre ime on tne toot Align end
rTiarking ot duttonnoie with the hon/ontai nnes on
tru:i toot
♦ Set the buttonhole balance knob K tn neutral pose
tion, as alustrated. The buttonhole balance knob<
when turned slightly to the nght or left, enables you
to
balance the stitch density of both sides of the
buttonhole. Refer to the next page for information on
balancing buttonhole stitch density.
Step 1: Side Stitching
Raise needle above the tabnc and turn tne buttonhole
dial to step 1. Position needle m fabnc at pomt A.
Lower the foot and stitch to end of buttonhole {point 8).
The er^d marking should be aligned with tne nonsontai
lines on the fool
Step 2: Bar Tack
Raise the needle out ot the fabrsc. Turn buttonnoie dial
tostep 2and take at least tour stitches. Stop at point C.
Step 3: Side Stitching
Raise the needle out ot the tabric Turn buttonnoie dial
to step 3. Complete worn, to point D, Raise needle.
Step 4: Bar Tack
Raise nie rieedie out ot the tabnc and turn buttonhole
um T to step 4v Take at least tour stitches ending at
point E* Toi a srnooth. satin appearance and greater'
oumoiinv. stitch around the buttonhole a second time
by mpeating tne tom mtep seouence
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