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aDetermine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

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aPresser foot scale

bLength of bar tack

c5 mm (3/16 inch)

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zA bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.

bAttach buttonhole foot "A".

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

cSelect stitch 60 .

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

dPosition 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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a2mm (1/16 inch)

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

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zWhen 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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aDo not reduce the gap.

ePullpossible.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

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Brother 885-V32 appendix BAttach buttonhole foot a, EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

885-V32 specifications

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