Brother International Innov-is NQ3700D Operation Manual - Page 44
Sewing thin fabrics, Sewing stretch fabrics, Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics
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Useful Sewing Tips Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). d The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ Sewing stretch fabrics First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. If the stitching is misaligned, place non-woven water-soluble stabilizer under the fabric and sew them together. 1 Basting After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle. Memo • You may find adjusting the [Presser Foot Pressure] in the settings screen helpful on some thick fabrics. • When [Automatic Fabric Sensor System] in the settings screen is set to [ON], the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results. (page 36) 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 such as chiffon, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Move the needle (be sure to use a fine needle) to the furthest left or right hand position so that the fabric does not get pulled down into the feed dog area. If this occurs or there is shrinkage of the stitching, place nonwoven water-soluble stabilizer under the fabric and sew them together. 1 Water-soluble stabilizer (non-woven) 1 1 For best results when sewing on knit fabrics use the stretch stitches. Also be sure to use a needle for knits (Ball point needle (gold colored)). The recommended stitches and their stitch numbers are indicated below. No. 1-05 1-06 1-13 1-14 2-13 Stitch ■ Sewing leathers or vinyl fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the walking foot* or non stick foot*. * Items sold separately with some models, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. 1 Leather 1 If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly. If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric. a 1 Copy paper or tracing paper Note • When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. • When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap piece of leather or vinyl that is to be used in project to make sure foot does not leave any marks. 42
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