Brother International NX-450Q Users Manual - English - Page 108
Reinforcement Stitching
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Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. Pattern Numeric Stitch Name Key Application Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Auto Manual Presser Foot Triple stretch 04 stitch Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and inseams 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 2.5 1.5-4.0 (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) J Bar tack 60 stitch - Reinforcing the ends of openings, such as the corners of pockets 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 0.3-1.0 (1/64) (1/64-1/16) 58 Darning stitch 59 - Darning medium weight fabrics 7.0 2.5-7.0 2.0 0.4-2.5 A (1/4) (3/32-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/32) 3 - Darning thick fabrics 7.0 (1/4) 2.5-7.0 2.0 0.4-2.5 (3/32-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/32) Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". a J Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is described below. • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 41). Select stitch 04 . b • For details, refer to "Selecting stitching" (page 72). Start sewing. c • For details, refer to "Starting to sew" (page 52). Determine the desired length of the bar tack. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to the desired length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of bar tack c 5 mm (3/16 inch) • A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn. Reinforcement Stitching 107