Sewing A Button - Singer 44S Mode D'emploi

2 3 START SEWING

Sewing a Button

This machine includes a Button Sewing Foot, allowing you to attach buttons to your projects easily and
quickly.
HOW TO:
1. Set the machine to Straight Stitch by turning the Stitch Selector Dial to the Straight Stitch Symbol. (See Page 19)
2. Set the Needle Position Dial to the center marking. (See Page 26)
3. Set the Stitch Width Dial to 4. (See Page 19)
4. Set the Stitch Length Dial to 0 to begin. (See Page 19)
SEW ALONG: Attaching a Button
Raise the feed teeth when fi nished.
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Stitch Selector Dial
Position Dial
1. Lower Feed Teeth by pushing the Drop Feed Control to the left from a to b.
2. Remove the All Purpose Foot and attach the Button Sewing Foot. (See Page 26).
3. 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)
4. Set the Stitch Width Dial so that 4 sits directly in front of the dot on the top cover
of the machine. (See Page 19)
5. Set the Stitch Length Dial control so that 0 is directly below the dot.
6. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Straight Stitch setting is directly below the
dot.
7. Place the button on the fabric, then line up the button directly under the front of
the Button Foot so the 2 holes of the button appear in front of the foot. Turn the
hand wheel toward you to make sure the needle clears the hole on the left. Step
on the Foot Control and sew 3 to 4 securing stitches. Raise the needle out of the
fabric and the button.
8. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Zig Zag setting is directly below the dot.
Adjust the Stitch Width Dial until the needle moves from the left hole into the
right hole of the button without interference. To test the movement of the needle
slowly turn the handwheel manually toward you several times to make sure the
needle does not hit the button. Sew 10 to 12 stitches.
9. Set the Stitch Selector Dial so that the Straight Stitch setting is directly below the
dot.
10. Sew 3 to 4 stitches to secure the stitching.
Needle
Stitch Length Dial Stitch Width Dial