Brother International SE-270D Users Manual - English - Page 60

SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The stitch width and length can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. Adjusting the stitch width The zigzag width can be adjusted on the LCD. Turn on the sewing machine. a X The LCD comes on. Select a stitch. b X A screen containing settings for the selected stitch appears. • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 45). • Immediately after the stitch is selected, the standard settings (highlighted) appear. To make the stitch width narrower, press . c To make the stitch width wider, press . Memo z To reset the stitch width to its standard setting, select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value. z If the straight stitch (left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. Increasing the width moves the needle to the right; reducing the width moves the needle to the left. z The sewing machine can be set so that the stitch width can easily be changed with the sewing speed controller. For details, refer to "Satin stitching" (page 97). z means the setting cannot be adjusted. CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. X The stitch width is changed. • If the setting is changed, the highlighted value is erased. 54