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Brother 885-X36, 885-X38 Patterns and stitch names, ■ 37 Stitches, ■ 27 Stitches

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Patterns and stitch names

■ 37 Stitches																				■ 27 Stitches											1
■ 37 Stitches																				■ 27 Stitches
		(only available on certain models)

	1	2				3		4			5	6	7	8	9	10				1		2		3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
								14			15														14


11		12				13						16	17	18	19					11		12		13

		20				21		22			23	24	25	26	27	28						15		16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23
								32			33			36										26	27



29		30				31						34	35		37					24		25


					Pattern								Stitch Name							Recommended					Recommended				Reference Page
													Stitch Name									Width				Length			Reference Page
37 Stitches							27 Stitches													(mm (inch))						(mm (inch))

		1						1					1-STEP AUTOMATIC									3-5				F-1.5
													1-STEP AUTOMATIC							(1/8-3/16)						F-1.5				36
													BUTTONHOLE							(1/8-3/16)						(1/64-1/16)				36
													BUTTONHOLE								(Dial 4-7)					(1/64-1/16)
																					(Dial 4-7)
		2						2					STRAIGHT STITCH									6.5					1-4		30, 40, 41, 42
																						6.5					1-4
																						(1/4)				(1/16-3/16)
																						(1/4)				(1/16-3/16)

		3						3					ZIGZAG STITCH									0-6.5					F-4		30, 39, 41, 42
																						0-6.5					F-4
																						(0-1/4)				(1/64-3/16)
																						(0-1/4)				(1/64-3/16)

		4						4					BLIND HEM STITCH									3-6.5					F-2			30, 42
																						3-6.5					F-2
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)

		5						5					SHELL TUCK STITCH									3-6.5					F-3			32
																						3-6.5					F-3
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)

		6						6					ELASTIC STITCH									3-6.5				F-2.5				32
																						3-6.5				F-2.5
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-3/32)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-3/32)

		7						7				STRETCH BLIND HEM										3-6.5				F-1.5				30, 42
												STRETCH BLIND HEM										3-6.5				F-1.5
														STITCH						(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)
														STITCH						(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)

		8						8					SCALLOP STITCH									3-6.5				F-1.5				35
																						3-6.5				F-1.5
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/16)

		9						9				DOUBLE ACTION STITCH										3-6.5					F-3			33
																						3-6.5					F-3
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)

		10						10					BRIDGING STITCH									3-6.5					F-3			33
																						3-6.5					F-3
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)

		11						11					RAMPART STITCH									3-6.5					F-3			33
																						3-6.5					F-3
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)
																				(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)

		12						12				ELASTIC SHELL TUCK										3-6.5					F-3			34
												ELASTIC SHELL TUCK										3-6.5					F-3
														STITCH						(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)
														STITCH						(1/8-1/4)						(1/64-1/8)

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Contents

http://solutions.brothe r.c Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine Always Do not Never Never This machine is intended for household use FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT CONTENTS 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Optional accessories THE MAIN PARTS Flat bed attachment USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting plugs Main power and sewing light switch Foot controller Checking the needle Replacing the needle Changing the presser foot THE CONTROLS Pattern selection dial Stretch stitching Patterns and stitch names Page Stitch length dial Stitch width dial Reverse sewing lever Feed dog position switch THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1Turn on the machine 3Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until it snaps into place 4Swing up the spool pin, and then remove the spool cap Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Memo Lower threading Page Upper threading 5Fully insert the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin 6Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin 8Pass the thread under the thread guide B from the back to the front bLower the presser foot lever gRaise the needle threader lever Drawing up the lower thread 5Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread 7Replace the bobbin cover FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 2SEWING BASICS Please read before sewing Starting sewing Trial sewing Changing the sewing direction Sewing thick fabrics Sewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing with a twin needle (Option) ■Attaching the extra spool pin ■Twin needle threading 2Thread the left needle 3 Thread the right needle 4Attach zigzag foot “J” Thread tension 3BUILT-INSTITCHES Straight stitching Zigzag stitching Blind hem stitching 2Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, and press 6 Remove the flat bed attachment and make free-armsewing possible Shell tuck stitching Elastic stitching Double action stitching Fagoting Overedge stitching Feather stitching Triple zigzag stretch stitching Decorative stitching 4SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Making a buttonhole (1-stepautomatic buttonhole) 5 You need to sew the front bar tack first 6Lower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly 7While gently holding the upper thread, start the machine 8The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn in the order shown Adjusting buttonholes Sewing buttons 5USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Zipper insertion Gathering Darning Appliqués Using the blind stitch foot 6APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Restrictions on oiling Precautions on storing the machine Cleaning 8Install the needle plate, and then tighten the screws TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page INDEX