Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Quilting with Satin Stitches

SEWING THE STITCHES

eCheck the needle drop point, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

a

J

aNeedle drop point

CAUTION

•Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury.

■Quilting with Satin Stitches

Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. If you set the speed control slide to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing.

aConnect the foot controller (see page 41).

b Press , and then attach presser foot “J”.

c Press in the length display to shorten the stitch length.

Memo

A stitch length between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 and 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitches, although this range varies depending on the type of fabric and thickness of thread used.

d Press .

* Change the sewing speed controller to a stitch width controller.

eSet “WIDTH CONTROL” to “ON”. The sewing speed will be adjusted using the foot controller.

fPress .

gWhile sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width.

Memo

•Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider.

•The stitch width is adjusted equally from the middle (center) needle position. (Stitches Q-08 and 1-11 will adjust from the right, stitches Q-09 and 1-12 will adjust from the left.)

a b

aNarrower

bWider

J

hWhen you are finished sewing, set “WIDTH CONTROL” back to “OFF”.

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Utility Stitches

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