Brother International PQ-1300 Users Manual - English - Page 15

Stitch Samples and Needle Chart CONTENTS Accessories Names of Parts Before You Begin Changing Needles and Light Bulb Threading Stitch Samples 1 Set stitch length regulator to desired stitch length. 2 Make sure approximately 15cm of upper and bobbin threads are pulled out and laying behind presser foot. While needle is in raised position, insert a test strip from the garment fabric under the foot. 3 Lower presser foot. 4 Lower needle through fabric, then step gently on presser foot and begin. 5 Raise needle to highest point. 6 Lift needle, remove fabric and then cut thread. V When using thread cutter: 5 Push thread cutter button 6 Lift foot and remove fabric. Thread Tension V Bobbin thread should feed smoothly. Adjust bobbin thread to match that of upper thread. (If bobbin thread is too tight it may cause fabric to bunch up) Using the right needle Fabric Upper Thread Wrong side of fabric Right side of Fabric Lower Thread Upper Thread Adjust needle thread tension with dial to increase needle thread tension to reduce bobbin tension Bobbin tension · · · Proper When it is strong Lower Thread Wrong side of fabric Adjust needle thread tension with dial Lower to reduce Thread needle thread tension Right side of fabirc Using the wrong needle can lead to such undesirable results as messy stitches, puckered seams and thread breakage. Bobbin tension · · · Upper Thread Proper When it is week to increase bobbin tension q Selecting the proper needle for use with the fabric and thread you are working with. V The following chart applies to many different sewing methods. Special fabric Light weight fabrics Medium weight fabrics Heavy weight fabrics Cloth Velvet Synthetic Suede Lawn Tricot Silk Georgette Wool Georgette Gingham Lightweight Jersey Gabardine, Flannel Denim Jersey Tweed Fabric - Thread - Needles Thread Silk, Polyester #30 - #50 Polyester #20 - #50 Cotton #80 Polyester #60 Silk #50 Silk, Polyester #50 Cotton #60 - #80 Polyester #60 Silk #50 Cotton #20 - #50 Polyester #20 - #50 Silk #20 - #50 Needle (HLX5) #11 - #14 #11 - #16 #9 HLX5 Schmetz 130/705H #9 #65 #11 #75 #14 #90 #16 #100 #11 #11 - #14 #11 #14 - #18 #11 - #16 V HLX5 needles are recommended; however, Schmetz 130/705H needles may also be used under normal sewing conditions. V Adjust pressure of sewing foot and drop feet height according to chart. V When sewing on knit fabrics such as jersey or tricot, use a ballpoint needle or other needle designed for use with knit fabrics. 11 Stitch Samples and Changing Needle Chart Presser Feet Basic Sewing Caring for Your Machine Trouble Shooting