Brother International Innov-ís 2800D Users Manual - English - Page 64

SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Patchwork (Crazy Quilts) Turn back the desired width of fabric, place it over a different piece of fabric, and then sew the two fabric pieces together so the stitching bridges both pieces. ■ Sewing Curves Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve. Elastic Zigzag Stitches Use elastic zigzag stitches for a wide variety of applications, including overcasting, tape attaching, and darning. Stitch Key Stitch Name 2 step elastic zigzag 3 step elastic zigzag Presser Foot Applications Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual Overcasting (medium weight and stretch fabrics), tape and elastic 5.0 1.5 - 7.0 (3/16) (1/16 - 1/4) Overcasting (medium, heavyweight and stretch fabrics), 5.0 tape and elastic (3/16) 1.5 - 7.0 (1/16 - 1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto. Manual 1.0 0.2 - 4.0 (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) 1.0 0.2 - 4.0 (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) Twin Needle OK ( J ) OK ( J ) a Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot "J". ■ Tape attaching Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat, sew the tape to the fabric. a a Elastic tape ■ Overcasting Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of stretch fabrics. Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric. 62