Brother International Innov-is NQ550PRW Operation Manual - Page 58
Sewing Various Fabrics
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Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing Various Fabrics Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot The presser foot lever can be raised to two different positions. If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot, for example, when sewing together thick fabrics, raise the presser foot lever to its highest position so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot. While holding zigzag foot "J" level, push in and hold c the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side), and lower the presser foot lever. 1 1 Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black button). d The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ If the fabric does not feed When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting, the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing if 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. If the presser foot misalignment is too large, place thick paper or fabric (with the same thickness as the fabric being sewn) under the heel of the presser foot to be able to start sewing smoothly. a b 1 Sewing direction 2 Misalignment 3 Fabric being sewn 4 Fabric or thick paper d c Raise the presser foot lever. a Align the beginning of stitching, and then position the b fabric. After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle. Memo • You may find adjusting the presser foot pressure dial helpful when sewing thick fabrics. 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 non-woven water-soluble stabilizer under the fabric and sew them together. Using the straight stitch needle plate* and straight stitch foot* is also effective when sewing thin fabrics. * Sold separately with some models. S-4 1 1 Water-soluble stabilizer (non-woven)