Reinforcement Stitching, Triple stretch stitching

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

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

Stitch Name

Triple

stretch stitch

Bar tack

stitch

Pattern		Presser Foot
		J



		A

	Pattern No.				Stitch Width		Stitch Length
	Pattern No.				[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]
					[mm (inch.)]		[mm (inch.)]
				Application
stitches70 model	stitches60 model	stitches50 model	stitches40 model	Application
stitches70 model	stitches60 model	stitches50 model	stitches40 model		Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
					Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
				Attaching sleeves, sew-
02	02	02	02	ing inseams, sewing	0.0	0.0-7.0	2.5	1.5-4.0
02	02	02	02	stretch fabrics and deco-	(0)	(0-1/4)	(3/32)	(1/16-3/16)
				rative stitching
				Reinforcing openings	2.0	1.0-3.0	0.4	0.3-1.0
36	36	34	30	and areas where the	2.0	1.0-3.0	0.4	0.3-1.0
36	36	34	30	and areas where the	(1/16)	(1/16-1/8)	(1/64)	(1/64-1/16)
				seam easily comes loose	(1/16)	(1/16-1/8)	(1/64)	(1/64-1/16)
				seam easily comes loose

Twin Needle	Walking Foot	Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching
No	No	*
No	No	Rfc.
		Rfc.
		**
No	No	Auto
		Rfc.

*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement

CAUTION

●Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Triple stretch stitching

Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSelect stitch .

cStart sewing.

•For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39).

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings.

As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below.

aDetermine the desired length of the bar tack. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

2 3

aPresser foot scale

bLength of bar tack

c5 mm (3/16 inch)

•A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.

bAttach buttonhole foot “A”. cSelect stitch .

885-V60 specifications

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One of the main features of the Brother 885-V60 is its 60 built-in sewing stitches, which include utility stitches, decorative stitches, and auto-size buttonhole options. This selection allows users to explore their creativity and tackle diverse sewing tasks with ease. The machine also offers a one-step buttonhole function, making it simple to create perfectly sized buttonholes in a matter of seconds.

The Brother 885-V60 boasts a generous sewing area, equipped with a large extension table that provides ample space for handling larger projects like quilts. This extended work surface enhances stability and support, ensuring that even extensive pieces can be managed comfortably. The adjustable stitch width and length further allow for customization of stitches, catering to individual preferences for each project.

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Brother 885-V60 appendix Reinforcement Stitching, Triple stretch stitching, Bar tack stitching

Models: 885-V60

REINFORCEMENT STITCHING

Auto

rative stitching

Reinforcing openings

1.0-3.0

0.3-1.0

and areas where the