Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Stitch Setting Chart
B-44
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the
following table.
*1
For free motion quilting, use free motion open toe quilting foot “O” (sold separately with some models).
*2
When (Automatic reverse/reinforcement key) is activated, the stitch will begin with reinforcement stitch.
If (Reinforcement priority) on the settings screen is also set to “ON”, the machine will sew reinforcement stitches at the
end of stitching and then stop.
Stitch Setting Chart
Note
• The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with the
walking foot.
Stitch
Stitch
number
Stitch name
Presser
foot
Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch)]
Twin
needle
Reverse
button
Auto.
Manual
Auto.
Manual
1
Straight stitch (Left)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc. 0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
2
Straight stitch (Left)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc. 0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*2
3
Straight stitch (Middle)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
4
Straight stitch (Middle)
J
*1
General sewing, gather,
pintuck, etc. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*2
5
Triple stretch stitch
J
*1
General sewing for
reinforcement and decorative
topstitching 0.0 (0)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
6
Stem stitch
J
*1
Reinforced stitching, sewing
and decorative applications 1.0 (1/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
7
Zigzag stitch
J
*1
For overcasting, mending. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
8
Zigzag stitch
J
*1
For overcasting, mending. 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0 - 5.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*2
9
3 steps elastic zigzag
stitch
J
*1
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch
fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reverse
*2
10
Overcasting stitch
G
Reinforcing of light and
medium weight fabrics 3.5 (1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
11
Overcasting stitch
G
Reinforcing of heavyweight
fabric 5.0 (3/16)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
12
Overcasting stitch
J
*1
Reinforced seaming of stretch
fabric 5.0 (3/16)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
13
Blind hem stitch
R
Hemming woven fabrics
00
3
←
-
→
3
2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
14
Blind hem stretch
stitch
R
Hemming stretch fabric
00
3
←
-
→
3
2.0 (1/16)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
NO
Reinforce-
ment
15
Blanket stitch
J
Appliqués, decorative blanket
stitch 3.5 (1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.4 - 5.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Reinforce-
ment
16
Narrow rounded
buttonhole stitch
A
Buttonhole on light to medium
weight fabrics 5.0 (3/16)
3.0 - 5.0
(1/8 - 3/16)
0.4 (1/64)
0.2 - 1.0
(1/64 - 1/16)
NO
Automatic
reinforce-
ment