Brother 885-S61 Zipper/piping Insertion, Refer to -4of Inserting a centered zipper

Zipper/piping Insertion

A zipper and piping can be sewn in place.

		Stitch		Stitch Width		Stitch Length		Presser
Stitch Name	Pattern		Application	[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]
		Key						Foot
				Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
Straight	1		Attaching zippers
stitch (left				0.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	0.2–5.0
			Sewing concealed seams and
needle				(0)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/64–3/16)
			piping
position)

There are many methods for inserting zippers and pipings. The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a piping are described below, with the optional adjustable zipper/piping foot.

Inserting a centered zipper

1Refer to step 1–4of “Inserting a centered zipper” (page 85).

2Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder (page 39) to attach the screw-on optional adjustable zipper/piping foot.

Note

●Use a screw driver to securely tighten the screw that holds the presser foot. If the screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injures.

3Select stitch 1 .

4Loosen the positioning screw on the back of the presser foot.

Slide the presser foot over either the left or	3
5right feed dog.

Left sewing position Right sewing position

6Change the needle position so that the needle does not touch the presser foot.

For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 55).

1

1Needle drop point

CAUTION

●After adjusting the needle position, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check the needle does not touch the presser-foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

1

1Positioning screw

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