Brother Laura Ashley Innov-ís NX2000, Operation Manual

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SEWING THE STITCHES
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Changing the Needle Position (Left or
Middle Needle Position Stitches Only)
When you select left or middle (center) needle
position stitches, you can use and in the
stitch width display to change the position of the
needle. Match the distance from the right edge of
the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width,
then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge
of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish.
a Stitch width
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Basting
a
Press , and then attach presser foot “J”.
b
Press the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch”
button to sew reinforcement stitches at the
beginning of the stitching.
c
Sew while lightly guiding the fabric.
d
End the basting with reinforcement stitches.
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Aligning the fabric with the stitch guide foot
Sew while keeping the right edge of the fabric
aligned with a desired position of markings on the
stitch guide foot.
a Seam
b Stitch guide foot
c Markings
Memo
When appears in the stitch width display,
select a different straight stitch.
12.0 mm
(approx.
1/2 inch) 8.5 mm
(approx.
11/32 inch)
6.5 mm
(approx.
1/4 inch)
5.0 mm
(approx.
3/16 inch)
Memo
For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam
allowance, set the width to 0 mm on the screen. While
sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16mm
(approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate.
a
16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch)
a
J J J J
J
a
Memo
The stitch length can be set between 5 mm and 30 mm
(approx. 3/16 and 1-3/16 inches).
a
Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm
(approx. 1-3/16 inches)
Memo
This is easy to do if the foot controller is used
(see page 39).
a
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