Brother 885-V35/V37 Operation Manual page 93

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CAUTION
● When opening the buttonhole with the
seam ripper, do not place your hands in
the cutting path, 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.
Memo
For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 62).
If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it
is too thick), decrease the density of the
stitching.
■ Changing the stitch width
Adjust the stitch width.
Memo
For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch
width" (page 61).
Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch or loosely
woven fabrics, use a gimp thread.
a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration.
It fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
b
c Attach buttonhole foot "A".
• For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
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d Select stitch or
e Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
gimp thread.
Lower the presser foot lever and the
f
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
g
thread to remove any slack.
h Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and
then tie it.
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