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129Buttonholes – Applications

Bound Buttonhole

Stitch:

Needle:

Thread:

Feed dog:

Presser foot:

Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59

80 – 100 H

cotton or polyester

up (sewing position)

Buttonhole foot No. 3C or

Automatic buttonhole foot No. 3A

For topstitching: Straight stitch foot with

sliding sole No. 53 (optional accessory)

Suitable Material for Bound Buttonholes

• synthetic leather

• leather

• Alcantara

• plastic coated fabrics

Sewing Bound Buttonhole

1. Determining Buttonhole Size

 cut a rectangular piece of fabric 1 1/4” (3cm)

longer and 1 1/2” (4cm) wider than the

buttonhole. This will create the welts.

 place it on the leather (right sides together) and

allow for facing if necessary

 sew Straight stitch buttonhole No. 59 (stitch

width being 9mm)

2. Cutting Buttonhole Open

 cut buttonhole open in the center with pointed

scissors about 5mm away from the end

 at the corners cut diagonally to the seam –

make sure not to cut into the seam!

3. Turning Buttonhole Through

 turn the buttonhole through to the wrong side

 press edges outwards

TIP

Press synthetic leather or leather carefully on

medium heat and with a cloth.

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Bernina 730 Instruction Manual Page 131