Brother International Innov-is VM5200 Operation Manual - Page 109

SEWING THE STITCHES c Place one hand on each side of the presser d Press to use the speed control slide foot to hold the fabric secure while sewing. to control the stitch width. S e Set the "Width Control" to "ON". 2 Utility Stitches Memo • Sew at slow to medium speed. • Do not sew in reverse or use stitches that require side ways or reverse feeding. Always check to be sure that your quilting surface is securely basted before beginning to sew. Specialized machine quilt needles and threads are also available for machine quilting. ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. a Attach the foot controller (see page S-4). b Select and attach presser foot "J". c Press in the length display to shorten the stitch length. Memo • You can use the speed control slide to adjust the stitch width. Use the foot controller to adjust the sewing speed. f Press .  The display will return to the original screen. g Start sewing. * You can adjust the stitch width during sewing by moving the sewing speed controller. Slide the lever to the left, and the stitch width becomes narrower. Slide it to the right, the stitch width becomes wider. The size of the width changes equally on both sides of the middle needle position. a narrower b wider Example: Changing the width \ Memo • The setting will vary according to the kind of fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a length of 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 inch to 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitches. h When you are finished sewing, set "Width Control" back to "OFF". the Sewing S-39