Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 72

USEFUL SEWING TIPS c Release the presser foot locking pin.  The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed. Memo • Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. ■ Sewing Lightweight Fabrics Place thin paper or tear away embroidery stabilizer under thin fabrics to make sewing easier. Gently tear off the paper or the stabilizer after sewing. 1 Thin paper a ■ Sewing Leathers or Vinyl Fabrics When sewing fabrics that may stick to the presser foot, such as leather or vinyl fabrics, replace the presser foot with the walking foot*, non stick foot* or roller foot*. * Items sold separately, please contact your authorized Brother dealer. 1 Leather a If the leather or vinyl fabric sticks to the flat bed attachment, sew with copy paper or tracing paper placed on top of the flat bed attachment so the fabric moves smoothly. If the paper is positioned so that it does not cover the needle plate, the paper will not be sewn together with the fabric. 1 Copy paper or tracing paper a ■ Sewing Stretch Fabrics First, baste together the pieces of fabric, and then sew without stretching the fabric. In addition, a better result can be achieved by using thread for knits or a stretch stitch. Memo • For best results when sewing stretch fabrics, decrease the pressure of the presser foot (page 27). 1 Basting stitching Sewing Decorative Stitch Patterns Fabric When sewing on stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, or fabrics with coarse weaves, attach stabilizer on the wrong side of the fabric. An alternative would be to place the fabric on thin paper such as tracing paper. a a c Thread Needle b 1 Fabric 2 Stabilizer 3 Thin paper #50 - #60 With lightweight, regular, or stretch fabrics: the Ball point needle (golden colored) 90/14 With heavyweight fabrics: home sewing machine needle 90/14 70