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Brother 885-X36, 885-X38 3BUILT-INSTITCHES, Straight stitching, Zigzag stitching, Blind hem stitching, ■Zigzag stitch, ■ Satin stitch, 1 Reverse the skirt or pants

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3BUILT-IN STITCHES

Straight stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.

	Pattern					Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	37			27		Length	Width
	37			27		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
			2			1-4
Straight Stitch						1-4
Straight Stitch						(1/16-3/16)	6.5
						(1/16-3/16)


Triple Stretch	20			15		Fixed	(1/4)
	20			15

Stitch						2.5 (3/32)
Stitch

■Top stitching and stretch materials

You can use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.

You can use a triple stretch stitch for sewing stretch fabrics.

Zigzag stitching

		Stitch	Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length	Width
		[mm (inch)]	[mm (inch)]
Zigzag Stitch	3	F-4	0-6.5
		F-4	0-6.5
		(1/64-3/16)	(0-1/4)
		(1/64-3/16)	(0-1/4)

■Zigzag stitch

Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing.

We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.)

■ Satin stitch

Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “F”-“1” range
produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The
Satin Stitch can be used for making buttonholes and					3
decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection dial to
the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the “F”-“1”
range, and set the stitch width dial between “3” and
“6.5”.
Blind hem stitching

		Stitch		Stitch
Stitch Name	Pattern	Length		Width
		[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
Blind Hem	4	F-2
Blind Hem		F-2
Stitch		(1/64-1/16)
			3-6.5
Stretch Blind	7	F-1.5		(1/8-1/4)
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Hem Stitch		(1/64-1/16)

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Blind Hem Stitch: sewing on non-stretch fabrics. Stretch Blind Hem Stitch: for stretch fabrics.

Memo

● When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved.

1 Reverse the skirt or pants.

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1 3

4

1Wrong side of fabric

2 Right side of fabric

3 Bottom side

4 Edge of fabric

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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