Brother 882-W02, 882-W01 operation manual Zigzag Stitches, Overcasting Using a Zigzag Stitch

SEWING THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications.

Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”.

If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.

If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 62).

		Presser		Stitch width		Stitch length		Twin
Stitch	Stitch name		Applications	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
		foot						needle
				Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
	Zigzag stitch		For overcasting, mending.
			Reverse stitch is sewn while	3.5	0.0 - 7.0	1.4	0.0 - 4.0	OK
			pressing “Reverse/	(1/8)	(0 - 1/4)	(1/16)	(0 - 3/16)	( J )
			Reinforcement Stitch” button.
	Zigzag stitch		For overcasting, mending.
			Reinforcement stitch is sewn	3.5	0.0 - 7.0	1.4	0.0 - 4.0	OK
			while pressing “Reverse/	(1/8)	(0 - 1/4)	(1/16)	(0 - 3/16)	( J )
			Reinforcement Stitch” button.
	Zigzag stitch (right)		Start from right needle position,	3.5	2.5 - 5.0	1.4	0.3 - 4.0	OK
			zigzag sew at left.
				(1/8)	(3/32 - 3/16)	(1/16)	(1/64 - 3/16)	( J )
	Zigzag stitch (left)		Start from left needle position,	3.5	2.5 - 5.0	1.4	0.3 - 4.0	OK
			zigzag sew at right.
				(1/8)	(3/32 - 3/16)	(1/16)	(1/64 - 3/16)	( J )

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Utility Stitches

aSelect a stitch.

bAttach presser foot “J”.

■Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric while positioning the right-hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.

aNeedle drop position

■Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)

Attach the appliqué material using a temporary spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it.

*Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand side needle drop point just outside the edge of the fabric.

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