Brother International Innov-ís 2800D Users Manual - English - Page 88

SEWING THE STITCHES Button Sewing Buttons with 2 or 4 holes can be sewn on. Note Make sure that the automatic thread cutting setting is not selected when sewing on buttons. Stitch Key Stitch Name Button sewing Presser Foot Applications Attaching buttons Stitch width [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual Stitch length [mm (inch.)] Auto. Manual 3.5 2.5 - 4.5 (1/8) (3/32 - 3/16) - - Twin needle NO a Press . b Raise the presser foot lever, and remove the flat bed attachment. c Lower the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. to a a Feed dog position switch d Attach button fitting foot "M", slide the button along the metal plate and into the presser foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. f 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. Note • To attach the button more securely, repeat the procedure. • Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the holes in the button. g With scissors, cut the upper and bobbin threads at the beginning of the stitching, pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. a Button b Metal plate a b e Turn the handwheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the holes of the button without touching it. h When button sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position switch to to raise the feed dogs. a CAUTION • Make sure the needle does not strike the button during sewing. The needle may break and cause injury. a Feed dog position switch 86