Brother Sewing Machines Utility Stitches, If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

UTILITY STITCHES ———————————————————————————————————————————

gAdjust the stitch width until the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem.

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aNeedle

bNeedle drop point

cFold of hem

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aStitch width

■If the needle catches too much of the hem fold

The needle is too far to the left.

Press (of the Stitch width keys) to decrease the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

■If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right.

Press (of the Stitch width keys) to increase the stitch width so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

•For details on changing the stitch width, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length” (page 58).

hSew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide.

iRemove the basting stitching.

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

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aWrong side of fabric

bRight side of fabric

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