Brother International Innov-is 40 Operation Manual - Page 62
Changing the stitch width, Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
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UTILITY STITCHES ■ Changing the stitch width Press the "+" or "-" side of the stitch width key to adjust the stitch width. -+ Attach buttonhole foot "A". d • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 31). Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the e gimp thread. a Stitch width key b Stitch width c Narrow d Wide Memo ● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric. Lower the presser foot lever and the f buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp g thread to remove any slack. ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of a buttonhole foot "A" shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it. Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp h thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it. With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the i gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole. Trim off any excess of the gimp thread. Note ● If gimp thread is not available use a thread or cord of at least 12 weight. Turn on the sewing machine. b Select stitch or . c 60