Brother International Innov-ís 1500D Users Manual - English - Page 55
Gathering, Flat Fell Seams
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SEWING THE STITCHES Gathering Sew gathers on sleeves, the waist of a gathered skirt, etc. a Select a straight stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". e Pull the bobbin threads to create the desired amount of gathering, and then tie the threads. f Smooth the gathers by ironing them. b Set the stitch length to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension to 2.0 (weaker tension). Memo If you press , then , the stitch length is automatically set to 4.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) and the thread tension is automatically set to 2.0. c Pull out 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) of both the upper and bobbin threads (see "Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread" on page 27). a g Sew along the seam line, and then remove the basting stitch. Flat Fell Seams Use flat fell seams to reinforce seams and finish edges neatly. a Press , and then attach presser foot "J". b With the surfaces of the two pieces of fabric facing each other, sew the seam line, and then cut off half the seam allowance from the side on which the flat fell seam will lie. * If the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching and automatic thread cutting settings are selected before sewing, reverse stitches will automatically be sewn at the beginning and end of the stitching and the thread will be cut. a b c a Upper thread b Bobbin thread c 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) d Sew a row of straight stitches along each side of the seam line, pull out 50 mm (1-15/16 inches) of the upper and bobbin threads, and then cut the threads. b a About 12 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) b Wrong side of fabric c Spread out the fabric along the seam line. b a c a 10 to 15 mm (approx. 3/8 to 9/16 inch) b Seam line c 50 mm (approx. 1-15/16 inches) ab a Wrong side of fabric b Seam line 54