Brother NC21SE Zigzag Stitches

SEWING THE STITCHES
Utility Stitches
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Zigzag Stitches
Zigzag stitches are useful for overcasting, appliqué, patchwork, and many other applications.
Select a stitch, and attach presser foot “J”.
If the stitch which you select has a double mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reverse
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button.
If the stitch which you select has a dot mark “ ” at the top of the key display, you can sew reinforcement
stitches by holding the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button (see page 46).
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aSelect a stitch.
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bAttach presser foot “J”.
■Overcasting (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Sew the overcasting along the edge of the fabric
while positioning the right-hand side needle drop
point just outside the edge of the fabric.
aNeedle drop position
■Appliqué (Using a Zigzag Stitch)
Attach the appliqué material using a temporary
spray adhesive or basting, and then sew it.
* Sew a zigzag stitch while positioning the right-hand
side needle drop point just outside the edge of the
fabric.
Stitch Stitch name Presser
foot Applications
Stitch width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch length
[mm (inch.)] Twin
needle
Auto. Manual Auto. Manual
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
Reverse stitch is sewn while
pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch For overcasting, mending.
Reinforcement stitch is sewn
while pressing “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button.
3.5
(1/8)
0.0 - 7.0
(0 - 1/4)
1.4
(1/16)
0.0 - 4.0
(0 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (right) Start from right needle position,
zigzag sew at left. 3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
Zigzag stitch (left) Start from left needle position,
zigzag sew at right. 3.5
(1/8)
2.5 - 5.0
(3/32 - 3/16)
1.4
(1/16)
0.3 - 4.0
(1/64 - 3/16)
OK
( J )
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