Simply sewing buttons, how to use sewing machine foot #18

I have become the very proud owner of several new sewing machine feet for my Bernina B480 Over the next few weeks, ill be blogging about how to use them and my thoughts.

Button Sew-On Foot #18

I have always sewn on buttons by hand, I actually dont mind hand sewing but on a summer buttoned dress or a blouse this can be a little tedious! and this!!! is one of the best inventions EVER!

I watched a short youtube video as I was a little nervous that I’d go through hundreds of needles! how on earth does the machine know what to do!! keep reading below and I’ll go through how this super star foot works.

How it works

1. After sewing your buttons holes, mark exactly where you need to position the buttons. You can use a tailors chalk, I used pins, as I was nervous to mark my crisp white fabric.

2. Select stitch number 60 on your screen, this is, just like the button holes, a specific stitch that automatically with the press of the foot sews enough stitches to attach your button.
Did you know that every button has the exact same spacing between the holes! I#m sure I should have known this!

3. Attach your 18# button Foot, and position the button on the marked fabric.
Slowly drop and position the foot on the middle of the button, with the middle spoke exactly in the middle of the holes.

4. Guide the needle down into one of the button holes. Making sure that it doesn’t touch the button. If needed nudge the button and re-test the needle.

5. Once in position, press your foot and your machine will sew automatically. When finished carefully lift the fabric away from the foot.