Brother International Innov-is 40e Operation Manual - Page 51

■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly. CAUTION ● The thickness of fabric differs depending on the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed, the needle may break or bend. Sewing thin fabrics a b a Sewing direction b Misalignment When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. 2 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. Raise the presser foot lever. a Align the beginning of stitching, and then b position the fabric. While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. a a Stabilizer material or paper 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 Presser foot holding pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. a Basting • After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its normal operation. 49