Brother International JX2517 Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 34

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Using the blind stitch foot Stitch Name Zigzag Stitch Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] 2 0.7 (1/32) 1.8 (1/8) 3 Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) 3.3 (3/16) 4 Zigzag Stitch 2 (1/16) 5 (3/16) Straight Stitch 9 (Center Needle Position) Blind Hem 12 Stitch 14 Stretch Blind Hem Stitch 3 (1/8) 2 (1/16) 2 (1/16) - 5 (3/16) 5 (3/16) This foot comes in handy not only for stretch blind hem stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams. ■ When edge stitching Turn off the machine. 1 Attach the blind stitch foot. 2 Turn on the machine. ■ When sewing seams Turn off the machine. 1 Attach the blind stitch foot. 2 Turn on the machine. CAUTION ● Do not turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. Set the pattern selection dial to the 3 Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position). Align the foot guide with the needle position. Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag 4 Stitch with the desired width. Place the fabric under the foot so the foot 5 guide is aligned between both edges of the fabric. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. 6 CAUTION ● Do not turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. Position the needle the distance you want 3 the stitch to be from the edge of the fabric, and then lower the needle in that position. Turn the foot guide screw and carefully 4 adjust to guide the fabric. 1 2 2 1 1 Screw 2 Guide 33 ■ When stretch blind hem stitching When stretch blind hem stitching using the blind stitch foot, turn the screw to adjust the guide to the folded hem. • For more details on blind hem stitching, see page 24. 1 1 Screw 2 Guide 3 Folded hem 2 3