Brother 885-X03/X13/X23 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS
35
If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole
fine-adjustment screw with a large
screwdriver in the
“–” direction.
If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole
fine-adjustment screw with a large
screwdriver in the
“+” direction.
This adjustment ensures both sides of the
buttonhole are the same.
Sewing buttons
1
Measure the distance between the
buttonholes and set the pattern selection
dial to the Zigzag Stitch (1.5 mm, 3.5 mm
or 5 mm) with the desired width.
2
Turn off the machine.
3
Change the foot to the button sewing foot
“M”.
4
Place the darning plate on the needle
plate.
5
Turn on the machine.
6
Put a button between the foot and the
fabric and make sure that the needle enters
the holes without hitting the button. If it
hits, see step
1
.
7
At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.
CAUTION
8
Pull the upper thread at the end of the
stitching to the wrong side of the fabric,
and then tie it with the bobbin thread.
X Use scissors to cut the upper thread and
the bobbin thread at the beginning of the
stitching.
Stitch
Name
Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm
(inch)]
Stitch
Width
[mm
(inch)]
Foot Other
Zigzag
Stitch
F
(1/64)
1.5
(1/16)
Button
Sewing
Foot
“M”
Darning
Plate
Zigzag
Stitch
F
(1/64)
3.5
(1/8)
Button
Sewing
Foot
“M”
Darning
Plate
Zigzag
Stitch
F
(1/64)
5
(3/16)
Button
Sewing
Foot
“M”
Darning
Plate
4
5
6
Make sure the needle does not hit the
button during sewing. The needle may
break and you may be injured.