Brother Sewing Machines Selecting stitching, † Character stitches No.01-55, Selecting Stitching

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†Character stitches (No.01-55)

There are 55 characters, including letters, symbols and numbers, in the Gothic font.

If (Character/utility decorative stitch key) is pressed once, character stitch mode is selected.

Character stitches are sewn in the Gothic font.

†Utility decorative stitches (No.01-62)

Some utility stitches can be used as decorative stitches. There are 62 of these stitches.

Multiple patterns can be combined in the utility decorative stitch mode .

If (Character/utility decorative stitch key) is

pressed once, character stitch mode is

selected. If (Character/utility decorative stitch key) is pressed twice, utility decorative

stitch mode is selected. Each press of (Utility decorative/character stitch key) switches the mode between character stitch mode

and utility decorative stitch mode .

Selecting stitching

Using the operation panel keys, select the desired stitch. Ten of the most often used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the numeric keys.

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, refer to “Changing the settings” (page 19).

aDetermine the stitch that you wish to use.

•For the numbers of the various stitches, refer to the stitch pattern plate and “Stitch Settings” (page 120).

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aStitch pattern plate

bDetermine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch.

The presser feet are stored in the accessory compartment.

•For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 120).

cAttach the presser foot.

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

dTurn on the sewing machine.

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

eAfterstitchselectingpattern. the stitch mode, select the

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