Brother International NX-250 Users Manual - English - Page 86

Eyelet Stitching Eyelets, such as those on belts, can be sewn. Three sizes of eyelets are possible: 7 mm, 6 mm and 5 mm (1/4, 15/64 and 3/16 inch). Stitch Name Pattern Application 49 Eyelet stitch Sewing eyelets, for example, on belts Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Auto Manual 7.0 (1/4) 7.0, 6.0 or 5.0 (1/4, 15/64 or 3/16) - - Presser Foot N Attach monogramming foot "N". 1 • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 33). Start sewing. 5 X Once sewing is completed, the machine 3 automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops. Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the 6 center of the eyelet. Select stitch 49 . 2 • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 56). Adjust the stitch width to select the desired 3 eyelet size. 7 mm 6 mm 5 mm (1/4 inch)(15/64 inch) (3/16 inch) • For details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 47). Lower the needle into the fabric at the 4 beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever. • When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric. Memo ● If light weight thread is used, the stitching may be sparse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice before removing the fabric, one on top of the other. Eyelet Stitching 85