Brother International NX-450 Users Manual - English - Page 89
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
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UTILITY STITCHES ■ Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width. - + Attach buttonhole foot "A". b • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41). Select stitch 52 or 53 . c Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the d gimp thread. Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to remove any slack. • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 58). Memo z Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the h gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole. Trim off any excess of the gimp thread. 88