Brother NV1200 operation manual Selecting stitching, Sewing, Refer to Stitch Setting Chart

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Selecting stitching

Stitches are selected using LCD operations. There are 71 utility stitches. Right after turning the power on, the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected. The machine can also be set to select the straight stitch (center needle position). For details on changing the setting, refer to page 19.

aDetermine the stitch to be used, and get the matching presser foot ready.

•Refer to “Stitch Setting Chart” (page 68).

bAttach the presser foot.

The machine comes with zigzag foot “J” attached.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 42).

CAUTION

●Use the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend.

cTurn on the sewing machine.

XThe straight stitch (left needle position) is shown selected in the LCD.

•When an animation is displayed on the screen, touch the screen with your finger.

dSelect(Previousa stitch. page key) displays the previous

screen, and (Next page key) displays the next screen.

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†Example: 11 is selected:

XThe stitch is selected, and the stitch number and settings are displayed.

eIf necessary, specify the setting for automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length, etc.

Memo

zUses of stitches and other stitch selections are explained in “UTILITY STITCHES” (page 67).

zAutomatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and other settings are explained in “Useful Functions” (page 59).

zThe procedures for specifying the thread tension are described in “Adjusting the thread tension” (page 57).

zProcedures for changing the stitch width and length are described in “Adjusting the stitch width” (page 56) and “Adjusting the stitch length” (page 57).

Note

zWhen a stitch is selected, the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears on the screen. For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 42). Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again.

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