SEWING THE STITCHES

Heirloom

Hemstitching (1) (Daisy Stitch)

Use for sewing tablecloths, decorative hems, and decorative stitching on shirt fronts.

Memo

Use a light to medium weight homespun fabric with a little stiffness.

aInsertneedle.a type 130/705H, size 100/16 Wing

CAUTION

The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be used. Thread the wing needle by hand, from front to back. Using the “Automatic Threading” button may result in damage to the machine.

A more attractive finish can be obtained if you use a “130/705H Wing” needle when sewing these patterns. If using a wing needle and the stitch width has been set manually, check that the needle will not touch the presser foot by carefully rotating the handwheel before starting sewing.

bSelect a stitch and attach presser foot “N”.

*Select any stitch between 3-01 and 3-25.

Memo

For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

cStart sewing.

Example: Illustration of finished product

Hemstitching (2) (Drawn Work)

aPull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric to open the area.

*Pull out 5 or 6 threads to leave a 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) area open.

Memo

Loosely woven fabrics work best for this.

bSelect .

Memo

For details on each stitch, refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” at the end of this manual.

cAttach presser foot “N”. With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew one edge of the open area.

N

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Heirloom, Hemstitching 1 Daisy Stitch, Hemstitching 2 Drawn Work

882-S90/S91 specifications

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