Brother International Innov-is NQ1300PRW Operation Manual - Page 95

Reinforcement Stitching Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. • Using the table below, refer to "Using the utility stitch tables in the "Sewing" section" in the "Basic operations" section. Model 4 Model 3, 2 Model 1 Presser foot Stitch name Stitch Triple stretch stitch Stitch number 1-05 05* 05* J Bar tack stitch 4-13 89 69 Darning stitch 4-11 87 4-12 88 67 A 68 * Stitch patterns can be selected directly by pressing the numeric keys on the machine during preset utility stitch mode. Refer to "Basic operations" section. Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". a Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 S 2 3 UTILITY STITCHES 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) • A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Select stitch . c Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket d faces toward you, and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening. J Select stitch . b Start sewing. c 1 1 2 mm (1/16 inch) Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size. Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below. a 1 Do not reduce the gap. Sewing S-35