Brother International Innov-is 2800D Additional Operation Manual - Page 11

ENGLISH Echo Quilting Using the Free-motion Echo Quilting Foot "E" Sewing quilting lines at equal distances around a motif is called echo quilting. The quilting lines, which appear as ripples that echo away from the motif, are the distinguishing characteristic of this quilting style. Use the free-motion echo quilting foot "E" for echo quilting. Using the measurement on the presser foot as a guide, sew around the motif at a fixed interval. We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. Remember that you can also gain greater control by moving the horizontal speed dial to the medium location and using the foot controller. a Press to set the machine to free-motion sewing mode. Free-motion echo quilting foot "E" measurement a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) b 9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) 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. → The key appears as , and the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height for free-motion sewing. b Select . c Remove the presser foot. d Remove the presser foot holder and the screw. e Position the free-motion echo quilting foot "E" on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned. 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. 2 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. f Tighten the screw. • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. 9