Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

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Note

zDo not lower the needle into fabric when aligning the marks. Desired results may not be achieved.

zWhen lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot.

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aDo not reduce the gap.

fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

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aButtonhole lever

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

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aButtonhole lever

bBracket

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

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

hRaise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and then cut the threads.

iRaiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its original

jInsert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut.

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aPin

kUse the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole.

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aSeam ripper

For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole.

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aEyelet punch

Note

zWhen using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.

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