SEWING THE STITCHES

dSelect a stitch.

eMake a cut of approximately 20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch) in the fabric.

a

a20 mm (approx. 3/4 inch)

fPosition the fabric so that the right side of the cut is on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is underneath the presser foot.

a

b

aGuide plate (lower knife)

bPresser foot

gThread the needle manually and pull out a long section of the upper thread. Pass it below the presser foot and pull it out in the fabric feed direction.

b

a

aPresser foot

bUpper thread

hStart sewing.

→A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn.

Note

If the width has been adjusted, turn the hand- wheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter. If the needle touches the side cutter, it might cause the needle to break.

■When Sewing Straight Stitches While Using the Side Cutter

The seam margin should be approximately 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch).

a

aSeam margin

Memo

•The fabric will not be cut if the whole fabric is simply spread out underneath the presser

foot guide plate. Set the fabric as explained in step f from the previous section, and then start sewing.

•One layer of 13 oz. denim can be cut.

•Clean the side cutter after use to avoid hav- ing dust and scraps of thread build up on it.

•Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of the cutter.

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882-S90/S91 specifications

The Brother 882-S90/S91 is a versatile and user-friendly sewing machine designed for both beginners and experienced sewists. Its robust features and advanced technologies make it an excellent choice for a variety of sewing projects, from quilting to clothing construction.

One of the main highlights of the Brother 882-S90/S91 is its extensive built-in stitch library. With over 100 stitch options, including decorative, utility, and stretch stitches, users can easily find the perfect stitch for any project. The machine also offers multiple one-step buttonhole styles, allowing for quick and professional-looking buttonholes.

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