Brother International Laura Ashley Innov-ís NX2000 Users Manual - English - Page 93

SEWING THE STITCHES ■ Darning Use darning stitches for mending and other applications. Stitch Key Stitch Name Darning Darning Presser Foot Applications Stitch width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Darning of medium weight fabric 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Darning of heavyweight fabric 7.0 (1/4) 2.5 - 7.0 (3/32 - 1/4) Stitch length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual 2.0 0.4 - 2.5 (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) 2.0 0.4 - 2.5 (1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) Darning is sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown below. Twin Needle NO NO a 3 Utility Stitches a a Reinforcement stitching a Select a stitch. b Set the scale on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length of the darning, and then attach the buttonhole foot. c Hold the outside frame of the buttonhole foot toward the back with your finger, and then lower the presser foot so that it aligns with the area to be darned. Memo The maximum length for darning is 28 mm (approx. 11/16 inches). a b d c a Presser foot scale b Finished measurement c 7 mm wide (approx. 1/4 inch) d 5 mm (approx. 3/16 inch) Note • Slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot backward as far as possible, making sure that there is no gap behind the part of the foot marked "A", as shown in the illustration. If the buttonhole foot is not slid back as far as possible, the darning will not be sewn at the correct size. • Pass the thread under the presser foot. 91