Brother International Innov-ís 1200 Users Manual - English - Page 125

Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. Select a stitch. c The stitches that can be used are 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 or 47 . Note z If the thread becomes tangled, use stabilizer material. Install the wing needle. a 3 • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 40). • The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. For details, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" (page 33). • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). • When sewing with the wing needle, select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less. Start sewing. d Attach monogramming foot "N". b • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). CAUTION ● When sewing with the wing needle, select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Decorative Stitching 123