Brother Sewing Machines Operation Manual page 83

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UTILITY STITCHES
g Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
your left hand, and then start sewing.
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,
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and then remove the fabric.
i Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
position.
j Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at
the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent
the stitching from being cut.
a Pin
k Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and
open the buttonhole.
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a Seam ripper
For keyhole buttonholes, use the eyelet punch
to make a hole in the rounded end of the
buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper to cut
open the buttonhole.
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a Eyelet punch
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
CAUTION
● When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting direction, otherwise injuries
may result if the seam ripper slips.
● Do not use the seam ripper in any other
way than how it is intended.
■ Changing the density of the stitching
Adjust the stitch length.
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• For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 59).
• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is
too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
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