Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 137

SEWING THE STITCHES e Topstitch 7 mm to 10 to 3/8 inch) from the mm (approx. 1/4 inch seamed edge of the c Press the seam allowance open and align the folded hem along the teeth of the fabric, then remove the basting. zipper, while maintaining 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) of sewing space. S 2 Utility Stitches CAUTION • Make sure the needle does not strike the zipper during sewing. If the needle strikes the zipper, the needle may break, leading to injury. ■ Inserting a Side Zipper Use for side zippers in skirts or dresses. a Select . a Zipper pull tab b Wrong side of fabric c Zipper teeth d End of zipper opening e 3 mm (approx. 1/8 inch) d Remove presser foot "J". e Align the right side of the pin in zipper foot "I" with the presser foot holder, and attach the presser foot. Note • Make sure you sew using the middle needle position. b Attach presser foot "J" and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening. Change to a basting stitch and sew to the top of the fabric. a Reverse stitches b Wrong side of fabric c Basting stitches d End of zipper opening a Right b Left c Needle drop position CAUTION • When using zipper foot "I", make sure the straight stitch, middle needle position is selected. Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to make sure the needle does not strike the presser foot. If another stitch is selected, the needle will strike the presser foot, causing the needle to break and possibly causing injury. f Set the presser foot 1/8 inch) margin. in the 3 mm (approx. Sewing S-65