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Brother 885-V31/V33 operation manual Patchwork crazy quilt stitching, Piecing, Select stitch 21 or

Models: 885-V31/V33

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Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching

aFold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece.

bSew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces.

Piecing

Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called "piecing". The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.

Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.

aBaste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together.

bAttach zigzag foot "J".

J

•For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).

cSelect stitch 21 or 22 .

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49).

Memo

zThe piecing straight stitch shows a "P" on the LCD.

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

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dwith the edge of the fabric.

■For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 21 .

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a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

■For a seam allowance on the left side

Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch 22 .

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a6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

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zTo change the width of the seam allowance (needle position), refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 79).

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885-V31/V33 specifications

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