Brother NX 200 manual Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length, Adjusting the stitch width

Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length

The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 92).

CONTENTS

Adjusting the stitch width

The stitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys.

1Press the stitch width adjustment button in the operation panel.

X The stitch width adjustment button lights up.

2Slidedown.the stitch width adjustment slider up and Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up makes the stitch width wider; sliding the slider down makes the stitch width narrower.

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1Stitch width adjustment slider

2 Stitch width adjustment button

■Changing the needle position

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider up moves the needle to the right; sliding the slider down moves the needle to the left.

CAUTION

●After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

•To automatically select the stitch width most appropriate for the selected stitch, press the stitch width adjustment button again.

INDEX

Adjusting the Thread Tension / Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 45