Brother NX-200 - Manual (Page 68)

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Adjust the stitch width until the needle
slightly catches the fold of the hem.
1 Needle drop point
2 Wider stitch
3 Narrower stitch
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem
fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem
fold, move the stitch width adjustment lever
down. This makes the stitch narrower to
move the needle away from the fold.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle does not catch enough of the
hem fold, move the stitch width adjustment
lever up. This makes the stitch wider to move
the needle closer onto the fold.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
• For details on changing the stitch width,
refer to “Adjusting the Stitch Width and
Length” (page 45).
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Sew with the fold of the hem against the
presser foot guide.
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Remove the basting stitching.
1 Wrong side of fabric
2 Right side of fabric
Memo
● For best results when sewing stretch fabrics,
decrease the pressure of the presser foot. For
details, refer to “Adjusting the pressure of
the presser foot” (page 30).
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