Brother 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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UTILITY STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Basic Stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Five stitches are available for basic stitching.
CAUTION
Basting
a
Attach zigzag foot "J".
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
b
Select stitch
6
.
For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page
51).
c
Start sewing.
For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 55).
Basic stitching
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Attach zigzag foot "J".
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer
to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).
c
Select a stitch.
For details, refer to "Selecting stitching"
(
page 51
).
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Basting stitch
6
Temporarily securing
0.0
(0)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
--
J
Straight stitch
(left needle
position)
1
Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
reverse stitching)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2-5.0
(1/64-3/16)
2
Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (left baseline/
reinforcement stitching)
Straight stitch
(center
needle
position)
3
Basic stitching and sewing
gathers or pintucks (center
baseline/reverse stitching)
3.5
(1/8)
Triple stretch
stitch
4
Reinforcing seams and sewing
stretch fabrics
0.0
(0)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may
occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
J
J