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eAlign the seam with the center of the zipper, and then baste the zipper in place.

2

1

3

aWrong side of fabric

bBasting stitching

cZipper

fRemove about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the basting on the outside.

2 4

3

1

 

hSelect stitch 3 .

For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

CAUTION

When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select the straight stitch (center needle position), and slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

iTopstitch around the zipper.

3

aWrong side of fabric

bZipper basting

cOutside basting

d5 mm (2 inches)

gAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot "I".

1

2

3

a

I

b

aPin on the right side

bNeedle drop point

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

4

aStitching

bRight side of fabric

cBasting stitching

dEnd of zipper opening

CAUTION

When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

jRemove the basting stitching.

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Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual Zipper Insertion, JRemove the basting stitching

885-V31/V33 specifications

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