Optional Accessories, Using the blind stitch foot | Brother 855-X06

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Using the blind stitch foot

	Stitch	Pattern		Stitch Length	Stitch Width
	Name	Pattern		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
	Name			[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
	Straight	2
	Straight			Any	Any
	Stitch			Any	Any
	Stitch


	Zigzag	3		1-4	0-5
	Zigzag			1-4	0-5
	Stitch			(1/16-3/16)	(0-3/16)

	Blind	4		F-2	3-5
	Hem			F-2	3-5
	Hem			(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)
	Stitch			(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)
	Stitch

	Stretch	7
	Blind	7		F-1.5	3-5
	Blind			F-1.5	3-5
	Hem			(1/64-1/16)	(1/8-3/16)
	Stitch

This foot comes in handy not only for blind hem stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams.

■When edge stitching

1Turn off the machine.

2Attach the blind stitch foot. Turn on the machine.

3Position the needle the distance you want the stitch to be from the edge of the fabric, and then lower the needle in that position.

4Turn the foot guide screw and carefully adjust to guide the fabric.

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2 Guide

■When sewing seams

1Turn off the machine.

2Attach the blind stitch foot. Turn on the machine.

3Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch, and then set the stitch width at “2.5” (3/32 inch) (center). Align the foot guide with the needle position.

4SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag

5Place the fabric under the foot so the foot guide is aligned between both edges of the fabric.

6Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

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■When blind hem stitching

When blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn the screw to adjust the guide to the folded hem.

•For more details on blind hem stitching, see page 28.

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3 Folded hem

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Brother 855-X06 Optional Accessories, Using the blind stitch foot, When edge stitching Turn off the machine

Contents

Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Contents Optional accessories AccessoriesKnowing Your Sewing Machine Part Name Part Code Americas Others Flat bed attachment Main Parts Connect the foot controller plug to the machine Using Your Sewing MachineConnecting plugs Foot controller Main power and sewing light switchChecking the needle Replacing the needle Changing the presser foot Controls Presser foot installation orientationPattern selection dial Stretch stitching Stitches Only available on certain models Patterns and stitch namesStitches Pattern Stitch Name Recommended 0-3/16 Fixed Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Winding the bobbin Threading the MachineReverse sewing lever Turn on the machine Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread Groove Projection Lower threading for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Upper threading Guide Turn off the machine Raise the presser foot lever Needle holder Needle threader lever Pull the thread through the needle Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with a quick-set bobbin Replace the bobbin cover Ball point needle FABRIC, THREAD, and Needle CombinationsTransparent nylon thread Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle Starting sewing Sewing BasicsPlease read before sewing Sewing thick fabrics Trial sewingChanging the sewing Direction Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle Option Select a stitch Attaching the extra spool pinThread the left needle Thread the right needle Upper tension is too loose Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tight Straight stitching BUILT-IN StitchesZigzag stitching Blind hem stitching Fold 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 Fagoting Double action stitchingJoining fabric Set the stitch width to Stitch Overedge stitchingPattern Stitch Triple zigzag stretch stitching Feather stitchingDecorative stitching Stitch Name Pattern Making a buttonhole 1-step automatic buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes and ButtonsMaking a buttonhole Openbutton.the button plate and insert Lower 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 Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Adjusting buttonholesFollow steps 1 to 6 from Making a buttonhole on Piece of fabric to observe how Material is fed At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches Sewing buttonsThen tie it with the bobbin thread Any Sewing Darning When you have finished sewing, remove the basting stitching Using Attachments and ApplicationsZipper insertion Prepare the fabric with the zipper basted on the wrong side Darning GatheringAppliqués Baste the cut design to the fabric Using the blind stitch foot Optional AccessoriesWhen edge stitching Turn off the machine When sewing seams Turn off the machine Precautions on storing the machine MaintenanceCleaning Appendix Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screws Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Troubleshooting Lower Thread BreaksThread is Tangled or Threader can Stitches are SkippedNot be used Stitch is Numerics Index English