Brother International Innov-ís 1500D Users Manual - English - Page 65

SEWING THE STITCHES e Check the needle drop point, and then sew along the edge of the appliqué while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. a e Set "WIDTH CONTROL" to "ON". The sewing speed will be adjusted using the foot controller. J a Needle drop point CAUTION • Be careful that the needle does not strike a basting pin during sewing. Striking a pin can cause the needle to break, resulting in injury. ■ Satin Stitching Use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. If you set the speed control slide to control the stitch width, you can make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. a Connect the foot controller (see page 39). b Press , and then attach presser foot "J". c Press in the length display to shorten the stitch length. Memo A stitch length between 0.3 and 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 and 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitches, although this range varies depending on the type of fabric and thickness of thread used. f Press . g While sewing, slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the stitch width. Memo • Slide the controller to the left to make the width narrower. Slide the controller to the right to make the width wider. • The stitch width is adjusted equally from the center needle position. a b a Narrower b Wider J h When you are finished sewing, set "WIDTH CONTROL" back to "OFF". d Press . * Change the sewing speed controller to a stitch width controller. 64