Brother International SE-270D Users Manual - English - Page 108

UTILITY STITCHES Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Pattern Application 56 Eyelet stitch Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0 5.0 (1/4) (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 7.0, 6.0 or 7.0 5.0 (1/4) (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) Presser Foot N Attach monogramming foot "N". a Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 38). Select stitch 56 . b • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 45). Adjust either the stitch width or the stitch c length to select the desired eyelet size. Start sewing. e X Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the f center of the eyelet. 1 2 3 a 7mm b 6mm c 5mm • For details, refer to "Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length" (page 54). 102 • When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric. Memo z If thin thread is used, the stitching may be too open. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice before removing the fabric, one on top of the other.