Brother International Isodore„ Innov-ís 5000 Users Manual - English - Page 68

SEWING THE STITCHES f Set the straight stitch needle plate and use the screwdriver to tighten in place the plate. ■ Basting a Select and attach presser foot "J". b Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. g Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and then attach the needle plate cover. Note Align the two screw holes on the needle plate with the two holes on the machine and screws in the needle plate. h After reinstalling the needle plate select any of the straight stitches. cover, Memo When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. You cannot change the needle position using the width display. CAUTION • Selecting other stitches will cause an error message to be displayed. • Be sure to turn the handwheel slowly in your direction before sewing and make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate. i Attach the straight stitch foot. j Start sewing. * After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and the presser foot "J". Memo To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier needle, size 90/14, and longer stitches. Memo If you do not want to use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning; you should lift the presser foot, rotate the handwheel, pull up the bobbin thread and pull a length of top and bobbin thread out from the rear of the machine. You can set the stitch length between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches) a a Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches) c Sew while keeping the fabric straight. d End the basting with reinforcement stitches. 56