Brother International PS-3100 Users Manual - Multi - Page 62
Straight Stitching
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STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING POINTS DROITS ET POINTS ZIGZAG PUNTADAS RECTAS Y ZIGZAGE Straight Stitching Pattern (Straight Stitch) (Triple Stretch Stitch) Stitch Length 1-4.5 SS Stitch Width 6.5 STARTING SEWING 1. Turn the Pattern Selection Dial to show your desired stitch in the Pattern Indication Window. Setting the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch is required. 2. Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot lever. 3. Pull the upper thread toward the back of the presser foot. 4. Place the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle 1 cm (3/8") from the edge of the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot. (Model PS-2360, PS-2250) 6. To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as possible, then step down on the foot controller to start reverse sewing. 7. Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and start sewing in the forward direction by applying pressure to the foot controller. (Model PS-2470, PS-3100) 6. To backtack, push down the Reverse Sewing Lever as far as possible to start reverse sewing. 7. Release the Reverse Sewing Lever and press the Start/Stop Button to start sewing in the forward direction. * When the foot controller is used, step 6 and 7 are the same as for Model PS-2360, PS-2250. * Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed. CAUTION Be sure the needle does not strike a basting pin, or any other objects, during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, causing injury. CHANGING SEWING DIRECTION 1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change direction with the needle still in the fabric. 2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point. 3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction. FINISHING SEWING Reverse stitching is used to lock the threads at the end of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed. 1. Stitch to the end of the seam and stop. 2. Push the Reverse Sewing Lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8") from the end of the fabric. 50