Brother 855-X06 Elastic stitching, Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal

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Stitch width

0Lower the presser foot lever.

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Stitch width dial” on page 12.

aSew at a slow speed holding the fabric with your hands, so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

bRemove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up.

1		2
1 Wrong side of fabric		2 Right side of fabric
Shell tuck stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Shell Tuck	5	F-3	3-5
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.

1Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal.

2Place 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.

3Sew at a slow speed.

1 2

1Straight stitches

2 Zigzag stitches

Elastic stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Elastic Stitch	6	F-2.5	3-5
		F-2.5	3-5
		(1/64-3/32)	(1/8-3/16)
		(1/64-3/32)	(1/8-3/16)

You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below.

■Mending

1Place the reinforcement fabric under the area you want to mend.

•Use the basting pins to hold the reinforcement fabric.

2Following the line of the tear, sew using the Elastic Stitch as shown.

■Sewing elastic

1Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric.

2As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and behind the presser foot.

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Part Name Part Code Americas Others AccessoriesOptional accessories Knowing Your Sewing MachineFlat bed attachment Main PartsConnecting plugs Using Your Sewing MachineConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Replacing the needle Main power and sewing light switchFoot controller Checking the needleChanging the presser foot Stretch stitching Presser foot installation orientationControls Pattern selection dialPattern Stitch Name Recommended Patterns and stitch namesStitches Only available on certain models Stitches0-3/16 Fixed Stitch width dial Stitch length dialReverse sewing lever Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin Turn on the machine Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pinLower threading Install the bobbin wound with threadGroove Projection Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbinUpper threading Guide Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot leverNeedle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Replace the bobbin cover Drawing up the lower threadPull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread For models equipped with a quick-set bobbinFabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsBall point needle Transparent nylon threadPlease read before sewing Sewing BasicsStarting sewing Changing the sewing Direction Trial sewingSewing thick fabrics Sewing with a twin needle Option Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical piecesThread the right needle Attaching the extra spool pinSelect a stitch Thread the left needleUpper tension is too tight Thread tensionUpper tension is too loose Correct tensionBlind hem stitching BUILT-IN StitchesStraight stitching Zigzag stitchingFold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press Elastic stitching Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalSew at a slow speed Set the stitch width to Double action stitchingFagoting Joining fabricPattern Stitch Overedge stitchingStitch Stitch Name Pattern Feather stitchingTriple zigzag stretch stitching Decorative stitchingOpenbutton.the button plate and insert Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Making a buttonholeYou need to sew the front bar tack first If the button does not fit in the button guide plateLower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fed Adjusting buttonholesMaking a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Follow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole onAny Sewing Darning Sewing buttonsAt a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Then tie it with the bobbin threadPrepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Using Attachments and ApplicationsWhen you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Zipper insertionBaste the cut design to the fabric GatheringDarning AppliquésWhen sewing seams Turn off the machine Optional AccessoriesUsing the blind stitch foot When edge stitching Turn off the machineAppendix MaintenancePrecautions on storing the machine CleaningInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Symptom Possible cause How to put it right TroubleshootingTangled or Thread BreaksLower Thread isStitch is Stitches are SkippedThreader can Not be usedNumerics IndexEnglish