Brother 885-U22, 285C operation manual Free-motion quilting, 104

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bAdjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn.

Note

zThe optional quilting guide is available through your dealer.

Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using the drop feed lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.

The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.

Note

zThread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.

aRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot

•Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 43).

bSecure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw.

The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.

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aPin on quilting foot

bPresser foot holder screw

cNeedle clamp screw

cHold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

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aPresser foot holder screw

CAUTION

●Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

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