Brother International XL-2600 Users Manual - English - Page 34

BUILT-IN STITCHES You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a blanket. Set the pattern selection dial to an overedge 1 stitch. Put the fabric under the presser foot so that 2 the seamline (or arrowhead point) is approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of the center of the presser foot. This stitch works best with a seam allowance of approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this allows the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of the fabric. Feather Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Feather Stitch Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths, or draperies. Set the pattern selection dial to the Feather 1 Stitch. Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm 2 (3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric. Trim close to the stitching. 3 The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling. If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch 3 pattern, trim away any excess fabric after stitching. A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the illustration below. Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Fixed 2.5 (3/32) Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch. 32