Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 74

UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches CAUTION • Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to press to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/ Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts. For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the Presser Foot" on page 50. Straight Stitches Memo • For details on stitch patterns, refer to "STITCH SETTING CHART" on page 194. 12.0 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (approx. 5/16 inch) 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 5.0 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) ■ Aligning the Fabric with a Mark on the Needle Plate or Bobbin Cover (with Mark) While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8 inch (approx. 1.6 cm) mark on the needle plate or bobbin cover (with mark) depending on the needle position (left or middle (center) needle position stitches only). For stitches with a left needle position (Stitch width: 0.0 mm) 1 Left needle position 2 Middle needle position ■ Changing the Needle Position (Left or Middle Needle Position Stitches Only) When you select left or middle needle position stitches, you can use and in the L/R Shift display to change the position of the needle. Match the distance from the right edge of the presser foot to the needle with the stitch width, then align the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric during sewing for an attractive finish. 1 Stitch width a 1 Seam 2 Presser foot 3 Centimeters 4 Inches 5 Needle plate 6 5/8 inch (approx. 1.6 cm) 72