Brother International SB3150 Operation Manual - Page 90
Quilting
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Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Start sewing. e When the end of the stitching is reached, stop the f machine. Sew until the mark at the lower edge of the 1/4" quilting foot aligns with the lower edge of the fabric. 1 Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the c needle clamp screw. a b 2 3 1 6.4mm (1/4 inch) 2 End of stitching 3 Mark on 1/4" quilting foot 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser foot d holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. a Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called "quilting". Quilts can easily be sewn using the walking foot* and the quilting guide*. * Sold separately with some models. Note • Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or attach the walking foot only after threading the needle using the needle threader. • When quilting, use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • The walking foot can only be used with straight or zigzag stitch patterns. Do not sew reverse stitches with the walking foot. • When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. • When using the walking foot, test sew on a scrap piece of fabric that is to be used in project. Baste the fabric to be quilted. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. b • For details, refer to "Removing and attaching the presser foot holder" in the "Basic operations" section. 1 Presser foot holder screw CAUTION • Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. • Before starting to sew, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Select a stitch. e Place one hand on each side of the presser foot, and f then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. S-30