Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 111
Quilting with Satin Stitches
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You can use the appliqué technique to attach appliqué designs like the three pictured below. SEWING THE STITCHES e Set the "Width Control" to "ON". S 2 Utility Stitches a Dresden plate b Stained glass c Sunbonnet sue ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. a Attach the foot controller (see page S-4). b Select and attach presser foot "J". c Press in the length display to shorten the stitch length. Memo • You can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. Use the foot controller to adjust the sewing speed. f Press . → The display will return to the original screen. g Start sewing. * You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by moving the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever to the left, and the stitch width becomes narrower. Slide it to the right, the stitch width becomes wider. The size of the width changes equally on both sides of the middle needle position. a narrower b wider Example: Changing the width \ Memo • The setting will vary according to the kind of fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a length of 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 inch to 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitches. d Press to use the speed control slide to control the stitch width. h When you are finished sewing, set "Width Control" back to "OFF". the Sewing S-39