Abstract: In an automatic electronic sewing machine including a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM), the read only memory (ROM) stores pattern data for performing buttonhole stitch operation in the forward direction and pattern data for performing buttonhole stitch operation in the backward direction. A first control switch functions to conduct the buttonhole stitch operation in the forward direction by a desired length selected by the operator. A storage means is provided for storing the length information of the buttonhole stitch formation in the forward direction, or the repetition number of a unit pattern in the forward direction. A second control switch functions to conduct the buttonhole stitch operation in the backward direction by the length stored in the storage means.

Abstract: In an automatic electronic sewing machine including a read only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM), a needle is controlled to swing in order to shift the penetration position. In a button mode, the needle is controlled to swing to a predetermined position corresponding to one of a pair of throughholes formed in a button, and the other swing position corresponding to the other of the pair of throughholes formed in the button is variably controlled in response to the size of the button.