2Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 37).

3Select stitch 54 .

For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 68).

4Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.

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12 mm (1/16 inch)

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.

When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size.

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1Do not reduce the gap.

5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

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1Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

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1Buttonhole lever

2 Bracket

6Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

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XOnce sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops

7Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever, and then remove the fabric.

8Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original

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If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 56).

Reinforcement Stitching 101

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Brother 885-S61 operation manual Reinforcement Stitching, 3Select stitch, 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as