Brother computerized embroidery and sewing machine, 885-V95/V96/V97/V98 Overcasting Stitches

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Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J"

Seven stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot "J".

			Stitch Width		Stitch Length		Presser
Stitch Name	Pattern	Application	[mm (inch)]		[mm (inch)]
							Foot
			Auto	Manual	Auto	Manual
Zigzag stitch	7
(center		Preventing fraying (center		0.0-7.0		0.0-4.0
needle		baseline/reverse stitching)		(0-1/4)		(0-3/16)
position)			3.5		1.4
			(1/8)		(1/16)
Zigzag stitch	8	Preventing fraying (right		2.5-5.0		0.3-4.0
(right needle
		baseline/reinforcement stitching)		(3/32-3/16)		(1/64-3/16)
position)
								3
2-point	9
zigzag stitch		Preventing fraying in thick		1.5-7.0	1.0	0.2-4.0
3-point	10	fabrics and stretch fabrics		(1/16-1/4)	(1/16)	(1/64-3/16)	J
zigzag stitch			5.0
	14	Preventing fraying in stretch	(3/16)
		fabrics			2.5	0.5-4.0
Overcasting	15	Preventing fraying in thick		0.0-7.0	(3/32)	(1/32-3/16)
stitch		fabrics and stretch fabrics		(0-1/4)
	16	Preventing fraying in stretch	4.0		4.0	1.0-4.0
		fabrics	(3/16)		(3/16)	(1/16-3/16)

CAUTION

●Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may

occur if (Start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

a Attach zigzag foot "J".

J

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

b Select a stitch.

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51).

c Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right.

a

a

aNeedle drop point

Overcasting Stitches 79