Overedge Stitching; Feather Stitching - Brother 885-X03 Operation Manual

BUILT-IN STITCHES — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated
2
by about 2 mm (1/16 inch), onto thin
paper or a sheet of water-soluble
stabilizer.
4
1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer
2 Draw a line down the middle
3 Basting stitching
4 2 mm (1/16 inch)
Sew with the center of the presser foot
3
aligned along the center of the two pieces
of fabric.
After sewing is finished, remove the paper
4
and the basting stitches.

Overedge stitching

Stitch Name Pattern
19
Elastic Overlock
Stitch
21
Comb Stitch
These stitches are used to join together seams and finish
them in one operation. Elastic Overlock Stitch: for
sewing stretch materials.
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1
2
3
Stitch
Stitch Width
Length
[mm (inch)]
[mm (inch)]
Fixed
5 (3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
Fixed
5 (3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
Put the fabric under the presser foot so
1
that the seamline (or arrowhead point) is
approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left
of the center of the presser foot.
This stitch works best with a seam allowance
of approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this
allows the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to
overlock the cut edge of the fabric.
1 5 mm (3/16 inch)
2 3 mm (1/8 inch)
• If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch
pattern, trim away any excess fabric after
stitching.

Feather stitching

Stitch Name Pattern
20
Feather Stitch
Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when
embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths,
or draperies.
Place the fabric right side up and sew
1
1 cm (1/2 inch) from the edge of the
fabric.
Trim close to the stitching.
2
The stitch will prevent the fabric from
unravelling.
1
2
Stitch
Stitch Width
Length
[mm (inch)]
[mm (inch)]
Fixed
5 (3/16)
2.5 (3/32)