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SEWING THE STITCHES

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e

Lower the buttonhole lever so that it is 
positioned behind the metal bracket on the 
buttonhole foot.

a

Metal bracket 

f

Gently hold the end of the upper thread and 
begin sewing. 

o

When sewing is completed, the machine will sew 
reinforcement stitches and stop automatically.

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Bar Tacks on Thick Fabrics

Place a piece of folded fabric or cardboard beside 
the fabric being sewn to level the buttonhole foot 
and allow for easier and even feeding.

a

Presser foot 

b

Thick paper

c

Fabric

Memo

• If automatic thread cutting is turned on 

before you start sewing, both threads are 
automatically cut after the reinforcement 
stitches are sewn. If the fabric does not feed 
(for example, because it is too thick), 
increase the stitch length setting.