Appendix; Stitch Settings; Utility Stitches - Brother NS-40 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 stitches in
the following table.
CAUTION
● 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

Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Pettern No.
Stitch Name
J 01 01 01 01
Left
Cen-
J 02 02 02 02
ter
Triple stretch
J 03 03 03 03
stitch
J 04 04 04 04
Stretch stitch
J 05 05 05 05
Zigzag stitch
3-point
J 06 06 06 06
zigzag stitch
1
* Do not use reverse stitching.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Application
Auto
Basic stitching, sew-
0.0
ing gathers or pin-
(0)
tucks, etc.
Attaching zippers,
basic stitching, and 3.5
sewing gathers or (1/8)
pintucks, etc.
Attaching sleeves,
sewing inseams, sew-
0.0
ing stretch fabrics
(0)
and decorative stitch-
ing
Sewing stretch fabrics
1.0
and decorative stitch-
(1/16) (1/16–1/8)
ing
Overcasting and 3.5
attaching appliqués (1/8)
Overcasting on
medium weight or
5.0
stretch fabrics,
(3/16) (1/16–1/4)
attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Manual Auto Manual
0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes
(0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes
(0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0 Yes
(0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes
(3/32) (1/16–3/16)
0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0 Yes
(0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 Yes
(1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)
No Reinforcement
(J)
1
*
Reverse
(J) Yes
No Reinforcement
(J)
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