Brother International CE-5500/CE-5500PRW Operation Manual - Page 32

UTILITY STITCHES BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Pattern No. Stitch Name With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Pressing the "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right; pressing the "-" side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left. Straight Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 80/90 stitches model 60/70 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 30 stitches model 20 stitches model Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 80/90 stitches model 60/70 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 30 stitches model 20 stitches model Left J 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Center J 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 Triple stretch stitch J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/ stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. a Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select a stitch. c • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 24). Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitching. Start sewing. e • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 25). • For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 26). When sewing is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 25). a Stitch width b Stitch width adjustment key c Left needle position d Right needle position BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Pattern No. Stitch Name Blind hem stitch R 10 10 09 09 09 09 09 R 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 CAUTION ● Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/ stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Memo ● When selecting stitch or . Stitch numbers "0", "-1", "-2" or "-3" may be displayed on the LCD by pressing "-" side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the left. Stitch numbers "0", "1", "2" or "3" may be displayed on the LCD by pressing "+" side of the stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop point will be changed to the right. ● When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. ■ Changing the needle position 30