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Stitch Name

Overcasting

stitch

Blind hem

stitch

Appliqué

stitch

Shell tuck

stitch

Piecing straight stitch

Straight

stitch that

looks

hand-sewn

(for quilting)

Zigzag stitch

(for quilting)

Appliqué

stitch

(for quilting)

Quilting

stitch

(for

stippling)

Satin scallop stitch

Joining stitch

Smocking

stitch

Pattern

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

PresserFoot

 

Stitch Width

Stitch Length

TwinNeedle

Reverse/

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

Application

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforcement

 

Overcasting on stretch

 

 

 

 

 

Stitching

 

4.0

0.0–7.0

4.0

1.0–4.0

Yes

 

Reinforcement

J

fabrics and decorative

 

stitching

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(3/16)

(1/16–3/16)

(J)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Blind hem stitching on

00

3← – 3→

2.0

1.0–3.5

No

Reinforcement

medium weight fabrics

(0)

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

 

 

 

 

R

Blind hem stitching on

00

3← – 3→

2.0

1.0–3.5

No

Reinforcement

stretch fabrics

(0)

(1/16)

(1/16–1/8)

 

 

 

 

J

Appliqué stitching

3.5

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.6–4.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

 

(1/8)

(3/32–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

(J)

 

J

Shell tuck stitching

4.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

0.2–4.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

 

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/64–3/16)

(J)

 

 

Piecing straight stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(with a seam allowance

5.5

0.0–7.0

2.0

0.2–5.0

 

 

J

of 6.5 mm(1/4 inch) from

No

Reinforcement

(7/32)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

the right edge of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piecing straight stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

(with a seam allowance

1.5

0.0–7.0

2.0

0.2–5.0

 

 

of 6.5 mm(1/4 inch) from

No

Reinforcement

(1/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

 

the left edge of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

presser foot)

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

Straight stitch quilting

0.0

0.0–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

No

Reinforcement

that looks hand-sewn

(0)

(0–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

 

Appliqué quilting, free-

3.5

0.0–7.0

1.4

0.0–4.0

 

 

J

motion quilting, satin

No

Reinforcement

(1/8)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(0–3/16)

 

stitching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

Attaching appliqués and

1.5

0.5–5.0

1.8

1.0–4.0

No

Reinforcement

binding

(1/16)

(1/32–3/16)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

J

Quilting background

7.0

1.0–-7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

No

Reinforcement

stitching (stippling)

(1/4)

(1/16–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

N

Scallop stitching

5.0

2.5–7.0

0.5

0.1–1.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

 

(3/16)

(3/32–1/4)

(1/32)

(1/64–1/16)

(J)

 

J

Patchwork stitching and

4.0

0.0–7.0

1.2

0.2–4.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

decorative stitching

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

(J)

 

 

Patchwork stitching,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decorative stitching and

5.0

2.5–7.0

2.5

1.0–4.0

Yes

 

J

sewing overcasting on

Reinforcement

 

both pieces of fabric,

(3/16)

(3/32–1/4)

(3/32)

(1/16–3/16)

(J)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

such as with tricot

 

 

 

 

 

 

J

Patchwork stitching and

5.0

0.0–7.0

1.2

0.2–4.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

decorative stitching

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/64–3/16)

(J)

 

J

Smocking stitching and

5.0

0.0–7.0

1.6

1.0–4.0

Yes

Reinforcement

 

decorative stitching

(3/16)

(0–1/4)

(1/16)

(1/16–3/16)

(J)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmed

Thread-Cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Reinforcement +

thread-cutting

Walking Foot

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

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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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