Brother International Innov-is 6000D Operation Manual - Page 121
Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot O
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h Press mode. to cancel the free motion sewing → Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. i After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch needle plate and presser foot "C", and reinstall the regular needle plate and the needle plate cover. SEWING THE STITCHES Using free motion Open Toe Quilting Foot "O" The free motion open toe quilting foot "O" is used for free motion quilting with zigzag or decorative stitches or for free motion quilting of straight lines on fabric with an uneven thickness. Various stitches can be sewn using free motion open toe quilting foot "O". For details on the stitches that can be used, refer to the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual. Note • Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" can also be used with the straight stitch needle plate. We recommend using free motion open toe quilting foot "O" with free motion sewing of fabrics of uneven thicknesses. • When using the straight stitch needle plate, all straight stitches become middle needle position stitches. You cannot change the needle position using the width display. Free motion open toe quilting foot "O" 3 Memo • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension (see page 67). Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. Utility Stitches Memo • Normally, the feed dogs are raised for regular sewing. • Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice. a Press to set the machine to free motion sewing mode. → The key appears as , the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height, and then the feed dogs are lowered for free motion sewing. 107