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Machine buttonholes are quick and easy to sew.

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English 63 DECORATIVE Attaching STITCH Trims 64 BARTACK Buttonholes BUTTONHOLE 65 BARTACK Decorative BUTTONHOLE Stitching 66 BARTACK Decorative BUTTONHOLE Eyelets machine models with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, try various stitch length and/ or width adjustments to change the look of the stitch as desired. It may be helpful to use a Satin Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some machine models)for denser stitch settings, as this foot has a groove on the underside to allow stitches to pass freely underneath. Experiment with various types of thread such as rayon thread, all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton. Be sure to use a needle that is appropriate for the type of thread you are using, and stabilizer to help support the fabric and stitches. Learn more about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER website. Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims with this decorative stitch, as an easy way to embellish projects. It is helpful to use an Open Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine models), which provides a clear view of the sewing area. For machines with adjustable stitch length and/or stitch width, set the stitch length and stitch width according to the look you want for your project. Machine buttonholes are quick and easy to sew. Check your machine manual for details on how to create buttonholes for your specific machine model. Tip: If your machine model doesn't have an automatic tie-off, use a hand sewing needle to bring the thread tails to the back side of your project, then tie them to secure so that the buttonhole stitches don't unravel. Try sewing the buttonhole stitch as a decorative stitch. Sew several on the fabric as desired. Don't cut them open - simply use them as a way to add surface embellishment to your fabric! Use your machine's buttonhole function to create small "eyelets". By making very short buttonholes, you can create openings through which you can weave ribbons or cords, for decorative embellishment. 15 of 50

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English
machine models with adjustable stitch length
and/or stitch width, try various stitch length and/
or width adjustments to change the look of the
stitch as desired.
It may be helpful to use a Satin
Stitch Foot (additional accessory for some
machine models)for denser stitch settings, as
this foot has a groove on the underside to allow
stitches to pass freely underneath.
Experiment
with various types of thread such as rayon thread,
all-purpose thread, metallic thread, topstitching
thread, or even 30wt and 12wt cotton.
Be sure to
use a needle that is appropriate for the type of
thread you are using, and stabilizer to help
support the fabric and stitches.
Learn more
about needles and stabilizer on the SINGER
website.
63
DECORATIVE
STITCH
Attaching
Trims
Stitch along the sides of ribbons or flat trims with
this decorative stitch, as an easy way to
embellish projects.
It is helpful to use an Open
Toe Foot (additional accessory for some machine
models), which provides a clear view of the
sewing area.
For machines with adjustable stitch
length and/or stitch width, set the stitch length
and stitch width according to the look you want
for your project.
64
BARTACK
BUTTONHOLE
Buttonholes
Machine buttonholes are quick and easy to sew.
Check your machine manual for details on how to
create buttonholes for your specific machine
model.
Tip:
If your machine model doesn't have
an automatic tie-off, use a hand sewing needle to
bring the thread tails to the back side of your
project, then tie them to secure so that the
buttonhole stitches don't unravel.
65
BARTACK
BUTTONHOLE
Decorative
Stitching
Try sewing the buttonhole stitch as a decorative
stitch.
Sew several on the fabric as desired.
Don't cut them open - simply use them as a way
to add surface embellishment to your fabric!
66
BARTACK
BUTTONHOLE
Decorative
Eyelets
Use your machine's buttonhole function to create
small "eyelets".
By making very short
buttonholes, you can create openings through
which you can weave ribbons or cords, for
decorative embellishment.
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