Using The Blind Stitch Foot - Brother SB530T Operation Manual

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Using the blind stitch foot

Stitch
Pattern
Name
Straight
Stitch
Zigzag
Stitch
Blind
Hem
Stitch
Stretch
7
Blind
Hem
Stitch
This foot comes in handy not only for blind hem
stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams.
■ When edge stitching
Turn off the machine.
1
Attach the blind stitch foot.
2
Turn on the machine.
CAUTION
●
Do not turn on the machine while
pressing down the foot controller.
Position the needle the distance you want
3
the stitch to be from the edge of the
fabric, and then lower the needle in that
position.
Turn the foot guide screw and carefully
4
adjust to guide the fabric.
2
1 Screw
2 Guide
Stitch Length Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
2
Any
3
1-4
(1/16-3/16)
4
F-2
(1/64-1/16)
F-1.5
(1/64-1/16)
1
2
■ When sewing seams
Turn off the machine.
1
Attach the blind stitch foot.
2
[mm (inch)]
Turn on the machine.
Any
●
Do not turn on the machine while
pressing down the foot controller.
0-6.5
(0-1/4)
Set the pattern selection dial to the
3
Straight Stitch, and then set the stitch
width at "2.5" (3/32 inch) (center). Align
3-6.5
the foot guide with the needle position.
(1/8-1/4)
Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag
4
Stitch.
3-6.5
Place the fabric under the foot so the foot
(1/8-1/4) 5
guide is aligned between both edges of the
fabric.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
6
■ When blind hem stitching
When blind hem stitching using the blind stitch
foot, turn the screw to adjust the guide to the folded
hem.
1
CAUTION
• For more details on blind hem stitching, see
page 32.
1 Screw
2 Guide
3 Folded hem
1
2
3
44
5