Appendix, Stitch settings, Utility stitches – Brother XR1355 User Manual
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APPENDIX
STITCH SETTINGS
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility and mirror
image stitches in the following table.
Utility stitches
● When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
Stitch Name
Patt
ern
Pres
ser
F
oot
Pattern
No.
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Twin Needl
e
W
alk
in
g Fo
ot
Rever
se
(
Rev.
)
/
Rei
nf
orce
m
en
t
(
Rf
c.
)
St
it
chi
ng
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
St
ra
igh
t
Left
J
00
Basic stitching, sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
Center
J
01
Attaching zippers, basic stitching,
and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
Triple stretch
stitch
J
02
Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams,
sewing stretch fabrics and
decorative stitching
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
Rfc.
Stretch stitch
J
03
Sewing stretch fabrics and
decorative stitching
1.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Yes
( J )
No
Rfc.
Zigzag stitch
J
04
Overcasting and attaching appliqués
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
*
Yes
Rev.
3-point zigzag
stitch
J
05
Overcasting on medium weight or
stretch fabrics, attaching elastic,
darning, etc.
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
Rfc.
Overcasting
stitch
G
06
Overcasting on thin or medium
weight fabrics
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No
No
Rfc.
G
07
Overcasting on thick fabrics
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
No
No
Rfc.
J
08
Overcasting on stretch fabrics
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
Rfc.
J
09
Overcasting on thick or stretch
fabrics
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
**
Yes
( J )
No
Rfc.
CAUTION
*Do not use reverse stitching.
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.