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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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a2 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.

aDo not reduce the gap.

ePullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

aButtonhole lever

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

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aButtonhole lever

bBracket

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

X Once sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

gRaise the needle and the presser foot lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread.

hRaiseposition.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 “Selecting stitching” (page 37).

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Brother 885-V60 appendix Once sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as

885-V60 specifications

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