Brother 855-X06 Double action stitching, Fagoting, Joining fabric, Set the stitch width to, Fixed

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BUILT-IN STITCHES—————

■Joining fabric

You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible.

1Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric together and center them under the presser foot.

2Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch. Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together.

•Use the basting pins to hold the two fabric edges close together.

Double action stitching

	Pattern			Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	37		27	Length	Width
	37		27	[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Double Action	9			F-3	3-5
Double Action				F-3	3-5
Stitch				(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)

	10			F-3	3-5
Bridging Stitch				F-3	3-5
Bridging Stitch				(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)
				(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)

Rampart Stitch	11			F-3	3-5
				F-3	3-5
				(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)
				(1/64-1/8)	(1/8-3/16)

Decorative	29		24	Fixed	3-5
Decorative				Fixed	3-5
Hem Stitch				2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-3/16)

These stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork.

Example: Patchwork with Double Action Stitch

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2

3

1Desired seamline

2 Straight Stitch

3 Double Action Stitch

Fagoting

	Pattern		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	37	27	Length	Width
	37	27	[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Fagoting	27	22	Fixed	3-5
Fagoting			Fixed	3-5
Stitch			2.5 (3/32)	(1/8-3/16)

Decorative	28	23	Fixed	3-5
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. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

1Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams.

2Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 2 mm (1/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

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2

3

1Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

2 Draw a line down the middle

3 Basting stitching

4 2 mm (1/16 inch)

3Set the stitch width to “5”.

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Contents Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Accessories Optional accessoriesKnowing Your Sewing Machine Part Name Part Code Americas OthersMain Parts Flat bed attachmentConnect the foot controller plug to the machine Using Your Sewing MachineConnecting plugs Main power and sewing light switch Foot controllerChecking the needle Replacing the needleChanging the presser foot Presser foot installation orientation ControlsPattern selection dial Stretch stitchingPatterns and stitch names Stitches Only available on certain modelsStitches 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 Drawing up the lower thread Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower threadFor models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Replace the bobbin coverFABRIC, THREAD, and Needle Combinations Ball point needleTransparent nylon thread Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of NeedleStarting sewing Sewing BasicsPlease read before sewing Sewing thick fabrics Trial sewingChanging the sewing Direction Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle OptionAttaching the extra spool pin Select a stitchThread the left needle Thread the right needleThread tension Upper tension is too looseCorrect tension Upper tension is too tight BUILT-IN Stitches Straight stitching Zigzag 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 Double action stitching FagotingJoining fabric Set the stitch width toStitch Overedge stitchingPattern Stitch Feather stitching Triple zigzag stretch stitchingDecorative stitching Stitch Name PatternSewing Buttonholes and Buttons Making a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonholeMaking a 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 Adjusting buttonholes Making a buttonhole on stretch fabricsFollow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fedSewing buttons At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitchesThen tie it with the bobbin thread Any Sewing DarningUsing Attachments and Applications When you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitchingZipper insertion Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong sideGathering DarningAppliqués Baste the cut design to the fabricOptional Accessories Using the blind stitch footWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine When sewing seams Turn off the machineMaintenance Precautions on storing the machineCleaning AppendixInstall the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause How to put it rightThread Breaks LowerThread is Tangled orStitches are Skipped Threader canNot be used Stitch isIndex NumericsEnglish