Brother International Innov-is 500D Users Manual - English - Page 119

SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 113 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics. Install the wing needle. a • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 47). • When sewing with the wing needle, select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less. Start sewing. d • Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle. • For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 37). CAUTION ● When sewing with the wing needle, select 3 • The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or may be damaged. Manually pass the thread break. through the eye of the needle from the front ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly to the back. turn the balance wheel toward you and For details, refer to "Thread the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" (page 30). check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Attach monogramming foot "N". b Partially removing threads is called "drawnwork". This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave. Two ways to create drawnwork are described below. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 40). Select a stitch. c The stitches that can be used are 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 or 41 . Decorative Stitching 113