Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Blind Hem Stitching, Shell Tuck Stitching, 3/16

Page 31

3BUILT-IN STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Blind Hem		F-2	3-5
Stitch		(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)

Stretch Blind		F-1.5	3-5
Hem Stitch		(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)

Stretch Blind		F-1.5	3-5
Hem Stitch		(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.

1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as the

2Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a 6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.

3Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then set the stitch length.

4Sew on the fold as in Fig. C.

5When the fabric is unfolded you will have a

Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D.

2	3	1

AB

1 2

4

12

C	D	3
		3
2		1

1Right side of fabric

2 Wrong side of fabric

3 10 mm (3/8 inch)

4 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Note

●The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics.

Shell Tuck Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck		F-3	3-5
Stitch		(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)

The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric.

1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck

2Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal.

3Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.

29

Image 31

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 MachineReplacing the Needle Main Power and Sewing Light SwitchFoot Controller Checking the NeedleTouches the stopper, and securely tighten Changing the Presser Foot1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Using a Free-arm StyleFlat Bed Attachment 1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left toPattern Selection Dial ControlsStitches Manual Patterns and Stitch NamesPattern Recommended Instruction Width3/16 Fixed 3/32 Stitch Length Dial Stitches Selecting a Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchingStitch Width Dial Reverse Sewing LeverWinding 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 Medium FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsFabric Type Thread Size of Needle SizeFixed 16-0 Please Read Before SewingStraight Stitching PatternZigzag Stitch Zigzag StitchingStitch Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch3/16 Blind Hem StitchingShell Tuck Stitching Stitch4Sew at a slow speed Elastic StitchingElastic Stitch Stitch Double Action StitchingPatchworking Overedge StitchingTriple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Feather StitchingFixed 3/16 Decorative Stitching Stitch Pattern Making a ButtonholePattern Adjusting Buttonholes Other Sewing ButtonsZipper Insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsStitch Any GatheringDarning FootZigzag Stitch Any AppliquésMonogramming Embroidering Stitch WidthKeep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles Using the Walking Foot Optional AccessoriesStitch Plate Using the Quilting Foot16-3/32 Using the 1/4-inch Quilting FootQuickly Stitch Together a Quilt Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw MaintenanceCleaning Changing the Light Bulb0Install the needle plate cover Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference TroubleshootingFabric is LowerOr breaks Thread tenPitched noise While sewing Stitches areSkipped There is a highNumerics IndexEnglish