Brother 888-G30, Operation Manual

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Utility Stitches
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c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 45.
d
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the
edge of the fabric.

For a seam allowance on the right side
Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the
fabric, and sew using stitch .

For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the
fabric, and sew using stitch .

Using the 1/4" piecing foot (sold separately with some
models)
If the 1/4" piecing foot is used, seams can be sewn with a
seam allowance of 6.4 mm (1/4 inch).
a
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric
that you wish to piece together.
b
Attach the 1/4" piecing foot.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 45.
d
Align the mark at the upper edge of the 1/4" piecing
foot with the upper edge of the fabric.
Align the right edge of the fabric with the right edge of
the narrow part of the 1/4" piecing foot.
To topstitch 1/8" from a seam allowance, align the left
edge of the narrow part of the 1/4" piecing foot with the
seam allowance.
e
Start sewing.
f
When the end of the stitching is reached, stop the
machine.
Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4" piecing
foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric.
No. 1-29 1-31
Stitch
1
6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
1
6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
• To change the width of the seam allowance (needle
position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer
to “Setting the stitch width” on page 38 and
“Sewing an even seam allowance” on page 40.
No. 1-30
Stitch
1
1
1
Mark on 1/4"
piecing foot
2
Beginning of
stitching
1
Seam (3.2 mm (1/8
inch))
1
6.4mm (1/4 inch)
2
End of stitching
3
Mark on 1/4"
piecing foot
1
2
1
2
3
1