Brother International SB3150 Operation Manual - Page 107
Deleting a pattern, Sewing attractive finishes
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Sewing the Various Built-in Decorative Patterns Memo • For stitches 01 through 09, the stitch can also be selected by using the numeric keys to type in a one-digit number, then pressing . • When using one-digit numbers and it is entered incorrectly, press to erase the entered number. ■ Character stitch patterns Each press of changes the font in the following order Select the desired font, and then specify the numbers of the desired characters. Memo • When selecting a pattern from a category containing over 100 patterns, the pattern can be selected by entering its three-digit number (for example, 001) without pressing . When one or two digits are entered and if the pattern cannot be selected with the entered number, press to confirm the pattern number. Deleting a pattern To remove a selected pattern, press panel. on the operation Memo • If a new pattern is selected without deleting the previously selected one, the first and second patterns are combined. (Refer to "Combining patterns" on page D-5.) • If two patterns or more have been already selected, the pattern that was selected last is removed. CHARACTER / DECORATIVE STITCHES Sewing attractive finishes To achieve attractive results when sewing character/decorative stitches, check the table below for the proper fabric/thread/needle combinations. Note • Other factors, such as fabric thickness, stabilizer material, etc., also have an effect on the stitch, so you should always sew a few trial stitches before beginning your project. • It may be necessary to adjust the pattern, depending on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed. Adjust the pattern while sewing trial stitches on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as what is used in your project. Refer to "Realigning the pattern" on page D-10. • When sewing satin stitch patterns, there may be shrinking or bunching of stitches, so be sure to attach a stabilizer material. • Guide the fabric with your hand to keep the fabric feeding straight and even during sewing. D Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. An alternative would be to place the fabric on thin paper such as tracing paper. → The selected pattern is removed. Thread Needle Presser foot Twin needle 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 Monogramming foot "N". Using zigzag foot "J" or other presser feet may give inferior results. You can sew with twin needle (2/11) when you select 7 mm satin stitch pattern. In this case, use zigzag foot "J". Decorative sewing D-3