Brother International CE-5500PRW Users Manual - English - Page 61

SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. Pattern No. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No * Rfc. 3-point zigzag stitch J 05 05 05 Overcasting on medium 05 weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- ing, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) No * Rfc. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less. 3 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. Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select stitch . b Sew the fabric without stretching it. c Elastic attaching When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used. Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the a fabric. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric. 1 2 a Elastic tape b Pin Attach zigzag foot "J". b Select stitch . c 59