Elastic Zigzag Stitches; Patchwork (Crazy Quilts); Sewing Curves; Tape Attaching - Brother Innov-ís 2800D User Manual

SEWING THE STITCHES

■ Patchwork (Crazy Quilts)

Turn back the desired width of fabric, place it over a
different piece of fabric, and then sew the two fabric
pieces together so the stitching bridges both pieces.

Elastic Zigzag Stitches

Use elastic zigzag stitches for a wide variety of applications, including overcasting, tape attaching, and darning.
Stitch
Stitch Name
Key
2 step elastic zigzag
3 step elastic zigzag
a
Select a stitch, and then attach presser foot
"J".
62
Presser
Applications
Foot
Overcasting (medium weight
and stretch fabrics), tape and
elastic
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch fabrics),
tape and elastic

■ Sewing Curves

Shorten the stitch length setting to obtain a fine
stitch. Sew slowly, keeping the seams parallel with
the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the
curve.
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Auto. Manual
5.0 1.5 - 7.0
(3/16) (1/16 - 1/4)
5.0 1.5 - 7.0
(3/16) (1/16 - 1/4)

■ Tape attaching

Stretch the tape flat. While stretching the tape flat,
sew the tape to the fabric.
a Elastic tape

■ Overcasting

Use this stitch to sew overcasting on the edge of
stretch fabrics. Sew while making sure that the
needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric.
Stitch Length
Twin
[mm (inch)]
Needle
Auto. Manual
1.0 0.2 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) ( J )
1.0 0.2 - 4.0 OK
(1/16) (1/64 - 1/16) ( J )
a