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Eyelet stitching – Brother NX-400 User Manual

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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 37).

2

Select stitch

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.

• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 68).

3

Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch
length to select the desired eyelet size.

• For details, refer to “Adjusting the Stitch

Width and Length” (page 55).

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,
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

56

Sewing eyelets, for example,

on belts

7.0

(1/4)

7.0, 6.0 or

5.0 (1/4,

15/64 or

3/16)

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)