Brother International Innov-is 80 Operation Manual - Page 106

UTILITY STITCHES Pattern Stitch Name Application Rick-rack 33 stitch Decorative 34 stitch Serpentine 35 stitch Decorative stitching Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 4.0 0.0-7.0 (3/16) (0-1/4) 5.5 0.0-7.0 (7/32) (0-1/4) Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot 2.5 1.0-4.0 (3/32) (1/16-3/16) J 1.6 1.0-4.0 (1/16) (1/16-3/16) 5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0 (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) N 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 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer. If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is easier. 3 Attach zigzag foot "J". e J • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41). Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch). f • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 58). Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned g 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 sewing machine. c Select stitch 29 d or 30 . • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 67). After sewing is finished, remove the paper. h 104