Brother International CE-5500/CE-5500PRW Operation Manual - Page 38

UTILITY STITCHES Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as f the distance between the holes in the button. Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Turn the handwheel toward you h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button. Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. i • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching j to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. Pattern No. Stitch Name 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 Straight stitch (center) I 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 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. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Place the two pieces of fabric with their right b sides facing each other. Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper c opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the end of the stitching. • Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of zipper opening • Refer to "Basic stitching" on page 30. Open the seam allowance, press it from the d wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the center of the zipper with the stitching, and then baste the zipper in place. When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs. • Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at . a Wrong side of fabric b Basting stitching c Zipper 36