During the development of the new electronically controlled buttonholer, PFAFF 3119, we focused consistently on the optimum use for the customer, the creation of an intelligent solution with maximum sewing performance and reliability despite a high stress on the thread, and an unrivalled variety of buttonholes. By using electronic control and drive components functional sequences could be optimised. The 3119 is a modern, high-performance automatic sewing machine, for flexible use, which meets the highest quality requirements. The PFAFF 3119 is designed for use in manufacturing shirts and blouses and similar articles of clothing. It is also possible to use it for sewing pillow- and blanket covers, and for all other articles of linen with buttonholes.