Brother 855-X06 Feather stitching, Triple zigzag stretch stitching, Decorative stitching

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BUILT-IN STITCHES—————

Feather stitching

 

Pattern

Stitch

Stitch

Stitch Name

 

 

Length

Width

37

27

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

Feather Stitch

24

19

Fixed

3-5

 

 

 

 

2.5 (3/32)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths, or draperies.

1Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm (1/2 inch) from the edge of the fabric.

2Trim close to the stitching.

The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.

Triple zigzag stretch stitching

 

Pattern

Stitch

Stitch

Stitch Name

 

 

Length

Width

37

27

 

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

Triple Zigzag

21

16

Fixed

3-5

 

 

Stretch Stitch

 

 

2.5 (3/32)

(1/8-3/16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top stitch.

Decorative stitching

Stitch Name

Pattern

Stitch Name

Pattern

37

 

27

37

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

25

Scallop Stitch

8

 

Decorative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bead Stitch

13

 

Decorative

31

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrowhead

14

 

Decorative

32

27

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallelogram

15

 

—

Decorative

33

—

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scallop Stitch

16

 

—

Decorative

34

—

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lightning Stitch

17

 

—

Link Stitch

35

—

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square Stitch

18

 

—

Decorative

36

—

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative

19

 

—

Decorative

37

—

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative

26

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These stitches can be used for decorative top stitching and for smocking. Refer to page 10 for the recommended stitch width and length of each stitches.

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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 attachmentConnecting plugs Using Your Sewing MachineConnect the foot controller plug to the machine 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 dialReverse sewing lever Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin 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 NeedlePlease read before sewing Sewing BasicsStarting sewing Changing the sewing Direction Trial sewingSewing thick fabrics 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 Elastic stitching Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normalSew at a slow speed Joining fabric Double action stitchingFagoting Set the stitch width toPattern Stitch Overedge stitchingStitch 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 insertYou 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 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
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