Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Stretch Stitching, Stitch Width Dial, Reverse Sewing Lever

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Stretch Stitching

■35 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to “” or “” changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

■25 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to “” changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

Stitch Width Dial

The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH.

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1Stitch width dial

Note

●When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial.

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Reverse Sewing Lever

You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams.

To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will then sew forward.

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1Reverse sewing lever

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Contents Appendix Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Please Read These Instructions Before YOU USE the Machine UNPACKING/REPACKING InstructionsContents Appendix Main Parts Knowing Your Sewing MachineOptional Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Plugs Using Your Sewing MachineFoot Controller Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchChecking the Needle Replacing the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser FootFlat Bed Attachment Using a Free-arm Style1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to 1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itStitches ControlsPattern Selection Dial Pattern Recommended Instruction Patterns and Stitch NamesWidth Manual3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitch Width Dial Stretch StitchingReverse Sewing Lever Stitches Selecting a Stretch StitchWinding the Bobbin Threading the MachineWound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading Lower Threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Follow steps 1 and 2 from Lower Threading Upper Threading Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above Hook Thread Sewing with a Twin Needle Drawing up the Lower ThreadThread Tension Fabric Type Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsSize MediumStraight Stitching Please Read Before SewingPattern Fixed 16-0Stitch Stitch Name Zigzag StitchingZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchShell Tuck Stitching Blind Hem StitchingStitch 3/16Elastic Stitch Elastic Stitching4Sew at a slow speed Patchworking Double Action StitchingOveredge Stitching StitchFixed 3/16 Feather StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Decorative Stitching Pattern Making a ButtonholeStitch Pattern Adjusting Buttonholes Other Sewing ButtonsZipper Insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsDarning GatheringFoot Stitch AnyMonogramming Embroidering AppliquésStitch Width Zigzag Stitch AnyKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting FootQuickly Stitch Together a Quilt Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot16-3/32 Cleaning MaintenanceChanging the Light Bulb Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingOr breaks LowerThread ten Fabric isSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingNumerics IndexEnglish