Brother International Innov-is 40e Operation Manual - Page 81

Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Stitch Name Hemstitching Ladder stitch Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Decorative hemming on thin, N medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/64-3/16) No No Reinforcement J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 3.0 (1/8) 2.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Reinforcement Rick-rack stitch J Decorative stitching 4.0 (3/16) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement Decorative stitch J Decorative stitching 5.5 (7/32) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/64-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement 3 Serpentine stitch Decorative N stitching and elastic-attaching 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 1.0 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 Yes (1/64-3/16) (J) No Reinforcement Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called "fagoting". It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric a along their seams. Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by b about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer. 3 Sew with the center of the presser foot g aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric. 1 2 a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer b Basting stitching c 4 mm (3/16 inch) Turn on the machine. c Select stitch or . d Attach zigzag foot "J". e Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). f • For details, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 40). After sewing is finished, remove the paper. h Scallop stitching The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called "scalloping". It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs. Turn on the machine. a Select stitch . b 79