Brother International Isodore„ Innov-ís 5000 Users Manual - English - Page 67
Using the Straight Stitch Needle, Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
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SEWING THE STITCHES a a Stitch width Example: Left/Middle needle position stitches ■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric. CAUTION Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate. 3 J J J J a Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to raise the presser foot and turn the main power to OFF. Utility Stitches b Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either are attached. 12.0 mm (approx. 1/2 inch) 8.5 mm (approx. 11/32 inch) 6.5 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) 5.0 mm (approx. 3/ 16 inch) c Grasp both sides of the needle and then slide it toward you. plate cover, Memo For a standard 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) seam allowance, set the width to 0.0 mm on the screen. While sewing, align the edge of the fabric with the 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) mark on the needle plate. c d a a Needle plate cover d Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. e a f g cb a 16 mm (approx. 5/8 inch) b For stitches with a middle (center) needle position c For stitches with a left needle position d Left needle position on the needle plate e Left needle position on the needle plate f Middle (center) needle position on the bobbin cover g Left needle position on the needle plate cover a a Bobbin case e Use the screwdriver included with the machine to unscrew and remove the regular needle plate. 55