Brother International Innov-is NS80e Operation Manual - Page 49
Quilting
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Utility stitches ■ Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with the walking foot. • 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 fabric that is to be used in project. Baste the fabric to be quilted. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. b • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" on page 22. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the c needle clamp screw. 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw a b Select a stitch. e No. Stitch 8 0 stitches 6 0 stitches 5 0 stitches 1 6 stitches 04 04 04 -*1 18 16 16 -*2 • For details, refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 33. *1 For the 16 stitches model, select stitch "02", and use the reinforcement stitch button. Do not use reverse stitching and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. *2 For the 16 stitches model, select stitch "04", and use the reinforcement stitch button. Do not use reverse stitching and automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching. Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. 3 VARIOUS STITCHES Using the quilting guide (sold separately) Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder. Walking foot Presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lever, and then tighten the d presser foot holder screw with the screwdriver. Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide b aligns with the seam that has already been sewn. CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. • Before starting to sew, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 47