Brother VX3240 - Manual (Page 28)

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————
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UTILITY STITCHES
USEFUL STITCHES
Zigzag stitches
You can use the zigzag stitches to join together
seams and finish them in one operation. They are
also useful for sewing stretch materials.
a
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 22).
b
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching.
c
Start sawing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
Memo
● When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use
straight stitches at the beginning and end of
the zigzag stitch for reinforcement.
d
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
Number
on dial
Stitch name Application
2
Zigzag stitch
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués.
Select the desired
width.
3
Zigzag stitch
4
Zigzag stitch
5
Zigzag (satin)
stitch
Overcasting and
attaching appliqués
with the decorative
satin stitches.
● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser foot. If the needle
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or
break.
CAUTION