Brother International Innov-ís 2800D Users Manual - English - Page 86

SEWING THE STITCHES d Pull down the buttonhole lever. * The buttonhole lever should be positioned behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole foot, as shown in the illustration. a a e Gently hold the end of the upper thread, and then start sewing. * Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. * If the automatic thread cutting setting is selected before sewing, the machine will automatically cut the thread at the end of stitching. a Buttonhole lever a a Metal bracket Note If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, press in the length display to increase the stitch length. Bar Tacks Bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching used to strengthen points subject to strain, such as ends of pocket openings and slits. Stitch Key Stitch Name Bar tack Presser Foot Applications Reinforcement at opening of pocket, etc. Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 0.4 0.3 - 1.0 (1/16) (1/16 - 1/8) (1/64) (1/64 - 1/16) Twin Needle NO a Press . b Set the scale on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot. Memo The bar tack length can be set between 5 and 28 mm (approx. 3/16 and 1-1/16 inches). Bar tacks are usually between 5 and 10 mm (approx. 3/16 and 3/8 inch) (This differs depending on the application.) a b c a Presser foot scale b Finished measurement c 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) 84