Brother Innov-is 2800D, User Manual

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SEWING THE STITCHES
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b
Leave a seam when sewing the scallop
stitches so that the pattern is not sewn
directly on the edge of the fabric.
c
Trim along the seam, making sure not to cut
the stitches.
Top Stitching
For a decorative effect in a crazy quilt, stitches can be
sewn over a pressed seam allowance.
a
Select a straight stitch, and then attach
presser foot “J”.
b
Sew together two pieces of fabric with their
surfaces facing each other, and then open the
seam allowances.
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
b Wrong side of fabric
c Straight stitch
d
Seam allowance
c
Turn the fabric over so that the surface faces
up, and then sew over the seam with the
center of the presser foot aligned with the
seam.
* Select one of the following stitch patterns.
a Surface of fabric
Smocking
The decorative stitching created by sewing or
embroidering over gathers is called smocking. It is used
to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs.
a
Select a straight stitch, and then attach
presser foot “J”.
b
Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx.
3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0
(weaker tension).
c
Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of
both the upper and bobbin threads.
d
Sew stitching 10 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) apart.
a Approximately 10mm (approx. 3/8 inch)
Note
Sew test stitches on the fabric before sewing on your
project.
a
b
b
c
d
Note
Make sure that the automatic reverse/reinforcement
stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are not
selected.
a
a