Brother International Innov-is XJ2 Operation Manual - Page 68

USEFUL SEWING TIPS  Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. 1 Thin paper a Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. An alternative would be to place the fabric on thin paper such as tracing paper.  Sewing Stretch Fabrics First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. Memo • For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (page 20). 1 Basting stitching a a c Thread Needle Presser foot b 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Advanced monogramming foot "N+". Using another presser foot may give inferior results.  Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the compact dual feed foot. 1 Leather a If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly. If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric. 1 Copy paper or tracing paper a 66