Brother International Innov-ís 4000D Software Users Manual/3.0 Operation - Page 11

Free-motion Quilting For free-motion quilting, use free-motion quilting foot "C" or free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" depending on the stitch that is selected, and set the machine to free-motion sewing mode. In this mode, the presser foot is raised to the necessary height for freemotion sewing. We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. You can adjust the sewing speed with the speed control slide on the machine. ■ Using Free-motion Quilting Foot "C" The free-motion quilting foot "C" is used for freemotion sewing using the straight stitch needle plate. a Follow steps on page 55 through 56 of the machine's Operation Manual to attach the straight stitch needle plate. 1 a Single hole Memo Notice that this plate has a single hole. b Press to set the machine to free-motion sewing mode. Free-motion quilting foot "C" CAUTION • With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. • When using free-motion quilting foot "C", be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle (center) needle position. If the needle is moved to any position other than the middle (center) needle position, the needle may break, which may result in injuries. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display "FREE MOTION FOOT HEIGHT" on P. 1 of the settings screen. Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised. Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. → The key appears as , and the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height for free-motion sewing. • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your chosen fabric. 10