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Buttonhole sewing

The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button). Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below.

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aReinforcement stitching

CAUTION

Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may

occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.

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aButton guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin

d Reference marks e 5 mm (3/16 inch) f Bracket

a Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole.

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aMarks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing

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Brother 885-V95/V96/V97/V98, computerized embroidery and sewing machine operation manual Buttonhole sewing

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