Brother International Innov-is 1250D Operation Manual - Page 111

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. Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser d foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. a Note z Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. z When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a a Presser foot holder screw X The walking foot is attached. speed between slow and medium. z When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. z The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot. Only select straight or zigzag stitch CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. 3 patterns with reinforcement stitches. For ● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the details, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page handwheel toward you 70). (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the Baste the fabric to be quilted. a needle may bend or break. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" (page 46). Select a stitch. e • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 51). Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw. Place one hand on each side of the presser f foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing. a b a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 109