Brother International Isodore„ Innov-ís 5000 Users Manual - English - Page 83

■ Free-motion Quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction. The quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. We recommend attaching the foot controller and sewing at a consistent speed. Memo In order to sew a balanced stitch, it may be necessary to lower the upper thread tension. SEWING THE STITCHES e Lower the feed dog position switch, located at the rear of the base of the machine, to . a b c 3 Utility Stitches a Select . b Remove 33). the presser foot holder (see page c Align the quilting foot with side of the presser bar. the lower-left Memo The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw. d Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand. d a Rear of machine b Feed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine) c Up d Down f Use both hands to stretch the and then move the fabric at a fabric taut, regular pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0-2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 - 3/32 inch) in length. a a b c a Pin on quilting foot b Presser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. a Stitch → Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing. g After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog position switch to to raise the feed dogs. Memo Normally, the feed dog position switch is in the up position. 71