Brother 885-V12/V13 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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For a seam allowance on the left side (available
only on models with 60 or 70 stitches)
Align the left side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
To change the width of the seam allowance
(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.
Quilting
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom
layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily
be sewn using the optional walking foot and the
optional quilting guide.
Note
Thread the needle manually when using the
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot
after threading the needle using the needle
threader.
When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing
machine needle.
When sewing with the walking foot, sew at
a speed between slow and medium.
a
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
b
Attach the walking foot.
For details, refer to “Using the optional
walking foot” (page 35).
c
Select a stitch.
For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 42).
For details on the stitches that can be sewn
with the walking foot, refer to “Stitch
Settings” (page 89).
d
Place one hand on each side of the presser
foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.
Using the optional quilting guide
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that
are equally spaced.
a
Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the
hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser
foot holder.
Walking foot
Presser foot holder
b
Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that
the guide aligns with the seam that has
already been sewn.
Note
The optional quilting guide is available
through your dealer.
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