Utility Stitches; Overcasting Stitches; Using Zigzag Foot; Using Overcasting Foot - Brother 888-E31 Operation Manual

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UTILITY STITCHES

OVERCASTING STITCHES

You can use the overcasting stitches to join together
seams and finish them in one operation. They are also
useful for sewing stretch materials.
Stitch Name
Zigzag stitch J 04
3-point zig-
J 05
zag stitch
G 06
G 07
Overcasting
stitch
J 08
J 09
CAUTION
● 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.

Using zigzag foot

a Attach zigzag foot "J".
b Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch"
(page 24).
c Sew with the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
Pattern No.
04 04 04 04 04
05 05 05 05 05
06 06 06 06 06
07 07 07 07 07
08 08 08 08 08
09 - - - -

Using overcasting foot

a Attach overcasting foot "G".
b
Select stitch
• For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch"
(page 24).
c Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
04
05
06
07
a Guide
d Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
08
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser foot.
-
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
e
presser foot guide.
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
or .
1
a Needle drop point
a Check that the needle does
not touch the presser foot.
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