Brother International Innov-is VM5100 Operation Manual - Page 111
Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut
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d Attach free motion "O" by positioning open toe quilting foot the pin of the quilting foot above the needle clamp screw and aligning the lower-left of the quilting foot and the presser bar. a pin b Needle clamp screw c Presser bar Note • Make sure that the quilting foot is not slanted. e Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver with your left hand. SEWING THE STITCHES g Press mode. to cancel the free motion sewing → Rotate the handwheel toward you S (counterclockwise) to raise the feed dogs. Memo 2 • Do not be discouraged with your initial results. The technique requires practice. Using free motion quilting foot "C" (optional with some models) Use the free motion quilting foot "C" with straight stitch needle plate for free motion sewing. Utility Stitches Free motion quilting foot "C" CAUTION • When using free motion quilting foot "C", be sure to use the straight stitch needle plate and sew with the needle in middle (center) needle position. If the needle is moved to any position other than the middle (center) needle position, the needle may break, which may result in injuries. a Presser foot holder screw CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the included screwdriver. Otherwise, the needle may touch the quilting foot, causing it to bend or break. f Use both hands to stretch the and then move the fabric at a fabric taut, consistent pace in order to sew uniform stitches roughly 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm (approx. 1/16 inch - 3/32 inch) in length. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display "Free Motion Foot Height" of the settings screen. Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised above the fabric. Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. a Stitch • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of fabric that is similar to your chosen fabric. Sewing S-41