Buttonhole Stitching/Button SewingSewing S-17UTILITY STITCHESS■ Changing the density of the stitchingAdjust the stitch length.• For details, refer to “Setting the stitch length” in the“Basic operations” section.• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is toothick), decrease the density of the stitching.■ Changing the stitch widthAdjust the stitch width.• For details, refer to “Setting the stitch width” in the“Basic operations” section.■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabricsWhen sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimpthread.aHook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot“A” shown in the illustration.bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.cAttach buttonhole foot “A”.dSelect stitch or .eAdjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimpthread.fLower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever,and then start sewing.gWhen sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread toremove any slack.hUse a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to thewrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.Button sewingButtons can be sewn on with the machine. Buttons with twoor with four holes can be attached.aMeasure the distance between the holes in the buttonto be attached.bRaise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dogposition switch, located at the rear of the machine onthe base, to (to the left as seen from the rear ofthe machine).1 Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of themachine)cAttach button fitting foot “M”.dSelect stitch .Memo• Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitchlength and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on ascrap piece of fabric.a
