Brother International SB8000 Operation Manual - Page 8

Useful Functions...61 Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 61 Automatically cutting the thread ...62 Mirroring stitches ...63 Useful Sewing Tips ...64 Trial sewing ...64 Changing the sewing direction ...64 Sewing curves ...64 Adjusting the presser foot pressure ...64 Sewing thick fabrics ...65 Sewing thin fabrics...66 Sewing stretch fabrics...66 Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics ...66 Sewing an even seam allowance ...66 Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser foot 67 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...68 UTILITY STITCHES 69 Stitch Setting Chart ...70 Utility stitches ...70 Other stitches...74 Selecting Stitching ...77 Stitch types...77 Selecting stitching ...77 Saving stitch settings ...79 Overcasting Stitches...81 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G 81 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 82 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 83 Basic Stitching ...85 Basting ...85 Basic stitching ...85 Blind Hem Stitching ...87 Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing 89 Buttonhole sewing ...90 Button sewing ...94 Zipper Insertion...96 Inserting a centered zipper ...96 Inserting a side zipper ...98 Zipper/piping Insertion 101 Inserting a centered zipper ...101 Inserting a piping ...102 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 103 Stretch stitching...103 Elastic attaching ...103 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 105 Appliqué stitching ...106 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...107 Piecing ...107 Quilting ...109 Free-motion quilting...110 Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller 111 Reinforcement Stitching 113 Triple stretch stitching ...113 Bar tack stitching...113 Darning...115 Eyelet Stitching...117 Horizontal Stitching ...118 6