Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 81

UTILITY STITCHES a Select a stitch. b Attach the dual feed foot (page 51). ■ Quilting with Satin Stitches For better fabric control, use the foot controller to sew with satin stitches. Set the speed control slide to control the stitch width to make subtle changes in the stitch width during sewing. a Attach the foot controller (page 58). b Select and attach presser foot "J". c Press in the length display to shorten the stitch length. c Place one the fabric hand on each side of the secure while sewing. presser foot to hold Memo • Sew at slow to medium speed. • Always check to be sure that your quilting project is securely basted before beginning to sew. ■ Appliqué a Use two-sided stabilizer material to appliqué piece to the base fabric. secure the b Select . c Attach the zigzag foot "J". d Turn the and then handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué, making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqué. Memo • The setting will vary according to the kind of fabric and the thickness of the thread, but a length of 0.3 to 0.5 mm (approx. 1/64 to 1/32 inch) is best for satin stitches. d Press the stitch to use width. the speed control slide to control e Set the [Width Control] to [ON]. Various Stitches 3 f Press .  The display will return to the original screen. g While adjust sewing, slide the the stitch width. sewing speed controller to * Adjust the sewing speed with the foot controller. a b 1 narrower 2 wider When sewing around corners, stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction. h When you are back to [OFF]. finished sewing, set the [Width Control] 79