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Appliqué stitching

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 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.

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aBasting stitching

dAttach the open toe foot.

•For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37).

eSelect a stitch.

•For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 66).

fTurn the balance wheel toward you, and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure 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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Brother NX 600 operation manual Appliqué stitching, DAttach the open toe foot, ESelect a stitch
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NX 600 specifications

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