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Free-motion quilting, Using free-motion quilting foot “c, Caution – Brother Innov-is 2800D User Manual

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Free-motion Quilting

For free-motion quilting, use free-motion quilting foot
“C” or free-motion open toe quilting foot “O”
depending on the stitch that is selected, and set the
machine to free-motion sewing mode. In this mode, the
presser foot is raised to the necessary height for free-
motion sewing.
We recommend attaching the foot controller and
sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing
speed with the speed control slide on the machine.

Using Free-motion Quilting Foot “C”

The free-motion quilting foot “C” is used for free-
motion sewing using the straight stitch needle plate.

Free-motion quilting foot “C”

a

Follow steps on page 56 through 57 of the
machine's Operation Manual to attach the
straight stitch needle plate.

a

Single hole

b

Press

to set the machine to free-motion

sewing mode.

→ The key appears as

, and the quilting foot is

raised to the necessary height for free-motion sewing.

CAUTION

• With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed

of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric
is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle
may break or other damage may result.

• When using free-motion quilting foot “C”, be sure to

use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the
needle in middle (center) needle position. If the
needle is moved to any position other than the
middle (center) needle position, the needle may
break, which may result in injuries.

Memo

• When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the

thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised

to the height specified in the machine settings

screen. Press

to display “FREE MOTION

FOOT HEIGHT” on P. 2 of the settings screen.

Press

or

to select the height that the

quilting foot is raised. Increase the setting by

pressing

, for example, when sewing very

stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew.

• In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be

necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test

with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your

chosen fabric.

Memo

Notice that this plate has a single hole.

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