Selecting Stitching - Brother Innov-is 500D Operation Manual

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Selecting stitching

Stitches are selected using LCD operations. There are
67 utility stitches. Right after turning the power on,
the straight stitch (left needle position) is selected.
Determine the stitch to be used, and get the
matching presser foot ready.
• Refer to "Stitch Settings" (page 66).
Attach the presser foot.
The machine comes with zigzag foot "J"
attached.
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 40).
CAUTION
● Use the presser foot appropriate for the
stitch. If the wrong presser foot is used,
the needle may hit the presser foot and
break or bend.
Turn on the sewing machine.
The straight stitch (left needle position) is
shown selected in the LCD.
Press the stitch selection.
(Previous page key) displays the previous
screen, and
next screen.
(Next page key) displays the
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Example: is selected:
The stitch is selected, and the stitch number
and settings are displayed.
If necessary, specify the setting for automatic
reverse/reinforcement stitching and adjust the
stitch length, etc.
Memo
Uses of stitches and other stitch selections
are explained in "UTILITY STITCHES" (page
65).
Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching
and other settings are explained in "Useful
Functions" (page 59).
Note
When a stitch is selected, the icon for the
presser foot that should be used appears in
the screen. For details, refer to "Replacing
the Presser Foot" (page 40). Check that the
correct presser foot is attached before
starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is
installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach
the correct presser foot, and then select the
desired stitch again.
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