Aligning The Fabric With The Seam Guide; Using The Straight Stitch Needle Plate And The Straight Stitch Foot - Brother NX-2000 Operation Manual

Aligning the fabric with the seam guide

This adjustable screw-on seam guide helps you to
sew an accurate 6.5mm,13mm or 16 mm (approx.
1/4,1/2 or 5/8 inch) seam from the edge of the
fabric.
a
Select a straight stitch with the middle
(center) needle position (Ex.
Note
Select the straight stitch with the middle needle
position. The correct distance from the edge of fabric
will not be achieved if other stitch patterns or needle
positions are used.
b
Insert the thumbscrew on the seam guide in
the screw hole to the right of the needle plate.
a Screw hole for seam guide
b Thumbscrew
c
Slide the seam guide to match the desired
seam mark with the center of the screw, and
then securely tighten the thumbscrew.
CAUTION
• Tighten the thumbscrew securely, otherwise the
needle might hit the seam guide and injury may
occur.
d
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Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and
the Straight Stitch Foot
b
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle
a
needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing
thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend
to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate
during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to
reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small
opening on the foot provides support for the fabric
as the needle travels through the fabric.
• Always use the straight stitch foot in combination
a
b
c
a Needle plate cover
SEWING THE STITCHES
Guide the right edge of a fabric lightly against
the seam guide with your hands while sewing.
Note
• Remove the seam guide when a bobbin is replaced.
• Other accessories may not be used with the seam
guide.
CAUTION
with the straight stitch needle plate.
Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to raise
the presser foot and turn the main power to
OFF.
Remove the flat bed attachment.
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
3
a
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