Stitch Name

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

Decorative stitch

	FootPresser		Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual	NeedleTwin		FootWalking
			Stitch Width		Stitch Length			Reverse/
Pattern		Application	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]			Reinforcement
								Stitching
35			4.0	0.0–7.0	3.0	2.0–4.0
	J	Decorative stitching					No	Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(1/8)	(1/16–3/16)

36	J	Decorative stitching	4.0	0.0–7.0	2.5	1.0–4.0	Yes	Reinforcement	No

			(3/16)	(0–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)


37			5.5	0.0–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0	Yes
	J	Decorative stitching						Reinforcement	No
			(7/32)	(0–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)


38		Decorative stitching and	5.0	1.5–7.0	1.0	0.2–4.0	Yes
	N							Reinforcement	No
		elastic-attaching	(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/64–3/16)	(J)

39		Lace sewing, decorative	3.5	1.5–7.0	2.5	1.6–4.0
	N	hemming, heirloom stitching,					No	Reinforcement	No
			(1/8)	(1/16–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)
		etc.
40	N	Decorative hemming, heirloom	6.0	1.5–7.0	3.0	1.5–4.0	No	Reinforcement	No

		stitching, etc.	(15/64)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/8)	(1/16–3/16)

41		Decorative hemming on thin,	5.0	1.5–7.0	3.5	1.5–4.0
	N	mediumweight and plain weave					No	Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/8)	(1/16–3/16)
		fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
42		Decorative hemming on thin,	5.0	1.5–7.0	4.0	1.5–4.0	Yes
	N	mediumweight and plain weave						Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(3/16)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)
		fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.


43		Decorative hemming on thin,	5.0	1.5–7.0	2.5	1.5–4.0	Yes
	N	mediumweight and plain weave						Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)
		fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.


44		Decorative hemming on thin,	5.0	1.5–7.0	2.0	1.5–4.0	Yes
	N	mediumweight and plain weave						Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)
		fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.


45		Decorative hemming, ribbon	5.0	1.5–7.0	3.0	1.5–4.0	Yes
	N	threading, heirloom stitching,						Reinforcement	No
			(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/8)	(1/16–3/16)	(J)
		etc.


46	N	Decorative stitching, smocking	6.0	1.5–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0	No	Reinforcement	No

		stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.	(15/64)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)

47	N	Decorative stitching, smocking	5.0	1.5–7.0	1.6	1.0–4.0	No	Reinforcement	No

		stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.	(3/16)	(1/16–1/4)	(1/16)	(1/16–3/16)

885-V33, 885-V31 specifications

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One of the standout features of the Brother 885-V33 is its extensive stitch selection, boasting over 100 built-in stitches. This variety includes utility, decorative, and quilting stitches, offering users the flexibility to tackle different projects with ease. The machine also features an automatic needle threader, which simplifies the setup process, allowing you to focus on your creative endeavors without the frustration of threading the needle manually.

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Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Stitch Name

Models: 885-V33 885-V31

Stitch Name

Pattern

885-V33, 885-V31 specifications