Brother International Innov-ís 1200 Users Manual - English - Page 109

Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. Baste the fabric to be quilted. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 44). Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser d foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. a a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw. CAUTION 3 ● Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, a causing it to bend or break. ● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the b handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Select a stitch. e • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). Place one hand on each side of the presser f foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing. Note z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 107