Brother Innov-i - Manual (Page 98)

UTILITY STITCHES
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■ For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
19
.
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
Memo
z To change the width of the seam allowance
(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.
Quilting
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom
layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily
be sewn using the optional walking foot and the
optional quilting guide.
Note
z Thread the needle manually when using the
walking foot, or only attach the walking foot
after threading the needle using the needle
threader.
z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing
machine needle.
z The walking foot can only be used with
straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse
stitches cannot be sewn with the walking
foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch
patterns with reinforcement stitches. For
details, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 120).
z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a
speed between slow and medium.
a
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
b
Turn on the sewing machine.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting Stitching”
(page 66).
d
Attach the walking foot.
• For details, refer to “Using the optional
walking foot” (page 44).
e
Place one hand on each side of the presser
foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.
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