Chapter 2 Sewing Basics - Brother NV1500 Operation Manual

SEWING ..............................................................................................38
Sewing a Stitch........................................................................................................38
■ Using the Foot Controller................................................................................................39
■ Using the Knee Lifter.......................................................................................................40
Sewing Reinforcement Stitches ...............................................................................40
Sewing Curves.........................................................................................................40
Changing Sewing Direction.....................................................................................40
■ Sewing a Seam Allowance of 0.5 cm or Less ...................................................................40
Sewing Heavyweight Fabric .................................................................................... 41
■ If the Fabric Does Not Fit Under the Presser Foot...........................................................41
■ If the Fabric Does Not Feed ............................................................................................41
Sewing Lightweight Fabric ......................................................................................41
ADJUSTING STITCH SETTINGS ..........................................................42
Adjusting the Stitch Width ......................................................................................42
Adjusting the Stitch Length .....................................................................................42
Adjusting the Thread Tension..................................................................................43
■ Correct Thread Tension...................................................................................................43
■ Upper Thread Is Too Tight ..............................................................................................43
■ Upper Thread Is Too Loose .............................................................................................43
USEFUL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................43
Automatic Reinforcement Stitching ........................................................................43
Automatic Thread Cutting.......................................................................................44
Locking the Screen ..................................................................................................45
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