Brother International Innov-is NQ3700D Operation Manual - Page 56

Utility Stitches Lower the presser foot lever, and then start sewing. i  A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn. • If the stitching is sewn in a straight line , the seam allowance will be about 5 mm (3/16 inch). 1 1 5 mm (3/16 inch) Memo • The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13oz. denim. • After using the side cutter, clean it by removing any lint or dust. • If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric, use a piece of cloth to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter. Blind hem stitching Secure the lower edge of skirts and pants with a blind hem. Memo • When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved. Turn the skirt or pants inside out. a 1 Wrong side of fabric b 2 Right side of fabric a 3 Lower edge of fabric c Fold the lower edge of fabric to the desired length to b be hemmed and then press. 2 1 4 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Lower edge of fabric 4 Desired length for hem 13 2 1 2 3 Using tailor's chalk, mark the fabric about 5 mm (3/16 c inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then baste it. 3 5 6 1 24 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Lower edge of fabric 4 Desired length for hem 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Basting 1 2 1 2 Fold back the fabric inside along the basting. d 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Lower edge of fabric 4 Desired length for hem 3 5 4 6 12 5 5 mm (3/16 inch) 6 Basting 7 Basting point 1 1 7 Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the fabric with e the wrong side facing up. a c f b d a af a ac a e b 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Edge of fabric 4 Desired edge of hem 5 Basting point 6 Basting Attach blind stitch foot "R". f Select a stitch. g No. Stitch 2-01 2-02 • For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 45. 54