Brother NX-450, N5V operation manual Appliqué stitching, Select a stitch

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Appliqué stitching

For best results, use the included open toe foot.

aCut out the appliqué, leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/16 inch).

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aSeam allowance

bPlace a pattern made of thick paper or stabilizer on the back of the appliqué, and then fold over the seam allowance using an iron.

•Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance.

cTurn the fabric over, and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to.

dAttach the open toe foot.

•For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 41).

eSelect a stitch.

•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).

fTurn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and then begin sewing

around the edge of the appliqué, making sure	3
that the needle drops just outside of the
appliqué.

When sewing around corners, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction.

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aBasting stitching

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 101