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h Select stitch 3 .

For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).

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.

i Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base of the zipper.

CAUTION

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

j When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered (in the fabric), and then raise the presser foot lever.

k Open the zipper and continue sewing.

Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then

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l baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

 

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aBasting stitching

mAttach the presser foot holder to the left pin of zipper foot "I".

If the presser foot holder was attached to the left pin in step g, change it to the right pin.

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I

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aPin on the left side b Needle drop point

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Brother computerized embroidery and sewing machine, 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 Pin on the left side b Needle drop point

885-V95/V96/V97/V98, computerized embroidery and sewing machine specifications

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