Brother International Innov-is 80 Operation Manual - Page 65

■ 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. Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. 2 X After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will a return to its original angle. b a Sewing direction b Misalignment 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. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. 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. a a Presser foot holding pin (black button) a a Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. a Basting a Useful Sewing Tips 63