Brother Brother CP-6500 operation manual Heirloom stitching

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Heirloom stitching

When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.

CAUTION

●The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to “Upper threading” (page 22).

aInsert the wing needle.

•Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

•For details on inserting a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 29).

bAttach monogramming foot “N”.

cSelect stitch , , , , or .

CAUTION

●Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

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

dStart sewing.

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