Brother CE 500PRW operation manual Joining, Heirloom stitching

Models: CE 500PRW

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Joining

eUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt.

aAttach zigzag foot “J”.

bSew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.

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aWrong side of fabric

b6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

cStraight stitch

cSelect stitch Heirloom stitching , Manual background or Manual background .

dTurn the fabric over so that the right side faces up, and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam.Manual background

aRight side of fabric

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.

Manual backgroundManual backgroundCAUTION

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 16).

aInsert the wing needle.

Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

For details on inserting a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 21).

bAttach monogramming foot “N”.

cSelect stitch Manual background , Manual background , Manual background , Manual backgroundManual background , Manual background or Manual background .

Manual backgroundManual backgroundCAUTION

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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Brother CE 500PRW operation manual Joining, Heirloom stitching