Brother Computerized Sewing and Quilting Machine operation manual Gathering, Flat Fell Seams

SEWING THE STITCHES

Gathering

Sew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc.

aSelect a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot “J”.

bSet the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension).

Memo

If you press , then , the stitch

length is automatically set to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension is automatically set to 2.0.

cPull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of both the upper and bobbin threads (see “Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread” on page 28).

a

b

c

aUpper thread

bBobbin thread

c50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)

dSew a row of straight stitches along each side of the seam line, pull out 50 mm

(1-15/16 inches) of the upper and bobbin threads, and then cut the threads.

b

a

c

a10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 to 9/16 inch)

bSeam line

c50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches)

ePull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gathering, and then tie the threads.

fSmooth the gathers by ironing them.

gSew along the seam line, and then remove the basting stitch.

Flat Fell Seams

Use flat fell seams to reinforce seams and finish edges neatly.

aPress , and then attach presser foot “J”.

bAlign the fabric with right sides together, sew the seam line, and then cut off half the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will lie.

*If the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing, reverse stitches will automatically be sewn at the beginning and end of the stitching and the thread will be cut.

a

b

aAbout 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch)

bWrong side of fabric

cSpread out the fabric along the seam line.

a b

aWrong side of fabric

bSeam line

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