Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks

SEWING THE STITCHES

■Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)

When you select left or middle (center) needle

position stitches, you can use and in the

stitch width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.

Memo

When appears in the stitch width display, select a different straight stitch.

a

aStitch width

J J J J

12.0 mm	8.5 mm	6.5 mm	5.0 mm
(approx.	(approx.	(approx.	(approx.
1/2 inch)	11/32 inch)	1/4 inch)	3/16 inch)

■Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks

For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam allowance, set the width to 3.5 mm on the screen. While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8 inch (approx. 16mm) mark on the needle plate.

b

d

J

e

a

f

g

c

a5/8 inch (approx. 16 mm)

bFor stitches with a middle (center) needle position

cFor stitches with a left needle position

dMiddle (center) needle position <inch>

eMiddle (center) needle position <cm>

fMiddle (center) needle position <inch>

gLeft needle position <inch>

■Basting

aPress , and then attach presser foot “J”.

bPress the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button to sew reinforcement stitches at the beginning of the stitching.

Memo

The stitch length can be set between 5 mm and 30 mm (approx. 3/16 and 1-3/16 inches).

a

aBetween 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches)

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