Elastic Zigzag Stitches; Patchwork (Crazy Quilts); Sewing Curves; Tape Attaching - Brother computerized sewing and embroidery machine Operation Manual

■ 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.
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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".
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Presser
Applications
Foot
Overcasting (medium weight
and stretch fabrics), tape and
elastic
Overcasting (medium,
heavyweight and stretch fabrics),
tape and elastic
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■ 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.
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SEWING THE STITCHES
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
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