Where is the buttonhole lever?
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.
What tension should I use for buttonholes?
Tip: slightly reducing the upper tension will produce a neater buttonhole – set the tension dial to about 4 or 3. Let’s begin by attaching the buttonhole foot and then positioning the fabric under the foot.
Are buttonholes hard to sew?
After you’ve done it a few times, you’ll see that making a 4-step buttonhole isn’t any more difficult than doing any other stitch. You just need to think ahead and sew carefully.
How do you sew a buttonhole on a shirt?
Cut a piece of the thread about 18 inches (45 cm) long, pass one end through the eye of a needle, and tie the two loose ends into a knot to create a double length of thread. Holding the fabric right-side up with the buttonhole horizontal, begin stitching at the inside bottom edge of the buttonhole (the side farthest from the edge of the garment).
What is the button on the inside of the cuff for?
Some shirt makers may also include a button on the inside of the French cuff to make things more secure and to make inserting links a little bit easier. This button on the inside of the cuff isn’t to be confused however with a gauntlet button which is featured on some shirts a little bit further up the sleeve.
How do you use a collar stand button hole?
Collar stand button hole needs to align with centre front button holes, so when shirt is closed all buttons sit smoothly together. One button hole on cuff. The “point” is extra to the cuff closure so button hole sits further back. Use an un-picker to open the button holes.
How do you sew a 4 hole button?
Sewing button holes Thread TWO threads = 4 threads when knotted at the bottom Step 1 – attach thread to place. Go through fabric TWICE to secure the knot. Cross stitch a 4 hole button in place. Go through the holes TWICE. Take thread under the button on the right side. TWIST thread around button TWICE.