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Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape; Stretch Stitching; Elastic Attaching - Brother 885-V12 Operational Manual

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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.
Pattern numbers vary depending on the machine model. Check the pattern numbers available with your
machine, and select the desired stitch.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
J 04 04 04 04
Stretch stitch
3-point
J 06 06 06 06
zigzag stitch
The values below "Auto" are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range
indicated below "Manual".
Observe the following precautions while stitching.
CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a
button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

Stretch stitching

a
Turn on the machine.
b
With the pattern selection dial,
select stitch
.
c
Attach zigzag foot "J".
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 33).
d
Sew without stretching the fabric.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Application
Auto
Sewing stretch fabrics
1.0
and decorative stitch-
(1/16)
(1/16–1/8)
ing
Overcasting on
medium weight or
5.0
stretch fabrics,
(3/16)
(1/16–1/4)
attaching elastic,
darning, etc.

Elastic attaching

When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a
piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that
of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary
that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.
a
b
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Manual
Auto
Manual
1.0–3.0
2.5
1.0–4.0
Yes
(3/32)
(1/16–3/16)
1.5–7.0
1.0
0.2–4.0
Yes
(1/16)
(1/64–3/16)
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the
fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points
to make sure that the tape is uniformly
positioned on the fabric.
b
a Elastic tape
b Pin
Turn on the machine.
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
No Reinforcement
(J)
No Reinforcement
(J)
a
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