UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

J

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

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1

1

3

aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch 28 , 29 or 30 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

dTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.

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aRight side of fabric

Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

Note

zIf the thread becomes tangled, use stabilizer material.

aInstall the wing needle.

•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 39).

•The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.

bAttach monogramming foot “N”.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

cSelect a stitch.

The stitches that can be used are 39 , 40 ,

41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 or 47 .

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

•Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less.

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885-U22, 285C specifications

The Brother 285C and 885-U22 are remarkable sewing machines that appeal to both novice and experienced enthusiasts alike. These models showcase Brother's commitment to innovation and user-friendly design, making them popular choices in the sewing community.

The Brother 285C is a computerized sewing machine equipped with an array of features that enhance the sewing experience. One of its standout characteristics is the 60 built-in stitches, which includes utility, decorative, and heirloom options. These stitches help users to develop their creativity and customize their sewing projects. Additionally, the machine offers 7 one-step auto-size buttonhole styles, allowing for precision in creating buttonholes that suit different garment styles.

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