Brother International Innov-ís 40 Users Manual - English - Page 50

■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot "J" is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level. a Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. b a Sewing direction b Misalignment 2 a When starting sewing with a seam that is too a thick for the fabric to be fed, raise the presser foot lever. a Stabilizer material or paper Using the index finger press the black button b (presser foot holding pin) on the left side of the zigzag foot "J", then use left thumb to level the presser foot by gently pushing down on the front of the presser foot. You will hear a "click"; continue pressing the presser foot holding pin while lowering the presser foot. Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. a a a Basting a Black button The presser foot remains level, enabling the c fabric to be fed. • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its normal operation. CAUTION ● The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend. 49