Brother International SE-270D Users Manual - English - Page 9

Adjusting the Thread Tension 52 Thread tension ...52 Changing the upper thread tension...53 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 54 Adjusting the stitch width ...54 Adjusting the stitch length ...55 Useful Functions...56 Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches 56 Automatically cutting the thread ...57 Mirroring stitches ...58 Useful Sewing Tips ...59 Trial sewing ...59 Changing the sewing direction ...59 Sewing curves ...59 Sewing thick fabrics ...60 Sewing thin fabrics...60 Sewing stretch fabrics...60 Sewing an even seam allowance ...61 UTILITY STITCHES 63 Stitch Settings...64 Utility stitches ...64 Overcasting Stitches...69 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot "G 69 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot "J 70 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 71 Basic Stitching ...73 Basting ...73 Basic stitching ...73 Blind Hem Stitching ...75 Buttonhole Stitching...77 Buttonhole sewing ...78 Button sewing ...82 Zipper Insertion...84 Inserting a centered zipper ...84 Inserting a side zipper ...86 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 89 Stretch stitching...89 Elastic attaching ...89 Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 91 Appliqué stitching ...91 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...93 Piecing ...93 Quilting ...94 Free-motion quilting...96 Satin stitching...97 Reinforcement Stitching ...98 Triple stretch stitching ...98 Bar tack stitching...98 Darning...100 Eyelet Stitching...102 Decorative Stitching...103 Fagoting ...104 Scallop stitching ...105 Smocking ...105 Shell tuck stitching ...106 Joining ...107 Heirloom stitching ...108 3