Sewing A 1-Step Buttonhole - Singer 44S Mode D'emploi

This machine has a built-in buttonhole feature, allowing you to sew buttonholes in one easy step. The
Stitch Selector Dial shows the buttonhole settings in black.
HOW TO:
1. Set the machine to the desired stitch by setting the Stitch Selector Dial to the buttonhole stitch. (See Page 19)
2. Set the Needle Position Dial to the center marking. (See Page 26)
3. Set the Stitch Width Dial to the widest setting of 6. The width may be reduced if desired.(See Page 19)
4. Set the Stitch Length Dial within the buttonhole range. (See Page 19)
SEW ALONG: Buttonhole Stitch
Use a stabilizer to support the stitches.
Slightly reducing your upper tension by 1 or 2 numbers will improve results.
Always test sew on a scrap piece of your fabric.
It may be necessary to adjust the balance of the buttonhole. (See page 26)

Sewing a 1-Step Buttonhole

Stitch Selector Dial
Position Dial
1. Place the button at the back of the buttonhole foot. Mark position and length of
buttonhole on the fabric.
2. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Buttonhole Foot. (See Page 26)
Pass upper thread through the hole of the foot and bring thread to the left.
3. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the buttonhole symbol is directly below the
dot.
4. Set the Needle Position Dial so that the center position is located directly in front
of the dot on the top cover of the machine. (See Page 26)
5. Set the Stitch Width Dial so that 6 sits directly in front of the dot on the top cover
of the machine. (See Page 19)
6. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that the buttonhole range is directly below
the dot.
7. Place the fabric under the foot so that the center line mark on your fabric is
aligned with the center of the Buttonhole Foot and that the cross line mark on
the fabric aligns with the center hole of the Buttonhole Foot. Lower the presser
foot.
8. Pull the Buttonhole Lever all the way down and then carefully push it back.
The Buttonhole Lever must sit in front of the notch located on the left of the
Buttonhole Foot.
9. Hold upper thread slightly and start to sew until the buttonhole is completed.
10. Return the Buttonhole Lever to its original position once all buttonholes are
completed.
START SEWING
Needle
Stitch Length Dial
3
Stitch Width Dial
23