Brother NX-200 - Manual (Page 90)

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Eyelet Stitching
Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4,
15/64 and 3/16 inch).
1
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 29).
2
Select stitch .
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
(page 54).
3
Adjust the stitch width to select the desired
eyelet size.
• For details, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch
Width and Length” (page 45).
4
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching, and then lower the
presser foot lever.
5
Start sewing.
X Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
6
Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the
center of the eyelet.
• When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under
the fabric before punching the hole in the
fabric.
Memo
● If thin thread is used, the stitching may be
coarse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice
before removing the fabric, one on top of
the other.
Stitch Name Pattern Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)] Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)] Presser
Foot
Auto Manual Auto Manual
Eyelet stitch
Sewing eyelets, for example, on
belts
7.0
(1/4)
7.0, 6.0 or
5.0 (1/4,
15/64 or
3/16)
– – N
7 mm
(1/4 inch)
6 mm
(15/64 inch)
5 mm
(3/16 inch)
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