Brother 888-X54 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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Using the blind stitch foot
This foot comes in handy not only for stretch blind hem
stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams.
When edge stitching
1
Turn off the machine.
2
Attach the blind stitch foot.
Turn on the machine.
CAUTION
3
Position the needle the distance you want
the stitch to be from the edge of the fabric,
and then lower the needle in that position.
4
Turn the foot guide screw and carefully
adjust to guide the fabric.
1 Screw
2 Guide
When sewing seams
1
Turn off the machine.
2
Attach the blind stitch foot.
Turn on the machine.
CAUTION
3
Set the pattern selection dial to the
Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position).
Align the foot guide with the needle
position.
4
Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag
Stitch with the desired width.
5
Place the fabric under the foot so the foot
guide is aligned between both edges of the
fabric.
6
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
When stretch blind hem stitching
When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind
stitch foot, turn the screw to adjust the guide to the
folded hem.
For more details on blind hem stitching, see
page 23.
1 Screw
2 Guide
3 Folded hem
Stitch Name Pattern
Stitch
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8)
Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16)
Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16)
Straight Stitch
(Center Needle
Position)
3 (1/8)
Blind Hem
Stitch
2 (1/16) 5 (3/16)
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch
2 (1/16) 5 (3/16)
Do not turn on the machine while pressing
down the foot controller. The machine
may start unexpectedly and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
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2
1
2
Do not turn on the machine while
pressing down the foot controller. The
machine may start unexpectedly and
cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
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