SINGER W1065 - Manual (Page 27)

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BUTTON HOLES
Various width and lengths can be made automatically by just press­
ing a button.
To establish the correct length button hole required add M mch to
the cutting space for bar tacks.
To obtain the length of the cutting space, the opening through which
the button passes, is measured by adding the width ( A) and thickness
iB) of the button. Fig. 47
The width of the button hole sides are governed by the material used.
Set zigzag stitch width control on number 5 for thick material and a
lower number for thin material.
Mark the beginning and end of the button hole on fabric with a bast­
ing line or tailor's chalk. Make
one on scrap fabric following
directions below to be sure ma­
chine adjustments are correct.
y
a h
y 9 7
B
Fig. 47
1. Replace presser foot with special purpose button hole
foot, it provides maximum visibility and allows close­
ly spaced stitches to feed evenly. Fig. 45
Fig. 46