Brother International LS2300PRW Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 28
Utility Stitches
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UTILITY STITCHES 3 UTILITY STITCHES USEFUL STITCHES Zigzag stitches You can use the zigzag stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. Stitch width 1-5 (For twin needle sewing, always use a setting of less than 3.) Stitch length 1-4 (For the Satin Stitch, set at F.) Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing, always set at M.) Presser foot Zigzag Needle Single or Twin ■ Simple zigzag stitch Set the stitch length between 1 and 4 for a simple zigzag stitch. Lower the needle into the fabric at the a beginning of the stitching. Start sawing. b When sewing is finished, cut the thread. c • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). CAUTION ● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Satin stitch When the stitch length is set in the F range and the stitch width is set above 1, it produces a Satin Stitch (a close zigzag stitch). The Satin Stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches or edging. Note ● It is recommended that a test sample be made on a fabric scrap before sewing on your project. • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). Memo ● When sewing with a zigzag stitch, use straight stitches at the beginning and end of the zigzag stitch for reinforcement. Basic stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Stitch width 0 Stitch length F-4 Needle position M, L, R (For twin needle sewing, always set at M.) Presser foot Zigzag Needle Single or Twin Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a Lower the needle into the fabric at the b beginning of the stitching. Start sewing. c • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 23). 27