Brother 882-S90/S91 - Manual (Page 71)

SEWING THE STITCHES
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Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications.
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”.
If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 40).
a
Select a stitch.
b
Attach presser foot “J”.
■ Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric
while positioning the right-hand side needle drop
point just outside the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop position
■ Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Attach the appliqué using a temporary spray
adhesive or basting, then sew it.
* Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand
side needle drop point just outside the edge of the
fabric.
Stitch Stitch name
Presser
foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch.)] Stitch length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
Reinforcement stitch is sewn
while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (right) Start from right needle position,
zigzag sew at left.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (left) Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right.
3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
a