Appendix; Stitch Settings; Utility Stitches - Brother 888-E40 Operation Manual

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APPENDIX

STITCH SETTINGS

Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility and satin
stitches in the following table.
CAUTION
● When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.

Utility stitches

Stitch Name
J
Left
J
Center J
Triple stretch
J
stitch
Stretch stitch J
Zigzag stitch J
3-point zigzag
J
stitch
G
Overcasting
G
stitch
G
*Do not use reverse stitching.
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Pattern
Application
No.
Basic stitching, sewing gathers or
00
pintucks, etc.
Basic stitching and sewing
01
gathers or pintucks
Attaching zippers, basic stitching,
02
and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams,
03 sewing stretch fabrics and
decorative stitching
Sewing stretch fabrics and
04
decorative stitching
05 Overcasting and attaching appliqués
Overcasting on medium weight or
06 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
Overcasting on thin or medium
07
weight fabrics
08 Overcasting on thick fabrics
Overcasting on thick fabrics and
09
decorative stitching
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
Stitch Width Stitch Length
[mm (inch)] [mm (inch)]
Auto Auto
Manual Manual
0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0
(0–1/4) (1/64–3/16)
0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0
(0–1/4) (1/64–3/16)
3.5 (1/8) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 0.2–5.0
(0–1/4) (1/64–3/16)
0.0 (0) 2.5 (3/32)
0.0–7.0 1.5–4.0
(0–1/4) (1/16–3/16)
1.0 (1/16) 2.5 (3/32)
1.0–3.0 1.0–4.0
(1/16–1/8) (1/16–3/16)
3.5 (1/8) 1.4 (1/16)
0.0–7.0 0.0–4.0
(0–1/4) (0–3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 1.0 (1/16)
1.5–7.0 0.2–4.0
(1/16–1/4) (1/64–3/16)
3.5 (1/8) 2.0 (1/16)
2.5–5.0 1.0–4.0
(3/32–3/16) (1/16–3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
2.5–5.0 1.0–4.0
(3/32–3/16) (1/16–3/16)
5.0 (3/16) 2.5 (3/32)
3.5–5.0 1.0–4.0
(1/8–3/16) (1/16–3/16)
**
*
Yes Rev.
Yes
( J )
**
*
Yes Reinf.
Yes
( J )
**
*
Yes Rev.
Yes
( J )
**
Yes No Reinf.
( J )
Yes
No Reinf.
( J )
**
*
Yes Rev.
Yes
( J )
**
Yes No Reinf.
( J )
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.
No No Reinf.