Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 100

SEWING THE STITCHES h Insert the bobbin case in position, and then attach its original the needle plate cover. i 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. • Always secure the needle plate before inserting the bobbin case into its original position. CAUTION • Selecting other stitches will cause an error message to be displayed. • Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) before sewing and make sure that the needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot and straight stitch needle plate. j Insert foot. needle and attach the straight stitch ■ Basting a Select and attach presser foot "J". b Press the "Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch" button to sew reinforcement stitches, then continue sewing. Memo • When you use the basting stitch for gathering, do not use a reinforcement stitch at the beginning; you should lift the presser foot, rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), 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 Between 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and 30 mm (approx. 1-3/16 inches) c Sew while keeping the fabric straight. a Notch b Pin k 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. d End the basting with reinforcement stitches. 98