Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 64

STITCH SETTINGS STITCH SETTINGS Setting the Stitch Width/Stitch Length/"L/R Shift" When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and L/R Shift. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings. Note • Settings for some stitches cannot be changed (page 194). • If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes (page 63), the stitch settings will return to their default settings. Memo • Press to save the stitch settings. • Press to check changes made to the stitch. • Press to return the original setting. ■ Setting the Stitch Length Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length. ■ Setting the "L/R Shift" Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right. CAUTION • After adjusting the stitch width or the "L/R Shift", 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. • If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury. ■ Setting the Stitch Width Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width. For an alternate method of changing the stitch width using the speed controller, refer to page 79. Setting the Thread Tension You may need to change the thread tension, depending on the fabric and thread being used. Follow the steps below to make any necessary changes. * Press to return the thread tension to the original setting. ■ Proper Thread Tension The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric. 1 Wrong side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread 62