Brother LX-3125 - Manual (Page 29)

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Basic stitching
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
Two stitches are available for basic stitching.
a
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
b
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 22).
c
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
d
Start sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
e
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
Blind hem stitching
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge
of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers,
without the stitch showing.
a
Reverse the skirt or pants.
a Right side of fabric
b Bottom side
b
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
hem, and press.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
Number on dial Stitch name Application
Straight stitch
(Center needle
position)
Attaching
zippers, basic
stitching, and
sewing gathers
or darning, etc.
11
Straight stitch
(Left needle
position)
Basic stitching,
sewing gathers
or pintucks, etc.
6 7 8 9 10
Number
on dial
Stitch name Application
12
Stretch blind
Stitch
Blind hem stitching on
stretch fabrics.