Brother International Innov-is 4750D Operation Manual - Page 97
Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot O
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SEWING THE STITCHES g Lower the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the base of the machine, to . a Using Free-motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O" The free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" is used for free-motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free-motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitches can be sewn using free-motion open toe quilting foot "O". For details on the stitches that can be used, refer to the "Stitch Setting Chart" at the end of this manual. b c d a Rear of machine b Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) c Up d Down h Use and both then hands to stretch the move the fabric at a fabric taut, consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length. Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" Note 3 Free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" can Utility Stitches also be used with the straight stitch needle plate. We recommend using free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" with free-motion sewing of fabrics of uneven thicknesses. For details on installing the straight stitch needle plate, refer to page 65. Select one of the following stitches when using the straight stitch needle plate. Memo In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension (see page 50). Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. a Stitch i Press mode. to cancel the free-motion sewing j After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position switch to to raise the feed dogs. Memo • Normally, the feed dog position switch is in the up position. • Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice. 85