Brother International CS6000i User Guide - Page 30

NCBC2000.book Page 29 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, k and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to "Changing the needle stop position" (page 10). ■ Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. 1 2 a Reverse stitching b Reinforcement stitching Memo ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For details, refer to "Stitch settings" (page 52). Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Memo ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Correct tension 2 Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 1 a Wrong side 2 b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread 3 4 ■ Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a lower number. 54 3 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric. 1 5 2 3 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension-control dial to a higher number. 54 3 29