Brother International Innov-is 4750D Operation Manual - Page 77

■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you can use and in the stitch width display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish. SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Needle Plate and Needle Plate Cover Marks For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam allowance, set the width to 0.0 mm on the screen. While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate. c d e a a f 3 Utility Stitches g a Stitch width Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches J J J J 12.0 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (approx. 11/32 inch) 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 5.0 mm (approx. 3/ 16 inch) cb a 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) b For stitches with a middle (center) needle position c For stitches with a left needle position d Left needle position on the needle plate e Left needle position on the needle plate f Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover g Left needle position on the needle plate cover ■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric. CAUTION Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate. 65