Brother 885-V31/V33 Changing the density of the stitching, Adjust the stitch length

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CAUTION

●When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips.

●Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended.

■Changing the density of the stitching

Adjust the stitch length.

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zFor details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch length" (page 59).

zIf the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is too thick), decrease the density of the stitching.

■Changing the stitch width

Adjust the stitch width.

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zFor details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 57).

zBefore sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

■Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread.

aHook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration.

bIt fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.

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cAttach buttonhole foot "A".

•For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).

dSelect stitch 52 or 53.

eAdjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread.

fLower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

gWhen sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack.

hUse a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it.

Buttonhole Stitching 87