Brother 855-X06 Sewing thin fabrics, Sewing stretch fabrics, Stitching cylindrical pieces

Page 26

SEWING BASICS——————

Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

1

1Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric.

1

1Basting

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hard- to-reach areas.

1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it.

1

1Flat bed attachment

XWith the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible.

Note

●When you are finished with free-arm sewing, install the flat bed attachment back in its original position.

2Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm, and then sew from the top.

Sewing with a twin needle (Option)

We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

1 Twin needle

2 Extra spool pin

CAUTION

●Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with a 2 mm width). Other needles could break and damage the machine.

●Make sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot.

●Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.

■Attaching the twin needle

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 7–8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you.

25

Image 26

Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Knowing Your Sewing Machine AccessoriesOptional accessories Part Name Part Code Americas OthersMain Parts Flat bed attachmentConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Using Your Sewing MachineConnecting plugs Checking the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Replacing the needleChanging the presser foot Pattern selection dial Presser foot installation orientationControls Stretch stitchingStitches Patterns and stitch namesStitches Only available on certain models Pattern Stitch Name Recommended0-3/16 Fixed Stitch length dial Stitch width dialWinding the bobbin Threading the MachineReverse sewing lever Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin Turn on the machineInstall the bobbin wound with thread Lower threadingLower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Groove ProjectionUpper threading Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot lever GuideNeedle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Replace the bobbin coverTransparent nylon thread FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of NeedleStarting sewing Sewing BasicsPlease read before sewing Sewing thick fabrics Trial sewingChanging the sewing Direction Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Sewing with a twin needle OptionThread the left needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the right needleCorrect tension Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Upper tension is too tightZigzag stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight stitching Blind hem stitchingFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Sew at a slow speed Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalElastic stitching Joining fabric Double action stitchingFagoting Set the stitch width toStitch Overedge stitchingPattern Stitch Decorative stitching Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Stitch Name PatternMaking a buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Openbutton.the button plate and insertLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly If the button does not fit in the button guide plateYou need to sew the front bar tack first Follow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Adjusting buttonholesMaking a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fedThen tie it with the bobbin thread Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Any Sewing DarningZipper insertion Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong sideAppliqués GatheringDarning Baste the cut design to the fabricWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine Optional AccessoriesUsing the blind stitch foot When sewing seams Turn off the machineCleaning MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine AppendixInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it rightThread is Thread BreaksLower Tangled orNot be used Stitches are SkippedThreader can Stitch isIndex NumericsEnglish