Brother International Innov-is 500D Users Manual - English - Page 62

SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 56 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The stitch width and length can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. Adjusting the stitch width The zigzag width can be adjusted on the LCD. Turn on the sewing machine. a • If the setting is changed, the highlighted value is erased. X The LCD comes on. Select a stitch. b ■ For groups other than utility stitches When selecting stitches in the decorative stitch, satin stitch, cross-stitch and combined utility stitch groups, press after selecting the stitch. ■ For groups other than utility stitches When selecting stitches in the decorative stitch, satin stitch, cross-stitch and combined utility stitch groups, press after making the setting. X A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears. • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 47). • Immediately after the stitch is selected, the standard settings (highlighted) appear. To make the stitch width narrower, press . c To make the stitch width wider, press . X The stitch width is changed. Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value. z If the straight stitch (left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Increasing the width moves the needle to the right; reducing the width moves the needle to the left. z The sewing machine can be set so that the stitch width can easily be changed with the sewing speed controller. For details, refer to "Satin stitching" (page 102). z means the setting cannot be adjusted. 56