Brother 885-S25/S27 operation manual Double Action Stitching, Patchworking, Overedge Stitching

Double Action Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Double Action		F-3	3-5
Stitch		(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)
Bridging Stitch		F-3	3-5
		(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)
Rampart Stitch		F-3	3-5
		(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)

These stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch, Bridging Stitch, or Rampart Stitch.

Patchworking

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Smocking		Fixed	3-5
Stitch		2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-13/64)
Fagoting		Fixed	3-5
Stitch		2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-13/64)
Decorative		Fixed	3-5
Stitch		2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-3/16)

These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges.

1Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric for the hem and baste the edges to a thin piece of paper leaving a small space between them.

2Set the pattern selection dial to the Smocking

Stitch, Fagoting Stitch, or Decorative Stitch.

3Stitch along the edge, pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew.

Use thicker than normal threads for sewing.

4After sewing, remove the basting and the paper. Finish by tying knots on the reverse side at the beginning and the end of the seams.

1 3

1.5 mm

1 First needle drop

Overedge Stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Elastic Shell		F-3	3-5
Tuck Stitch		(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)
Stretch		Fixed
		2.5 (3/32)	3-5
Overlock			(1/8-3/16)
		Fixed
Stitch
		2.5 (3/32)
Elastic		Fixed
		2.5 (3/32)	3-5
Overlock			(1/8-3/16)
		Fixed
Stitch
		2.5 (3/32)
		Fixed
Arrowhead		2.5 (3/32)	3-5
Stitch		Fixed	(1/8-3/16)
		2.5 (3/32)
		Fixed
Arrowhead		2.5 (3/32)	3-5
Stitch		Fixed	(1/8-3/16)
		2.5 (3/32)
Comb Stitch		Fixed	3-5
		2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-3/16)
Comb Stitch		Fixed	3-5
		2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-3/16)

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