Brother Innov-is 1000, Operation Manual

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Sewing 49
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Selecting stitching
Stitches are selected using LCD operations. There are
67 utility stitches. Right after turning the power on,
the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected.
The machine can also be set to select the straight
stitch (center needle position). For details on
changing the setting, refer to page 19.
a
Determine the stitch to be used, and get the
matching presser foot ready.
• Refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 66).
b
Attach the presser foot.
The machine comes with zigzag foot "J"
attached.
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 42).
CAUTION
c
Turn on the sewing machine.
X
The straight stitch (left needle position) is
shown selected in the LCD.
• When an animation is displayed on the
screen, touch the screen with your finger.
d
Select a stitch.
(Previous page key) displays the previous
screen, and (Next page key) displays the
next screen.
†
Example:
11
is selected:
X
The stitch is selected, and the stitch number
and settings are displayed.
e
If necessary, specify the setting for automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the
stitch length, etc.
Memo
z
Uses of stitches and other stitch selections are
explained in "UTILITY STITCHES" (page 65).
z
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
and other settings are explained in "Useful
Functions" (page 59).
z
The procedures for specifying the thread
tension are described in "Adjusting the
thread tension" (page 57).
z
Procedures for changing the stitch width and
length are described in "Adjusting the stitch
width" (page 56) and "Adjusting the stitch
length" (page 57).
Note
z
When a stitch is selected, the icon for the
presser foot that should be used appears on
the screen. For details, refer to "Replacing
the presser foot" (page 42). Check that the
correct presser foot is attached before
starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is
installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach
the correct presser foot, and then select the
desired stitch again.
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Use the presser foot appropriate for the
stitch. If the wrong presser foot is used,
the needle may hit the presser foot and
break or bend.