Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 99

SEWING THE STITCHES e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. h Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover. S i After reinstalling the needle plate select any of the straight stitches. cover, 2 Utility Stitches a Bobbin case f Use the disc-shaped with the machine to screwdriver included unscrew and remove the regular needle plate. Memo • When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. You cannot change the needle position using the width display. • Always secure the needle plate before inserting the bobbin case into its original position. • "L/R SHIFT" does not work when straight stitch needle plate is on the machine. g Set the straight stitch needle plate in place and use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the plate. CAUTION • Selecting other stitches will cause an error message to be displayed. • Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) before sewing and make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate. j Insert foot. needle and attach the straight stitch a Round hole Note • Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver included with the machine to secure the screws in the needle plate. a Notch b Pin k Start sewing. * After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and the presser foot "J". Memo • To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier needle, size 90/14, and longer stitches. Sewing S-27