User manual ELNA 6600

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Elna 6600 sewing machine is designed and constructed for HOUSEHOLD use only. Read all instructions before using this machine. DANGER ­ To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. Your sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Lower the buttonhole foot. Start sewing - zigzag backwards on left side. Stop sewing when you reach the desired buttonhole length. Press "Reverse" key. Start sewing - back bartack and zigzag forward on right side. Stop sewing when you are opposite the starting point. Press "Reverse" key. 48 Start sewing ­ front bartack, lockstitch. Machine will automatically stop when buttonhole is completed. Sewing Additional Buttonholes To sew another buttonhole the same size - raise foot, move fabric, lower foot and sew. Reset Buttonhole Size To sew a buttonhole a different size (or to adjust stitch length), reset the machine by pressing "ENTER" key or reselect buttonhole. Sew new buttonhole size using same method. Cutting Open Buttonhole Place a pin just inside the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks. Cut buttonhole open with the seam ripper. Troubleshooting Tip If there is a difference in stitch length (density) between the right and left sides of the buttonhole, use the fine adjustment screw. See page 19. 49 020 Bound Buttonhole (4 Step Memory) Great for oversized buttons requiring tailored buttonholes, welt pockets or larger decorative openings. All buttonholes should use interfacing suitable for the fabric weight. The LCD screen will briefly show two messages. Increase stitch length so it is appropriate for your fabric weight. Test sew the buttonhole on sample swatch. If you use R foot, fully extend the buttonholder open. ) DO NOT pull down the buttonhole lever. 1. Mark buttonhole on right side of garment and wrong side of bias squares. To determine the buttonhole length, add the diameter of the button to the thickness of the button. Place bias cut squares on fabric with right sides together matching guidemarks. 3. 3. Insert the garment under the foot and hand turn the flywheel to lower the needle at the starting point. Lower the B buttonhole foot. 4. 5. 4. Start sewing ­ straight stitch backwards on left side. Stop sewing when you reach the desired buttonhole length. [. . . ] 3, 11, 13, 28 Stitch Width Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 36, 46, 72 Straight Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Stretch Buttonholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 44 Stretch Seam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]