Brother 885-V64 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below.
*Do not use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
Pattern No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin Needle
Walking Foot
Reverse
(
Rev.
)
/
Reinforcement
(
Rfc.
)
Stitching
100 stitches
mode
90 stitches
mode
80 stitches
mode
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
model
40 stitches
model
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Zigzag stitch J 04040404040404
Overcasting and attach-
ing appliqués
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
Zigzag stitch
(for quilting)
J 4646464040 - -
Appliqué quilting, free-
motion quilting, satin
stitching
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
No Yes Rfc.
Appliqué
stitch
J 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No Rfc.
Appliqué
stitch
(for quilting)
J 4747474141 - -
Attaching appliqués and
binding
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Rfc.
J 4848484242 - -
Attaching appliqués and
binding
1.5 (1/16)
0.5–3.5
(1/32–1/8)
1.8 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Rfc.
Piecing
straight
stitch
J 4343433737 - -
Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance
of 6.5mm from the right
edge of the presser foot)
5.5 (7/32)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No Yes Rfc.
J 4444443838 - -
Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance
of 6.5mm from the left
edge of the presser foot)
1.5 (1/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.0 (1/16)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
No Yes Rfc.
Joining stitch
J 15151514141414
Patchwork stitching and
decorative stitching
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No Rfc.
J 16161615151515
Patchwork stitching, dec-
orative stitching and sew-
ing overcasting on both
pieces of fabrics, such as
with tricot
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No Rfc.
J 17171716161616
Patchwork stitching and
decorative stitching
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No Rfc.
Hand-look
quilting
J 45454539393531
Straight stitch quilting
that looks hand-sewn
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Rfc.
Quilting
stippling
J 4949494343 - -
Quilting background
stitching (stippling)
7.0 (1/4)
1.0–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No No Rfc.
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if
the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION