Brother International Simplicity SB530T Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 36

BUILT-IN STITCHES ■ Joining fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric 1 together and center them under the presser foot. Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch. 2 Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together. • Use the basting pins to hold the two fabric edges close together. Example: Patchwork with Double Action Stitch 1 2 3 1 Desired seamline 2 Straight Stitch 3 Double Action Stitch Fagoting Double action stitching Stitch Name Double Action Stitch Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width 53 37 27 [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] 9 Bridging 10 F-3 Stitch (1/64-1/8) Rampart 11 Stitch 3-6.5 (1/8-1/4) Decorative 29 Hem Stitch 24 / 1 Fixed 2.5 (3/32) These stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width 53 37 27 [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Fagoting 27 Stitch Decorative 28 Stitch 22 / 1 Fixed 23 2.5 (3/32) 3-6.5 (1/8-1/4) These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of 1 fabric along their seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated 2 by about 2 mm (1/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer. 4 1 2 3 1 Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Draw a line down the middle 3 Basting stitching 4 2 mm (1/16 inch) Set the stitch width to "5". 3 35