Changing The Stitch Width - Brother 885-V12 Operational Manual

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■ Changing the stitch length
Press the "+" or "–" side of the stitch length key to
adjust the stitch length.
• Pattern numbers vary depending on the
machine model. Refer to "Stitch Settings"
(page 89) for pattern numbers.
a Stitch length key
b Stitch length
c Fine
d Coarse
• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is
too thick), increase the coarseness of the
stitching.

■ Changing the stitch width

Press the "+" or "–" side of the stitch width key to
adjust the stitch width.
• Pattern numbers vary depending on the
machine model. Refer to "Stitch Settings"
(page 89) for pattern numbers.
a Stitch width key
b Stitch width
c Narrow
d Wide
Memo
● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch
length and width by sewing a trial
buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.
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■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a
gimp thread.
a
–
+
– +
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration
so that it fits into the grooves, and then
loosely tie it.
Turn on the sewing machine.
Select stitch or
Attach buttonhole foot "A".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 33).
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
gimp thread.
Lower the presser foot lever and the
buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
thread to remove any slack.
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and
then tie it.
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the
buttonhole.
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.
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