SEWING THE STITCHES

Zigzag Stitches

Zigzag stitches are useful for a variety of applications, including overcasting and sewing appliqués and patchwork.

Note

When using the twin needle (see page 32), be sure to attach presser foot “J”.

Stitch

 

Presser

 

Stitch width

Stitch length

Twin

Stitch Name

Applications

[mm (inch)]

[mm (inch)]

Key

Foot

Needle

 

 

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag stitch (Middle)

 

For overcasting, mending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse stitch is sewn while

3.5

0.0 - 7.0

1.4

0.0 - 4.0

OK

 

 

 

pressing “Reverse/

(1/8)

(0 - 1/4)

(1/16)

(0 - 3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

Reinforcement Stitch” button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag stitch (Middle)

 

For overcasting, mending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinforcement stitch is sewn

3.5

0.0 - 7.0

1.4

0.0 - 4.0

OK

 

 

 

while pressing “Reverse/

(1/8)

(0 - 1/4)

(1/16)

(0 - 3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

Reinforcement Stitch” button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag stitch (Right)

 

Start from right needle position,

3.5

2.5 - 5.0

1.4

0.3 - 4.0

OK

 

 

 

zigzag sew at left.

 

 

 

(1/8)

(3/32 - 3/16)

(1/16)

(1/64 - 3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zigzag stitch (Left)

 

Start from left needle position,

3.5

2.5 - 5.0

1.4

0.3 - 4.0

OK

 

 

 

zigzag sew at right.

 

 

 

(1/8)

(3/32 - 3/16)

(1/16)

(1/64 - 3/16)

( J )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aSelect a stitch, and then attach presser foot

“J”.

Memo

“ at the beginning of the stitch shown on the key indicates that reverse stitches are sewn when the

“Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed. “ “ at the beginning of the stitch shown on the key indicates that reinforcement stitches are sewn when the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button is pressed.

Overcasting

Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.

a

aNeedle drop point

Appliqués

Attach the appliqué using starch or basting, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge.

Memo

For additional applique instructions, see page 60.

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Brother QC 1000 operation manual Zigzag Stitches, Overcasting

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