Appliqué, Patchwork And Quilt Stitching - Brother 888-M00 Operation Manual

Utility stitches
h Select a stitch.
No. 1-03
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 35.
CAUTION
• When using zipper foot "I", be sure to select
the straight stitch (middle (center) needle
position), and slowly turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) to check that
the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a
different stitch is selected or the needle hits
the presser foot, the needle may bend or
break.
i Topstitch around the zipper.
1
3
2
4
1 Stitching
2 Right side of fabric
3 Basting stitching
4 End of zipper opening
CAUTION
• When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.
Memo
• If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave the
needle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the presser foot.
After moving the slider so it will not contact the presser
foot, lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
j Remove the basting stitching.
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
■ Appliqué stitching
a Baste or glue the appliqué piece to the base fabric to
secure it.
Note
• If glue is used to hold the appliqué in place on the
fabric, do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with
the machine. If glue adheres to the needle or bobbin
case, the machine may be damaged.
b Attach the zigzag foot "J".
c Select a stitch.
No. 1-28
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 35.
d Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise),
and then begin sewing around the edge of the
appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just
outside of the appliqué.
When sewing around corners, stop the machine with
the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué,
raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as
needed to change the sewing direction.
■ Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
a Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it
over the lower piece.
b Attach zigzag foot "J".
c Select a stitch.
• The stitches shown below are examples. Select the
desired stitch.
No. 1-28
Stitch
• For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 35.
1-29 2-03 2-04
2-07 2-08 2-09