55Selected practical stitches: Button sewing-on program 55
Button sewing-on program No. 15 (activa 230 No. 13,
activa 220 No. 12)
depends on distance between the holes
size and type suitable for the fabric selected
cotton or polyester
down (darning position)
Darning foot No. 9 (optional for activa 220)
Button sew-on foot No. 18 (optional accessory)
Sewing on buttons
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sews buttons with 2 or 4 holes
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buttons being sewn on for decorative purposes only
can be stitched without forming a thread shank
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the length of the shank (= thread between button and fabric)
can be made shorter or longer as required with foot No. 18
Sewing on buttons with foot No. 9
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select Button Sew-on program
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check distances between holes with the handwheel and adjust
stitch width if necessary
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sew the securing stitches; hold the threads when starting to sew
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sew
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sewing computer stops automatically when program is
completed and is ready for the next button
Beginning and ending threads
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the threads are secured and can be trimmed
For added security
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after sewing on the button, pull the upper thread ends
through to the wrong side and knot
Button sewing-on program
Stitch:
Stitch width
Needle:
Thread:
Feed-dog:
Presser foot:
