Brother International Innov-is 500D Users Manual - English - Page 85

SE-BrotherE_sgml.book Page 79 Monday, June 30, 2003 3:44 PM Start sewing. e • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 49). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 51). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 52). ■ Changing the needle position The needle position used as the baseline is different for the straight stitch (left needle position) and the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 2 a Straight stitch (left needle position) b Straight stitch (center needle position) When the stitch width of the straight stitch (left needle position) is set to its standard setting 3 (0.0 mm), the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm (1/2 inch). If the stitch width is changed (between 0 and 7.0 mm (1/4 inch)), the needle position will also change. By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric, a seam allowance can be sewn with a fixed width. 1 0.0 2.0 5.5 7.0 3 4 5 6 2 a Stitch width b Distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot c 12.0 mm (1/2 inch) d 10.0 mm (3/8 inch) e 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) f 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 56). Basic Stitching 79