Straight Stitching

 

Pattern

Stitch Length

Stitch Width

 

(Straight Stitch)

1-4.5

6.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Triple Stretch Stitch)

 

 

 

 

 

SS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STARTING SEWING

1.Turn the Pattern Selection Dial to show your desired stitch in the Pattern Indication Window. Setting the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch is required.

2.Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot lever.

3.Pull the upper thread toward the back of the presser foot.

4.Place the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from the edge of the fabric.

5.Lower the presser foot.

(Model PS-57, PS-55, STAR-50, RSR-55, XRX-55, PS-53)

6.To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as possible, then step down on the foot controller to start reverse sewing.

7.Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and start sewing in the forward direction by applying pressure to the foot controller.

(Model STAR 240E, STAR 230E)

6.To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as possible to start reverse sewing.

7.Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and press the Start/Stop Button to start sewing in the forward direction.

*When the foot controller is used, step 6 and 7 are the same as for Model PS-57, PS-55, STAR-50, RSR-55, XRX-55, PS-53.

*Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed.

ZIGZAGSTITCHING

ZICKZACKSTICH

STRAIGHTAND

GERAD-UND

НОРМАЛЬНАЯ ПРЯМАЯ И ЗИГЗАГООБРАЗНАЯ СТРОЧКА

CAUTION

Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury.

CHANGING SEWING DIRECTION

1.Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change direction with the needle still in the fabric.

2.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point.

3.Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction.

FINISHING SEWING

Reverse stitching is used to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed.

1.Stitch to the end of the seam and stop.

2.Push the Reverse Sewing Lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the end of the fabric.

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XRX-55, STAR-230E, STAR-50, RSR-55, STAR-240E specifications

Brother has long been a prominent player in the realm of sewing machines, consistently delivering reliable products equipped with innovative features. Among its impressive line-up are the Brother STAR-240E, RSR-55, STAR-50, STAR-230E, and XRX-55. Each model embodies unique characteristics and technologies, making them excellent choices for various sewing needs.

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